Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) Sustainable Pittsburgh, and First National Bank are pleased to announce NOVA Chemicals as the newest sponsor to join the “Road to Sustainability II Conference: Implementing Sustainable Strategies.” This cutting edge conference is scheduled for September 23 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Athletics & Events Center on the campus of CCBC, located in Monaca, PA.
As a sponsor, NOVA Chemicals brings to the conference a wealth of knowledge and expertise regarding materials and technologies that provide innovative solutions to everyday life as well as a firm commitment to ensuring effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship.
“NOVA Chemicals is strongly committed to sustainability – for our business, we do this by operating an efficient manufacturing site, looking for opportunities for source reduction and energy conservation and by providing innovative products that help reduce waste and improve energy efficiency for our customers and throughout the supply chain. The Road to Sustainability Conference is an excellent forum for us to support an organization in our community that positively impacts the quality of life where we work and live,” stated Bob Snyder, Vice President, Performance Styrenics for NOVA Chemicals.
A preview of the 2010 conference includes “how to" programs to assist businesses in instituting sustainable projects, case studies that encourage others in their move to become more sustainable, and a showcase of local “green” products and services.
“With this conference, CCBC has taken the lead in educating the suburban communities in the Pittsburgh region about sustainability and the positive effects it has on industry, community and individuals,” said Dr. Joe D. Forrester, college president. “We are extremely pleased to have NOVA Chemicals as a partner in our continuing endeavors to create relationships that foster cooperation in creating sustainable communities and provide resources to local businesses and organizations.”
Additional sponsor and vendor packets are still available for the 2010 “Road to Sustainability” Conference. For more details, please call 724-480-3443 or contact nancy.dickson@ccbc.edu.
About CCBC
Community College of Beaver County is an open door admissions institution. The College provides more than 40 programs of study, offering students the opportunity to earn associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in such areas as the arts and sciences, aviation, business, health careers, human service, and technologies as well as non-credit enrichment courses and workforce development programs for the community and surrounding areas.
About NOVA Chemicals
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastic resins and end-products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals is a wholly owned subsidiary of The International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. www.novachemicals.com
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