Countdown is on to February 29, 2012 showcase event
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - Walmart Canada President and CEO Shelley Broader today announced the CEO panel that will judge the Walmart Green Student Challenge.
The panel, who will judge the five semi-finalist submissions in-person at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto on February 29, 2012, are:
- Shelley Broader, President and CEO, Walmart Canada
- John Guarino, President, Coca-Cola Refreshments Canada
- John LeBoutillier, President, Unilever Canada
- Michael McCain, President and CEO, Maple Leaf Foods
- Peter Robinson, CEO, The David Suzuki Foundation
"The calibre of this panel of Canadian leaders speaks to the critical importance of driving the business case for sustainability," said Broader. "Sustainability makes good business sense and we are eager to see what the next generation of leaders has in store."
The Walmart Green Student Challenge is encouraging the next generation of leaders to develop proposals that are good for the environment and for business for a chance to win a portion of $100,000. Submissions will be judged on three criteria: ease of implementation, originality, and potential economic, social and environmental benefits.
Five semi-finalists will present to and be questioned by the CEO panel as part of the final round of judging at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto on February 29, 2012.
"Holding this event in the financial district will expose the students to the heart of Canada's capital markets, while demonstrating that Canadian business needs to be focused more than ever on sustainability," said Broader. "We are looking forward to seeing even more creative, realistic and simple solutions that will change the world."
Walmart Canada has been driving leadership in sustainability since 2006 and has a commitment to be supplied 100% by renewable energy, to create zero waste and to sell products that sustain people and the environment. It has worked with NGOs, suppliers, competitors, governments and its associates to share sustainable business ideas and is now seeking to actively engage the next wave of business leaders -- students.
Full contest details are available at www.sharegreen.ca/student.
Walmart Canada operates a growing chain of 329 stores, employing 85,000 Canadians, and serving more than one million customers each day. The company's vision is to demonstrate environmental leadership by reducing the ecological impact of its operations through company-wide programs focused on waste, energy and products, as well as outreach programs that preserve and enhance local environments. Visit www.walmartcsr.ca for more company information or follow Walmart Canada on Twitter at www.twitter.com/walmartcanada.
Rosalyn Carneiro
Walmart Canada
905 821-2111, ext. 74240
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