PARTNERSHIP NEWS

As the sustainability dialogue in Georgia expands, the Partnership Newsletter is also expanding through a new format. Below, you will notice stories are abbreviated into headlines that link to the full article allowing for more content. We welcome your feedback and story ideas.
In other Partnership news, register now for upcoming Partner events including several free training and networking opportunities in June (details below).

HEADLINES

Free Partner Networking Opportunity
Meet other Partners, share best practices, and discuss the latest environmental issues at the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia networking reception June 17 at the Southface Rooftop Deck. more>

June Trainings Help Get You Started on Your Path to Sustainability
Whether you are a manufacturer starting to develop your EMS or an office-based organization committed to using P²AD’s Sustainable Office Toolkit (SOT) to reduce your environmental footprint, the Partnership wants to get you moving. Join us for our first SOT training on June 17 (more>), or our next EMS training on June 19 (more>).

International Water Forum June 4-6
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research, the City of Atlanta, and CIFAL Atlanta will co-host the third annual International Water Forum June 4-6. This year's forum will examine the impact of climate change and variability on water resource management. more>

Industrial Energy Efficiency Webcasts Offered
Starting June 9, the U.S. Department of Energy is sponsoring a series of free webcasts for industry focusing on efficiency improvements in process heating, compressed air, and steam systems. more>

Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard Webinar
Attend a free webinar on June 25 to learn about the Sustainable Carpet Assessment Standard. Topics will include Standard levels, prerequisites, and performance requirements. more>

Environmental Justice Grants Available
EPA is accepting applications through June 30 for funding for projects that address local environmental and public health issues within affected communities. more>

Free Virtual Energy Forum
Register now for the two-day, online-only Virtual Energy Forum held June 10-11. The event is focused on how leading companies can adopt better energy management practices to cut cost while adopting clean energy alternatives. more>

EPA’s Performance Track Achievements
EPA released its annual progress report for Performance Track showing that since 2000, members have collectively saved enough energy to power 46,000 homes for one year, enough greenhouse gases to offset the annual emissions of 57,000 cars, and prevented solid waste equivalent to that produced by 553,000 households yearly. more>

PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Center for Transportation and the Environment
The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE), a Partner since 2004, develops technologies and implements solutions to achieve energy and environmental sustainability. CTE recently launched Evergreen to educate and advise organizations on sustainable strategies and technologies. Learn more at www.cte.tv.