GoGreen Seattle 2015 included 487 attendees and 50+ speakers - business leaders and innovators from the public and private sectors including the transportation, energy, construction, manufacturing, educational services and retail industries to name only a few. Attendees discussed new ideas and tackled big issues facing local, regional and global sustainability efforts in their organizations. In this year’s featured Clean Mobility and Transportation track, participants gained valuable insight on employer transportation programs that work; the latest on the future of transportation in Puget Sound and inventive breakthroughs in electric vehicles, alternative fuels, hydrogen and green fleets. We gathered actionable next steps around the state of diversity in environmental organizations, clean energy, leadership in sustainable purchasing, proactive innovation to combat disruption and effective utilization of free EPA programs (Food Recovery, SmartWay Transport and Green Power).

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OpenIng SegmentOpening RemarksDow Constantine | King County Executive Keynote: History Shaping Our FutureLeonard garfield | Executive Director, Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)Keynote: Clean mobility & transportationJoe Sprague | Executive Vice President, Alaska Airlines

Washington Businesses Call for Climate Action

Keeney’s mini Session: Applying ergonomic principles to the Workplace

BReAKOut SeSSIOnSWhat’s next? the State of Diversity in environmental Organizations Clean energy: Business Shaping Our Sustainable Competitive Future

measurable effects - employer transportation programs that Work

mID-DAy Segmentmid-Day Keynoteedward murray | Mayor of Seattle

Bridging tools for your Business

Smart Strategies to engage a transportation Vision for Competitive Cities

BReAKOut SeSSIOnSLeadership in Sustainable purchasing

Stakeholders Improving our Regional Resilience: proactive Innovation to Combat Disruption

the Future of transportation in puget Sound

Keynote: Washington InnovatorsVikram Jandhyala | Vice Provost for Innovation, University of Washington BReAKOut SeSSIOnSepA executive Forum

Inventive Breakthroughs in transportation | electric Vehicles, Alternative Fuels, Hydrogen, green Fleets and more!

Approved speaker presentations can be viewed + downloaded on our website.

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Breakthroughs in transportationThe Puget Sound faces many challenges with implementing new technologies

and finding a balance between public and private transportation services. It is important that transportation choices are made with environmental consideration and sustainability at the core. Where we are now and where

we are headed was addressed throughout GoGreen Seattle with a focus on creating the infrastructure for electric vehicles, self-driving cars, biodiesel for

jets, employer programs, and the sharing economy.

regional resilienceHow do businesses prepare for an unknown future? Our cities and

businesses within them must be prepared to combat the potential for a natural disaster or system disruptions as they arise. No matter the size of an organization it is vital to have a resiliency plan in place. Based on topics such

as supply chain vulnerability and resource management, leaders in resiliency came together to discuss the possible climate impacts on businesses and

how to put a resiliency plan on their agenda before a disaster takes place.

equity in environmental organizationsRegional experts discussed how to combat what is often referred to as the

“green ceiling.” The first step is to determine the root cause of why there is a disconnection between equity in environmental organizations. Next we must determine what would need to change in order for that disconnect to

go away. Panelists encouraged audience members to take a stand in their organizations and bring the inclusion of people of color to the forefront of

the discussion.

Climate action ImperativeMany businesses in the region are making a transition to a low-carbon

economy through investment in communities that are centered on environmental protection. Businesses across Washington State are driving forward their commitment to combat climate change through signing the

Washington Climate Declaration. Signatories of the Climate Declaration shared the importance of the pledge and how local governments can best

support climate action in business.

Venue SustainabilityThe Conference Center - LEED Silver for its sustainable construction practices, furnishings and equipment. Nearly 90 percent of all construction waste was reclaimed and recycled.

Waste Management• Employed tri-bin waste stations staffed with volunteers

to educate attendees on proper disposal of compost, recycling and waste

• Exhibitors were provided with resources to use sustainable materials in their displays

Food & Beverage• Preference will be given to local and sustainable food

options• Front and back of house composting was implemented• Condiments were served in bulk containers and minimal

food packaging was used

Printing & Signage• Limited the number of printed materials for the

Conference• Official conference materials were printed using

vegetable based inks on recycled materials

Registration & Communication• Event promotion is pursued primarily via online methods• Registration process utilizes 100 percent paperless ticket

system• Badge holders were compostable, made from corn-

starch and re-used when possible

Transportation• The conference is regionally based to decrease carbon

admissions from travel• The venue is located in a central area, easily accessible

by public transportation

AccommodationsThe Zero Impact Practices at Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle offer guests the option of balancing the environmental impact of their hotel stays, meetings and events. Working with Seattle-based OneEnergy Renewables, Pan Pacific has developed various event options to help make events carbon neutral.

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