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www.CTGreenGuide.com SprinG 2015 • Connecticut Green Guide 17 sustainability play an even more critical role today. "It's really important — even more so today than 20 years ago — for us to have a greater national awareness on energy and what it means for national security and energy security for the next 100 years," Sisson said. Sisson said he is honored to serve on such a prestigious board and will have the opportunity to represent his busi- ness interests for UTC and his professional interests with the alliance board. Over the last 10 years, Sisson has played an important role in bringing some of the knowledge and awareness of what's happening in global sus- tainability to UTC executives. "It's a unique role I've been able to play bridging between the technology organization that I sit in and having the op- portunity to explore things im- portant to the strategic direction of the company," Sisson said. Sisson also serves as UTC's liaison delegate to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, an organization of some 200 globa companies. "Some of them are peer com- panies, but we come together and talk about sustainability and what it means to our businesses and our agenda," Sisson said. "It really gives me access to a broad global network." Brandes has worked with Sisson in several industry- based research initiatives focused on advancing best busi- ness practices in local urban economies. Brandes said Sis- son is a global leader in advancing the economic benefits that organizations and their local communities can capture through a holistic embrace of energy efficiency measures. "His work is of extreme consequence to communi- ties around the world, as local leaders seek to mitigate and adapt to long-term trends associated with climate change," Brandes said. Sisson is pleased with how far businesses have come but sees this as only the beginning of a true shift in how businesspeople think. "It's about increasing awareness…raising con- sciousness," Sisson said. "We have a long way to go, but UTC's in it for the long run. I'm not done yet; I'm just getting started." Green fact: The buildings in which we live, work, and play are responsible for upwards of 40 percent of the world's energy consumption. SOURCE: UTC Proud of the role your company plays in helping drive CT's economy? Don't miss your chance to showcase your business in this special annual publication! Industry Spotlight Sponsorships Film, TV and Digital Media Insurance and Financial Services Manufacturing Biosciences and Pharmaceuticals Health Care Technology Education and Research Tourism Arts & Culture Construction & Real Estate Green Business Energy Transportation Choose from the following Industry Spotlight categories: For sponsorship and advertising information including company profiles, contact Donna Collins, Associate Publisher at 860-236-9998 ext. 121. Or dcollins@HartfordBusiness.com Publication Date: June, 2015 Reservation Deadline: April 30, 2015 With your Company Profile published within the magazine, it's a great marketing tool for your business! See the full digital edition at www.DoingBusinessinCT.com