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Nick Andrews
Nick Andrews is a sustainability specialist. In order to share his innovative expertise, he serves as Managing Director at the Centre for Sustainability and Excellence (CSE) for North American operations. CSE is a leading strategic consultancy with the aim of providing sustainable development solutions to private and public sector organizations and institutions across the globe. Later this year, CSE North America will be moving into the Green Exchange.
Nick earned a Masters Degree in International Business from DePaul University in Chicago, with research experience specializing in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting using the GRI Framework & Guidelines. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance as well. Nick’s tenure with CSE includes collaboration with both the European and North American markets. Among the issues he tackles are climate neutral product development, pioneering outcomes such as the world’s first climate neutral olive oil in conjunction with GAEA; carbon-offsetting initiatives, such as the Gefyra Project for driving economically and ecologically, with the goal of zero GHG emissions; and numerous climate neutral events.
Currently, Nick is gearing up for a number of exciting events taking place in Chicago. First up is CSE’s one-day workshop, “How to..Get started with CSR from Strategy to Reporting,” which is scheduled for July 1, 2009. A few months later, CSE will host its first North American certification workshop for executives and sustainability professionals seeking to become qualified Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practitioners. This two-day workshop, certified by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), is set to take place on September 1-2, 2009. It promises to be an inspiring and interactive event, with a lively exchange of ideas, and participants should expect to leave with a clear understanding of CSR best practices. Both workshops will be held at the Green Seal™-certified Hotel Monaco in Chicago.
Also on deck is a competition hosted by CSE, “Show Your Carbon Footprint,” to award the organization with the most creative concept for a carbon neutral event or product. The contest winner will receive complimentary CSE support services (valued at $20,000), to be utilized in bringing the concept to fruition, as well as a complimentary email marketing campaign to promote the event. The competition deadline is August 31, 2009. Contact Nick for entry details.
