Green Business Programme Networking Event

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

Join us at this event to hear more about Net Zero local initiatives and network with like-minded individuals.

Coventry Transport Museum

The Green Business Network has got over 2400 members who regularly get together to discuss low carbon opportunities, share ideas and promote energy, resource, waste and water efficiency as well as engage on low carbon, environmental and green sustainability initiatives. The Green Business Networking Breakfast will provide a platform for individuals to connect with others who share their values and drive to make a positive impact on the environment.This event is an excellent opportunity for professionals to learn, exchange ideas, and establish new connections that can lead to future collaborations.Please note capacity for this event is limited, sign-up early to avoid disappointment. A﻿gendaStart 8:00am 
Breakfast &amp; Networking: 8:00 – 8:20
Green Business Network: Presentations – Our members’ inspiring stories 
8:20 – 8:30 (Including Q&amp;A)
1.	Alex Popescu, Founder, Cab&#x27;N Go Coffee
Alexandru Popescu is a passionate entrepreneur with a strong focus on sustainability and the environment. As a graduate of Coventry University and the founder of Cab&#x27;N Go Coffee, he has been recognised for his innovative approach to changing the coffee industry and making it greener. 
Alexandru will discuss the importance of sustainability in the coffee industry and share insights on how to make conscious choices about our coffee consumption. Learn about Cab&#x27;N Go&#x27;s innovative approach to sustainable coffee sourcing and packaging and find out how you can be part of the change. Don&#x27;t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and discover how your business can make a positive impact on the environment.
8:30 – 8:40 (Including Q&amp;A)
2.	Terry Bleeks, Business Integration Manager, Dixon International Transport 
Dixon International Logistics are leaders in innovative approaches to sustainable transport in the UK and Irish Road Freight Sector. Our presentation will touch on our company sustainability initiatives including CNG powered trucks, Electric Trucks, solar powered warehousing plus much more.
8:40 – 8:50 (Including Q&amp;A)
3.	Richard Allsopp, Director, Circom Ltd
Recycling of bulky waste, and innovations in this sector, and how it can help clean up Coventry and make it more sustainable. Learn how Circom promotes a circular economy by making products for the processed bulky waste and mattresses.
8:50 – 9:00 (Including Q&amp;A)
4.	Zoe Mobberley, Marketing Officer, WMG, University of Warwick 
The WMG SME group are a team of dedicated experts looking to solve the UK manufacturing challenges that matter, through analysing and improving technology and processes for a globally sustainable future. The WMG SME team set up the Net Zero Innovation Network to bring together like-minded companies to discuss how sustainability can be brought into manufacturing. We hope to inspire new partnerships and projects that support the UK&#x27;s sustainability goals.


9:00 – 9:10 (Including Q&amp;A)
5.	Liam Mills – Managing Director, Energy Efficiency Consultants
As a qualified practicing Retrofit Coordinator, Liam understands the importance of decarbonisation of the UK housing stock. Liam have over 12 years’ experience in energy assessment, working predominantly in the social housing sector. Energy Efficiency Consultants are responsible in supporting the of delivering over £60million worth of Social Housing Decarbonisation Funded projects throughout England. We provide compliance in all aspects of the Decarbonisation progress include assessment, coordination, energy and thermal modelling, air pressure testing and retrofit evaluation.
9:10 – 9:20 
6.	Rachel Ward – Owner, COGs refillery
The story of a zero waste Coventry based businesses. Rachel will talk about how they encourage customers to ditch the plastic and be more sustainable. 
9:20 – 9:30 Break 
9:30 – 9:40 Bret Willers, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, Coventry City Council
Climate Change Strategy Draft – What it means for businesses and how you can get involved
9:40 – 10:00 
Group conversations about the Climate Change Strategy Draft: exchange ideas and opinions 
10:00 END 


Chair and organiser:<ul><li>Chair: Jonathan Howl, Business Advisor, Green Business Programme</li><li>This event is organised by Maria Covlea, for any comments or questions please contact me directly on maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk </li></ul><h3>Please note you will need to book in order to attend this event. Capacity is limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. </h3>Chair: Jonathan Howl, Business Advisor, Green Business ProgrammeThis event is organised by Maria Covlea, for any comments or questions please contact me directly on maria.covlea@coventry.gov.uk 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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