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State of Green Business Forum 2011 Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Drawing from an industry-leading portfolio of consulting, delivery and implementation services, enterprise software, systems and financing, IBM creates value for clients and solves problems through integrated solutions that leverage information technology and deep knowledge of business processes. By helping customers find value in sustainability, understand why an intelligent infrastructure will make their lives better, and learn how to make smarter choices for business and society, IBM is a trusted advisor in a new “green-aware” market.

Premier Sponsor

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €50 billion in 2009 and had approximately 105,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.


Supporting Sponsors

A leader in corporate responsibility since 1992, BSR works with its global network of more than 250 member companies to develop sustainable business strategies and solutions through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR uses its expertise in the environment, human rights, economic development, and governance and accountability to guide global companies toward creating a just and sustainable world. Visit www.bsr.org for more information.

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. We have embedded Climate Change and Sustainability Services across all our services, geographies and industries. Our integrated and multidisciplinary team, drawn from our deep bench of subject matter professionals, will help you identify the right people to bring to the table and develop customized recommendations that are innovative and effective. For more information visit www.ey.com/climatechange

Johnson Controls is a leading provider of equipment, technology and services for heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and security systems for buildings. From 500 branch offices in 150 countries, we deliver products, services and solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs. We manage 1.5 billion square feet of commercial real estate for many of the world’s largest companies, and we manage the carbon footprint represented by the activities of many global corporations.



Planet Forward is a web-to-television initiative that takes on issues of energy, climate and sustainability, and asks citizens and experts alike to “make their case” for an idea they think is game-changing. Combining the reach of social media and the visibility of public broadcasting, Planet Forward looks for original ideas and research, informed opinion, and firsthand experience to feature online and on television.

A global public relations leader, Porter Novelli was founded in 1972 and is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). In 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, Porter Novelli combines the power of immersion with the rigor of research to create deep human insights that enable us to transform the opinions, beliefs and behaviors of those who matter most to our clients. For additional information, please visit www.porternovelli.com.

At a time of great uncertainty in the global marketplace and the legislative/regulatory environment, VOX Global’s team of bi-partisan communications professionals design and execute targeted campaigns to shape the beliefs and attitudes and ultimately influence the behavior of key target audiences. From developing strategic corporate citizenship and sustainability initiatives and engaging third party stakeholders to enhancing online positioning and establishing thought leadership, VOX supports clients in their efforts to differentiate their value proposition and tell their story effectively.



Contributing Sponsor

Since its foundation in 1901, BSI Group America Inc. has grown into a leading global independent business services organization providing standard-based solutions in more than 140 countries. BSI’s Entropy® Software is a risk and performance management software solution for corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. Entropy Software provides a framework for fully functional environmental management systems certifiable to international standards and helps improve an organization’s internal control, external communications, and overall corporate performance. For more information, visit www.bsiamerica.com.

The programs of The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) are designed with the requirements of adult learners and working professionals in mind. CPS offers undergraduate and graduate programs that address the competency requirements of adults working in emerging and rapidly changing professions. CPS is a catalyst for academic innovation, constructing credentials for the workforce that uphold the University's rigorous standards of academic excellence and respond to the needs of today's professionals.



PTC’s InSight is an analysis and decision support system that enables companies to gain early visibility of product performance along multiple dimensions, such as environmental, reliability, and cost. InSight enables manufacturers to meet product performance targets during development and maintain them throughout the life of the product. This helps them maximize product revenue, reduce product cost, and manage risk.

Wells Fargo is a nationwide, diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.2 trillion in assets. With more than 278,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in America. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy all our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Wells Fargo supports greener businesses with products and services and through initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve resources and inspire local environmentalism. Explore our environmental initiatives at blog.wellsfargo.com/environment.

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