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BSR Insight | Climate Change and Supplier Energy Conservation

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Ryan Schuchard, Manager, Climate and Energy

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September 7, 2010

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At the recent Energy Efficiency Partnership (EEP) kickoff meeting in Guangzhou, China, 11 companies including Starbucks, HP, and Levi Strauss & Co. gathered with more than 80 of their suppliers to share best practices and trends in energy management. Participants learned how to use energy action plans and take advantage of local service providers like CLP, which has a free energy audit program backed by the Chinese government.

During the opening remarks, Starbucks' Kelly Goodejohn noted the importance of energy conservation to her company:

"Climate change poses a substantial threat to coffee, our core business, and energy management is the most direct thing we can do to stop greenhouse gases. By working with suppliers, we can cost-effectively multiply our impact."

—Kelly Goodejohn, Director of Ethical Sourcing, Starbucks (August 23, 2010)

To learn more about supply chain energy efficiency, read our recent report on opportunities in China, or attend the BSR Conference 2010 session on "Supply Chain Energy Innovation." To learn more about participating in EEP, contact Ryan Schuchard.

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    About the Author(s)

    Ryan Schuchard

    Ryan Schuchard, Manager, Climate and Energy

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