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CANADIAN INDUSTRY ONLINE - OCTOBER 2013
SUSTAINABILITY PANEL EVENT
On September 20
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the Toronto Board of Trade presented a breakfast panel about achieving a Sustainable and Responsible Global Sourcing Policy.
Executives from Asia Pulp & Paper, Atlantic Packaging and Canada’s National Brewers participated in a panel discussion about sustainable practices within their
respective industries at the Board’s podium.
The provocative discussion, moderated by Jeremy Runnalls, Managing Editor of Corporate Knights Magazine, touched on the topics of eco-labels and the roles of
government, civil society and social media in changing the way companies operate and consumers purchase goods. In attendance were Senator Victor Oh, Mr. Ju-
lang Pujianto, Consul-General of the Indonesian Consulate in Toronto, and Mrs. Meity Suhariah Ichwanu, Consul. Ian Lifshitz , Director, Sustainability at Asia Pulp &
Paper, the world’s second largest paper manufacturer, offered that “sustainability has to be a holistic approach,” and civil society and NGOs are a necessary force
in demanding that companies operate ethically and sustainably. Bob Hagan, SVP of Sales at Atlantic Packaging put forth that consumer education, starting with
educating kids in schools, will be key in making sustainable practices the norm.
About the Toronto Region Board of Trade
Their mission is to advance the success of our members and the entire Toronto region. They facilitate op-
portunities for knowledge sharing, networking, business development, and city building.
Involvement with the Toronto Region Board of Trade delivers valuable professional and personal advantages for busi-
nesses, volunteers and employees, and thought leaders.
Businesses. Investing in the Toronto Region Board of Trade provides measurable returns. Cost savings. Valuable business re-
sources. Plus the benefit of the Board’s unique brand building and networking opportunities. And effective policy and advocacy
work, too.
Volunteers and employees. People who want to be centre stage on issues that have an impact on the economic, social, and cultural vital-
ity of the Toronto region. The Board is an ideal forum for connecting with decision makers, sharing expertise and making a difference.
For yourself. For your business. For the city as a whole.
Thought leaders. The Board is the authoritative voice of Canada’s most prominent business community. A catalyst for change. The Board
fosters powerful collaborations. Advocates for a strong economic climate, exceptional quality of life, and global competitiveness.
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