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About the 2012
GreenGov Symposium The
2012 GreenGov Symposium aims to bring together leaders
from government, the private sector, non-profits and
academia to identify opportunities to create jobs, grow
clean energy industries, and curb pollution by
incorporating sustainable practices into the Federal
Government’s operations.
President Obama signed
Executive Order 13514 in October 2009, directing Federal
agencies to meet aggressive energy, water, and waste
reduction targets, reduce their greenhouse gas
pollution, and leverage Federal purchasing power to curb
waste, save taxpayer dollars, and support the growth of
a 21st century clean energy economy.
During this educational
event, participants will share sustainability challenges
and best practices, and discuss cutting-edge approaches
to achieving the Federal performance goals set by
President Obama. Topics covered will include clean
energy, energy and water efficiency, fleet management,
getting to zero waste, green buildings, and greening the
supply chain.
The main program
will take place on September 24-25; a suite of new post-Symposium activities,
including roundtables, training sessions and other
activities will take place on
September 26.
This year’s event will
be co-sponsored by the Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ) and the Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO).
2011 GreenGov
Symposium Highlights
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More than 1,225 attendees from government, industry,
academia and the non-profit community
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Approximately 350 speakers across more than 80 sessions
and 9 breakout tracks
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3 post-Symposium green
facilities tours and "eat local" lunch demonstration
by Open Kitchen
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25 sponsors, 40+ exhibitors and 5 NGO supporting
partners
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Knowledge Bar featuring 11
experts on environmental sustainability issues
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Plenary sessions featuring Jack Lew (Director, OMB),
Martha Johnson (Administrator, GSA), Nancy Sutley
(Chair, CEQ) Mayor Kevin Johnson (City of
Sacramento), and former CEQ Chairs James Connaughton
and George Frampton
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