USG Corporation CEO to Participate in the 2017 Chicago Forum on Global Cities
June 05 2017 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Jennifer Scanlon to Speak on Sustainability
Panel at Annual Chicago Council on Global Affairs Event
Jennifer Scanlon, President and Chief Executive Officer of USG
Corporation (NYSE:USG), an industry-leading manufacturer of
building products and innovative solutions, will take part in a
panel discussion entitled “Combating Climate Change” at the 2017
Chicago Forum on Global Cities.
The discussion, which will take place on Thursday, June 8 at 9
a.m. CST, will examine the role that cities, policy makers,
architects, builders and the broader construction industry can play
in combating the effects of climate change. Scanlon’s remarks will
detail the role building practices and sustainable materials play
in reducing the impact on the environment, as more than half of all
greenhouse gas emissions and carbon dioxide emissions come from
buildings.
“As cities continue to grow at a rapid pace, the need for
sustainable spaces is more important than ever,” said Jennifer
Scanlon, President and Chief Executive Officer of USG Corporation.
“USG is revolutionizing the way building products and solutions are
manufactured to create safer and more sustainable structures that
will lead to a better future for our communities and the
environment. The Chicago Forum provides a unique venue to discuss
the ways private sector innovations will continue to shape how
global cities can combat climate change.”
“Our forum brings together key decision makers from around the
world to discuss achievements and debate the challenges global
cities face, including critical issues such as climate change and
sustainable development. The insights and perspectives brought by
industry leaders like USG help shape important efforts that drive
real change in our communities,” said Ivo H. Daalder, President of
the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. “We value the support of
companies like USG, which enables our forum to serve as a platform
for engaging in constructive debates and identifying solutions to
help us positively shape the future of global cities.”
This panel discussion is part of an annual three-day forum,
co-hosted by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and the
Financial Times, which convenes thought leaders and decision makers
from across a diverse array of industries and geographies to
examine and explore the role that global cities play in solving
some of the world’s biggest challenges. The event takes place in
Chicago June 7-9, 2017.
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of building products
and innovative solutions, USG has a legacy as a pioneer within the
construction industry in the development of efficient, sustainable
and innovative building products. Most recently, USG brought to
market the world’s first sustainable wallboard, Sheetrock® Brand
EcoSmart Panels, to address the unmet needs of architects who have
committed to the Architecture 2030 Challenge and maximizing the
sustainability of the built environment. This is one of the many
ways that USG is thinking ahead and developing innovations that
will help create better spaces for its customers and
communities.
For more information on the event or to view the webcast, visit
the ChicagoForum.org.
About USG Corporation
USG Corporation is an industry-leading manufacturer of building
products and innovative solutions. Headquartered in Chicago, USG
serves construction markets around the world through its United
States Gypsum Company and USG Interiors, LLC subsidiaries and its
international subsidiaries, including its USG Boral Building
Products joint venture. Its wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and
roofing products provide the solutions that enable customers to
build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. Its
USG Boral Building Products joint venture is a leading plasterboard
and ceilings producer across Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.
For additional information, visit www.usg.com.
About the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
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nonpartisan organization. The Council takes no institutional
positions on policy issues. All statements of fact and expressions
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private, or government entities are not an endorsement. To learn
more, visit ChicagoForum.org, and follow @ChicagoForum and
#GlobalCities2017 for updates.
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