The International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. (ICSC) is pleased to
announce the release of its latest publication entitled: The
RetailGreen Agenda: Sustainable Practices for Retailers and Shopping
Centers, which is a comprehensive study of the green movement
and its impact on retail real estate. The publication focuses on
programs and strategies to ensure responsible development. This book
will be released just in time for ICSC’s
annual conference, RECon, which takes place in Las Vegas on May 18-21,
2008.
“Great source of information; explains a very
complex issue in an easily understood and educational manner,”
noted Richard P. O’Leary, CDP, Vice President,
Director of Constructive Services for the JC Penny Company.
Some highlights of the publication include:
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Save the Planet: A Universal Mission: Industries, governments
and consumers are enthusiastically stepping up to share the
responsibility of preserving the planet’s
natural resources and ensure sustenance and quality of life for
generations to come.
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The Green Revolution: Separating Fact from Fiction: This
publication provides a new and comprehensive look at the green
movement and the evolution it is inspiring, not only throughout the
world, but within the retail real estate industry.
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Shades of Green in Retail Real Estate: Nearly all organizations
are currently implementing varying forms of environmentally friendly
strategies and achieving successful results, including a multitude of
welcome benefits.
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What ‘Going Green’
Really Means: Find out how to launch a green building program and
make the transition smooth, efficient, and economical with the
step-by-step plans outlined in this informative reference manual.
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Industry Partners Share Green Success Stories: The publication
provides an overview of significant milestones in the industry’s
movement toward sustainability and provides an in-depth look at how
shopping center developers are making the transition to a green way of
life, with examples of shopping centers from all over the world.
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Real-Life Case Studies: Read detailed examples of sustainable
practices and corporate social responsibility programs employed by:
Bed Bath & Beyond; The Body Shop; The Home Depot; Lowe’s;
Best Buy; Costco; Chipotle; Target Corporation; John Lewis
Partnership; Marks & Spencer; Trader Joe’s;
Publix GreenWise Market; Safeway; Tesco’s
Fresh and Easy; Giant Food; Kohl’s; Macy’s;
JCPenney; Limited Brands; Ikea; Whole Foods Market; Wal-Mart and many
more.
About ICSC:
Founded in 1957, ICSC is the worldwide global trade association of the
shopping center industry. Its more than 76,000 members in 92 countries
include shopping center owners, developers, managers, retailers,
lenders, and virtually every profession or trade involved in the
industry. ICSC has offices in New York, Washington, D.C., California,
Florida, México City, Buenos Aires, Canada,
London, New Delhi, Beijing, and Singapore.
The first edition of The RetailGreen Agenda is only
available in English. It will go on sale to the general public starting
Monday, May 19 through ICSC at the retail price of US$34.95. Discounted
ICSC members' price is US$24.95. Retail orders can be placed by
telephone +1 (301) 362 6900 or log into: http://www.icsc.org/cgi/displaybook/000298.
Booksellers worldwide can bulk order wholesale through Baker & Taylor
Inc., the world's largest book and entertainment distributor. Contact
+1 (800) 775-1800, email btinfo@btol.com or
log into: http://www.btol.com/.
Outside of North America, contact +1 (815) 802-2200 or intlsale@btol.com.
