Sustainability Using The Natural Step Framework June 5, 2008

OVERVIEW OF THE DAY:

This one-day program, presented in two parts, is designed to introduce business, government, and community leaders to sustainability and The Natural Step framework. In the morning, a presentation will define sustainability and present the basic principles of The Natural Step (TNS) framework including the science behind the framework model and case studies. Attendees will participate in small group exercises around the four principles and learn how to apply the framework in the creation of a business product and service.

In the afternoon, two local business leaders will share their organizations’ experience in using The Natural Step framework to implement sustainable concepts. Later, participants will learn how to use the four system conditions as a guide in moving their organization toward sustainability.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• A whole systems perspective for considering sustainability

• The Natural Step framework including the four system conditions

• The basic science underlying The Natural Step (TNS) framework

• How the framework is used for decision-making and strategic planning

• Suggested ideas for applying the TNS framework in organizations

• Resources for fresh ideas and assistance when you wonder what to do next

• Through case studies, how organizations have benefited from implementing the framework

Duke Castle, one of the original organizers of the Oregon Natural Step Network, has delivered hundreds of Natural Step presentations including training Oregon state leaders on sustainability and the Natural Step as part of Governor Kitzhaber’s sustainability executive order. He has traveled to Sweden to study how Swedish companies have successfully applied the Natural Step principles. He is a former marketing executive with Hewlett Packard and has a BSEE from Cornell University and an MBA from Stanford.



Reminder for Founding and Sustaining Members: Founding Members receive 2 complimentary admissions to this workshop per year. Sustaining members receive 1 complimentary admission. A reduced rate of $50 is available for employees who have already attended this workshop but would like a refresher course.

REGISTRATION: Download the full brochure and registration form (PDF) and return it with your credit card information or a check made payable to Oregon Natural Step Network for $175 ($195 Non-Members) to 317 SW Alder, Suite 1050, Portland, OR 97204. Two or more persons registering at the same time may deduct $15 per person. To assure your place, registration is required. For further information contact the Network at (503) 241-1140 or [email protected]. Fax (503) 227-2917.

Official Website: http://www.ortns.org/events.htm