Net Zero: Lessons from 2021 and plans for 2022

The Coventry and Warwickshire Producers' Network (CWPN) is a local initiative, run by Warwickshire County Council and Coventry City Council supporting food and drink producers across the region. It provides a collaborative space to share challenges, explore solutions, and uncover new opportunities, with insights from a range of industry experts.Joining the network meetings enables you to seek and offer industry specific support and collaborate with other producers. Sector specific news and opportunities are also emailed to those in the network. All networking meetings run from 9.30am for a 10am start and places are limited, so booking is essential.If you would like more information or get involved, you can contact:For Coventry Businesses, email:  business@coventry.gov.ukFor Warwickshire Businesses, email towns@warwickshire.gov.uk

Coventry & Warks Food & Drink Producers Network

Learn more about how SMEs can start their Net Zero journey in 2022 &amp; Find out if the new plastic tax will apply to you.

This webinar includes: <ul><li>Discussions about the main sustainability challenges for SMEs and how these could be overcome in 2022 (presentation and breakout rooms)</li><li>SME speaker, Mark Dufty, Managing Director of Goodflex Rubber will explain how they now save over £10K on energy bills after accessing a free energy audit and grant funding</li><li>Discussion about the Plastic Packaging Tax, which will take effect from 1 April 2022 and will encourage the use of recycled rather than new plastic within plastic packaging. </li></ul>Speakers:<ul><li>Anna Bright, CEO Sustainability West Midlands</li><li>Mark Dufty, Managing Director Goodflex Rubber Company </li><li>Bernadette McCullagh, Business Advisor of the Green Business Programme</li><li>Charlotte Briggs, Policy and Engagement Lead at Clarity Environmental</li></ul>Speakers bios:Anna Bright has been working on sustainability for 20 years and has a private sector background. As Chief Executive at <a href="https://www.sustainabilitywestmidlands.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sustainability West Midlands </a>she has worked with businesses, local authorities, LEPs, the NHS and the West Midlands Combined Authority to help shape the way that they plan and mitigate for the impacts of climate change including flooding and heatwaves. Anna is also a Trustee for the Wildlife Trusts for Birmingham and the Black Country.<a href="https://www.goodflexrubber.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAo4OQBhBBEiwA5KWu_6eCN7q3j1b5ZAVBdMR9vQHkjOHKeAZCiLK30omoNcZmMhRXStV5ABoC14oQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Goodflex Rubber Company</a> is a global manufacturer and supplier of bespoke rubber hoses, mouldings and assemblies that perform for the entire product service life. The company commenced trading in 2002, and has recently re-located to a significantly larger manufacturing facility in Alcester. Last year, they were awarded a grant from the Green Business Programme which has helped to fund the replacement of 72 metal halide light fittings in the factory with new intelligent energy-efficient fittings; the replacement of fluorescent lighting units in the office and reception areas with LED fittings and the installation of destratification fans in the factory to help heat retention, with the planned installation of Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning systems in the factory, office and reception areas and replacement of an old and under-sized air compressor. Mark Dufty will join us for this webinar to share with us their views about the support we offer and the way the programme has benefited their business.Bernie McCullagh holds a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Studies, is a Practitioner of IEMA (PIEMA) and has over 12 years' experience in environmental sustainability roles, specialising in energy and sustainability management, across private, public and third sector organisations.Charlotte Briggs is the Policy and Engagement Lead at <a href="https://www.clarity.eu.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Clarity Environmental</a>. She supports businesses in understanding environmental regulation, particularly in the packaging sector. She has a wealth of knowledge spanning the upcoming extended producer responsibility system, the plastic packaging tax, deposit return schemes as well as a passion for educating and preparing businesses in environmental legislation.Programme: 14:00 - 14:05 - Welcome 14:05 - 14:20 - Starting your Net Zero Journey (Anna Bright)14:20 - 14:35 - Breakout rooms discussions &amp; networking 14:35 - 14:45 - How the Green Business Programme helped my business (SME speaker)14:45 - 14:55 - Green Business Programme overview (Bernadette McCullagh)14:55 - 15:10 - The New Plastic Packaging Tax (Charlotte Briggs)15:10 - 15:20 - Q&A session 15:30 - End PLEASE NOTE: The webinar link and joining instructions will be sent after registration.This event is partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and is being delivered by Coventry City Council.If you have any additional needs and require assistance during this webinar, please inform the Green Business Programme Team at maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk. Our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/european-regional-development-fund-privacy-notice/european-regional-development-fund-privacy-notice" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy notice</a> outlines how we will always keep your data safe and secure.

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