Ben & Jerry's, US Environmental Protection Agency, Alcoa, Intel, AIG, Timberland, Toyota and Hewlett Packard to Debate Climate Change Strategies

    BOSTON, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- With CEO after CEO now committing to
 act on climate change, big US brands are scrambling to develop a coherent
 strategy. Now some of the biggest names in the US - and international -
 business, are gathering to debate how to do this effectively.
     Just this last week Alcoa, the US Environmental Protection Agency and
 Ben & Jerry's have joined the executive level cast of speakers at the
 "Climate Change Strategies and Environmental Communication" conference, set
 to take place on June 6&7, in Boston.
     Some of the largest companies in America are already confirmed to
 attend and speak. These include AIG, Citigroup, Timberland, Green Mountain
 Coffee Roasters, Intel, Toyota, Stonyfield Farm, Staples, Interface, IKEA,
 Hewlett- Packard, Sun Microsystems and American Electric Power.
     Ben & Jerry's will discuss the consumer reaction to climate change
 campaigns. Rob Michalak, Ben & Jerry's Director of Social Mission says:
     "We believe the business sector must lead the way in addressing climate
 change. We look forward to joining other leaders in a serious dialogue
 about this critical issue at this cutting edge event".
     Jake Siewert, a senior executive at Alcoa will explain why his company
 believes in a carbon controlled world with emissions caps, and what this
 means for strategy.
     The US Environmental Protection Agency will discuss how some of the
 world's largest companies are saving millions of dollars by cutting
 greenhouse gas emissions.
     Over 150 senior corporate executives and environmental experts are set
 to attend the conference in Boston on June 6&7.
     Full conference information:
     http://www.ethicalcorp.com/climatechangeusa2007/22
 
     Contact:
 
     Ekaterina Kvasova
     Conference Director
     Ethical Corporation
     Tel: +1-800-814-3459 (US toll free 24 hours) or
     +44-(0)20-7375-72-26
     Email: conferences@ethicalcorp.com
 
 

SOURCE Ethical Corporation