This two-day forum is hosted by the UB Department of Materials, Design & Innovation in memory of Erich Bloch. Leaders from across the country will address how innovations in materials […]
Join us for the WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable (SBR) Annual Member’s Meeting on June 12 from 3-4:30 pm at TriMain in the Buffalo Arts Studio. The meeting will include “A […]
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August 16 is a day for fleet managers to take a test drive, talk to experts and explore the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles. Alternative fuel vehicles: reduce petroleum use, minimize emissions, and save on fuel costs. reduce dependence on foreign exports and create a more stable energy market less susceptible to supply and price volatility. […]
This is the chance for you to discuss local clean transportation issues and share ideas that could shape state transportation policies and future incentives. The listening sessions will engage stakeholders with diverse interests and concerns in discussion of the economic and social considerations for deploying clean transportation options, opportunities to enhance environmental and public health […]
SBR has partnered with the CoRE Initiative and the Environmental Alliance to host this early fall networking event. Throughout the year we want to give you the opportunity to visit places and meet people who are helping inspire and shape the region today and in the future. (That includes you!) We are starting this journey […]
An architect's tour of an energy neutral home that both creates and saves energy. See it work in a small scale, then let’s talk about bigger - commercial, industrial, multi-family […]
SBR will be at the Borderland Festival. Stop by and say hi! The Borderland Music + Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a two-day […]
CannonDesign, as a part of its annual Environmental Awareness Week (EAW), has invited SBR members & guests to an exclusive conversation with Jeff Goodell about the Implications of Global Sea […]
The Western New York Facilities Management Expo is a regional showcase featuring products and services for maintenance, renovation, modernization and management of commercial, industrial, institutional, income properties and more. As […]
Business supply chains involve a web of third parties, including product distributors, service providers, manufacturers, contractors, and logistics firms that store and move materials. All of them are dependent on […]
Don't miss the first SBR Think & Drink Big Idea conversation about Sustainable Investing. Raise a glass, network and let's talk about investment strategies that seek to drive positive social or environmental impact alongside […]
Kick off the new year with Energy Conservation! Join us at the Buffalo Botanical Gardens where we can forget the weather and enjoy networking and then interacting with our panel […]
WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable is partnering with UB for Andrew Hoffmann’s presentation “How Culture Shapes the Climate Change Debate”, on February 13th.
This presentation gives practical guidance for anyone who wishes to be better equipped when entering more effective business conversations around climate change.
Dr. Andrew Hoffman is a Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan and his most recent book explores how humans process climate change information, and how our views are shaped by emotional and cultural influences.
Numerous Roundtable members have heard professor Hoffman personally and are excited about his visit as he has in depth knowledge on how to best communicate when engaging in climate change discussion with corporate leaders and stakeholders.
Join us at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center for our eighth year of Faculty Fellows talks! This lecture series brings current UB humanities research out into the community – with complimentary […]
Let's begin a discussion about what resources, support, or recognition different organizations need to create the structural and cultural changes that will result in less food related waste. We are […]
The Food Energy Water (FEW) Nexus: A Systems Approach for Improving Energy Conservation The purpose of this event is to trigger a dialogue on the FEW nexus and how businesses can approach reducing their energy footprint through conservation […]
Learn about the energy treasure hunt recently conducted at our local water resource recovery facility. Joe Fiegl, P.E., Deputy Commissioner of the Erie County Division of Sewerage Management, will give […]
Join us for an Energy Treasure Hunt Happy Hour. Network with your sustainable business colleagues while enjoying top quality craft beer and finding an energy conservation program that can help […]
We are very pleased to invite the SBR community to the 2019 Erich Bloch Symposium. Renowned leaders and experts from universities, industry, and national labs will share their approach to […]