Initiatives

CSN is committed to practicing what we preach. In addition to our convening our monthly Corporate Roundtable , we regularly sponsor events, host speakers, serve on panels, and support other like-minded groups' initiatives.
 

Current Initiatives

August 12-14, 2009:  Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Summit

On August 12-14, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson hosted a three-day summit, bringing together a diverse group of people vested in and dedicated to Cleveland to use their vast knowledge and imagination to create an action plan for building a green economy for Cleveland’s future.

CSN, in conjunction with the City of Cleveland and other leading champions of sustainability, worked to help prepare for the summit to determine how to make Cleveland a green city on a blue lake. Following the Summit, CSN has been appointed by the Mayor to his Sustainable Cleveland 2019 Council.

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Past Projects

The Laws of Physics as applied to Corporate Sustainability, 2008

Featuring Dave Gustashaw, Vice President Engineering/ Sustainability, Interface Carpeting.

City Club Presentation:  Corporate Sustainability at Wal-Mart, 2007

In conjunction with the venerable City Club of Cleveland, CSN hosted Doug McMillon, CEO of Sam’s Club, for a discussion on sustainability initiatives at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club stores. Given the size of these corporations, these sustainability programs have a measurable impact on the economy, environment, and within the social fabric of communities worldwide.  Link to MP3 podcast >

United States Climate Change Legislation Update, 2007

Featuring Larry Boggs, Director of Public Policy for General Electric.

CURE, 2005

A start-up plan created by Sustainable Cleveland and Leadership Cleveland the yet-to-be formed Cleveland Urban Redevelopment Entity. CURE uses market forces to drive sustainable urban redevelopment on contaminated lands.

Wind on Water (WOW), 2004

A project promoting commercial-scale offshore wind energy in Lake Erie. This project has broadened into network of over 40 statewide stakeholders evaluating a utility-scale wind farm, either onshore or offshore, in the 13-county region of Northeast Ohio.
o H2Ohio, 2003: A collaboration among Sustainable Cleveland, Leadership Cleveland and the Cleveland Bridge Builders that invented and promoted a civic vision to promote the sustainable use of our fresh water assets for economic and community development.