*Hundreds of businesses across the region demand strong, quick action*
Leaders representing the breadth of Northwest businesses, from Oregon, Washington, Montana, and Idaho will express their strong support for immediate action on comprehensive clean energy and climate policy during a during a phone based news conference at* 11:00 AM. PDT on Thursday, June 3, 2010.* They will describe why ending our addiction to fossil fuels is important to their company and the depth of this support across a wide range of businesses. They will also provide information on the amount and breadth of the business support for comprehensive clean energy and climate policy throughout the region, including employment figures for companies that are urging action.
During the teleconference, speakers from Oregon and Washington will reveal the findings of recent statewide polls showing strong support for strong climate and clean energy legislation.
*When*: 11:00 AM. PDT on Thursday, June 3, 2010
*How*: Call: (866) 661-9590 Conference code: 3233007291#
*Speakers*: Sarah Severn, Global Director of Corporate Responsibility Horizons for Nike, Inc.
Sara Kendall is the Vice President for Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser Company
Amy Roberts is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Outdoor Industry Association
Ross Macfarlane is Senior Advisor for Business Partnerships at Climate Solutions
Denny Gignoux is owner and guide at Glacier Wilderness Guides at Glacier National Park
Clay Young is the co-founder and CEO of Inovus Solar in Boise
Arlo Skari has lived and farmed 16 miles north of Chester, MT since 1969
*Oregon*
Sarah A. Severn is Global Director of Corporate Responsibility Horizons for Nike, Inc., where her responsibilities include coordinating Nike's advocacy strategy on climate change. A member of Gov. Ted Kulongoski's Climate Change Integration Group (predecessor to the state's Global Warming Commission) and former board member of The Natural Step U.S., Sarah has been a
leading figure in corporate sustainability and the nexus of people, planet, and profit throughout her career. Nike is a founding member of the Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy < http://www.ceres.org/bicep> (BICEP), a coalition of leading companies that are united in pushing for immediate action on these issues.
*Washington*
Sara Kendall is the Vice President for Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser Company, an integrated Forest Products Company. She is responsible for the company's Sustainability approach and all EHS programs. She leads company direction on issues such as global climate change, water conservation, environmental performance, sustainability and safety performance and programs. In March, Weyerhaeuser joined the US Climate Action Partnership < http://www.us-cap.org/>, a group of 29 leading businesses and non-profit organizations that are urging action on well-designed climate and energy policy.
*Montana*
Denny Gignoux is owner and guide at Glacier Wilderness Guides at Glacier National Park. Glacier Guides provides ecologically sensitive backcountry guiding and interpretation through Glacier National Park. Glacier Guides has more than 70 guides and support staff.
Arlo Skari has lived and farmed 16 miles north of Chester, MT since 1969. Arlo currently serves on the Montana Wheat & Barley Committee and is active in several wildlife and conservation organizations.
*Idaho*
Clay Young is the co-founder and CEO of Inovus Solar in Boise - a company dedicated to making the world's antiquated outdoor lighting system obsolete. Clay is a 22 year veteran of the Information Technology space and successful entrepreneur.
*Regional*
Amy Roberts is the Vice President of Government Affairs for Outdoor Industry Association. The Outdoor Industry Association is a national trade association whose mission is to ensure the growth and success of the $730 billion active outdoor recreation economy. OIA members include recognized brands and retailers such as REI, Levi's, The North Face, Patagonia and Timberland.
Ross Macfarlane is Senior Advisor for Business Partnerships at Climate Solutions. He directs the Business Leaders for Climate Solutions< http://climatesolutions.onenw.org/solutions/initiatives/blcs>network, which includes more than 750 NW businesses, executives, investors and entrepreneurs who support leadership in creating a clean energy economy.
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