Managing Corporate Responsibility at Kenes Group - Not just words but deeds
We, at Kenes Group, are committed to integrating responsible business practices into all of our operations, not just through words and statements but also with deeds. Responsibility to our clients, staff, environment and social issues are paramount to all of our decisions, policies and practices. It is our aim that these measures positively impact the workplace, the marketplace, the environment and the community.
It is our belief that by employing a Green Culture in the workplace, we can duplicate these efforts and the responsibilities it entails with our core business clients and while onsite during our congresses.
Together with IGCS we are delighted to outline some of the eco friendly practices are implemented in the IGCS 2010 meeting:
Green Print
All the print materials of this meeting have been printed on paper made of 50 - 100% paper waste or paper that is FEFC approved. The FEFC is an organization that certifies paper manufacturers which keep to sustainable forest management criteria.
Reducing Print
The book of abstracts will be published on a CD-Rom. If you wish to print any of the abstracts while at the meeting, please look for the printing stations in the exhibition area where you can print your choice of abstracts. In addition, abstracts will be published as an online supplement of the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer.
Recycling
As part of our efforts we try to produce less waste. We will also recycle plastic, glass, cans and paper. Before leaving the meeting, please don’t forget to place your badges in the recycle bin for badges.
Offset your Carbon Footprint
You can contribute to our ecological efforts by offsetting the carbon footprint of your travels to the IGCS Meeting. A carbon offset represents a reduction in emissions somewhere else - like a wind farm in Texas or a reforestation project in Nicaragua - to balance out the emissions you cannot reduce. You can learn more about offsetting your carbon footprint at: www.carbonfund.org
Organizing green meetings all over the world is a real challenge, as green is not only about onsite conduct but also the suppliers we are using, the source of the raw materials, the methods of production, management of waste, shipping vs. using local products and fair management of labor throughout the supply chain.
We are doing our best and there is still much to learn. Kenes Group is committed to the process.
Please visit www.kenes.com to read our Social Responsibility Report and our Worldwide Eco friendly operations.