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SB’13 Sponsors and Speakers in the News – June 6, 2013
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“CSRware launches new Energy & Sustainability Management Lite software”
“CSRWare’s new Energy & Sustainability Management Lite software focused on Small-mid sized companies to enable them to drive environmental sustainability and to report out to business partners (i.e. Walmart). ESM-Lite allows downstream suppliers to effectively manage factory compliance, energy, water, recycling, packaging, fuel and all key sustainability metrics to be competitive when being measured by industry-wide scorecard rankings. Small-mid size business can now collect environmental data, apply key metrics and have immediate results and calculations to help them reduce costs, reduce risk and internally start driving sustainability initiatives. With a $99-$499 per month to have their own software solution they can replace spreadsheets and not be pressured to implement a costly software solution.”
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CHICAGO, IL, Feb 13, 2012 (MARKET WIRE) — The Edison Awards, celebrating its 25th year, has announced its finalists for the internationally renowned 2012 Edison Best New Product Awards. Since 1987, The Edison Awards have recognized ideas at the forefront of new products, services, marketing, design and innovation. Winning an Edison Award has become one of the highest accolades a company can receive in the name of innovation and business.
“The Edison Awards provide an exclusive platform for honoring innovation, recognizing innovators, and encouraging ongoing innovation among today’s development teams, researchers, designers, “intrapreneurs’ and entrepreneurs,” says Thomas Stat, the 2012 Edison Awards Steering Committee Chairman. “We’re inspired by our 2012 finalists and delighted to have this opportunity to recognize and promote the outstanding accomplishments they represent.”
The awards are named after Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) whose extraordinary new product development methods and innovative achievements garnered him 1,093 U.S. patents and made him a household name around the world. The ballot of nominees for the Edison Best New Product Awards(TM) is judged by a panel of more than 3,000 individuals, including members of the Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG), an organization comprising America’s top marketing professionals and academics. The panel also includes professionals from the fields of product development & design, engineering, science and education.
This year, the nominees were judged on a new set of evaluation criteria developed in partnership with Nielsen. These new criteria establish a new definition of innovation, leveraging the primary themes of Concept, Value, Impact and Delivery.
Winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze Edison Awards will be announced April 26, 2012 at the Capitale in New York. The annual Edison Awards program encompasses multiple events over a two-day period including an Opening Reception, Meet the Innovators Forum, Innovator’s Showcase and the Awards Gala, where the Awards will be presented.
The Finalists are as follows:
EDISON GREEN AWARD Powered by CSRware
Program:
– Johnson Controls, Inc.
– ConAgra Foods & Forgotten Harvest
– Newark Public Schools Journey to Sustainability
Implementation:
– Langson Energy Gas Letdown Generator
– McLaren Group Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
– Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Operation
CSRware Selected to Host The Edison Green Award Platform
CSRware Selected to Host The Edison Green Award Platform
The Edison Awards and CSRware announce a joint partnership to recognize innovative companies in the area of Sustainability Resource Management.
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2011 CSRware, a recognized leader in cloud-based Sustainability Resource Management (SRM) software with modules focused on Energy and Sustainability Management and Sustainable Supply Chain, announced today that the Edison Awards will run The Edison Green Awards program on the CSRware software platform. Utilizing the CSRware technology, nominees for the annual Edison Green Awards will have the opportunity to baseline and track their company’s ability to reduce carbon emissions, create Green Collar jobs and to reduce their societal impact. The new partnership will allow the Edison Awards Steering Committee and its strong community of innovators a collaborative mechanism to compare marketplace innovation against an established green compliance criterion to determine the winners for the program.
Clients such as Bloomberg, Juniper Networks, and The State of California (Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) who have implemented comprehensive energy and sustainability management programs work with CSRware to improve efficiencies and drive down costs across internal operations and the supply chain. To address demand around green technologies and sustainable solutions, CSRware and the Edison Awards will now be able to deliver a comprehensive solution to verify actions taken by nominees to earn them the ability to be recognized with a prestigious Edison Green Award.
The Edison Awards were established in 1987 to honor Thomas Edison’s wide-ranging contributions to technology and consumer products, as well as to inspire and foster continued innovation. The Edison Green Award is designed as a platform to recognize efforts to reduce participating community’s carbon footprint, create Green Collar jobs through new innovation methods and improve community health and self-sufficiency.
“With Green technologies and sustainable solutions playing a large role in the redevelopment of Main Street, USA, the Edison Green Award recognizes an organization’s commitment to developing sustainable solutions and Green business models,” said Tom Stat, Chairman of the Edison Awards Steering Committee. “We’re excited to be working with CSRware because of the tremendous value it will provide to our Green Award nominees and community of contributors.”
“There are a lot of natural synergies in this partnership,” said Karen Alonardo, CSRware’s Founder and CEO. “The Edison Awards program is an especially good fit for us as it focuses on innovative solutions to improve how we do business and share community resources. We look forward to expanding our offering to the Edison Awards community where there is growing interest and a need for products like ours,” she continued. “We are also attracted by the depth and breadth of the Edison Awards experience and thirst for creative ideas. The insights brought to us by the Edison Awards experience will help us further refine and expand our offerings.”
About CSRware
Since 2006, CSRware has been helping organizations better understand, account for and optimize resources, reduce costs and measure environmental impact. Our cloud-based software suite is used by leading companies to effectively prioritize, manage and report on their resource efficiency, carbon management and sustainability initiatives for internal operations and across the supply chain. CSRware offers modules on Energy & Sustainability Management (ESM) and Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC). Delivered through any web browser, our solution provides the tools required to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of corporate sustainability programs. For more information, please visit our website: http://csrware.com.
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Thom Hayward
CSRware
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About the Edison Awards
The organization annually recognizes new product and service innovation through its Edison Green Awards and Edison Best New Product Awards. Sponsors and partners of the Edison Award include The Nielsen Company, Discovery Communications, Science Channel and USA Today. Nominations for the Edison Best New Product Awards and Edison Green Awards will be accepted beginning September 1, 2011. Visit http://www.edisonawards.com for more information.
CSRware Establishes Partnership with 3Degrees
Leading Provider of Cloud-based Energy and Sustainability Management and Sustainable Supply Chain Software to Compliment Offering with 3Degrees Renewable Energy Certificates and Carbon Offsets
(August 2, 2011) SAN FRANCISCO CSRware, a recognized leader for on-demand Sustainability Resource Management (SRM) platform with modules for Energy and Sustainability Management and Sustainable Supply Chain solutions, announced today a strategic partnership with 3Degrees, the nation’s leading environmental commodities sales, trading and advisory firm.The partnership will allow CSRware to provide organizations with a complete service, including managing global sustainability programs, GHG verification, ROI and the ability to purchase Green-e Energy Certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)and verified carbon offsets. The partnership also enables CSRware to provide a one-stop shop for businesses striving to achieve resource reduction goals by accelerating the process through a complete sustainability solution.
CSRware works with clients such as Bloomberg Financial, Juniper Networks (NASDAQ: JNPR), and the State of California (Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation) who have worldwide operations requiring sustainability solutions that fully embrace adherence to reduction goals, measurements, policies, and regulations. To meet market demand, CSRware will deliver a comprehensive solution to address GHG emission reductions that includes 3Degrees RECs and carbon offsets.
“3Degrees green power and carbon balancing products enhance the CSRware portfolio of solutions that can be offered through our Sustainability Resource Management platform,” said Karen Alonardo, CSRware’s Founder and CEO. “These products are an especially good fit for sustainability financial improvements and with 3Degrees environmental market expertise it enables us to deliver customer triple-bottom-line results.”
“CSRware is a leader in providing businesses with the software solutions they need to become more sustainable,” said Steve McDougal, 3Degrees Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. “Our partnership will help CSRware to strengthen their leadership position by providing clients with quick and easy access to the RECs and carbon offsets to become green powered and carbon balanced.”
About CSRware
Since 2006, CSRware has been helping organizations better understand, account for and optimize resources, reduce costs and measure environmental impact. Our cloud-based software suite is used by leading companies to effectively prioritize, manage and report on their resource efficiency, carbon management and sustainability initiatives for internal operations and across the supply chain. CSRware delivers a powerful Sustainability Resource Management (SRM) platform with modules on Energy & Sustainability Management (ESM) and Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC). Delivered through any Web-browser, our solution provides the tools required to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of corporate sustainability programs. For more information, please visit our website:http://csrware.com.
About 3Degrees
3Degrees’ mission is to mitigate the effects of climate change by accelerating the low-carbon, renewable energy economy. 3Degrees realizes this mission by helping its utility, business, LEED green building and other partners utilize environmental commodities to build stakeholder value. Through these partnerships, 3Degrees increases demand for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and carbon offsets, channels capital to renewable energy and carbon reduction projects and improves the efficiency of environmental markets.
Winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Green Power Leadership Award four straight years, 3Degrees is headquartered in San Francisco and operates regional offices in Portland, St. Louis and Seattle. To learn more, visit www.3degreesinc.com.
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Thomas Hayward
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3Degree
Jason Brown
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CSRware Establishes Global Partnership with Emergent Ventures International
Leading International Sustainability Consulting Firm to Compliment Practice with a Cloud-based Energy and Sustainability Management and Sustainable Supply Chain Software
(December 15, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CSRware, a recognized leader in on-demand Energy and Sustainability Management and Sustainable Supply Chain software, announced today a strategic global partnership with Emergent Ventures International (EVI). The partnership will allow EVI and CSRware to provide organizations with a complete service, from initial assessments through a complete sustainability cycle incorporating a repeatable data analytics software solution.
CSRware works with clients such as Bloomberg Financial, Juniper Networks (NASDAQ: JNPR), and Avaya (NYSE: AV) who have worldwide operations and require sustainability solutions that fully embrace local currency, measurements, policies, and regulations. To address global demand, CSRware and EVI, who works with a number of large financial, technology, service, and manufacturing clients worldwide, will be able to deliver a comprehensive solution to address local requirements. The two companies envision close cooperation on key client activities.
EVI is one of the only firms in the world that can offer fully integrated services from carbon offsets, financial due diligence and technology feasibility, to renewable energy generation development and strategic sustainability advisory for both public and private sectors. EVI has locations in India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom, and the US.
“There are a lot of natural synergies in this partnership. EVI’s global channel is an especially good fit for us. We look forward to expanding into new markets where there is growing interest and need for products like ours,” said John Collins, CSRware’s Vice President for Sales and Strategic Alliances. “We were also attracted by the breadth and depth of EVI’s experience. Their insights will help us further refine and expand our offerings.” he continued.
“We’re really excited about this partnership”, said Aaryn Herridge, EVI’s Vice President for Business Development. She added, “Working with CSRware helps us help our clients. EVI excels in providing initial baseline footprints and assessments. CSRware enables us to gain real-time insights into resource cost and consumption. It is an incredibly powerful decision-making tool.”
About CSRware
Since 2006, CSRware has been helping organizations better understand, account for and reduce their resource costs and environmental impact. Our cloud-based software suite is used by leading companies to effectively prioritize, manage and report on their resource efficiency, carbon management and sustainability initiatives for internal operations and across the supply chain. CSRware offers modules on Energy & Sustainability Management (ESM) and Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC). Delivered through any Web-browser, our solution provides the tools required to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of corporate sustainability programs. For more information, please visit our website: http://csrware.com.
About Emergent Ventures International (EVI)
EVI is one of the only firms in the world that offers fully integrated services from carbon offsets, and a full portfolio of measurement and reporting services, to financial due diligence and technology feasibility, renewable energy generation development and strategic sustainability advisory for both public and private sector clients. EVI has locations in India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the US. For more information, please visit EVI’s website: www.emergent-ventures.com
Business Council on Climate Change Selects CSRware to Host Sustainability Software…
Business Council on Climate Change Selects CSRware to Host Sustainability Software for the Bay Area Business Community
CSRware Solution Is Used to Analyze Energy & Sustainability Performance
(December 7, 2010) SAN FRANCISCO — CSRware a recognized leader in on-demand software for resource efficiency and sustainability management, announced today that the Business Council on Climate Change (BC3) has selected CSRware to support its sustainability performance assessment of Bay Area companies, called the “Climate Leadership Profile Tool”. BC3 will use the CSRware solution to help member companies track their progress along BC3′s Five Principles of Climate Leadership, which includes internal sustainability efforts, leadership, advocacy, collective action and transparency.
CSRware’s cloud-based software provides Business Council on Climate Change with the functionality required to accurately baseline environmental impacts, establish improvement goals based on regulatory standards and industry best practices, evaluate the merits of alternative initiatives, track and quantify progress, and report across member companies.
“BC3 is looking forward to implementing the CSRware tool to help our members assess their performance along BC3′s Five Principles of Climate Leadership,” said Katherine Michonski, Program Manager at the Business Council on Climate Change. “We chose CSRware for the functionality of its platform and for the company’s deep understanding of corporate sustainability.”
“We are honored to have Juniper Networks join the growing list of major global corporations that rely on CSRware to manage the performance of their corporate sustainability initiatives,” said Karen Alonardo, Founder and CEO of CSRware. “Their commitment to good corporate citizenship and responsible business practices is one of the key reasons that the Juniper Networks brand is respected worldwide.”
About CSRware
Since 2006, CSRware has been helping organizations better understand, account for and reduce their resource costs and environmental impact. Our cloud-based software suite is used by leading companies to effectively prioritize, manage and report on their resource efficiency, carbon management and sustainability initiatives for internal operations and across the supply chain. CSRware offers modules on Energy & Sustainability Management (ESM) and Sustainable Supply Chain (SSC). Delivered through any Web-browser, our solution provides the tools required to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of corporate sustainability programs. For more information, please visit our website: http://csrware.com.
Juniper Networks Selects CSRware To Optimize Corporate Sustainability Efforts
CSRware Solution Used to Manage Environmental Performance and Streamline Reporting
(January 13, 2010) San Francisco, CA – CSRware™, a recognized leader in on-demand software for resource efficiency and sustainability management, announced today that Juniper Networks has selected CSRware to support its corporate citizenship and sustainability strategy. The company will use the CSRware solution to maximize the effectiveness of its energy efficiency, carbon footprint management, waste reduction and related operational and compliance efforts, as well as to streamline reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project and other parties.
CSRware’s subscription-based software provides Juniper Networks with the functionality required to accurately baseline environmental impacts, establish improvement goals based on regulatory standards and industry best practices, evaluate the merits of alternative initiatives, track and quantify progress, and report both internally and externally.
“Juniper’s corporate citizenship and sustainability performance is an integral component of the company’s strategy and having a tool which allows us to manage and accurately measure our CSR performance is critical to Juniper’s success.” said Brad Minnis, director of Environmental, Health, Safety and Security at Juniper Networks. “We evaluated a number of solutions and CSRware proved to have the best functionality and deepest understanding of corporate sustainability.”
“We are honored to have Juniper Networks join the growing list of major global corporations that rely on CSRware to manage the performance of their corporate sustainability initiatives,” said Karen Alonardo, Founder and CEO of CSRware. “Their commitment to good corporate citizenship and responsible business practices is one of the key reasons that the Juniper Networks brand is respected worldwide.”
About CSRware
Since 2006, CSRware has been helping organizations better understand, account for and reduce their resource costs and environmental impact. Our on-demand software suite is used by leading companies to effectively prioritize, manage and report on their resource efficiency, carbon management and sustainability initiatives. Delivered through a simple Web-browser, our solution provides the tools required to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of corporate sustainability programs. For more information, please visit our website: http://csrware.com.
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Microsoft Windows Azure Event to Showcase CSRware Integration to Cisco EnergyWise
CSRware CEO to Highlight the Scalability and Security Benefits of Cloud-Based Integration
(October 26, 2009) San Francisco, CA – CSRware™, a recognized leader in on-demand software for energy efficiency and sustainability management, announced today that it has been selected as a case study for Microsoft Windows® Azure™ World Tour 2009. CSRware has been leveraging the Windows Azure platform and other Microsoft platform tools and technologies through Microsoft BizSpark, a global program to help startups grow into successful businesses through software, support, and visibility with no upfront costs. CSRware CEO, Karen Alonardo, will present an overview of the company’s Green IT performance management solution and describe how using the Windows Azure platform to integrate with Cisco EnergyWise™ helps CSRware’s customers more effectively manage their data center energy efficiency and carbon management initiatives by aggregating tens of thousands of data points for better benchmarking, initiative tracking, ROI analysis and reporting.
“With the Windows Azure platform, we’re focused on delivering a cloud services platform that provides partners with the ability to build and manage web applications and services,” said Michael Maggs, senior director partner strategy, Windows Azure at Microsoft. “This is a great example of how Microsoft’s partners are leveraging the Windows Azure platform to quickly develop and deploy next generation solutions to their customers.”
“Offering cloud-based integration provides our customers greater flexibility, scalability and security,” noted Karen Alonardo, Founder and CEO of CSRware. “The Microsoft BizSpark program has enabled us to take advantage of Microsoft platform offerings like the Windows Azure platform, making it easier to integrate with monitoring solutions for energy, water, waste and other key resource parameters. This provides our customers with a more holistic view of their efficiency and sustainability efforts.”
The invitation-only event will take place at Microsoft’s Silicon Valley campus in Mountain View, California, on October 29, 2009. Additional information is available by contacting CSRware at info@csrware.com or (415) 839-8424.
About CSRware
Since 2006, CSRware has been helping organizations better understand, account for and reduce their resource costs and environmental impact. Our on-demand software suite is used by leading companies to effectively prioritize, manage and report on their resource efficiency, carbon management and sustainability initiatives. Delivered through a simple Web-browser, our solution provides the tools required to maximize the effectiveness and ROI of corporate sustainability programs. For more information, please visit our website: http://csrware.com.
Contact:
David Jarrat
CSRware
1-855-CSRWARE
dave@csrware.com