VOX Global's Ann Davison and Nate Hurst From Walmart to Participate in September 16th Public Affairs Council Sustainability Webinar

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Ann Davison, Senior Vice President and Senior Partner at VOX Global will co-lead a Public Affairs Council Webinar along with Nate Hurst, Director of Sustainability, Walmart, entitled "Sustainability: For the Community and Your Bottom Line," on Thursday, September 16th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT.

Companies face growing external pressures to address their greenhouse gas emissions and impact on natural resources and many are responding proactively with innovative approaches. The uncertain legislative and regulatory environment, however, suggests the need for a closer integration of sustainability programs with a corporation's public affairs activities. Companies which engage constructively in policy-making with regard to environmental management and energy efficiency issues stand to gain financially as well as in reputation. The webinar will cover:

• What to consider when building a program, including goals and structure
• Case studies of companies that changed traditional business models to address sustainability
• Best practices for communicating about your program's progress with key public affairs stakeholders

To register for the Public Affairs Council Webinar visit http://pac.org/content/webinar-sustainability-community-and-your-bottom-line

Ann Davison, who worked on environmental policy for eight years in the U.S. Senate and served as a special assistant to U.S. EPA Administrator Carol Browner in the Clinton Administration, heads up VOX's growing sustainability practice. VOX's sustainability practice group works with clients to design, develop and promote corporate social responsibility, corporate citizenship and sustainability programs.

Nate Hurst is Director of Sustainability and part of Walmart's business strategy team that focuses on sustainability initiatives and government relations. Nate develops and executes a proactive internal and external strategy that helps advance Walmart's overall business initiatives with a particular focus on state and local political issues and environmental public policy. He provides overall strategic leadership for Walmart's sustainability goals, operational and real estate objectives.

About VOX Global  

VOX is a bipartisan public affairs firm that combines government, private sector and non profit experience with the experience of working for some of the best known companies and organizations in the world. Collectively, our experience provides a unique view for our clients on the intersection between government, society and business. Our strategic approach combines our deep understanding of the regulatory and market environment with stakeholder engagement, media and research to help drive profitable business transformation. For more information, visit www.voxglobal.com.  

VOX Global is part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations, and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

About the Public Affairs Council

The Public Affairs Council is a non-partisan, non-political association for public affairs professionals. Its mission is to advance the field of public affairs and to provide members with the training and information they need to achieve success while maintaining the highest ethical standards. The Public Affairs Council is the leading international association for public affairs professionals. Launched in 1954 at the urging of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Council supports its members' effective participation in government, community and public relations activities at all levels. Through the Council, nearly 600 member companies and associations work together to enhance the value and professionalism of the public affairs practice, and to provide thoughtful leadership as corporate citizens. For more information visit www.pac.org.

SOURCE VOX Global