Fundamentals of Sustainability: Concepts, Decision Tools and Program Development

October 7, 2008
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.-noon
Willamette University TBA
Presenter: Joshua Proudfoot

Salem Sustainability Series

Executive-Style Morning Sessions for Government Managers and Vendors.
The workshops are designed to teach the essential elements of sustainability to inform future decision-making and leadership efforts.

Hosted by Willamette University Center for Sustainable Communities, Moderated by Good Company.

Continuing Education units (CEU) available and applicable towards the UO Sustainability Leadership certificate.

Course Description

This workshop will ground you in the fundamentals of what sustainability is and how you can apply it to your thinking and leadership. First, we will define sustainability and the common themes of interest that are associated with sustainability management frameworks. For each theme, we will explain what they are and why they are important. Examples will be provided as well as some common initial strategies to start your team moving towards your goals. Second, we will teach you about life cycle thinking. Through small group work, you will practice using a simple tool that can help you make better decisions about resource allocation. Finally, we will introduce you to the basics of developing a sustainability management program. This will include discussions of planning, governance and integration across divisions.

Registration and Fees

• Non-Credit Fee: $
• Earlybird Fee: $175
• Earlybird Registration Deadline: 09/23/2008
• Online registration not currently available for this course

More Information

• About Joshua Proudfoot
• Download the program brochure

Workshops

• Forming and Facilitating Sustainability Teams: Engaging and Training Employees
• Power of Purchasing: Sustainable Procurement
• Accounting for Sustainability: Reporting Principles and Concepts
• Green Building Design and Operations: Benefits, Strategies and Resources
• Investment in Natural Infrastr.: Ecosystem Services as an Emerging Asset Class
• Carbon Footprints and Climate Risk: Tools for Business and Government
• Sustainability Indicators and Assessment for Government
• Sustainable Economic Development through Public Sector Investment
• Sustainability by Design: Retrofitting our Cities, Communities and Neighborhoods
• Energy Efficiency First: A Map to Reducing Costs and Carbon Footprint
• Land Use Planning: an Ecosystem Approach to Achieving Sustainability
• Sustainable Transportation Strategies: Processes, Indicators, and Measurements
• Writing Your Sustainability Plan: Process and Framework
• Climate Policy, Carbon Credits and Business Risk
• Energy and Climate Action Planning

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