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Awards Gala and Conference
Climate Leadership Awards
- About the CLA
- 2012 Award Winners
- Nomination Process and Eligibility
- Excellence in GHG Management (Goal Setting Certificate)
- Excellence in GHG Management (Goal Achievement)
- Supply Chain Leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Individual Leadership
- Frequent Questions
- Awards Gala and Conference
- About the Partners
- Contact
Dates to Remember
September 14, 2011 – Nomination period opens
October 21, 2011 – Deadline for 2011 award nominations
December 21, 2011 – Finalists selected
January 15, 2012 – Award winners notified
February 29, 2012 – Climate Leadership Awards Gala
February 29 - March 1, 2012 – Inaugural EPA Climate Leadership Awards Ceremony and Conference 
An event to honor award recipients will be held at the Hyatt Bonaventure in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on February 29, 2012, in conjunction with the Climate Leadership Conference. Award winners and special guests will be invited and the event will be open to the public.
The first annual Climate Leadership Conference will be held from February 29–March 1, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Hosted by US EPA, C2ES, ACCO and The Registry, the conference will bring together leaders from business, government and academic institutions who are interested in exchanging best practices on how to address climate change while simultaneously running more competitive and sustainable operations.
Conference attendees will offer and hear climate-related solutions on topics including:
- Leveraging Clean Energy Opportunities
- Managing Climate Risks and Building Resilience
- Supply Chain Strategies
- Disclosures and Questionnaires
- Setting and Achieving GHG Reduction Goals
- Education & Engagement Strategies
- Making the Business Case for Climate Response
Program Highlights
- Network with leaders from the public and private sectors, including federal and state government officials, industry leaders, and nonprofit experts
- Share best practices and innovative ideas on topics such as energy efficiency, setting and achieving GHG reduction goals, engaging supply chains, and other practical applications for managing and reducing emissions
- Learn how leading peers are managing their carbon footprints both internally and throughout the supply chain, while maintaining focus on the top and bottom lines
- Hear industry leaders’ perspectives on communicating energy efficiency, GHG management and sustainability during tough economic times
- Gain insights from winners of the 2011 Climate Leadership Awards for the Supply Chain, Organizational and Individual Leadership categories
- Attend the 2011 Climate Leadership Awards on the evening of February 29, 2012, which will be held in conjunction with the conference
Conference details will be regularly updated at www.climateleadershipconference.org.