CLIMATEWORK MAINE

We’re excited to invite you to the?ClimateWork Maine Sustainability Council's?meeting?on?Monday, March 17th, 2025, from 5:00-6:30 PM?at?Hannaford Offices in Scarborough. This meeting will focus on?Carbon Emissions Reduction Strategies.?We hope you'll join us as we work to integrate sustainable practices into our operations, projects, products, and services. We’ll kick off the meeting with an introduction from?Mike Vail, President of Hannaford Supermarkets, followed by a roundtable discussion moderated by Jeremy Pare, from the University of New England & Duke University. Our guest speakers,?George Parmenter, Health & Sustainability Lead at Hannaford, and?Brian Wehmeyer, Business Development Manager at Amerex Energy Services, will share valuable insights and strategies for reducing carbon emissions within company operations.?We will then open discussion for attendees to learn from our experts and each other about sustainability initiatives and financial benefits. Meeting is free to attend, please RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eNzSvzim

A cautionary tale. https://lnkd.in/gZnhWwR8

ClimateWork Maine Summit on Maine's Economy & Climate Change Thursday, May 8th | Augusta Civic Center This year's Summit is set to be a game-changer! From local businesses and organizations to vibrant communities and dedicated citizens, we're rolling out the welcome mat for everyone at the table. Because let’s face it:?Climate Change is Everyone's Business. We can’t do this without you.?Mark your calendars and get ready to connect, collaborate, and inspire change together and?join us now as a sponsor or an exhibitor! https://lnkd.in/e9k2g753

We are pleased to announce the addition of Timothy Doak, PE, PLS, MBA to the ClimateWork Maine Board of Directors! Tim serves as Vice President of Facilities, Sustainability, and Supply Chain and the Chief Environmental Sustainability Officer for Northern Light Health, Maine’s second largest health system. In this role, Tim provides executive leadership to a diverse group of departments and developed and leads the environmental sustainability program for the organization. He has served in a variety of roles within Northern Light Health over the past decade, most recently as vice president of Capital Planning and Facility Optimization. Prior to his tenure with Northern Light Health, Tim was senior partner and president of a consulting engineering and surveying company in northern Maine for 17 years.

A great collaboration between Startup Maine, The Roux Institute at Northeastern University, and Dirigo Labs! Who is planning to attend?

Environmental & Energy Technology Council of Maine (E2Tech) annual overview and update on E&E legislative & regulatory activities - Feb. 6 in Augusta, Maine.

Bangor Savings Bank Foundation stepped up to the challenge and has provided support for ClimateWork Maine's Maine CABIN project. The Maine Climate Action Business and Innovation Network (Maine CABIN) is?a statewide business support system helping businesses adapt, improve, and grow through climate change. Pictured: Nicholas Hallowell, Branch Manager-Middle St; Chris Simpson, Regional Market Manager; Jeff Marks, Executive Director of ClimateWork Maine, Sandra M. Klausmeyer, MBA, Director of Strategic Initiatives; Bob Montgomery-Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer.

How can you help us reach our $50,000 Challenge Grant goal? You can make a donation, become a member, or choose to sponsor our 2025 Summit! https://lnkd.in/e2Xq5s8u

Join us next Friday for a conversation with Dan Abbasi from Douglass Winthrop Advisors, moderated by Arthur Woolverton, Regional Sales Leader with Siemens and Board Member of ClimateWork Maine. Dan oversees Douglas Winthrop Advisors' Sustainable Equity Strategy and he will discuss how his team integrates climate and sustainability trends with economic fundamentals in order to identify public companies that they believe will outperform financially, while having a favorable impact on these pressing challenges. Register now for this FREE webinar by visiting https://lnkd.in/edyVia_8

Now through January 20th, as a special incentive, new members and those increasing their membership level will have their membership support contribute towards our Challenge Grant of $50,000 and matched by two anonymous donors. Additionally, top level members in 2025 will enjoy sponsorship benefits at our upcoming ClimateWork Maine Summit on Maine's Economy and Climate Change—the largest gathering of individuals, businesses, and communities dedicated to climate action in the state.