Introduction to the Conferences
of the 6th edition of the YEE regatta and conferences:
Theme: The Business of Ecology
In few months time Ecology and Sustainable Development have been taking an ever increasing importance in national,
European and world policy. Is this a mass media and popular phenomenon, stripped of any economic rationalism?
Is this an awakening by all social, economic and political actors that from now on nothing will be like before any more,
that new policies with uncertain side-effects must be taken to avoid consequences which are more and more visible?
Up to what point is the general public opinion manipulated ?
Is sustainable development from now on an essential strategic base of every company?
If such is the case, what is to be integrated in this strategy, when and how fast? What do other non-European economies
undertake as measures? Do the new European regulations in favour of sustainable development represent a danger or an
opportunity to the Belgian entrepreneurs?
Can your company 'surf' on the wave of sustainable development?
The Ecology of Business
Consumers, governments and companies up and down the supply chain are all
seeking ways to reduce their environmental impact and increase their long-run sustainability.
For companies, the key goals are to become more efficient - to get more output per unit of input - while
earning profits and maintaining the trust of their stakeholder.
Our current industrial economy is operating a transition towards a more sustainable economy.
Green taxes appear to be the most viable options. By phasing in taxes on water, territory, and now carbon production,
businesses will be forced to internalize their costs and adapt production processes. While prices are already rising,
this creates a market where smaller companies with more efficient processes can compete. Thus, a climate is created where
innovation is not only encouraged but required for monetary success.
Experts and Business Owners on
GENERAL STRATEGIES ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: adopting business
strategies and activities that meet the needs of the enterprise and its stakeholders today while protecting,
sustaining and enhancing the human and natural resources that will be needed in the future.
Illustrations and applications on
BUILDING: innovative technologies
in rational Energy consumption
TRANSPORT: fuel, automotive and logistics
PRODUCTION: innovative industrial
processes
Sources:
Capconseil
Altran
TÜV-SÜD
Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the
information provided here in is up to date and accurate,
Company in Blue does not warrant the accuracy of the
programme and remains free to modify (parts of) the
whole programme.
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