GreenBiz, one of the founding partners of the Sustainability Solutions Festival, returns to the Valley of the Sun Feb. 15-17. Amidst challenging times, the sustainability profession is evolving — with new concerns, opportunities and concepts emerging faster than ever. Join the dynamic GreenBiz 22 community of more than 1,000 professionals to explore the latest trends, learn from your peers and form valuable connections at the J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn in Scottsdale.

ASU speakers and presentations at GreenBiz include the following:

• February 15 at 3:30 p.m. – Navigating The Great Resignation and The Great Reshuffle in the Sustainability Profession Marsha Gonzaga, assistant director of career services at the ASU College of Global Futures, joins a panel led by Ellen Weinreb of the Weinreb Group, to explore the current talent market from two perspectives – the employee and the employer. For individuals looking for a senior ESG or sustainability role, we will delve into the attributes of a successful candidate, the specific areas of opportunity, especially in the financial sector, and the expectations of “chiefs” in this growing field. For companies, the panel will identify and illustrate key strategies for attracting and retaining talent, including culture and a commitment to diversity.
• February 15 at 3:30 p.m. – Teaming Up To Tackle Plastic Waste: How Cross-Industry Partnerships Can Ignite Long-Lasting Change In this panel featuring Leah Gerber, founding director for the ASU Center for Biodiversity Outcomes, you’ll hear how one company is leveraging the power of sports to create innovative recycling models by recycling stadium cups into products, as well as the role education plays in building up future leaders and utilizing core competencies to work toward a waste-free world.
• February 16 at 1:30 p.m. – University Partnerships that Drive Innovative Corporate Sustainability SolutionsIn this session we will hear from the leaders of institutes at ASU, University of Minnesota, and the University of Washington about corporate collaborations that are making a difference, and how their universities and others are changing and could be your next best collaborator.
• February 17 at 10:30 a.m. – By Design: Creating Circular Products How can circular design principles improve the sustainability metrics of your products? Join this session to break down the criteria and guidelines needed for designing circular electronics, apparel, consumer goods, and more.

Chain Breakers: Supply Chain Transparency and New Technologies

Join us for a panelist of speakers with a wealth of experience in supply chains and expansive knowledge about what companies are doing to make their supply chains more sustainable. This discussion will spark a solutions focused conversation that highlights what is currently working and identifies what is still needed to make more progress. Topics covered include the following:

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This event is free to all.

Sustainability Weekend
Presented by Arizona Science Center

Discover how to live life more sustainably at Arizona Science Center’s Sustainability Weekend! From Saturday, February 19 through Monday, February 21, explore topics like ocean acidification, water and wildlife conservation, composting and recycling, alternate forms of energy, and the art of upcycling.

All weekend long, engage with hands-on activities roaming the Center, themed hourly demonstrations and virtual offerings on the Science Center’s social media channels.

There’s more to learn about sustainability and conservation at the Science Center! Add on our feature exhibition, Survival of the Slowest, highlighting wildlife conservation efforts, and our Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater show, The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness, exploring one of the wildest places on Earth—and how to protect it.