Environmental Management and Regulatory Compliance 2010

July 14-15, 2010Boston, MAAttending this Premier marcus evansConference will Enable You to Hear ValuableInsights from:• US EPA Region One on complying with the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Emissions reporting regulations • Waste Management on the benefits of taking a proactive approach to climate change • Whirlpool Corporation on satisfying stakeholder demand for increased government and industry accountability within a tight budget • Caterpillar Inc on steering a fail proof environmental course from the legal department • Siemens Corporation on building a reputation as a responsible corporate citizen• GE on practicing due diligence when expanding your manufacturing sites Who Should Attend:Book Online at:www.marcusevansch.com/environmental2010marcus evans invites Heads, Vice Presidents, Directors,In-House Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officers fromthe Retail, Manufacturing, and Chemical industries withresponsibilities or involvement in the following areas:• Environmental Compliance • Environmental Health and Safety • Environment, Energy, Safety & Sustainability • Corporate sustainability Thomas F. CataniaVice President, Government RelationsWhirlpool Corporation Kathrin WinklerVice President, Corporate SustainabilityEMC Corporation Steven M. MorganVice President and Assistant General Counsel –Regulatory/HSE Waste Management Inc. Patrice SimmsDeputy Assistant Attorney General,Environmental and Natural Resources Division US Department of Justice Alison TaylorVice President, Sustainability – Americas Siemens Corporation John MoskalUS EPARegion OneMichael G. MahoneyAssistant General CounselPfizer Inc Deborah LloydManager and Senior Counsel –Transactions (EHS)Corporate Environmental ProgramsGE John F. O'Brien, BCL, BBS, FRSACompliance Manager - WEEE and Take BackEMC Corporation Judith A. George Corporate Counsel Caterpillar Inc.Desirée Giler MannCounsel, Corporate Environmental AffairsIBM Win ColbertCoordinator, Global EnvironmentalHealth & Safety LawThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Jamieson SchiffAssistant General Counsel –Director of Site RemediationTextron Inc.Kristine KalaijianDirector, Environmental Complianceand SustainabilityPhilips ElectronicsLeona E. LewisCorporate CounselBest Buy Joe Alberts Litigation CounselThe Dow Chemical CompanyDow AgroSciences LLP.Andrew ShakalisAssociate General Counsel –Environmental & SafetyUnileverFeaturing Case Studies from Leading Experts Including: Gain insight into creating and benefiting from a committedcompany-wide approach to sustainability. Complying with Global Environmental Regulationsand Guiding your Company to a Future of Profitability Through Sustainability InitiativesEnvironmental Managementand Regulatory Compliance Day One | Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Booking Info: www.marcusevansch.com/environmental20108:15 Registration and Morning Coffee8:55 Chairperson's Opening Remarks 9:00 Keynote Presentation Insight Into Current and Upcoming Legislation from Key Policy Makers • Assessing the corporate impact of the 2009 EPA revision to the Clean Air Act • Determining current progress made towards compliance with the greenhouse gas reporting revisions • Understanding EPA's priorities within the Obama Administration • An update on the current status of the proposed cap and trade program • Discussing governmental initiatives being taken to regulate the use of water• Examining EPA initiatives to overhaul TSCA: A focus on green chemistry programs Patrice Simms, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Environmentaland Natural Resources Division US Department of Justice 10:00 Interactive Panel Discussion Remaining Compliant With Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting • Understanding your status under the EPA's mandatory greenhousegas reporting rule • Deciphering and applying the February 2010 SEC guidance on greenhouse gas reporting • Exploring the success and challenges during the first round of reporting under the new SEC guidance • Correctly assessing your potential reporting requirements • Becoming proactive in anticipating the potential marketplace and revenueimplications of climate change Panelists include:John Moskal, US EPARegion One11:00 Networking Break 11:30 Case Study Implementing a Vigilant and Proactive Approach to Climate Change • Reaping the benefits of taking a proactive approach to minimizing hazardous waste and achieving RCRA compliance • Anticipating the environmental impact of new products and minimizingthe damage• Taking increased measures to reform and replace your water use• Revamping your manufacturing processes in expectation of water use lawsto come during the next 5-10 years. Steven M. Morgan, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory/HSE Waste Management Inc. 12:15 Interactive Panel DiscussionAnticipating and Preparing for Current and Pending Stateand Local Regulations • Examining the intricacies of proposed state and local laws and their potential impact on your business processes • Looking at California state regulations and the current California-EPA controversy • Implementing and executing current regulations across the US • Creating an environmental compliance program that conforms to regulations in each applicable state and local jurisdiction • Examining judicial trends in each circuit Moderator: Thomas F. Catania, Vice President, Government RelationsWhirlpool Corporation 1:15 Luncheon IMPLEMENTING PROACTIVE MEASURESFOR COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT AND UPCOMINGUS ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION2:15 Case Study Assessing the Challenges of Complying with Waste Electronics Regulation• An overview of eWaste: Why it's a problem• Insight into the regulatory environment, the current state of legislationin the EU and US, and the typical legislation requirements• Considering related regulations that impact the handling of waste electronics• Identifying business challenges and choices in meeting regulatory requirements: EMC examples of success Kathrin Winkler, Vice President, Corporate SustainabilityEMC Corporation John F. O'Brien, BCL, BBS, FRSA, Compliance Manager – WEEE and Take BackEMC Corporation3:00 Case Study Exploring the Impact of Consumer-facing Environmental Compliance Efforts • Defining Best Buy's In-Store Consumer Electronics Take-back Program• How the environmental compliance lapses of others can impact big brands• Green by Design - Are we entering an era of "cradle to grave" environmental regulation of consumer electronics?Leona E. Lewis, Corporate CounselBest Buy3:45 Networking Break 4:15 Case Study Securing A Reputation as a Responsible Corporate Citizen • Shepherding your products through their full life cycle with limitedenvironmental impact • Transforming your manufacturing processes to limit the use of energy • Atoning for heavy water use through the implementationof water-replacement programs • Ascertaining the type of green products your customers are lookingfor to strengthen existing client relationships and obtain new business Alison Taylor, Vice President, Sustainability – Americas Siemens Corporation5:00 Case Study Steering the Environmental Course from the Legal Department • Introducing greenwashing concepts • Outlining the importance of the legal department's review of public statements,including press releases, sustainability reports and advertising • Examining recent activities regarding the FTC's green guides. • Advising your advertising, marketing, and public relations departmentsin avoiding damaging environmental claims Judith A. George, Corporate Counsel Caterpillar Inc.5:45 End of Day One and Closing Remarks of the Chair OPERATING WITH A CONSCIENTIOUS APPROACHTO SUSTAINABILITYCREATING AN EFFECTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE PRO-GRAM TO MEET GLOBAL REQUIREMENTSMARKETING INFOA limited amount of exhibition space is available at the conference.Sponsorship opportunities covering luncheon, evening functionsand documentation also exist. For further details, please inquireto Anthony Knox at aknox@marcusevansch.com or 312 540 3000ext 6377.TESTIMONIALS"Timely, Relevant & Substantive, an excellent event that brought together keythought leaders from leading organisations to collaborate…"Macy’s "The conference was well put together. The topics presented were very relevantto the environment we're dealing with today. Thanks."IBM PRODUCER INFO:I would like to thank everyone who has assisted with the researchand organization of the event, particularly the speakers for their support andcommitment. Heather McKenzie, heatherm@marcusevansch.com.The regulatory climate is changing for environmental counsel in the retail and manufacturing industries. When the EPA passed the 2009 revisionto the Clean Air Act, requiring reporting of greenhouse gas emissions if a corporationmeets certain thresholds, compliance with this law become a primary challengefor any company who manufactures a product. From a shareholder and corporateresponsibility standpoint, Fortune 500 manufacturers and retailers are focusedon global sustainability, including greening the supply chain, green marketing,as well as product stewardship, especially under REACH. In addition to fearof sanction if they do not comply with federal and state environmental regulations,companies need to be concerned with the reputation they portray to theirshareholders: government, NGOs, customers, and the community. Alternatively,through creating green products and showing your company to be on the rightside of environmental accountability through Corporate Social ResponsibilityReports, there is great opportunity for increased revenue. At this premiere marcus evans event, you will learn best practices on complyingwith US and international environmental regulations, gain an awareness of regu-lations in the federal and local pipeline, and share strategies for increasing yourcompany’s revenue and profit share by achieving a green reputation. Booking Info: www.marcusevansch.com/environmental2010Day Two| Thursday, July 15, 20108:15 Registration and Morning Coffee 8:55 Chairperson's Opening Remarks 9:00 Case Study One Company's Approach to Sustainability: Philips Electronics Story• Imbedding structured sustainability within the organization• Viewing sustainability as a business driver • Regarding sustainability as an innovator for green product development:• Employing this methodology with tools and best practices Kristine Kalaijian, Director, Environmental Compliance and SustainabilityPhilips Electronics 9:45 Case StudyPfizer's Green Journey: Working Together for a Healthier World• Embedding environmental sustainability into the corporate culture• Outlining a revamped commitment to sustainability after a merger • Utilizing a global environmental scale to improve the welfare of your operating communities across the globe Michael G. Mahoney, Assistant General CounselPfizer Inc 10:30 Networking Break 11:00 Case StudyManaging the Company's Reputation in Climate ChangeDisclosure Reporting • Exploring environmental management systems for the company and its supplychain: IBM's recent initiatives • Interpreting SEC guidance on climate change disclosure requirementsand environmental reporting • Evaluating recent product stewardship and design-for-environment initiatives Desirée Giler Mann, Counsel, Corporate Environmental AffairsIBM 11:45 Case StudyApplying Legal Concepts to Limit Admissions and Guide CommunicationDuring Internal Investigations • Assessing the viability of cases currently being posed in climate change litigation • Determining the potential for parties to successfully claim reasonable cause • Dissecting recent high profile climate change cases • Interpreting the merits and drawbacks of the above cases and judicialresponse across the country Joe Alberts, Litigation CounselThe Dow Chemical Company, Dow AgroSciences LLP.12:30 Luncheon 1:30 Case StudyRegulatory Considerations When Expanding Your Manufacturing Sites • Discussing recent trends in real estate regulations, contracts, and remediation work within land acquisitions • Determining how deeply to search before the acquisition or sale of a sitein phase two • Ensuring the ROI from the acquisition of a site is worth the preliminary regulatory costs in ensuring the site's safety and compliance with local environmental laws• Practicing due diligence when selling a contaminated property• Managing audits and reviews of all sites involved in M&A situations Deborah Lloyd, Manager and Senior Counsel – Transactions (EHS)Corporate Environmental ProgramsGE REMAINING COMPLIANT IN LAND-USE BEST PRACTICES IN CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS 2:15 Case StudyReforming Your Site Selection and Managing Remedial Clean-Up Situations • Analyzing recent scientific revelations such as vapor intrusion to anticipatefuture environmental impacts of your manufacturing sites • Allocating budget to either remedy the situation or adjust your manufacturingto a different site if vapor intrusion is detected in an EPA site review • Insight into Department of Interior plans for addressing natural resourcedamages and how this will impact property vital to your business operations • Utilizing scientific advising to lessen future remedial costs Jamieson Schiff, Assistant General Counsel – Director of Site RemediationTextron Inc. 3:00 Panel DiscussionPracticing Regulatory Vigilance by Conducting Environmental Audits • Conducting your own environmental audit to curry favor and leniencywith the EPA • Utilizing an environmental audit to strengthen the environmental sectionof your CSR report • Obtaining the optimal ROI from your audit• Setting in place a procedure for quickly remedying discovered violations • Considering important additions to your environmental audit in line withcurrent EPA focus areas • Determining how to staff your auditing function: insource vs outsourcePanelists Include: Andrew Shakalis, Associate General Counsel - Environmental & SafetyUnilever4:00 Case Study Building a Company-Wide Culture of Environmental Compliance • Liaising with your Public Relations team to determine how legal regulatorydecisions will play in the press • Working with PR and business function heads to produce an environmental report suitable to all stakeholders: NGOs, government, customers, and community • Implementing a detailed training program to ensure employees in every relevant function are aware of the environmental strategy • Achieving upper management buy-in for an overall green products strategy Win Colbert, Coordinator, Global Environmental, Health & Safety LawThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 4:45 Closing Remarks of the Chair and End of Day Two REACHING A NEW LEVEL OF COMPLIANCE THROUGHINTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COLLABORATION WHY SHOULD YOU ATTENDCONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATIONmarcus evans will seek CLE accreditation in those states requestedby registrants which have continuing education requirements. 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