Conference to drive discussion on the vast ecosystem of eco-labels

(Justmeans.com) May 17, 2011 – New York, NY – Justmeans is pleased to announce the participation of Carbon Trust at the Certification Consumption and Change Conference on May 24 in Washington D.C., an event that will bring together thought leaders from social enterprises, leading brands, and certifying bodies to discuss the future of ethical certification.

Sujeesh Krishnan, Head of Carbon Footprinting, is responsible for Carbon Trust’s carbon footprinting product and labeling initiatives in the Americas. Mr. Krishnan works closely with leading manufacturers and retailers, government bodies, NGOs and think thanks, developing carbon footprinting standards. Mr. Krishnan has previously worked at Ernst Young, Get Connected Inc. and i2 Technologies Inc. He holds degrees from MIT-Sloan, the University of Wisconsin and the Birla Institute of Technology & Science.

Carbon Trust helps organizations increase business returns by cutting carbon emissions, conserving energy and commercializing low carbon technologies. By stimulating low carbon action we contribute goals of lower carbon emissions, development of low carbon businesses, and increased energy security and associated jobs. Since its establishment in 2001, the Carbon Trust has saved its customers up to 2.3 million metric tons of CO2.

Attendees of the Certification Consumption and Change Conference will hear Mr. Krishnan in conversation with Corey Brinkema, President - US of the Forest Stewardship Council, and Dr. Arthur Weissman, CEO of Green Seal. The format of the conference allows attendees an extended period to question the panelists following a discussion moderated by Anastasia O’Rourke, Co-founder and CEO of Big Room.

The Certification Consumption and Change Conference will take place May 24th at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The conference will bring together 150 representatives from top brands that source certified ingredients and eco-label their products, leading ethical certifiers, government agencies and NGOs, and the service providers that make reporting and compliance possible. Conference attendees will enjoy a full day of panel discussions that will shape the future of ethical certifications.

To find out more or register to attend this conference, go to:  http://bit.ly/i0RJ6W

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Justmeans
Chip Wood, VP Conferences
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cwood@justmeans.com

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