CSUF - Best Green Business Practices Presentation

Sustainability and Economic Growth Webinars:

BEST GREEN BUSINESS

PRACTICES

AGENDA

I. Overview of Green/Sustainability Programs

II. Industry Expert Panel

III. Q&A

BEST GREEN BUSINESS PRACTICES

PROGRAM FEATURES


• Just-in-time Topics

• Industry Expert Instructors

• Applicable Learning and Practical Knowledge

• Resources and Support

www.csufextension.org/green

http://www.csufextension.org/green


GREEN/SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS


Applied Sustainability: Gateway to Economic GrowthDevelop an applied understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to make effective decisions regarding the adoption of sustainability practices.

Commercial Building Energy AuditingDevelop knowledge to improve energy data management, apply appropriate energy-saving measures, and make recommendations on structural improvements and system retrofits.

Green BuildingGreen building practices transform the design and construction of buildingsto dramatically decrease the consumption of natural resources and the production of waste.

Green Data Center ManagementBest practices in energy efficient data center management: Regulatory and financial, facilities management, hardwaremanagement, and software/systems networks.

Green HVAC DesignEvery decision made in the design and implementation process of a HVAC system is an opportunity to generate energy savings andto create better indoor and outdoor environments.

Cloud ComputingCloud Computing allow agility in largeorganizations, while also enabling smaller businesses to create sophisticated infrastructure.

EXPERT PANEL

Mauri Paz, P.E., C.E.M., is a Project Manager for E2 Managetech, Inc., where he applies his expertise in Energy Management and Energy Management Information Systems. He is a member of the CSUF Extended Education Green Industry Advisory Board.

Mauri’s LinkedIn Profile can be found atlinkedin.com/pub/mauri-paz-p-e-c-e-m/a/497/988 http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mauri-paz-p-e-c-e-m/a/497/988

[email protected] 949-394-9492


http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mauri-paz-p-e-c-e-m/a/497/988

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mauri-paz-p-e-c-e-m/a/497/988

mailto:[email protected]

Micheline Birkhead, MBA, is the Managing Director of, ClearPath Strategies, Inc., specializing in cleantech and greentech sectors. She is also the Vice-President of Strategy and Marketing for CSRware Inc., a sustainability management software company. She is a member of the CSUF Extended Education Green Industry Advisory Board.

Micheline’s LinkedIn Profile can be found atlinkedin.com/in/michelinebirkhead http://www.linkedin.com/in/michelinebirkhead

[email protected] 760-802-2966


EXPERT PANEL

http://www.linkedin.com/in/michelinebirkhead

mailto:[email protected]

INDUSTRY TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES

What have you observed to be the trends toward sustainability in business operations and business decision making?





INDUSTRY RESOURCES

•US Green Building Council (USGBC)

•Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)

•ASHRAE Engineering for Green and Sustainability

•Green/Sustainability Related Conferences

•Continuing Education



•Consulting

•Field Expertise

•Sustainability

•Corporate Responsibility

•Energy Management


INDUSTRY RESOURCES

•Sustainable Industries Magazine

•Environmentalleader.com

•EnvironmentalExpert.com

•Greenbiz.com

•Blog Posts and tweets from Joel Mackower, Marc Gunther and Adam Werbach


INDUSTRY TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES1. What does sustainability mean to your company

or department?2. How does sustainability impact your business

goals?3. How will sustainability trends affect your bottom

line?4. What do employees need to know about

sustainability at your company?5. How does sustainability impact the way you

deliver your products or services?6. What do your customers want to know about

your corporate sustainability?




Examples of Sustainability Key Performance Indicators (SKPIs)

1. Profit per kilowatt-hour2. Revenue per ton of carbon3. % of products with "green design“4. % of business units analyzed for water risk5. male/female salary ratio

Can you discuss the skill sets that would benefit people who want to apply sustainable business practices?


SKILL SETS AND COMPETITIVENESS





SKILL SETS


• Broaden current skills to encompass green aspects

in field of expertise

• Understand dynamic regulatory environment

• Understand the value of sustainability for

corporations

• Understand the many ways to conserve water,

efficiently use energy and minimize waste



What types of professional networks are beneficial to those individuals new to green or actively working in a green-related profession?


PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS





PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS• Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)• International Society of Sustainability Professionals

(ISSP) • Free groups on LinkedIn:

Cleantech,

Energy & Utilities Network

Chloregy

Sustainability Professionals

The Natural Step Framework

The US Green Building Council

Women in Cleantech

LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability)

QUESTIONS?





THANK YOU

• Recording of the Session – www.csufextension.org/green

• Upcoming webinars:

1. Energy Management – Tuesday August 17, 11:30am-12:30pm1. Building & Construction – Wednesday August 25, 11:30am- 12:30pm

• For more information on CSUF courses, please visit our website: www.csufextension.org/green or call (657) 278-2611



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