Time & Location
Apr 25, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WORLD TRADE CENTER DENVER, 2650 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205, USA
LACC members receive $10 off with code EUROLACC24
Link with info and registration:
https://www.rmfacc.org/event-details/euronetworking-2024
Event Information
Sustainability transcends regulatory compliance to offer businesses a profound opportunity for innovation, competitive advantage, and growth. As global attention on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues intensifies, companies of every size are discovering the strategic benefits of integrating sustainability into their core operations. This shift is not merely about adhering to the latest regulations set forth by entities like the European Union and the United States; it's about recognizing sustainability as a catalyst for transformative change.
At this year's EuroNetworking Event, our panel of experts will first delve into the nuances of ESG regulations in the EU and the US, assessing their impact on business operations both globally and locally. The discussion will then pivot, exploring how businesses can transcend compliance, using sustainability as a strategic lever to redefine market position, drive innovation, and unlock new avenues for growth.
Attendees will leave with an understanding of the regulatory landscape, sustainability as a foundational element of business strategy, and tactics to implement sustainability that can create value for their organization.
Join us to explore the opportunities that sustainability presents, empowering your business to lead with purpose and achieve sustainable success in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
This event is co-organized by the French American Chamber of Commerce Rocky Mountain, the German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado, the World Trade Center Denver, the Latvian Chamber of Commerce Colorado, and the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce Colorado. Special thanks are extended to Geotech for generously offering the use of their space.
Speakers:
Joel Hartter, Parallel Labs, Founder, Principal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-hartter/
Joel Hartter is a sustainable business strategist and an educator with more than two decades of experience. He has worked with dozens of organizations and industry leaders to embed sustainability within their organizations. His focus is to strategically align sustainability programs to generate new growth opportunities, manage and mitigate risk, and create compelling market positions. Joel’s expertise has been valuable for startups, mid-course, mature Fortune 500 companies, public agencies, higher education, and non-profits. Joel takes his practice into the classroom, into the boardrooms, and into corporate offices, where he is committed to educating the next sustainability leaders and helping business turn intentions into actions. Each year, he teaches over 20,000 students and professionals across the globe. Joel is the founder of Parallel Labs, an agency that exists to accelerate sustainability business. Parallel uniquely blends sustainability with brand strategy, empowering leaders to transform their enterprises. By redefining sustainability programs and narratives, Joel helps organizations align their goals and broaden their focus from cost and risk management to also include compelling opportunities for growth and value creation.
Thomas Weber, Global Climate Associates LLC, President
Center for Sustainability and Excellence, Associate – Chicago Office
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-weber-00394139/
Thomas Weber is Founder and President of Global Climate Associates LLC, working internationally on identifying effective solutions to combat climate change. Established in January 2020, Global Climate Associates' core mission is to help facilitate sustainable carbon mitigation technologies and strategies and bring those to commercial success. An integral part of long-term success for corporations are sustainability strategies and goals. Therefore, Global Climate Associates has teamed up with the Center for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) in Chicago to provide businesses with the best tools and expertise for incorporating that success factor. As an Associate, Thomas Weber is coordinating CSE's North America Consulting Services. Thomas has been working on sustainability matters his entire career, beginning in Germany with 16 years of interdisciplinary project management, including 10 years at a construction firm.
Turner Miller, Vice President, Weins Development Group
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turner-d-miller-b688b374/
Jean-Philipe Rozé, Richel Group, Business Development US & Canada
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-philippe-roz%C3%A9-36631361/
Anne Wiper, Lecturer, University of Colorado Boulder, Masters of the Environment
Limkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-wiper-abb40b1/
Anne Wiper, MBA, is a brand builder and sustainable business advocate, leveraging circularity to achieve ESG goals. As a lecturer at the University of Colorado, Boulder, she molds future leaders to create profit while prioritizing environmental protection. With a background as VP of Product for global brands like Smartwool and Icebreaker, Anne combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, driving innovation and sustainability initiatives.
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