HR strategy leading the environmental agenda
12th February 2008
Climate change is happening. Businesses need to be ready to respond to the changing environment and legislation as well as the demands of stakeholders to ensure they can survive in today’s competitive market. Human Resources is steadily becoming the driving force behind the green initiative within the workplace and with their finger firmly on the pulse of key people issues such as employee recruitment and retention and staff engagement it is no wonder HR are already making a huge impact on the environmental agenda.
With case studies from organisations leading the way in green business issues and practical advice for HR on how to champion environmental practices, policies and procedures, JSB's one-day conference Green HR will provide a unique opportunity to find out how your organisation can reap the rewards of going green - both inside and outside the company.
Highlights of the 2008 conference include:
- Hear how to position HR as a leader on the environmental agenda from Climate Change Capital
- Understand the business case for sustainability with Carbon Trust
- Learn how to create a green ethos throughout the business by InterfaceFLOR
- Navigate the legal framework surrounding climate change policy and regulation in Europe and the UK with Allen & Overy
- Understand the impact of going green on recruitment and retention from Oakwood Builders and Joinery Ltd
- Hear from Whitbread Group PLC on how car policies, travel plans and technology can help reduce your company’s carbon footprint
- Learn how to implement a green HR strategy within a global organisation by Standard Chartered Bank
- Hear how HR and CSR can work together in the greening process to achieve targets from Addleshaw Goddard and Restaurant Associates
- Gain an insight into developing greener practices at home and at work with Infinis Limited
See full speaker details, conference programme and booking details here.