JFS adopts an alliance program with partners outside of Japan, which aims to further a sustainability world. We present information from our partners on the basis that they also help promoting our mission and activities. For inquiry please contact at info@japanfs.org.

CDM Asia 2008:
CDM Project Opportunities across the World's Largest Continent 28-31 July, Shanghai, China

CDM project origination is more urgently needed than ever. More than 1000 MtCO2e in 2008 - 2012 compliance demand for carbon remains uncontracted as of last year. And the rise of the voluntary markets and regional initiatives, as well as the EU ETS moving into Phase II, only magnifies this demand.

In order to help the industry meet the demand, CDM Asia 2008 sets the stage for sourcing additional projects through unique opportunities to network with and hear from regulators, market participants, and other key local and global stakeholders.

You will get to dissect opportunities in currently dominant host countries China and India, as well as explore alternative options in emerging host countries nearby.

At this critical time in international negotiations, you will also hear from decision makers and key stakeholders on post-2012 scenarios for carbon finance around the world.

Build your business case. Network and get inside information. Learn practical strategies for navigating local landscapes.

Point of Contact:
Garcon Thomas Bernavil
Marketing Manager
Tel: (65) 6506 0965
Fax: (65) 6749 7293
Email: marketing@alleventsgroup.com
Event Website: www.alleventsgroup.com/cdmasia

Changing Landscapes: Towards a Sustainable Economy in Asia

17-18 June 2008 | Seoul, Republic of Korea

UNEP Finance Initiative will be jointly hosting a special two-day conference with the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and the UN Global Compact, the United Nations' three leading sustainability-driven public private partnerships. The conference will offer a unique platform for dialogue between financiers, investors and businesses at a high-level joint afternoon session along with a special Gala dinner. During the remainder of the two-day conference, UNEP FI will offer workshops that will focus on sustainable finance and delve into the latest thinking and current issues in sustainable finance in an Asian context. The event is aimed at the finance sector, policy makers, academia and civil society.

For more information please visit the event websites:
www.unepfi.org/events/2008/seoul/index.html
www.changinglandscapes.org/

ASIA PACIFIC CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONFERENCE
Date: 9th - 11th July 2008 Venue: Hilton Singapore

The Asia Pacific Corporate Social Responsibility 2008 Conference is the capital event for any organization involved in corporate social responsible. The conference, which will be held on the 9th - 11th of July 2008 in Singapore, will be a perfect platform for all CSR involved professionals to meet, discuss and learn from other world leading companies who has blazed the trail for CSR practices.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming a bigger priority to organizations in Asia Pacific. While CSR is not a new concept or practice, it's initiatives in the region is still comparatively young. However, it's now recognized as one of the best ways to enhance a company's position and value and many companies are now increasing their CSR initiatives.

Salvo's Asia Pacific Corporate Social Responsibility is specifically designed to meet CSR professional demands to better their initiatives, strengthen their commitments and balance their investments. This event will address project selection, resource allocations, and impact measurements. We have gathered the best CSR practitioners and experts to help you adopt world class CSR initiatives.

• University of Technology Sydney, Australia
• Boeing International, UAE
• Coca-Cola, India
• Malaysian Airlines, Malaysia
• New Britain Plantation Services, Singapore
• PepsiCo International, Thailand
• ST Microelectronics, Singapore
• Timberland, Singapore
• University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Amsterdam, the Netherlands
May 7 - 9, 2008

Join a thousand international participants in Amsterdam for the best global sustainability networking opportunity of the year.

Next May the spotlight will be on sustainability reports users.
Be the first to:

• hear the results of the GRI Readers' Choice Survey, cutting edge research on the sustainability readers�f views on sustainability reporting today;
• find out which sustainability reports have won a GRI Readers' Choice Award;
• learn from global leaders about the latest developments in the debates surrounding sustainability and reporting; and
• share your sustainability reporting experiences with a diverse array of global participants.

Whether you're a sustainability reporting organization, a reader of these reports or a sustainability practitioner, the conference offers you an internationally renowned program, quality debate, and practical tools to ensure sustainability reporting leads to transparency, accountability and improved sustainability performance.

For more information, visit
http://www.globalreporting.org/NewsEventsPress/Conference2008/

From 1 October the GRI Readers' Choice Awards and Survey will give all sustainability report users worldwide a voice on the current state of sustainability reporting.

Sustainability report readers will have the opportunity to score a minimum of two sustainability reports from 2006 and contribute to deciding which reports should deserve recognition in the GRI Readers' Choice Awards.

In conjunction with the Awards KPMG and SustainAbility, the leading global sustainability reporting trend monitors, will conduct an online survey about sustainability report readers needs and preferences.

These results of the Awards and Survey will give all sustainability report users worldwide the opportunity to shape the future of best practice in sustainability reporting.

Both the Global Readers' Choice Awards and the Survey results will be presented during 'The Amsterdam Global Conference on Sustainability and Transparency', which will be held 7 - 9 May, 2008. All readers who score a minimum of two reports will qualify for the prize draw to win one of six all expenses paid trips to the conference.

Your opinion counts. To find out more information, register and start scoring reports go to awards.globalreporting.org

United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) 2007 Global Roundtable
'Awareness to Action': Sustainable finance for today's global markets

At the cutting-edge of sustainable finance, the 2007 UNEP FI Global Roundtable will set the forward agenda for sustainable finance and responsible investment for 2008-2009. This year�fs event will be an opportunity for the global financial industry, regulatory bodies, government, civil society and the broader corporate world to discuss new ideas and challenges in the complex arena where finance meets with the sustainability agenda. Join UNEP FI�fs vibrant global network, which will be bringing their informed perspective exploring the latest regional and national developments with a focus on the Asia-Pacific and the emerging markets.

• Responsible investment
• Sustainable banking
• Carbon economy
• Financing cleantech
• Sustainable Insurance
• Transparency, reporting and accountability
• Responsible property investment
• Microfinance
• Finance water, biodiversity and human rights
• Financing for sustainable development

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
DURING THE ASIA-PACIFIC WEEKS BERLIN 2007

URBAN SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE (USC)
DURING THE ASIA-PACIFIC WEEKS BERLIN 2007


Conference Opening Event: September 11, 2007
Venue: Berlin City Hall

Date: September 11 to 15
Venue: Berlin City Hall

The 2006 Business and Sustainable Development Conference

A conference addressing issues in "Managing for Economic, Environmental and Social Value in the Global Market Place" will be held on June 21-22, 2006 in Washington, D.C. For more information and registration, please visit at
www.conference-board.org/sustainability.htm

• Event:
  The 2006 Business and Sustainable Development Conference
  
  
• Organizer:
  The Conference Board
  
  
• Sponsor:
  World Business Council for Sustainable Development
  
  
• Date:
  June 21 - June 22, 2006
  
  
• Venue:
  The Fairmont Hotel, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
  
  
• Topics:
  
  • Opening Keynote Address: Energy and Other International Networks: A Long Way from Sustainability and Resiliece
  • Managing Critical Issues for Business Success
  • Debate: Who is [Should be?] in Charge?
  • Communicating Performance: What's at Stake?
  • Innovative Approaches: Getting Started . . . or Restarted
  • Measuring Progress . . . and Results
  • What is The Role for Governments and NGOs?
  • Resilience in the Integration of Security and Sustainability in the Global Supply Chains
  • Creative Opportunities for Sustainability
  • The Future of Sustainable Development: What Challenges and Prospects for Business?

Sustainability-Reports.com - The portal for sustainability reports.

This site (www.Sustainability-Reports.com) lists environmental, social, CSR and sustainability reports of multinational corporations all over the world. You can browse the reports by sector, country or alphabetically, download the reports or order the hardcopy version and receive it for free.
Sustainability-Reports.com also invites you to present your reports on this site. You can both promote your online version of your reports in html or pdf and give visitors the possibility to order a hardcopy online. If you are interested, please visit this page.
(www.enviroreporting.com/service/sr/participation.php)
Please visit The International Corporate Environmental Reporting Site (www.enviroreporting.com) for international news, international developments and other information on environmental and sustainability reporting.

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