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InterfaceRAISE 2007 Webinar Series:

Driving Business Value through Sustainability


Hosted by InterfaceRAISE Managing Director Jim Hartzfeld, this webinar series will show you:

- How Interface became a world leader in sustainability
- How emerging challenges pose new business risks and opportunities
- How customers, shareholders, employees and the planet can benefit


Part 1 - THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY: THE INTERFACE STORY

Originally recorded on Wednesday, September 19, 2007.

Featuring: John Wells, CEO, Interface Americas
Jim Hartzfeld, Managing Director, InterfaceRAISE

Topics Covered:
- What sustainability is in the business context
- How Interface has turned sustainability into a competitive advantage
- Practical steps that every company can take to be more "green"



PART 2 - CLIMATE CHANGE: CREATING A STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN

Originally recorded October 18, 2007.

Featuring: Erin Meezan, Director, Sustainable Development, Interface
Jim Hartzfeld, Managing Director, InterfaceRAISE

Topics Covered:
- How climate change can affect your business
- The basics of a sound climate strategy
- How Interface has used its climate strategy as an opportunity



PART 3 - DECISION MAKING USING LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Originally recorded Tuesday, November 13, 2007.

Featuring: Paul Firth, Manager, Sustainable Strategies, Interface
Jim Hartzfeld, Managing Director, InterfaceRAISE

Topics Covered:
- How to use life cycle thinking to understand the impacts of your role in the value chain
- How to establish action priorities for products and services
- How to use life cycle thinking as a strategic decision making tool