Weston, FL — With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as headline sponsor, the first annual Climate Leadership Conference will be held from February 29-March 1, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The conference will bring together leaders from business, government and academic institutions, and the non-profit community interested in exchanging ideas and information on how to address climate change while simultaneously running their operations more competitively and sustainably. Conference attendees will learn about and exchange solutions on topics including: - Leveraging Clean Energy Opportunities - Managing Climate Risks and Building Resilience - Supply Chain Strategies - Disclosures and Questionnaires - Setting and Achieving GHG Reduction Goals - Education & Engagement Strategies - Making the Business Case for Climate Response PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS - Network with leaders from the public and private sectors, including federal and state government officials, industry leaders, and nonprofit experts - Attend the Climate Leadership Awards Gala, which is held in conjunction with the conference - Hear insights from winners of the 2011 Climate Leadership Awards for the Supply Chain, Organizational and Individual Leadership categories ================================ AGENDA AT A GLANCE Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 11:00am - ACCO 1st Annual Golf Invitational - 6:30pm - Welcome Reception Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 7:30am - Registration, Breakfast & Networking - 8:30am - Welcome & Introduction - 8:45am - Plenary Session A:  A Conversation on Climate Leadership - 9:45am - Plenary Session B: Informed Decision Making - A Discussion on Incorporating Climate Related Risks & Opportunities into Enterprise Strategies - 10:45am - Networking Break - 11:15am - Breakout Session 1 - 1A: Identifying a GHG Reduction Goal and Obtaining Support at all Levels - 1B: The National Climate Assessment and Regional Adaptation Initiatives - 12:30pm - Lunch with Special Guest Speaker - 1:45pm - Networking Break - 2:00pm - Breakout Session 2 - 2A: Assessing Climate and Energy Risk in the Value Chain - 2B: Making the Business Case for Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency Programs - 3:15pm - Networking Break - 3:45pm - Breakout Session 3 - 3A: Defense, National Security and Climate Change - 3B: Education & Engagement: Communicating Climate Risks to Influence Behavior Change at Leadership and Operational Levels - 7:00pm - Climate Leadership Awards Gala - cosponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 8:30am - Introductory Remarks - 8:45am - Plenary Session C: Perspectives from the 2011 Climate Leadership Awards Finalists - 9:45am - Networking Break - 10:15am - Breakout Session 4 - 4A: Managing Risks, Building Resilience and Seizing Opportunity in a Period of Uncertainty - 4B: Opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships - 11:15am - Networking Break - 11:30am - Breakout Session 5 - 5A: Cost-Center or Bottom-Line Contributor? Establishing Metrics and Benchmarks that Change Leadership Perspectives on Climate Response - 5B: Harmonizing Disclosure and Supply Chain Inquiries - 2:00pm - Post-Conference Meetings & Workshops Friday, March 2, 2012 - Post-Conference Meetings & Workshops ================================ Any sponsorship or advertisements appearing in these materials do not imply endorsement, recommendation, or favor by the United States Government or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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