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Christopher Lloyd of Verizon

RECORDED 04/21/2009

In this episode of On Paper, Chris Lloyd, Verizon’s Executive Director of Public Policy and Strategic Alliances discusses Verizon’s involvement with the group Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI). Lloyd outlines four areas where the group believes that information communication technology (ICT) can play a role in promoting more energy efficient behavior: using ICT and broadband to facilitate the development of smart grids, smart buildings, smart transportation and travel substitution.

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Arlin Wasserman of Sodexo

RECORDED 04/20/2009

In this episode of On Paper, Arlin Wasserman, Sodexo’s Vice President of Corporate Citizenship, discusses Sodexo’s unique role as the world’s largest provider of institutional food and facilities management services, and their ability to help businesses and institutions attain sustainability objectives. Wasserman looks to three main areas to achieve these objectives: impact on communities; health, wellness and nutrition; and environmental impact.

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Rick Willett of NewPage and Craig Hanson of WRI on Project POTICO

RECORDED 04/20/2009

In this episode of On Paper, Rick Willett, former President and CEO of NewPage Corporation and Craig Hanson, Director of People & Ecosystems at the World Resources Institute, discuss the benefits of corporate - nonprofit partnerships, while outlining their current collaboration on Project POTICO (Palm Oil, Timber, Carbon Offsets). Project POTICO is a bold three-year, multi-million dollar initiative led by WRI and fully funded by NewPage Corporation to preserve endangered virgin rainforests in Indonesia, a region known for its high deforestation rate.

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Lorie Wigle of Intel

RECORDED 04/21/2009

In this episode of On Paper, Lorie Wigle, Eco-Technology General Manager for Intel, discusses the company’s strategies for making their products better for the environment, particularly through improved energy efficiency.

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Bob Langert of McDonald's

RECORDED 04/21/2009

Interviewed at Fortune Brainstorm: Green with host Maureen Kedes, Bob Langert, VP of Corporate Responsibility for McDonald’s, discusses the tremendous potential for efficiencies in the restaurant company’s supply chain.

Langert informs listeners of McDonald’s work to reduce packaging waste, and their cooperation with Greenpeace to transform their agricultural practices in the Amazon. “When we can make transformative change in supply chain, and it has a trickle effect to other retailers and suppliers, to me that is a lasting legacy,” says Langert.

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Kathy Abusow of Sustainable Forestry Initiative

RECORDED 04/20/2009

As a provider of Chain of Custody certification, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) tracks fiber on its journey from forests to the printers. In this episode of On Paper, Kathy Abusow, President & CEO of SFI discusses their role in promoting responsible forestry.

“What we want the world to know is that you can look for the SFI label on a product and know that that product comes from a well-managed forest,” says Abusow.

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Drew Schramm of Herman Miller

RECORDED 04/20/2009

Setting social responsibility goals before it was in fashion, Herman Miller has had a long legacy and continued vision to create with a sustainable supply chain. Interviewed at Fortune Brainstorm: Green with On Paper host Maureen Kedes, Drew Schramm, Sr. VP Global Supply & Quality for Herman Miller discusses strategy, design and the importance of transparency in managing our environmental footprints.

“We’ve worked so hard at Herman Miller to make sure that we are doing absolutely the right thing for the environment and doing it in a very upfront way,” says Schramm.

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Richard Lechner of IBM

RECORDED 04/21/2009

"What we hope is, at IBM, is that through our Smarter Planet Initiative, by making the macro system smarter through the use of technology, that we can fundamentally change the way the world works.” – Richard Lechner

In this episode of On Paper, Richard Lechner, Vice President, IT Optimization, shares his thoughts on investing in sustainability for infrastructure, operations and industry solutions, as well as IBM's Project Big Green and Smarter Planet initiative.

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Guy Gleysteen of Time Inc.

RECORDED 04/20/2009

“Our sustainability initiatives are all about making sure that the fiber that our suppliers procure is done in a manner that protects the forests, protects resources and helps us maintain a trust with our customers.” – Guy Gleysteen

Interviewed at Fortune Brainstorm: GREEN, Guy Gleysteen, Senior Vice President of Production for Time Inc., discusses the power of paper and the importance of forestry certification with On Paper host Maureen Kedes.

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On Paper at Fortune Brainstorm: GREEN

RECORDED 04/21/2009

On Paper took its interview-based program to Fortune magazine's second Brainstorm: GREEN Conference. The series features interviews with professionals focused on corporate responsibility, energy, carbon strategies, waste management and forestry.

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