Accelerating the shift to a more sustainable world

What interests you most in Clean Technology?

an environmental ethic, technological interest, business opportunities

What topics would you like to see addressed by the Clean Technology Alliance?

How can we enhance or build new creative public-private partnerships to help accelerate the municipal and regional sustainability and carbon reduction strategies? Many municipalities lack the technical know how and the capital to realize their sustainability goals. The clean tech community has an opportunity to play a crucial role in this space.

Is your business:

Making clean technology

Business Name:

Formos

Business Website:

http://www.formos.com

Professional Skills (CleanTech Specific Encouraged)

Former Director of Organizational and Government Partnerships for the Northwest Earth Institute.

Currently serving on :
-The Governor's Global Warming Commission - Communication/Education committee
-The City of Portland / Multnomah County Climate Protection Plan outreach and communication workgroup.
-The national steering committee of the Climate Prosperity Project, an economic development strategy for municipalities.
-The Stewardship Council of the PartnerShift Alliance
-Fellow at Global Urban Development

Most Admired Organization/Company:

The Oregon Natural Step. www.ortns.org

By promoting a scientific framework for sustainability, they have helped to guide the design and implementation of many successful business sustainability strategies. Their business model has been effective and has positioned them for significant growth this next year.

Advice to a company that wants to implement clean & sustainable practices:

By developing and implementing sustainable practices you will:

Save money.
Do less harm.
Gain competitive advantages.

win. win. win.