The Association of Climate Change Officers (ACCO) is a professional development organization and society that endeavors to:

• Advance the professional knowledge, skills and experience of those addressing the business and operating implications of climate change in industry, academia, NGOs and government;
• Provide a forum for the exchange and enhancement of best practices, industry standards, and innovation in the area of climate change strategies;
• Educate industry and government on the importance of employing qualified professionals, developing sound organizational structures and establishing incentives to encourage innovation; and
• Support members in developing, directing and implementing climate change strategies in their respective organizations.

News & Announcements Association of Climate Change Officers Announces Launch of Climate Leadership Awards Program with Nominations Accepted through September 17, 2010 New Speakers and Co-Presenters for ACCO Healthy Hospitals Program Featuring Keynote Address by Governor Howard Dean ACCO Quarterly Newsletter: CCO Perspectives, Issue 1 (August 12, 2010) ACCO Announces Speakers for Healthy Hospitals Workshop (Sept. 29 in DC) -- Governor Howard Dean to Keynote Event Co-Presented by Practice Greenhealth, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and George Washington University ACCO Executive Director Featured in Time Magazine's Detroit Blog

Upcoming Events 9.29.2010 ACCO Climate Change Leadership Series -- Healthy Hospitals: Changing Climate in Healthcare Institutions 10.19.2010 ACCO Climate Change Leadership Series -- Managing Waste: A Workshop on Addressing Perception, Establishing Metrics and Developing Systems and Partnerships 10.19.2010 - 10.22.2010 Renewable Energy Markets Conference 11.1.2010 - 11.3.2010 Carbon Market Insights Americas 11.08.2010 - 11.09.2010 ACCO Climate Change Leadership Series -- Climate Change Leadership Summit Stay tuned for announcements regarding our upcoming 2010 events!