Archive for the Announcements Category

Africa Sustainable Future Forum to launch at B4E Global Summit in Berlin ASFF 2012 will be held in conjunction with the B4E Global Summit 2012, a preparatory meeting for business, governments and NGOs in the lead up to Rio+20. The Africa Sustainable Future Forum (ASFF) is a global platform for dialogue and partnerships with the objective of [...]

Survey: Policy framework needed for innovative and sustainable solutions The B4E Berlin Summit will send a clear message to the Rio +20 negotiators about the policy framework needed for innovative and sustainable solutions. On May 22 and 23, B4E, WBCSD, and other partners will hold an important Summit in Berlin on the theme ‘Collaborate, Innovate, Act [...]

Rio+20 Executive Coordinator joins B4E Global Summit 2012 Elizabeth Thompson, Executive Coordinator for the UNCSD Rio + 20 Conference, will be joining the B4E Global Summit 2012 in Berlin. Alongside with Sigrid Kaag, Assistant Secretary General & Assistant Administrator UNDP, they will be exploring the inclusive green economy and what it means for business and policy makers [...]

econsense supports B4E Global Summit 2012 econsense confirmed partnership with Global Initiatives to support B4E Global Summit 2012 held in Berlin this May. Founded in 2000, the German association consists of 33 members from leading, globally-active companies in Germany who have common interests in shaping the future of sustainable economics and corporate social responsibility. Through open dialogues [...]

Deutsche Post DHL confirms partnership of B4E Global Summit 2012 Deutsche Post DHL is the world’s largest mail and logistics services group. Global Initiatives is delighted to announce Deutsche Post DHL is officially partnering B4E Global Summit 2012. Established in 1995, Deutsche Post DHL has fast risen to become the world’s leading mail and logistics services group. About [...]

Intel joins B4E Global Summit 2012 Intel is one of the world’s largest semiconductor chip maker organisation. Global Initiatives is proud to announce that Intel has signed on to sponsor the upcoming B4E Global Summit, 21-23 May 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The technology giant has been dedicated to environmental sustainability while transforming the digital economy. Recognising that [...]

Join our B4E Linkedin Group The B4E Linkedin Group aims to create a cohesive environment for sharing and networking. The essence of B4E Summits is to learn from best practices, enhance professional alliances, collaborate with stakeholders and most importantly, contribute towards a sustainable future for our planet. In every Summit, our delegates have rendered policy breakthroughs and working [...]

Shaping industry-policy agendas at B4E Working Groups Delegates gather to discuss pertinent issues within their industry at past B4E summits. In line with an overarching theme “Collaborate, Innovate, Act - Delivering the Green Economy”, the working groups for B4E Global Summit 2012 will involve industry players in interactive sessions to shape a business and policy roadmap towards [...]

Preparing for Rio+20 Outcome messages from B4E Global Summit will be presented into Rio+20 in June. Themed “Collaborate, Innovate, Act – Delivering the Green Economy”, the B4E Global Summit 2012 in Berlin will define the role of business as innovator and implementer of solutions for a sustainable world. Delegates will also discuss how policies can help to [...]

Talking Green at EnergieForum and Radialsystem V EnergieForum is one of the most energy-efficient building in Berlin . In the recently concluded B4E COP 17 Dialogue in Durban, UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon addressed the need for global solidarity and global vision to fight environmental degradation. To deliver this, the annual B4E Global Summit will convene for [...]