Presentation by Gary Sorin: “Corporate Environmental Sustainability - Updates and Trends”
Presentation Preface
There’s a lot happening out there. 2008 brought a wave of momentum for “greening” corporate America,
and then an economic tsunami for which we were not prepared. So what happens now? Well, let’s back
up. What is this topic all about in the first place? Is it sustainability, environmental sustainability,
corporate responsibility, or green business? A lot of language and concepts are being thrown around,
many without common agreement on their scope or definition: greenwashing, externalities, carbon
trading, carbon footprint, clean energy, cradle to cradle; and the list goes on. This presentation will
provide a summary of concepts, along with a perspective on what’s been happening and where we’re
headed with corporate sustainability. It will also be interactive, in support of one of the key premises
of the discussion: there are no experts on the full breadth of this topic; we are all learning pieces from
each other as it evolves.
Gary Sorin, Bio
For discussions regarding Corporate Environmental Sustainability, Gary brings a combination of two
things: a breadth and depth of corporate experience, and a passion for improving our planet. He
has spent the past year conducting research, attending conferences, and meeting with experts in
this field.
Gary is an experienced senior executive with a 21 year track record of achieving results. He has an
unusual breadth of functional experience in IT, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Manufacturing, across
many industries. He has significant experience in program management, business planning, strategic
cost management, leadership facilitation, and organizational alignment. With his combination of
consulting and P&L experience, he has developed a strong ability to think strategically, drive
implementation, and bridge diverse executive positions on complex issues.
Gary is currently a Director of Operational Excellence with NRG Energy. Prior to NRG, he was a
Vice President with The North Highland Company where, for more than 10 years, he was instrumental
in growing the company from 30 consultants to more than 750. He previously held positions such as
Manufacturing Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Senior Consultant and Finance Director with companies
including Square D, Arthur Andersen and Paragon Trade Brands.
He received a Bachelor degree from Bucknell University, and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler
Business School at UNC Chapel Hill. He currently resides in Bucks County, PA with his wife,
daughter, mother-in-law, and 75 lb. boxer.
