Business Innovation & the Environment
Kim Jordan
Tuesday, 22 Feb 2011 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room/South Ballroom, Memorial Union
Kim Jordan is CEO and cofounder of New Belgium Brewing, the third-largest craft brewer in the United States well known for its production of Fat Tire. New Belgium is also recognized for its environmental commitment and progressive business practices. These include producing electricity from solar and wind power as well as methane harvested from its process wastewater treatment plant, and diverting over 99% of brewery waste from the landfill. Under Jordan's leadership, New Belgium has developed a set of interwoven programs that include employee ownership, open-book management and high-involvement culture. She is on the board of 1% for the Planet whose member companies donate at least 1% of their annual net revenues to environmental organizations worldwide. She also serves on the Colorado Renewable Energy Authority. Part of the National Affairs Series on Innovation and the Live Green! Sustainability Series.Brewing Big (With a Micro Soul)
After 18 years of growth and with annual revenue about to break $100 million, Kim Jordan still maintains New Belgium's freewheeling spirit.
By Jennifer Wang | Entrepreneur Magazine - November 2009
www.entrepreneur.com
Cosponsored By:
- Live Green Initiative
- National Affairs
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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