Unlocking Sustainability: Reducing Carbon Emissions for a Net-Zero Future

This workshop will be delivered online via Teams, 9.00-12.00

Carbon management is becoming increasingly important. The British Business Bank estimate SME’s contribute 50% of total emissions from businesses in the UK, therefore these businesses have a key role to reduce emissions to help meet the government’s Net Zero target by 2050.

There are six key reasons why it makes sense for SMEs to manage their carbon:

• Reduce operational costs

• Improve energy efficiency

• Reduce waste

• Signal to customers that they’re a business that cares

• Help comply with environmental legislation

• Improve competitiveness including through tendering processes

In this bitesize Carbon Management workshop, we’ll provide you with the essential skills and resources needed to reduce carbon use in your business. The workshop is delivered by academics and sustainability experts from NTU's Nottingham Business School who will share their practice-based expertise and knowledge.

The workshop is split into three sessions:

• Introduction to Carbon Management

• How to calculate Carbon Emissions

• How to create a decarbonisation plan

What’s covered:

• Basics of climate change and the role of business

• Definition of key terms such as Net Zero, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offsetting, Greenwashing

• Policy context for carbon management

• The business case – drivers for carbon management.

• How to calculate Carbon emissions for your organisation

• Creating a Decarbonisation Plan

• Top tips for communication and reporting

What outcomes will be achieved?

After attending this bitesize Carbon Management Workshop Programme, you will understand:

• Key terminologies related to carbon management

• Policy context for carbon management

• What your business case and drivers for carbon management are

• How to calculate the carbon footprint of your business

• How to take forwards your Decarbonisation Plan

You’ll leave the workshop with a handy carbon emissions measurement tool to take forwards in your business. You’ll also be able to access a 30 minute 1-to-1 session with the workshop trainer.

"I found it most enlightening and some of the discussion points and ideas are already being implemented into our ESG and Social Values campaigns."

Daren Fowler, Compliance, Estate and Fleet Manager for Schools Advisory Service, attended the full day workshop.

Who should attend?

This workshop programme is suitable for managers and staff who would like to understand carbon management, measure their carbon footprint and develop a Decarbonisation Plan for their business.

Reasons to attend:

• Get paid a £300 bursary

• Discover ways to reduce your energy bills

• Network and collaborate with likeminded businesses

• Learn how to operate your business sustainably

Delivered by:

Alice Veldtman is the Carbon Management Consultant at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. Alice is Director of Raven Sky Consulting Ltd, helping SMEs to develop and implement Sustainability strategies. Prior to this she spent 20 years working for Boots UK, in ESG, Commercial and Marketing roles. Alice has an Executive MBA from Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, in which she focused her business research on change levers required to meet Net Zero ambitions. Alice is also certified Carbon Literacy Facilitator with the Carbon Literacy Project and supports delivery of Carbon Literacy training at Nottingham Business School.

Eligibility:

Our Bolsover Net-Zero Innovation Programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, delivered by Nottingham Trent University on behalf of Bolsover Council, and is available to SMEs and Sole Traders in the Bolsover District. Workshops are open to start-up and established small to medium sized enterprises along with sole-traders located in the Bolsover District.