45b2 BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit - ECPv2.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.triplepundit.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Triple Pundit: People, Planet, Profit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130602 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130605 DTSTAMP:20130525T123405 CREATED:20130516T150620 LAST-MODIFIED:20130516T175626 UID:156198-1370131200-1370390400@http://www.triplepundit.com SUMMARY:Public Banking Conference DESCRIPTION:Readers: Get a 25% discount with promo-code "3p" How often do you get a chance to join with other creative minds discussing how best to redesign the banking systems of nations\, in ways that would create new prosperity for millions and help to rebuild local economies?This year\, just once. Join pioneering policy makers\, civic leaders\, banking entrepreneurs\, innovators and ordinary citizens interested in learning about one of the most critical undertakings of our time: creating a truly prosperous\, democratic and sustainable new economy. On Sunday night\, June 2nd from 7 - 9:30pm\, Matt Taibbi will speak on "Griftopia: Bubble Machines\, Vampire Squds\, and the Long Con That Is Breaking America." He will join Ellen Brown\, Author of Web of Debt and her book (newly available on 6/2/13) The Buck Starts Here\, and Birgitta Jónsdóttir\, member of Iceland's Parliament\, in a discussion of how we can move from a two-tiered justice system (one favoring the financial elites and one for the rest of us) to a more just and democratic system where we can reclaim our economic sovereignty from Wall Street banks and the US Congress. The Funding the New Economy Conversation is Sunday night only -- a one-time educational\, media and cultural event\, also featuring the music of slack key guitarist Makana and singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole\, the "Voice of the People." Funding the New Economy Conversation registration is available separate from the conference\, for those who have time to only attend on Sunday evening. Don't miss the Public Banking Conference 2013: Funding the New Economy\, in San Rafael\, CA\, June 2-4. We will explore one of the core foundations of successful economies around the world: a distributed network of public banks that operate in the public interest of each respective community. Sunday -- Public Banking Perspective and Background Monday -- Public Banking Policy and Issues Tuesday -- Public Banking Roadmap and Planning Full Public Banking Conference registration includes Sunday Evening "Funding the New Economy" Conversation\, Monday lunch and Monday evening reception\, and Tuesday lunch. Kickoff Night At 7pm on Sunday\, June 2nd\, Angelico Hall will be the venue for a conversation between our participating panelists. Through voice\, music\, and media\, we will focus on the role of public banking throughout the world\, with special emphasis on: how public banks in Europe fund the new economy; the Bank of North Dakota; the current banking crisis\, its causes and solutions; and direction and guidance to those who wish to further public banking in their cities\, counties\, and states in order to fund co-operatives\, sustainable agriculture\, renewable energy\, and other sectors of the New Economy.Conference Theme The theme of the 2013 Conference will be on local investing and\, specifically\, how this investment market can fund the new economy. With over $37 trillion in self-directed IRAs and mutual fund savings in this country\, virtually none of it is redirected as capital to the small and medium size businesses that generate the majority of jobs in this country. With the passage of the JOBS Crowdfunding Act in April\, 2012\, we are now beginning to see an emphasis on investing locally with equity capital. The conference will explore how public banking takes on a central role in creating a market for local investment of both debt and equity capital.Presentations • The need for localizing debt and equity capital markets. • How public banking can serve as the catalyst for local investing. • Revisiting the success of public banking in colonial America and throughout the world\, including a session on Canada’s successful history of public banking and how it has been suppressed. • Infrastructure Banks and Public Banks – when to choose each. • The hidden costs of interest\, and how this lost revenue can be returned to the public through publicly-owned banks. • The history\, structure\, and governance of the Bank of North Dakota. • Efficient and cost-effective banking models and theories. LOCATION:50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA, 94901, United States URL:http://www.triplepundit.com/event/public-banking-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130607 DTSTAMP:20130525T123405 CREATED:20130129T174912 LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T134138 UID:136778-1370217600-1370563200@http://www.triplepundit.com SUMMARY:Sustainable Brands 2013 DESCRIPTION: From Revolution to Renaissance 20% discount with code "NW3pSB13" Sustainable Brands 2013 – Discover what happens when brand strategists & designers connect with sustainability teams to drive purpose driven innovation. An explosion of creativity and imagination is sweeping across the global brand community much like that of the 16th century Renaissance. Courageous brand leaders and entrepreneurs are finding ways to reinvent business and economies by looking to healthy natural systems for inspiration. Join the assembly of global thought leaders and practitioners who are demonstrating the many ways that brands can benefit by leading the way to a flourishing future. Participate in the birth of a Sustainable Brand Renaissance by joining over 1\,500 attendees in over 80 sessions\, workshops\, plenaries\, evening events\, and co-create sessions. Collaborate with market-making companies such as Unilever\, Coca-Cola\, UPS\, Ford\, Molson Coors plus others as peers and colleagues gather for the largest annual Sustainable Brands community event this coming June in San Diego\, CA. Take part in innovation studios and experiential brand-activation activities\, an expanded solutions expo\, research roundtables\, and more. Sustainable Brands’ mission is to inspire\, engage\, and equip brand leaders to find new ways to drive business and brand value by innovating for improved environmental\, social and economic impact. This community of business leaders will show you how to build shared vision\, leverage new technologies\, and implement ideas that contribute to the collective health of individuals\, organizations\, and economies alike. Registration is now open and sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available. For details as they unfold\, visit www.SustainableBrands13.com or call 415.626.2212. Paradise Point Resort & Spa\, San Diego\, CA. June 3-6\, 2013. LOCATION:1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States URL:http://www.triplepundit.com/event/sustainable-brands-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130727 DTSTAMP:20130525T123405 CREATED:20121206T152933 LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T173627 UID:131198-1372464000-1374883200@http://www.triplepundit.com SUMMARY:Kinship Conservation Fellows DESCRIPTION:APPLICATIONS OPEN NOV 1 – JAN 26 ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Kinship 2013: June 29-July 26 Bellingham\, WA   Apply today to join our dynamic group of conservation leaders\, and learn to shape the future of conservation practice. Application deadline January 26\, 2013 Kinship Conservation Fellows is a ground-breaking environmental leadership programthat emphasizes market-based solutions to environmental problems. Kinship's dynamic global network of 174 Fellows in 46 countries and 6 continents is collaborative\, entrepreneurial\, and dedicated to effective conservation. At Kinship\, we know that it can be a long road from ideas to impact. Our month-long program can help you tackle the road ahead with advanced skills and proven strategies. Using market-based conservation case studies and specialized leadership training\, Kinship’s intensive\, in-residence instruction is tailored to meet the dynamic needs of today's conservation practitioners. Each year we select 18 Fellows from around the world to receive a $6\,000 award and join this dynamic community. Introduced as part of Focus 2012\, Fellows build on their experience after returning to the field by connecting with one another in regional chapters and affinity groups and participating in webinars. These in-person and virtual collaborations strengthen theFellow community\, fostering thought leadership and impact far beyond the month in the Pacific Northwest. Join us in shaping the future of conservation practice. Applications open on November 1\, 2012.  LOCATION:Bellingham, WA, United States URL:http://www.triplepundit.com/event/kinship-conservation-fellows/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130717 DTSTAMP:20130525T123405 CREATED:20130222T113402 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T115057 UID:139268-1373846400-1374019200@http://www.triplepundit.com SUMMARY:GRI Certified Training DESCRIPTION:The New Economy Demands Sustainability Professionals Successful businesses of the future depend on a new type of professional\, prepared to accelerate economic growth in a responsible manner\, while minimizing social and environmental risks. Our sustainability reporting trainings close the gap between where your people are now and where you want them to be\, helping your organization achieve your sustainability goals and creating high performance\, sustainable environments. Why Get Trained through a GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting Course The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the world’s leading framework for sustainability reporting. If your company produces\, or is considering producing\, a Sustainability or Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR)\, GRI is the framework that can ease the process. But you need to understand how to use it first in order to maximize its impact. Join us for a 2-day training that will fast track you to expert status! Seating is limited\, so register now. Who Should Attend Sustainability professionals at all levels of the org chart can benefit from the training\, but the course is designed for individuals who will have a hands-on role in producing sustainability reports. GRI is a framework suitable for organizations of all sizes\, from all sectors\, featuring sector specific metrics that organizations can flexibly adapt to communicate performance in key sustainability areas. Our trainers use presentations\, interactive learning and hands-on instruction to impart GRI’s detailed sustainability reporting methodology. Course participants will have the opportunity to review and critique real GRI reports and will leave the course prepared to drive their organization's reporting process. Our Approach to Training ISOS Group applies innovative but practical approaches to learning that will fast track you to expert status\, equipping participants with the know-how required to manage the reporting process. The two-day training walks new and experienced sustainability practitioners through the GRI reporting process and the key pillars of the GRI Reporting Framework: stakeholder engagement\, the materiality assessment process and principles for ensuring credibility\, transparency and balance in triple bottom line reporting. Students will also be able to discuss the current iteration of the G4 guidelines with our experienced trainers. Upon completion\, participants will receive certificates directly from GRI for their demonstrated knowledge of: GRI\, the GRI Framework and supporting documents Synergies between the UN Global Compact and sustainability reporting Reporting concept\, planning\, and the reporting process Benefits and challenges of reporting Stakeholder identification\, roles\, prioritization and engagement The GRI Materiality principle and Key Performance Indicators selection Connecting reporting content and monitoring with policies and goals Quality assurance and GRI application levels Communicating results in various formats Why ISOS? As a GRI Certified Partner in the United States\, ISOS Group has raised the bar\, becoming one of the global leaders in the sustainability education field. We’ve trained over 600 professionals representing sustainability thought leaders\, sustainability officers\, chief financial officers\, procurement managers\, investor relations professionals\, institutional investors\, risk managers\, accountants\, green building professionals\, strategic planners\, consultants and academia. Registration includes: 2 days of instruction GRI certification upon completion meals and refreshments learning materials GRI publication entitled “The GRI sustainability reporting cycle: A handbook for small and not-so-small organizations” presentation from an experienced GRI reporter invitation to our exclusive LinkedIn group only for ISOS-certified sustainability practitioners LOCATION:321 19th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States URL:http://www.triplepundit.com/event/gri-certified-training-minneapolis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130727 DTSTAMP:20130525T123405 CREATED:20130222T114355 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T114914 UID:139279-1374710400-1374883200@http://www.triplepundit.com SUMMARY:GRI Certified Training DESCRIPTION:The New Economy Demands Sustainability Professionals Successful businesses of the future depend on a new type of professional\, prepared to accelerate economic growth in a responsible manner\, while minimizing social and environmental risks. Our sustainability reporting trainings close the gap between where your people are now and where you want them to be\, helping your organization achieve your sustainability goals and creating high performance\, sustainable environments. Why Get Trained through a GRI Certified Sustainability Reporting Course The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the world’s leading framework for sustainability reporting. If your company produces\, or is considering producing\, a Sustainability or Corporate Social Responsibility Report (CSR)\, GRI is the framework that can ease the process. But you need to understand how to use it first in order to maximize its impact. Join us for a 2-day training that will fast track you to expert status! Seating is limited\, so register now. Who Should Attend Sustainability professionals at all levels of the org chart can benefit from the training\, but the course is designed for individuals who will have a hands-on role in producing sustainability reports. GRI is a framework suitable for organizations of all sizes\, from all sectors\, featuring sector specific metrics that organizations can flexibly adapt to communicate performance in key sustainability areas. Our trainers use presentations\, interactive learning and hands-on instruction to impart GRI’s detailed sustainability reporting methodology. Course participants will have the opportunity to review and critique real GRI reports and will leave the course prepared to drive their organization's reporting process. Our Approach to Training ISOS Group applies innovative but practical approaches to learning that will fast track you to expert status\, equipping participants with the know-how required to manage the reporting process. The two-day training walks new and experienced sustainability practitioners through the GRI reporting process and the key pillars of the GRI Reporting Framework: stakeholder engagement\, the materiality assessment process and principles for ensuring credibility\, transparency and balance in triple bottom line reporting. Students will also be able to discuss the current iteration of the G4 guidelines with our experienced trainers. Upon completion\, participants will receive certificates directly from GRI for their demonstrated knowledge of: GRI\, the GRI Framework and supporting documents Synergies between the UN Global Compact and sustainability reporting Reporting concept\, planning\, and the reporting process Benefits and challenges of reporting Stakeholder identification\, roles\, prioritization and engagement The GRI Materiality principle and Key Performance Indicators selection Connecting reporting content and monitoring with policies and goals Quality assurance and GRI application levels Communicating results in various formats Why ISOS? As a GRI Certified Partner in the United States\, ISOS Group has raised the bar\, becoming one of the global leaders in the sustainability education field. We’ve trained over 600 professionals representing sustainability thought leaders\, sustainability officers\, chief financial officers\, procurement managers\, investor relations professionals\, institutional investors\, risk managers\, accountants\, green building professionals\, strategic planners\, consultants and academia. Registration includes: 2 days of instruction GRI certification upon completion meals and refreshments learning materials GRI publication entitled “The GRI sustainability reporting cycle: A handbook for small and not-so-small organizations” presentation from an experienced GRI reporter invitation to our exclusive LinkedIn group only for ISOS-certified sustainability practitioners LOCATION: 1130 W Lake Cook Rd #340, Chicago Suburbs, IL, 60089, United States URL:http://www.triplepundit.com/event/gri-certified-training/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR 0