December 14, 2011 Vancouver, CANADA – Regarded as North America’s largest international marketplace for environmental solutions and the gathering place for groundbreaking discussions on the business of the environment, the GLOBE 2012 Conference and Trade Fair kicks off in just three months, running from March 14-16, 2012 in Vancouver, Canada.

More than 150 of the brightest minds in sustainability and business will share their insights and knowledge at GLOBE 2012, the 12^th edition in this biennial event that tailors to the ever-changing sustainability needs of the world’s leading businesses.

“Businesses from around the world come to GLOBE to discuss the practical realities of incorporating sustainability practices both for environmental reasons and the bottom line,”says John Wiebe, President and CEO of the GLOBE Foundation. “GLOBE is where real solutions are developed for reducing environmental impacts. Our primary themes this year take into consideration everything from energy efficiencies to responsible finance and investment.”

With companies such as Dupont, RBC, Suncor, Encana, SNC Lavalin, Cenovus, and many more confirmed to participate in a wide range of panel discussions, GLOBE is set to offer a bold agenda in response to unprecedented developments in global environmental business policy and practice.

MEDIA ACCREDITATION

Members of the media are encouraged to pre-accredit now for GLOBE 2012.

Media pre-accreditation is required for access to all speaker sessions, plenary sessions, the GLOBE Awards, and the Trade Fair.

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About GLOBE

GLOBE 2012 is produced by the GLOBE Foundation, an international consultancy organization in the business of the environment. GLOBE’s expertise lies in project management, event development, and management and consulting in the fields of environment and energy, urban development, and corporate responsibility. The GLOBE Foundation is North America’s longest operating producer of environmental events.