Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman, Interface Inc. vists New Zealand - 2008

The New Zealand Green Building Council and InterfaceNZ Ltd, are pleased to present Ray Anderson.

Ray, the founder of the largest commercial modular carpet manufacturer in the world is coming to NZ on August 29th.

Ray is here for 4 days. He reinvented Interface's business model with the intent of attaining “closed loop product stewardship.” Ray Anderson has led Interface to embrace whole systems design, and provides an inspiring example of a re-imagined business that also makes pragmatic business sense.

Friday August 29th

The New Zealand Green Building Council and InterfaceNZ Ltd, are pleased to present Ray Anderson.  This is your exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights on the impact that Green Building Tools, such as Green Star, have had had on the world's buildings and design communities.
Plus, you will also get an introduction to the Green Star NZ - Interiors Rating Tool, a timeline for the completion of this, as well as an overview of product verification requirements within the Green Star rating system.

When and where:

  • 29th August 2008
  • Auckland Town Hall

Time:

  • Doors open 4.00pm (networking and refreshments)
  • Presentation Begins 5.00pm
  • Ends 7.00pm

Cost:

  • Free of Charge

The New Zealand Green Building Council

Monday September 1st

Sustainable Design for the Bottom Line

Sustainability drives innovation. Global market demand for sustainable products and services is driving new business models and new processes. The Summit will explore how you can make the most of these opportunities. The Summit features five acclaimed international speakers and the best New Zealand case studies presented by five leading CEOs.

Three of the five international speakers were named among the world's top 50 sustainability leaders, visionaries, and entrepreneurs by Time Magazine. Four have written books considered 'must-reads' about business, innovation and sustainability.

When and where:

  • Monday September 1st, 2008
  • The Hilton Hotel, Princes Wharf, Auckland

Cost:

  • $1,195 per seat

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