Green Business Programme Winter 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 for the last Green Business event of 2022 to learn more about sustainability and net zero.

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)

The Green Business Network has got over 2200 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. Join us at this event to hear more about Net Zero local initiatives, green transport and grants available for SMEs interested in reducing their carbon footprint. N﻿ot a member of our network yet? Use this link to<a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKCOVENTRY/subscriber/new?topic_id=UKCOVENTRY_8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> sign-up</a>. Speakers<ul><li>Mark Collins - Head of Future Transport, Transport for West Midlands</li><li>Nathaniel Weaver - Project Officer, Sustainability West Midlands</li><li>Mark Dufty - Managing Director, Goodflex Rubber Company </li><li>M﻿arie Wells - Head of Sustainability, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)</li><li>Karl Drage - Head of Growth, Severn Trent</li><li>Bernadette McCullagh - Energy Advisor, Green Business Programme</li><li>J﻿onathan Howl (chair) - Business Advisor, Green Business Programme</li></ul>Agenda<ul><li>8﻿.30 - 9.00am Networking and free breakfast </li><li> 9.00 - 9.05 Jonathan Howl - Welcome and housekeeping</li><li>9﻿.05 - 9.20 M﻿arie Wells - MTC's Net Zero Journey </li><li>9﻿.20 - 9.25 Q &amp; A</li><li>9.25 - 9.40 Nathaniel Weaver - WM Net Zero Pledge </li><li>9﻿.40 - 9.45 Q &amp; A</li><li>9﻿.45 - 10.00 Mark Collins - Green transport for businesses </li><li>1﻿0.00 - 10.05 Q &amp; A</li><li>1﻿0.05- 10.15 Tea break </li><li>1﻿0.15 - 10.30 Karl Drage - Net zero heating</li><li>1﻿0.30 - 10.40 Bernadette McCullagh - Green grant funding</li><li>1﻿0.40 - 10.50 Mark Dufty - Case study: Go green, save money </li><li>1﻿0.50 - 11.30 Discussion panel with Karl, Bernadette and Mark</li><li>1﻿1.30am END </li></ul>Speakers' bio Mark Collins is Head of Future Transport at Transport for West Midlands. As part of his portfolio, he is responsible for the Future Transport Zone programme in the West Midlands, which includes elements such as Mobility Credits, Mobility Hubs, Mobility-as-a-Services, new modes including eScooters and WM On-demand. He is also involved in establishing the future mobility strategy within TfWM, deploying the learnings from these innovation programmes. Before joining TfWM he spent 11 years at Jaguar Land Rover in a series of engineering and management roles including vehicle prototyping, vehicle packaging, technology research and advanced engineering. With a degree in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering he has extensive experience of delivering new technologies and mobility systems. Nathaniel Weaver is Project Officer at Sustainability West Midlands, manager of the West Midlands Net Zero Business Pledge supporting and consulting businesses to achieve Net Zero. Sustainability West Midlands was established in 2002 and is the sustainability champion for the West Midlands. They are an independent, not-for-profit organisation that works with their members in the private, public and third sectors. Their vision is that the West Midlands is leading in contributing to the national target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 whilst addressing health inequality and driving inclusive growth.Mark Dufty is the Managing Director of Goodflex Rubber. Goodflex Rubber Company is a global manufacturer and supplier of bespoke rubber hoses, mouldings &amp; 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. The aim of the move is to continue to expand, offering a more diverse product range, increased capital expenditure and investment. It is critical, to develop the Goodflex team even further, with enhanced training combined with great opportunities for new and existing employees.The re-location has now provided Goodflex with the necessary resources to enable us to venture out and seek new opportunities whether this be through acquisitions or organic growth, while at the same time reducing our carbon foot print. The team has a clear vision on what success looks like and we are embracing the journey to achieve this and go beyond.Bernadette McCullagh is Business Development Advisor at Coventry City Council. Bernie 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.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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