What's New at IfS
IfS Appoints New Chair
Subhas Sikdar has been appointed chair of the Institute for Sustainability, see the press release here. Congratulations Dr. Sikdar!Sustainable Engineering Forum Newsletters
The Sustainable Engineering Forum launches a newsletter for members and friends of the Sustainable Engineering Forum. For the latest on programming, SEF updates, and virtual meetings, see the SEF newsletter.Center for Sustainable Technology Practices
The Center for Sustainable Technology Practices has developed a number of industry focused publications
IfS Spotlight
EPA and the Institute for Sustainability announce the First International Congress on Sustainability Science and Engineering, (ICOSSE Aug 09). The Congress will be held in Cincinnati Ohio, Aug. 9 to 13, 2009 and will address the multidisciplinary nature of industrial sustainability along the supply chain. The Congress is organized by AIChE’s Institute for Sustainability, cosponsored by EPA, NSF, and NIST and supported by ASME.
Peter Braithwaite , Head of Sustainability for the Olympics Delivery Partner Ch2M Hill. Tuesday, October 28, 2 pm ET. It will be necessary to register for this webcast. Email Ifs@aiche.org by 12 noon Monday October 27 to register.
Center for Sustainable Technology Practices launches their quaterly newsletter the CSTP Steward which provides highlightsof industry putting sustainability into practice.
Ifs will host the Inaugural Sustainability Index Users Roundtable on Wednesday November 19 in Philadelphia. Company representatives will be able to learn more about the Index, its use as a benchmark. Contact ifs@aiche.org for additional information. .