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Join us
at the 2016 SFI Annual Conference -
Linking Future Forests to Communities
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September 27-29, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. This year's agenda brings together everyone in the forest products supply chain, from landowners to brand owners. Register here and visit our conference website for more information.
Forests certified to the SFI Forest Management Standard cover more than 280 million acres/113 million hectares, stretching from Canada's boreal forest to the U.S. South. This scale means SFI has an ever-growing impact throughout the forest products supply chain. This year's conference features several sessions that examine the opportunities within the supply chain - and how organizations are leveraging those opportunities in the marketplace.
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Marketplace Program Highlights
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This year's conference will feature five engaging marketplace sessions that have something for everyone, no matter how you connect to the forest products supply chain.These thought-provoking sessions will feature:
- Assessing key performance indicators linked to international sustainable development goals;
- Engaging stakeholders to address sustainability objectives;
- Learning how forest certification is driving sustainability in the global pellet market;
- Understanding the role of managed forests in the carbon marketplace; and
- Exploring opportunities for certified forest products in green buildings.
Driving Sustainability in Global Fiber Supply: Brand owners and other corporate users of forest fiber have a lot to think about relating to sustainability and the impact of their supply chain. This session will explore key performance indicators linked to international sustainable development goals and examine a recent analysis designed to identify how the conservation benefits of sustainable forest management helps brand owners tell their story.
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Confirmed speakers:
- Matthew Reddy, Director Forest Solutions Group, World Business Council on Sustainable Development
- Bonnie Nixon, Senior Partner, ERM
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Innovation in Engaging Stakeholders in the Forest Products Supply Chain:
Hear from two market leaders, The Sustainability Consortium and GreenBlue's Sustainability Packaging Coalition, on their work to provide value throughout the forest products supply chain. Learn how to cost-effectively engage stakeholders to address sustainability objectives through a product's lifecycle.
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Moderator:
- Chris Davidson, Director, Corporate Sustainability, WestRock Company
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Confirmed speakers:
- Christy Slay, Director, Research, The Sustainability Consortium
- Nina Goodrich, Executive Director, GreenBlue
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Sustainability in the Global Pellet Market:
Gain perspective about the sustainability challenges and opportunities facing the global pellet market and the contributions of forest certification in assuring the sustainability of forest fiber for that market.
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Confirmed speaker:
- Dorothy Thompson, CEO, Drax Group PLC
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Climate Resiliency and the Carbon Marketplace: With the public and private sector forming commitments to reduce carbon emissions, attention is increasingly turning to the contributions of responsibly managed forests in mitigating and adapting to climate change. This session will explore the role of managed forests and forest products and the opportunities that exist in the carbon marketplace for forests certified to SFI.
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Moderator:
- John Hagan, President, Manomet and Member, SFI Inc. Board of Directors
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Confirmed speakers:
- Dylan Jenkins, Vice President of Portfolio Development, Finite Carbon
- Sean Ross, Director, Forest Operations, Lyme Timber
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The Role of Forest Products in Green Building:
With recent gains related to the recognition of certification to SFI in green building rating systems, this session will examine future opportunities for certified forest products in commercial construction and building maintenance.
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Confirmed speaker:
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Dustin Davis, AIA, LEED Fellow, and Associate, Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects
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In addition to these discussions, there will be
sessions
focused on
conservation
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community
,
youth
and more. These sessions will give you a 360-degree view of all the benefits that come from forests and how SFI programs help to ensure future forests.
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Register Now for a Chance to Win
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Register by August 31
and be automatically entered in our draw to win a complimentary two-night stay at the Hilton Clearwater Beach. The prize gift certificate can be applied to your conference stay, or used at a later date, subject to hotel availability.
And that's not the only reason to act now:
- Reserve your hotel room by September 2 to be eligible for the special SFI hotel room rate of $159 per night.
- Registration discounts are also available for multiple employee group registrations, non-profit organizations and new customers. Learn more.
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The Hilton Clearwater Beach
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Join us this year at one of Florida's most pristine and beautiful beaches. The
Hilton Clearwater Beach
hotel offers dazzling sunsets and exceptional service and amenities. Situated along a stunning stretch of sparkling white-sand beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and conveniently located approximately 40 minutes' drive from Tampa International Airport (TPA), the Hilton Clearwater Beach provides the perfect environment for business and leisure.
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400 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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Hotel Reservations
Reserve your room online, or call
1-800-753-3954 and ask for
"SFI 2016 Annual Conference" Group Rate
Code:
SFI16
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Travel Information
Visit the conference
website for information on travel and accommodations. Check out our latest transportation discounts too.
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Room rates: - Coast Room King or Double: $159.00
- Harbor View Room: $159.00
- Park View Double: $159.00
- Preferred View King or Double: $189.00
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For more information about how your organization can sponsor this year's conference and deliver your message directly to the SFI community, contact Amy Doty or call 202-596-3458.
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