avonmouth/severnside forum march 2014- amy robinson lcsw west of england carbon challenge
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Amy Robinson explains the West of England Carbon Challenge including details of upcoming eventsTRANSCRIPT
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
www.lowcarbonsouthwest.co.uk
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.
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?
Delegates were able to:• 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
Upcoming event Buildings and Behaviour
What will be covered:• The questions an Intelligent Client
should be asking in a New Build or a refurbishment
• Behaviour change in buildings • Green Leases and the Energy Act 2011-
and potential significance for Landlords and Tenants
A chance to:• network with other sustainable
businesses • discuss carbon reduction, resilience and
sustainability with like-minded professionals
At @t Bristol on 2nd April 2014
More info: Click here to book
How to join
Simply sign and return a commitment agreement. Find it all online:
www.westofenglandcarbonchallenge.org
Or speak to us!
[email protected]: @WECC_Co2
Thank you