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<p class="MsoNormal">The Earth Institute and the M.S. in Sustainability Management program are hosting a panel on ‘<b>Transforming Organizations through Sustainability Management</b>.’ Attendees will develop an understanding of how companies are incorporating
sustainability management into routine operations and supply chains. What are the concrete actions that drive sustainability performance in a supply chain? What incentivizes organizations to integrate corporate social responsibility into their business model?
How can sustainability professionals influence decision-making processes? Our group of experts will discuss why sustainability concepts are important for 21<sup>st</sup> century organizations, and what strategies have been successful for top companies.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please join us for this lively event on <b>Wednesday, March 29<sup>th</sup> from 6:00pm – 7:00pm</b> in Low Library Rotunda on Columbia University’s Morningside Campus. Earth Institute Executive Director Steve Cohen will moderate the panel,
featuring the following panelists:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>James Ossman</b>, Senior Manager, Global Operations, Etsy<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Curtis Probst, </b>Managing Director, Sustainable Finance, Rocky Mountain Institute<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Celine Ruben-Salama, </b>
Principal, FOR THE LONG-TERM<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>Zachary Suttile</b>, Director, Willdan Energy Solutions<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">After the panel there will be ample time for discussion over wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres. This event is free and open to the public; please share with your colleagues.
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RSVP is required here.</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Best, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hayley<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Hayley Martinez<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Manager, Executive Director’s Office<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Earth Institute |<span style="color:#1F497D"> </span>Columbia University
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:hmartinez@ei.columbia.edu">hmartinez@ei.columbia.edu</a> |(212) 851-9554<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.earth.columbia.edu/">www.earth.columbia.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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