Sydney: 3 April 2003
Venue: Dockside Darling Harbour

3 leading Australians delivering their thoughts on the key aspects (signposts) of the path to sustainability. Louise Sylvan, Graeme Samuel, and Peter Garrett will answer the questions – What progress have we made? What will drive the debate over the next decades?

2 major Australian companies, outlining how they are seeking to move their CSR beyond regulatory compliance. Insurance Australia Group will discuss their program to embrace sustainability in their corporate culture influence their entire value chain towards sustainability. Sydney Water will discuss how they are mapping out their social, economic and environmental impact.

Panel:

Graeme Samuel, President - National Competition Council
Louise Sylvan, CEO - Australian Consumers Association
Peter Garrett, President - Australian Conservation Foundation
Sam Mostyn, Group Executive, Culture & Reputation - Insurance Australia Group
Judi Hansen, General Manager Strategy & Change - Sydney Water

Competition
Graeme Samuel, President of the National Competition Council, will outline the role of  competition as a driver for sustainability and the challenges it can present.

Consumers
The general public remains sceptical of the corporate sector. Responsible products need to garner consumer good will. Australian Consumers Association CEO, Louise Sylvan will map out the keys steps to gain consumer confidence.

Resource Use
Peter Garrett, President of the Australian Conservation Foundation, will spell out the threats to our environment from commercial activity and prescribe the alternatives.

Triple Bottom Line
Triple bottom line is now standard practice for accountable organisations, in recognition of the important role that stakeholders play. Hear how Sydney Water is mapping their social, economic and environmental impact by developing an organisational culture focused on sustainability, and working towards ensuring that these principles are at the heart, of its day-to-day activities.

Culture Change
A socially and environmentally responsible approach to business demands that your entire company embrace sustainability. For Insurance Australia Group this is even more demanding, having been built from the merger and acquisition of 9 separate brands of general insurance products. Hear how IAG is building a corporate culture where sustainability is a cornerstone of corporate success.

1 program consistently brings together all the key stakeholders in the CSR debate – Green Capital. Book now for this vital review of the state of sustainability in Australia.

Principles for Corporate Social Responsibility [PDF 502KB]