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Economics of Going Green
For decades HP has worked to manage its environmental impact by adopting environmentally responsible practices in product development, operations and supply chain. They company strives to be a global leader in reducing its carbon footprint, limiting waste and recycling responsibly.
Today HP is making it easier for businesses to use less energy, recycle more and reduce their environmental impact – helping to reduce costs, save resources and make a difference that is good for people, good for business and good for the planet.
Join Frances Edmonds, Director of Environmental Programs, HP Canada, to learn about HP’s environmental progress as they demonstrate the business benefits of going green. Be inspired to implement a green organizational planning process for your business!
ABOUT FRANCES EDMONDS
Frances Edmonds started her career in the UK Government as an enforcer of environmental health and safety requirements. On moving to Canada, Frances worked in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries as Canadian manager of environmental health and safety, before joining HP Canada seven years ago.
Frances has worked in a number of areas for HP including environmental health and safety. Currently she is HP Canada’s Director of Environmental Programs. Frances assisted HP Canada in launching its hardware takeback program and its inkjet recycling program and is now working with many Canadian jurisdictions to develop effective end-of-life management systems for electronics.
Frances has worked with EPSC (Electronic Product Stewardship Canada) from its first meeting more than five years ago, and today she is chair of the advisory committee for EPSC. She represents the electronics industry on Alberta’s industry advisory council, and sits on the board of Electronics Stewardship British Columbia.
Frances has a degree in Environmental science from Bradford University (UK), a post graduate diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, and is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP).
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