Sponsors & Exhibitors
City Host: 
City of Albuquerque
A visit to Albuquerque allows you to experience the authentic Southwest. One of the oldest cities in the U.S., Albuquerque boasts a unique multicultural heritage and history where Native American, Hispanic & Latino, Anglo and other cultural influences are a part of everyday life. Nowhere is the confluence of past and present more dramatic than here in Albuquerque, where the modern city skyline is set against a backdrop of the ancient Sandia Mountains and an endless, timeless blue sky. Rated #1 for Open Space by a study of the Trust for Public Land, Albuquerque devotes the most land area by percentage to parks and preserves of any large city in the country. Visit the City of Albuquerque’s Sustainability web site for a complete directory on Albuquerque’s Sustainability practices.
Clean Initiative Leaders:
CDM
CDM is a consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm dedicated to creating sustainable infrastructure and environmental improvements. We work with clients worldwide, delivering integrated solutions that improve quality of life, create economic opportunities, and provide for vital services—all while enhancing and protecting the environment. CDM is committed to sustainable business practices in our operations as well, continually improving on our environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic performance. Our environmental stewardship activities include a long-term, award-winning office recycling program that has lowered waste production rates by nearly 50 percent; a firm-wide emphasis on paperless marketing; and a comprehensive in-house employee training and development program that delivers more than 18,000 hours per year of customized online education and reduces our transportation-related environmental impacts. CDM is also an active member of the U.S. EPA Methane to Markets program and Cambridge Climate Leaders, a community-wide partnership with the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts—location of CDM’s world headquarters—to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. The EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts – working to develop and enforce regulations, offer financial assistance, perform environmental research, sponsor voluntary partnerships and programs, and further environmental education. EPA has been a long-time supporter of ICLEI and its Cities for Cities for Climate Protection® (CCP), recognizing the value and opportunities associated with local climate protection activities.
Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls partners with local government to develop
comprehensive programs which support the achievement of a sustainable community - from green buildings and renewable energy to waste and infrastructure improvements. We provide the technology, implementation expertise and funding strategies to implement projects which reduce waste, improve the environment, upgrade technology and reduce operating expenses. Johnson Controls makes buildings in 125 countries more comfortable, productive, safe and energy efficient. The Johnson Controls Building Efficiency business provides solutions for operating buildings Effectively and efficiently. Our products and services include HVAC&R equipment and control systems, industrial refrigeration, fire and security systems, and services for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. Our focus is to increase a building's energy efficiency and operational performance.
Green Innovator:
The Heinrich Böll Foundation (HBF) is a non-profit organization striving to promote democracy, civil society, human rights, and a healthy environment internationally. HBF is affiliated with the German Green Party. Headquartered in Berlin, HBF has 28 offices worldwide. The Washington D.C. office was created in 1998 to support our international efforts.
Schott Solar
High quality products from SCHOTT Solar utilize the power of the sun as an inexhaustible source of energy. The company is one of the largest fully-integrated manufacturers of crystalline silicon wafers, cells and modules in the photovoltaic industry. SCHOTT Solar is also one of the leading companies in thin-film technologies. The WACKER SCHOTT Solar joint venture supplies silicon essential for long-term growth. SCHOTT Solar is headquartered in Alzenau, Germany, and has production facilities in Germany, the Czech Republic and the U.S. The company¹s innovative power and technological expertise date back to the early days of photovoltaics in the late 1950s.
SCHOTT Solar is a fully-owned subsidiary of the SCHOTT international technology group. For almost 125 years, SCHOTT AG has been developing special materials, components and systems for the household appliance, pharmaceuticals, solar energy, electronics, optical and automotive industries. With a total of 16,700 employees, the SCHOTT Group has global sales of approximately $3 billion USD.. The parent company of the SCHOTT Group is SCHOTT AG, with the Carl-Zeiss Foundation as its sole shareholder.
Exhibitors
1Sky is a collaborative national campaign that unites dozens of diverse allies, including local governments, in support of bold federal action to tackle global warming.
BBI International CITIES is helping Communities take action today for a more sustainable tomorrow by providing services that assist in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Clean EnergyClean Energy is the largest provider of natural gas for transportation in North America with a broad customer base in the refuse, transit, ports, shuttle, taxi, regional trucking, airport and municipal fleet markets.
City Climate Change Collaborative
The City Climate Change Collaborative provides cities and local governments with green urban plans and integrated solutions to address the challenges of climate change.
2009 ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability World Congress Host City
Edmonton is a booming city of over a million people nestled in the centre of Alberta, Canada and is the host city for the 2009 ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability World Congress - June 14-18, 2009 - An international gathering of more than 500 mayors, councillors and local government officials dedicated to building sustainable communities and cites. The capital city of the province, Edmonton bustles with arts, theatre and cultural events. Edmonton is also a city in love with the outdoors. Its breathtaking river valley is North America’s largest urban green space, 22 times larger than New York’s famed Central Park.
Climate Communities, Managed by The Ferguson Group
Climate Communities is a national coalition of cities and counties that is educating federal policymakers about the essential role of local governments in addressing climate change. Climate Communities is advocating for significant new federal resources to support local actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Communities coalition is managed by The Ferguson Group, a Washington DC based government affairs firm that specializes in working with local governments.
Comcast is using high tech solutions to reduce the miles driven and improve efficiency. They are also using remote monitoring systems to give their network technicians the ability to isolate potential problems without having to drive to find them.
The mission of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is to strengthen America's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships
Goodman Realty Group develops, manages, and maintains environmentally sustainable commercial real-estate properties of the highest quality.
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization
dedicated to fostering economic opportunity and a favorable business
climate for the Albuquerque region.
The Mesa del Sol community epitomizes ecologically healthy development, including the conservation of water, space, energy and natural resources, use of alternative energy and recycling programs.
New Mexico Energy Conservation and Management Division
New Mexico’s Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECMD) partners with citizens, businesses, industry, schools, universities, and research laboratories to invest in clean energy infrastructure.
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
The member companies of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) are dedicated to responsible development of New Mexico’s oil and gas resources. Responsible development includes good relationships with our neighbors and a commitment to environmental protection. For more information visit www.nmoga.org .
The Sierra Club's Cool Cities campaign (www.coolcities.us) supports local communities' efforts to take action with smart energy solutions to global warming.
Sungevity uses satellite and aerial images to do remote roof analysis and design of home solar systems, providing solar information, quotes, and sales via the internet.
TEAM Technologies, Inc. formerly TEAM Specialty Products develops and manufacturers a wide range of automated equipment & specialty devices.
Visible Strategies' software and services help communities and other organizations transform their communication for the 21st century. The company's see-it™ strategy mapping and reporting software provides significant improvements in goal setting, strategic planning, implementation, stakeholder communication and performance measurement.
From everyday collection to environmental protection, think green, think Waste Management.