PR Newswire Offers Sustainable Brands '10 Conference Sponsor Profiles

BURLINGAME, Calif., May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- As the official and exclusive breaking news service of the Sustainable Brands '10 Conference (SB'10), PR Newswire is featuring profiles of the sponsoring organizations. To read these profiles, please see below.

SB'10 will be held from June 7-10, 2010 in Monterey, CA, at the Monterey Conference Center. For more information regarding SB'10, visit http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/events/sb10

Breaking SB'10 news from the event management, sponsors and other constituents can be found at the SB'10 Conference Online Press Room (http://www.sustainablelifemedia.com/events/sb10/media)  and on PR Newswire's event news portal, Virtual Press Office (http://www.virtualpressoffice.com).

Sponsor profiles (all profiles have been provided by the profiled company):

Fast Company

Business can be a force for change. Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business-media brand. With sustainability at its core, the editorial content inspires the most creative minds in business to think beyond traditional boundaries, lead the conversation, and influence the future of business.

http://www.fastcompany.com/

Citizen

Citizen Group is dedicated to building "citizen brands." The San Francisco-based agency helps shape values-based brand strategies and then brings them to life through compelling creative campaigns, social media, and community initiatives that inspire, inform, and invite audiences to participate. Clients include Amnesty International, Mighty Leaf Tea, Pabst Brewing Company, NRDC, Rock the Vote, USA Network, Wal-Mart (sustainability initiative), and World Wildlife Fund (Climate Savers initiative).

http://www.citizengroup.com

Cohn & Wolfe

Cohn & Wolfe is an award-winning public relations firm ranked among the top 10 global agencies. Our sustainability practice provides marketing services that enable companies to credibly and effectively communicate their environmental business strategies. C&W integrates research, traditional media channels and social media to develop creative and strategic communication campaigns.

http://www.cohnwolfe.com

Target

Sustainability at Target starts with smart design. Smart design leads to smarter solutions for our guests and the environment, like our energy efficient stores and partnerships with exclusive environmentally focused designers. At Target, we join our guests, team members and partners in making environmental commitments we all can keep. Since we opened our first store in 1962, Target has invested in the health and sustainability of our communities

http://pressroom.target.com/pr/news/sustainability/

HP

For 50+ years, HP has valued and practiced environmental stewardship. We place particular emphasis on three key areas: climate and energy, product reuse and recycling and supply chain responsibility. These areas have strategic importance to our business, stakeholder concerns and our ability to make a positive impact.

http://www.hp.com/ecosolutions/

Dell

Dell was built on "finding a better way," from supply chain efficiency to making technology accessible for millions worldwide. We apply this same passion to protecting our environment. By finding practical, efficient ways to do business, build products and create solutions that make the least possible environmental impact, we'll help our customers and the planet thrive today and for generations to come. 

SAP

As the world's leading provider of business software, SAP delivers products and services that help accelerate business innovation for our customers. We believe that doing so will unleash growth and create significant new value – for our customers, SAP, and ultimately, entire industries and the economy at large.  As one of the leaders in business process solutions, SAP is well poised to help companies worldwide holistically manage their sustainability strategy and achieve new levels of excellence.

http://www.sap.com/

The Mohawk Group

Part of Mohawk Industries, the world's largest flooring manufacturer, The Mohawk Group and its four commercial brands Karastan, Lees, Bigelow and Durkan is driven by a philosophy of "innovation that works" – for its company, customers and the environment. Mohawk continues to pioneer innovative and sustainable flooring products and services that positively impact business and the planet.

http://www.themohawkgroup.com

Domtar

At Domtar, not only are we proud to be North America's largest producer of uncoated printing papers, but we are also proud of our leadership when it comes to sustainable practices.  For us, sustainability is a comprehensive framework whose three pillars - the environment, the economy and society - are fully embedded into our daily activities. Sustainability guides our policy-making, our operational decisions, and how we treat our community.

http://www.domtar.com/en/sustainability/index.asp

Shelton Group

Shelton Group is an ad agency exclusively focused on motivating mainstream consumers to make sustainable choices. And those consumers aren't who you think they are. It's the Hispanic Mom, struggling to make ends meet. The guy who throws his beer can in a recycling bin. The woman who brings reusable shopping bags to the grocery store in her SUV. Folks who are green on purpose–and by accident. We'd be happy to show you how to reach them.

http://www.sheltongroupinc.com/

EcoBonus

EcoBonus™ brings together a coalition of leading manufacturers who want to reach and reward consumers interested in learning about - and purchasing - more sustainable products. EcoBonus is the first ever coalition loyalty program targeting green-leaning consumers. We are a division of BI® Worldwide, with a 60 year history of providing business improvement solutions by engaging employees, sales channels and consumers.

http://www.ecobonus.com/coalition/

Credit 360

With proven expertise in sustainability and GHG data management, Credit360's web-based flexible system helps organizations track and measure environmental and social impacts. Delivering powerful analysis and reporting tools, a full audit trail and highly responsive support by sustainability experts, Credit360 offers specialist support for your sustainability strategy and reporting needs.

PGI

At PGI our sustainability goals are focused mainly on reducing our resource consumption and environmental impact, while improving performance with our stakeholders, employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate. We have set specific annual and multi-annual public targets for the reduction of our carbon footprint, energy intensity, water consumption, non-renewable materials consumption, and generation of solid waste.

http://www.polymergroupinc.com/en/

Earth Era

EarthEra, created by NextEra Energy Resources, North America's largest producer of wind and solar power, helps companies and individuals balance their carbon impact and participate in the development of future renewable projects. 100% of EarthEra revenues are directed to EarthEra Renewable Energy Trust and used to build new renewable energy facilities in the US. To date, the Trust has over $23 million in commitments from leading businesses such as Sony, HSBC, Avis and Starbucks.

http://www.earthera.com/

EcoSecurities

EcoSecurities has spent the last 13 years focusing on the area of climate change mitigation activities and is now one of the leading organizations in the business of sourcing and developing greenhouse gas emission reduction projects. EcoSecurities' emission reduction portfolio covers a wide range of emission reduction standards (Gold Standard, Clean Development Mechanism and the Voluntary Carbon Standard), technology types and geographical locations.

http://www.ecosecurities.com/

Hanson Bridgett

Hanson Bridgett is a leading provider of legal services to organizations engaged in sustainable business. Our clients, who range from cutting edge start-ups and socially responsible investors, to large corporations, have selected us because we help them succeed. With over 150 attorneys in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area, we understand our clients' businesses and practice law in a way that reflects that understanding.

http://www.hansonbridgett.com/practices_industries/index.php?id=22

Nokia

At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We take environmental and social considerations into account in managing our operations, and develop mobile solutions that hold a potential for changing the way we live, from improving livelihoods to embracing more sustainable lifestyles.

http://www.nokia.com/environment/

Neenah Paper

NEENAH GREEN is the sustainability platform of Neenah Paper and reflects our commitment to conservation through environmental stewardship. We are expanding our offering of papers made from well-managed forests, recycled fiber and alternative no-tree fiber to conserve forests and lessen the effects of climate change. A proud consumer of green energy, we are reducing our environmental footprint by using energy efficiently, investing in renewable energy and delivering our products in a responsible, fuel-efficient manner.

http://www.neenahpaper.com/neenahgreen/

Sterling Planet

A sustainability pioneer since 2000, Sterling Planet partners with clients seeking a carbon advantage turn to Sterling Planet for supply-side and demand-side solutions, including Green-e Energy certified renewable energy certificates, innovative White Tags(r) energy efficiency certificates and verified emission reductions (carbon offsets). Sterling Planet adheres to sustainable business practices and has committed to net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its own company operations.

http://www.sterlingplanet.com/

Mohawk Fine Papers

A third-generation family, women-owned business, and leader in environmental stewardship, Mohawk is the first U.S. paper mill to match 100% of its electricity with Green-e certified renewable windpower energy credits and the first U.S. premium paper mill to shift toward carbon neutral production. You can find papers made with 100% postconsumer waste, FSC-certified papers, carbon-neutral papers, and process-chlorine free papers in a variety of shades, textures, and price points.

http://www.mohawkpaper.com/

Green Mountain Energy

Green Mountain Energy Company is the nation's leading provider of cleaner electricity products. Founded in 1997, Green Mountain Energy's products include renewable electricity, renewable energy certificates, carbon offsets, green ticketing and events, as well as LEED consulting. Contact us for more information on our unique products and services.

http://greenmountain.com/

Planet Earth Promotions

At PlanetEarthPromotions.com our goal is to help corporations and organizations in meeting their 'green' objectives by providing eco-responsible and environmentally friendly promotional marketing items. We want to provide avenues for businesses to "Be Seen Being Green" and work with them in strengthening their green branding.

http://www.planetearthpromotions.com/pilot.asp

Me to We Style

Me to We Style is a Toronto-based social enterprise committed to providing ethically manufactured, eco-friendly quality apparel for socially responsible consumers, organizations and companies. In addition, 50% of our profit goes to our charity partner, Free The Children, to support development projects in rural and impoverished areas across the globe.

http://www.metowestyle.com/Default.asp

Presidio Graduate School

Presidio Graduate School offers graduate education in Sustainable Management including an MBA, MPA and Executive programs. Presidio is the largest graduate school designed around the principles of sustainability, preparing students to lead organizations in ways that are socially and environmentally responsible and financially successful.

http://www.presidioedu.org/

Bloomberg Businessweek

Bloomberg Businessweek is a trusted source of essential, comprehensive insight that business leaders depend on to get ahead. As part of Bloomberg L.P.'s commitment to the communities in which we work, we engage our employees, vendors, and customers in setting standards, promoting clean technologies, and improving natural resource utilization.

http://www.businessweek.com/

Eco Imprints

Eco Imprints offers custom-branded promotional merchandise & apparel that is kinder to the planet. We help responsible businesses build brand, communicate ideas and connect with key audiences through a great line recycled, organic, sustainable, and ethically-sourced eco goods that can be imprinted with a logo or message.

http://www.ecoimprints.com/

Modern Bamboo

Modern Bamboo has produced award winning furniture with the highest quality materials, merging craftsmanship with state of the art production.  Modern Bamboo is a pioneer in sustainable design and continues to expand its furniture offerings while consulting for various projects ranging from material acquisition, design consultation to custom fabrication and contract furniture.

h2O Natural Spring Water

h2O, Natural Spring Water is a sustainable option for "water on the go". h2O bottles are made mainly of paper, a sustainable, renewable resource, from responsibly sourced, well managed forests where new trees replace harvested ones. h2O's BPA free, aseptic bottle received The President's Sustainable Development Award from Al Gore.

http://www.onedrinkatatime.com/

Klean Kanteen

Klean Kanteen® is the original purveyor of stainless steel beverage containers to reduce environmental and health risks associated with single-use and polycarbonate plastic bottles. Since 2004, the company has been recognized for superior personal hydration designs and commitment to alleviating waste and pollution, including a 2009 Ocean Heroes Award.

http://www.kleankanteen.com/

Brown Forman

Brown-Forman Corporation is a diversified producer and marketer of premium spirits and wines, including Jack Daniel's, Finlandia Vodka, and Fetzer and Bonterra Wines. While our strategic imperative, "Be responsible in everything we do," is broad in scope, we concentrate on our most critical issues – from environmental sustainability to alcohol responsibility.

http://www.brown-forman.com/responsibility/

Honest Tea

Honest Tea, has made sustainability an integral part of its mission since it was founded. Honest Tea was the first company to introduce certified organic bottled tea and Fair Trade Certified™ teas. The company recently launched a plastic bottle that is made with 22% less resin, removing a million pounds of packaging from the market each year. Honest Tea incorporates sustainable practices throughout its business, including marketing programs and promoting green habits in its office.

http://www.honesttea.com/

People Towels

PeopleTowels, the newest concept in sustainability, are reusable personal hand towels made of organic, Fair Trade cotton meant to replace paper towels in public restrooms. White label PeopleTowels are a unique addition to a CSR initiative or marketing promotion, and help to save trees, reduce landfill waste and conserve water.

http://www.peopletowels.com/

Central Coast Vineyard Team

Sustainability in Practice (SIP) Certification is a project of the Vineyard Team, a collaborative, non-profit effort dedicated to sustainability for 15 years. In the vineyard, we strive to protect the resources valuable to our farms and communities. At home, we strive to consume a bit less, create a healthy home and lifestyle for our families, and give back in small ways. So join us. Grab a friend, grab a glass, and Sip the Good Life!

http://www.sipthegoodlife.org/

Blue Avocado

BlueAvocado™ offers reusable and collapsible lifestyle products that inspire people to easily reduce their environmental impact in style. Extending from the grocery aisle, to the lunch room, to travel excursions, BlueAvocado products are made with certified recycled materials, an audited carbon footprint label, and provide 1% sales to micro-entrepreneurs via Kiva.org.

http://www.blueavocado.com/

Earthbound Farm

Earthbound Farm began 25 years ago in a small backyard garden with a big commitment to organic farming. Today, we work with 150 dedicated farmers to grow our healthy and delicious certified organic gourmet specialty salads, fruits, and vegetables on 33,000 acres, which keeps about 10.5 million pounds of conventional agricultural chemicals out of the environment every year.

http://www.ebfarm.com/

About Sustainable Brands Conference

Widely reputed to be the most compelling sustainability conference of the year, Sustainable Brands 2010 will convene more than 800 brand leaders, top executives from the global brands leading sustainable innovation today, all types of designers participating in this global shift, and an unprecedented list of others. Registration is open and seating is limited: http://www.sustainablebrands10.com.

SOURCE Sustainable Life Media