Who should attend
Is your organization feeling the pressure to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions? If so, this Webcast will teach you emerging best practices that could save your organization money and put you on the path for long-term sustainable growth.

Join The University of North Carolina and SAS for a Webcast that highlights ways in which organizations are reducing emissions and energy consumption by optimizing their internal processes.

This is the second in a three-part series focused on sustainability management, following the popular Webcast, A Guide to Measuring Performance in a Green Economy.

What you’ll learn
The topic of energy management is front-of-mind for eco-friendly and cost-conscious organizations. The global demand for electricity and fuel drives the increasing volume of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

This Webcast features real examples of how to prioritize GHG abatement activities, collaborate with your peers to reduce energy consumed in operations, and assess the tradeoffs that are inevitable when deciding which sustainable programs to invest in.

Join this panel discussion to learn about:

• Analysis-driven prioritization of carbon abatement activities.
• Effective communication practices.
• Finding a course of action that has a return on investment.
• Optimizing operations to improve green performance.
• Adapting business strategy to accommodate new energy and emissions scrutiny.

Presenters

Daniel Arneman
Environmental Specialist
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Daniel Arneman works to measure the University of North Carolina's Carbon Footprint and to help them achieve climate neutrality through renewable power, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation. He holds degrees in Biotechnology and Physiology, but discovered a passion for environmental science through the study of Biomimicry and bio-inspired design. He now strives to empower environmental conservation and efficiency through compelling data visualization.

Jerry Williams
Manager for Environmental Sustainability
SAS

Jerry Williams is the Manager for Environmental Sustainability at SAS. His responsibilities include the coordination of key environmental programs and global efforts to measure and improve carbon emissions. He is the primary coordinator of environmental initiatives for the SAS Executive Sustainability Council and a significant contributor to ongoing corporate social responsibility programs. In the community, Jerry is often asked to speak about the SAS Solar Farm or other significant projects to a wide range of municipal, education and research audiences.

Alyssa Farrell
Marketing Manager for Sustainable Solutions
SAS

Alyssa Farrell has responsibility for SAS’ sustainability solutions and works with SAS customers around the world to understand best practices and solutions for managing their business with environmental responsibility in mind. She participates in environmental industry groups and supports the SAS Executive Sustainability Council, the leadership team that governs SAS’ sustainable business practices. Farrell regularly speaks with trade associations, analysts and the press about the opportunities organizations have to effectively manage a sustainable strategy and drive healthy economic growth.

Prior to joining SAS, Farrell was a senior consultant in the Deloitte Public Sector practice. She is a graduate of the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona, where she earned her MBA degree with a concentration in management information systems. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Duke University.