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 financial results. Bring your questions and concerns - This is not a pitch or sale - its a drink and conversation with your business peers about $23 […]
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 […]
On this tour Harmac Medical Products will present how they started their work on their Chemical Footprint, what they did and where they are now. We will also be given […]
Buffalo River Environmental History Boat Tour Open to WNYSBR members and Non-Members (members at discounted cost). WNYSBR members can each buy one additional ticket for the member rate for a […]
Summers are all about community impact and WNYSBR Board of Directors encourage all members to join us. Come spend a Saturday morning at Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park, renewing your […]
WNYSBR will be at the Borderland Festival. Stop by our booth in the non-profit village and say hi! The Borderland Music + Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and […]
WNY and the world has a waste challenge. We want to talk about it! If you’ve ever considered rethinking the way your company manages waste, you don’t want to miss […]
Check out the video recap HERE! Thank you Katie Soscia for putting this video together, and to all the UB students who helped out sorting & weighing recyclables! As the […]
Sustainable Basics to Build Your Business 10:30-11:30am @ FM Expo, Meeting Room 1 A workshop covering sustainable basics: discussing potential drivers for pursuing sustainability initiatives in your company and the […]
Register HERE! Food waste doesn’t make many headlines, but it’s one of the biggest environmental problems in the United States. Food in landfills releases methane gas, a greenhouse gas 28 […]
This event is ideal for everyone interested in reducing hazardous waste: Environmental Consultants, Environmental Health & Safety Professionals, Lean Practitioners, Quality and Compliance Managers, Hazardous Waste Managers, Chemical Engineers & […]
You are invited to celebrate the holidays with SBR at Buffalo Distilling Company! Each December, SBR’s members, sponsors, allies, and friends merrily celebrate the holidays, the successes of the […]