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Partnership with JSG
John Molson Sustainable
Business Group
As we all know, sustainability is a seed that needs to be implanted in everyone’s mind and what better way to achieve this goal
than to implement it at the 2012 MBA International Case Competition where future leaders come together to compete, learn
and network. The John Molson School of Business is one of the top business schools in North America that takes sustainability
to heart. It is only normal that JMSB takes sustainable initiatives to the next level by hosting a sustainable event that surpasses the
initiatives undertaken in the previous years.
New Sustainable Initiatives
Public Transportation (Airport – Hotel – Airport)
All competitiors will get there transportation refunded from the airport to the hotel and back if they use the public
transportation (STM bus 747).
Ecofriendly Acetates
The use of transparencies at the competition is a signature part of the JMSB’s MBA ICC. Hence, this year the biodegradable
transparencies will be launched as a test initiative.
Biodegradable Plates, Cups and Cutleries
For all events held outside the hotel and in the hospitality suite, biodegradable plates, cups and cutleries will be used.
Compost Leftovers
The leftovers from all banquets and the hospitality suite at the hotel will be composted.
Improved Initiatives
Printed Materials
In addition to reducing printed material, the printed materials will be on 100% recycled paper or FSC certified paper. The
print shop is also sponsoring part of the printing costs.
Locally Sourced Food
The events will be catered by sustainable caterers during the competition. Also, the hospitality suite will have a sandwich bar
for all volunteers. The catering will be run by volunteers.
Recurring Initiatives
Hotel; Lug-a-Mug; Carbon Offsets; Donate Leftover Food to Food Banks; Biodegradable Badge Holders; Public Transportation to
Events; Partner with a Charitable Organization – Innovation Jeunes.
What you can do to help:
Reduce, Re-use and Recycle – Return you badge holders and lanyards after the competition, so that they can be re-used for
future events. Dispose waste in a responsible manner.
Food – Choose locally sourced food as much as possible because it has a greener ecological footprint. Avoid wastage; left
over food should be disposed in the assigned composting bins.
Travel – Use public transport as much as possible and consider purchasing offsets for your travel.
Energy – Avoid wasting energy by switching off electrical equipment when not in use.
Minimize the use of elevators and use the stairs at the venue.
Hotel – Avoid towel and sheet replacements on a daily basis. Turn off the lights when not in
use and lower the room temperature when leaving the room.
Vishnu Subram
VP Sustainability for the JSG
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