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In an effort to support this year’s theme “Green Management Matters” the Academy of Management is working to decrease the Annual Meetings impact on the environment. We ask that you do your part to participate; AOM has provided several ideas here to help get you started.
It just might be easier than you think! Take these 10 Simple Steps to Go Green and a small effort can make a big impact.
Learn About Your Carbon Footprint and make a carbon offset donation. Global warming is perhaps the most critical green issue. Did you know that you can make a donation to offset your carbon dioxide emissions? Click here to learn more and make a donation
http://www.carbonfund.org/Calculators/.
Click here to see what our main conference properties are doing to be green in the city, Green Hotel Initiatives - Main Conference Properties.
Take a look! The Chicago Local Arrangements Committee has gathered information on many green things to do in the city, Green Chicago.
Take a Green Tour while you are in town or participate in the Chicago Carrotmob.
Event name: Chicago Carrotmob
Event date: Sunday, August 9, 2009
Event time: Noon-6 p.m.
Event Location: Fox & Obel, 401 E. Illinois, 312-410-7301
What is a Carrotmob?
Carrotmob is an event designed to reward businesses that choose to make improvements that benefit the environment. Carrotmobs have occurred throughout the country in cities like San Francisco, New York, Kansas City and Eugene, Oregon. The businesses that host the events promise to allocate a percentage of the funds they raise to energy efficiency improvements at their business locations. Some businesses have raised thousands of dollars for energy improvements. Before or after the event, the business works with an energy auditor who helps the business identify improvements it can make.
How much of the money Fox & Obel raises on the day of the event will go toward energy improvements at the store?
Fox & Obel, a specialty café and food store, has generously volunteered to donate 50% of the revenue it raises above its average Sunday daily revenue.
Where can I get more information?
For more information, please visit http://chicago.carrotmob.org. This Carrotmob is hosted in conjunction with the Academy of Management “Green Management Matters” conference, by Net Impact – Chicago Professional Chapter, Loyola Chapter, DePaul Chapter, and Local First Chicago, the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance, and Illinois Smart Energy Design Assistance Center. The event is sponsored by Natrpolis and Terracom Public Relations.
Visit the AOM Green Booth to learn about the AOM greening initiatives and what you can do to help the Academy be Green.
Conference T-shirts - “Green Management” really does matter, and this year the Local Arrangements Committee decided to do what we could to make a difference. Although we were able to find t-shirt suppliers who were environmentally- and socially-responsible, we ultimately realized that the biggest difference would result from saving the cotton, carbon emissions, etc. that would be required to produce and ship the t-shirts.
Why bring one more t-shirt into this world when we really do not need it?
You can help us to make a difference with your contribution to the local charity that we have selected, Growing Power. Although you will not receive a t-shirt for your donation this year, you will receive the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of local Chicago area residents who are growing their own healthy food, right in the heart of the metro area! Be sure to visit the Growing Power desk on site at the Hyatt to make your donation. You may also choose to donate your time and participate in the conference’s service project with Growing Power. See “Green Service Matters Too!” on this website for more information (check back for more information).
The Local Arrangements Committee chose Growing Power as the official charity this year because of the contribution to environmental, social and economic sustainability that this organization is making. Check their website out for more details, or to make a donation, http://www.growingpower.org/Index.htm
Annual Meeting Initiatives -
100% organic Lanyards
Badge preview during registration process to avoid reprints
Name badge drop box, please be sure to recycle your badge holder!
More to come...
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