Supporting the development ofLow Carbon & environmental technologies & services in the South West of England

We are:

A community interest company and sector partnership between businesses, academia, investors, local authorities and national agencies• Over 3000 network members• Over 100 paid members• Devoted to building the Low Carbon economy in

the South West

What we do:

• Deliver member services that strengthen the low carbon sector in the South West

• Facilitate networking and trade between our members and the wider community at local, national and international levels

• Provide training and resources for businesses and organisations committed to innovation and excellence within the sustainability sector

• Help to create demand for environmental goods and services in businesses

What we do cont.

• Drive up skills; Supporting Universities, Further Education colleges and apprenticeship schemes.

• Simplify and strengthen business support solutions• Increase business led innovation and enterprise• Promote SW as a centre of excellence for

sustainability and renewable energy production• Promote SW for low carbon inward investment and

outward trade

Why LCSW is involved with WECC

What is WECC?

• A network of businesses, NGOs and public sector organisations committed to a reducing their carbon emissions.

• Share knowledge and best practice with others

• To become a member you must sign a declaration to show your intent

Some of our WECC members

The Commitment

In a nutshell:

a) measure and record direct energy use through utilities; and

b) take steps within your organisation to reduce your energy use and environmental impact.

UWE Case study• 30,000 students and 3,500 staff

• New extension - BREEAM Excellent standard with innovations for sustainability throughout: straw bale walls which are exposed in places; solar panelled roof with display screen in the cafe; energy efficient motion and daylight sensor lighting; and water saving taps in the toilets

• Double-glazed windows, solar panels, roof insulation, wind capture ventilation low energy lighting throughout

• The building will be open for business by September 2014 and UWE is planning mid- and post- construction tours for those interested, demonstrating its passion for sharing knowledge and excellence

• Evaluation builds the business case for further investment in sustainable development - UWE have benefited not only from the energy and cost savings but from the positive feedback received from staff, students and partners on commitment to sustainability

A Recent Event on Climate Change Adaptation

• How can businesses and organisations prepare for the impacts of extreme weather?

• What should they consider?• What tools are available to prepare?

• learn how to write a strategy for climate resilience

• network with other sustainable businesses

• discuss carbon reduction, resilience and sustainability with like-minded professionals

At Buro Happold HQ in Bath

A Recent Tour of a WECC member building

• Fully booked tour

• Sharing best practice

• Opportunity to showcase to other membersAt Burges

Salmon in Bristol

Upcoming events include:

Buildings and Behaviour

• Top tips for new build or a refurbishment

• Driving behaviour change in your business

• Green Law update• network with other sustainable

businesses • discuss carbon reduction,

resilience and sustainability with like-minded professionals

At @t Bristol on 2nd April 2014

How to join

Simply sign and return a commitment agreement. Find it all online:

www.westofenglandcarbonchallenge.org

Or speak to us!

wecc@lowcarbonsouthwest.co.ukTwitter: @WECC_Co2

Thank you