Energy & Climate
The Business Gateway growth hub connects businesses to many different providers of business support services.
Results
Sustainability Summit – no one left behind, the journey to net zero
This year’s Summit, delivered in partnership with the University of Derby, will build on the continued activity to support the transition to a low carbon economy and the path to Net Zero. We are now two years into the...
Annual Go Green Business Breakfast
Blaby District Council’s Annual Green Business Breakfast will be held on Wednesday 22 March 2023 from 8 am to 10 am at the Leicester Marriott Hotel. The theme is centred around “Sustainability and Green Businesses”. The focus is on...
Harborough Go Green Business Convention 2023
Discover how your business can reduce your carbon emissions to make the Harborough District a greener place to work, live and visit! Following the first successful Harborough Go Green Business Convention in 2022, the event is back to share...
How green is your business?
How Green is Your Business? Looking to reduce your energy costs? If the answer is “yes” this is the event for you In today’s post-covid economic climate and rising energy costs, businesses need help and support more than ever....
How to survive and thrive in business for 2023
A one-day conference for SMEs in Leicestershire focusing on the workforce, energy, finance, personal resilience and more. We’ve all heard about the cost of living crisis but there’s also a cost of doing business crisis! High and unpredictable energy...
Carbon Literacy for Fashion and Textiles
If you are unsure about what you need to do to make your Fashion or Textile business more sustainable and reduce your carbon emissions, then this course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to set you off...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
If you are unsure about what you need to do to make your business more sustainable and reduce your carbon emissions and are working for or with an SME based or trading in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, then through...
Carbon Reduction Short Course (Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland)
This session will help you understand the context of carbon reductions and what climate change means for your business, why you should be taking steps to reducing your emissions, how you and your customers can benefit and how to...
Mission Zero: Delivering world class net zero business support in the Midlands
Audience: This face-to-face event is aimed at local leaders involved in commissioning and shaping provision to support the transition to a sustainable, net zero economy. Overview The event will explore how regional policy makers, local politicians and business programme...
Carbon Reduction Short Course as part of the Great Big Green Week
This session will help you understand the context of carbon reductions and what climate change means for your business, why you should be taking steps to reducing your emissions, how you and your customers can benefit and how to...
Remodelling your brand for Net-Zero
Is Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility embedded into the DNA of your organisation? Creating social and environmental value through our business model, products and culture is not just a nicety or a way of ‘giving back’. It can actually...
Sustainability Summit: Unlocking the economic benefits of green growth for SMEs & the East Midlands
Economic and business growth must be sustainable growth. Recent economic shocks have exacerbated the cost of doing business crisis – this has focused mindsets to build back stronger, cleaner and greener. Net zero and the wider ESG agenda are...
GreenWinning: Marketing Sustainability without the Wish-Wash
An introduction on marketing your sustainability credentials for better customer outcomes. The basics, the branding, the truth. What can you say, what should you say, why should you say it? And the big secret, you’re probably already doing great...
GreenWinning: Marketing Sustainability without the Wish-Wash
An introduction on marketing your sustainability credentials for better customer outcomes. The basics, the branding, the truth. What can you say, what should you say, why should you say it? And the big secret, you’re probably already doing great...
Getting Ready for ClimateTech Investment with Carbon13
From Barclays Eagle Labs and DMU In this session, Jonathan Cumming will draw on his venture capital and angel investor experience to advise businesses seeking investment for ClimateTech ventures. In particular, he’ll discuss some of the tools used by...
Getting traction – delivering on your goals with Carbon13
From Barclays Eagle Labs and DMU In this session, Puja will delve into defining and measuring traction metrics and how to use them to deliver on your startup goals. She’ll introduce you to a framework you can use to...
The Carbon Neutral Journey – Not all footprints, verifications & offsets are the same!
This webinar is delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant with Auditel, a leading Cost, Procurement and Carbon specialist organisation. Auditel help organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging...
Remodel your brand for Net-Zero
Why being purpose-led can lead to larger profits, innovation and sustainable growth. Is CSR and ESG embedded into the DNA of your organisation? Creating social and environmental value through our business model, products and culture is not just a...
Supply-chain Decarbonisation for manufacturing, retail and food & drink sectors: Scope 3
Getting started with Scope 3 This session will focus on how to approach your Scope 3 emissions calculation, which forms your upstream and downstream supplychain emissions. This is the largest element of a businesses carbon footprint, i.e. for most...
Introduction to Carbon Footprinting
The session will also provide delegates with an opportunity to ask questions on the day, these will be answered throughout the webinar at an appropriate time. This webinar is delivered by Loreus Ltd, a ‘spin-off’ company originally based at...
Operational vs Embedded Carbon – What is the difference & why would I do one or the other or both!
This webinar is delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant with Auditel, a leading Cost, Procurement and Carbon specialist organisation. Auditel help organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging...
Sustainability Sprint Series – Sustainability Basics
This is session one of three of a ’Sustainability Sprint Series’ This will be a fast-paced ‘What’, ‘When’ and ‘How’ of sustainability and Net Zero for planet conscious, time poor business owners. Whether you wish to attend all three...
Carbon Footprinting, the Next Steps
So you’ve produced, your first carbon footprint, now what? This webinar will help organisations use the available information to prioritise the areas of focus for reducing their carbon emissions and the associated financial benefits. We will go over the...
Sustainability Sprint Series – Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Basics
This is session two of three of a ’Sustainability Sprint Series’ This will be a fast-paced ‘What’, ‘When’ and ‘How’ of sustainability and Net Zero for planet conscious, time poor business owners. Whether you wish to attend all three...
PAS2060 – Carbon Matters and does not have to cost the earth!
This webinar is delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant with Auditel, a leading Cost, Procurement and Carbon specialist organisation. Auditel help organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging...
Sustainability Sprint Series – Share Your Company Sustainability Journey
This is session three of three of a ’Sustainability Sprint Series’ This will be a fast-paced ‘What’, ‘When’ and ‘How’ of sustainability and Net Zero for planet conscious, time poor business owners. Whether you wish to attend all three...
An introduction to environmental legislation for business
In this session, we will provide a concise overview of the main pieces of UK environmental legislation that are relevant to most businesses. Our aim is to equip delegates with a broad understanding of key areas such as waste...
EMC – Midlands Energy Summit
Sorry this event is now fully booked. Held in partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Energy Institute the 2023 Midlands Energy Summit will explore how businesses, academia and policy makers can come together to ensure that clean growth underpins...
ICEAW East Midlands: Leicestershire, a Net Zero county by 2045
Leicestershire, committed to combating climate change, aims to achieve net-zero status for the county by 2045, or potentially even sooner. We invite you to join us for a discussion featuring a panel of experts who will delve into the...
Reasons and Benefits for Implementing ISO14001
In this short webinar, delivered by Ted Spiller, Compliance Consultant at CertiKit, we will cover some of the reasons and benefits for implementing the ISO14001 standard to help you reduce the environmental risks that can affect both your business...
Supply-chain Decarbonisation for manufacturing, retail and food & drink sectors: Scope 3
Getting started with Scope 3 This session will focus on how to approach your Scope 3 emissions calculation, which forms your upstream and downstream supplychain emissions. This is the largest element of a businesses carbon footprint, i.e. for most...
Supply Chain Sustainability – Managing the Environmental Risk to Business
Supply Chain Sustainability – Managing the Environmental Risk to Business (and the impact on emissions) The news on ESG/Sustainability is often dominated by a focus on carbon emissions (net zero) and new legislation on carbon reporting and disclosure. However,...
The Carbon Neutral Journey – Not all footprints, verifications & offsets are the same!
This webinar is delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant with Auditel, a leading Cost, Procurement and Carbon specialist organisation. Auditel help organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging...
Leicester – People, Planet, Pint: Sustainability Meetup
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved Using business as a force for good More and more businesses are recognising that...
Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge – ‘Enabling Net Zero: A Plan for UK Industrial Cluster Decarbonisation’
‘Enabling Net Zero: A Plan for UK Industrial Cluster Decarbonisation’ brings together the work of six industrial clusters and provides recommendations for how the UK can harness the power of its industrial clusters whilst driving down emissions. The report...
Skills Planning for the East Midlands Green Energy and Hydrogen Workforce
Plans for regional hydrogen production, distribution and industrial use are gathering momentum; shaping future industrial growth and supporting decarbonisation of industry, mobility and power generation. The shift toward Hydrogen and other renewable energy sources will create new highly skilled...
Scope 3 for Professional Services
Delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant with Auditel, a leading Cost, Procurement and Carbon specialist organisation. Auditel helps organisations reduce their carbon emissions whilst also reducing their costs. In the current challenging economic climate, organisations...
Decarbonising Governance
Sustainability and Climate Change are not simply environmental concerns but a significant business continuity issue too. Companies of all sizes need to embed decarbonisation into their governance procedures to ensure their operational activities are a success. This session will...
Decarbonising Culture & Optimising Engagement
Most conversations around sustainability and Net Zero focus on decarbonisation of operational activities. But without the full engagement of your staff and wider stakeholders it is much harder to deliver your policies and create truly successful outcomes. This session...
How environmental responsibility can bring your business alive
The work you are doing to make your business more environmentally responsible can feel at times like a slog. Perhaps you are struggling to get employee engagement, or the work feels ‘clunky’ when you share it externally with your...
To offset or not to offset
Carbon offsets are used by many businesses to reduce their overall emissions. They can be really beneficial to the planet, but they often hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. In this webinar we will look at what...
Hydrogen Skills: Fuelling Futures in Leicester and Leicestershire
Embark on a transformative journey towards environmental sustainability with our upcoming hydrogen skills event! With increased social and government focus on the urgent need for environmental sustainability, the significance of green skills as a critical asset for individuals and...
Net Zero and Sustainability in Global Trade
The United Nations global environmental monitoring information continues to show alarming trends. Whilst CBAM is a big topic in Europe, other countries are also developing policies to tackle climate change. Join us for the bitesize session where we will...
Introduction to Carbon Footprinting
The session will also provide delegates with an opportunity to ask questions on the day, these will be answered throughout the webinar at an appropriate time. This webinar is delivered by Loreus Ltd, a ‘spin-off’ company originally based at...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. This course is open to businesses in Leicester. It takes...
An introduction to environmental legislation for business
In this session, we will provide a concise overview of the main pieces of UK environmental legislation that are relevant to most businesses. Our aim is to equip delegates with a broad understanding of key areas such as waste...
Carbon Footprinting – the next steps
So you’ve produced, your first carbon footprint, now what? This webinar will help organisations use the available information to prioritise the areas of focus for reducing their carbon emissions and the associated financial benefits. We will go over the...
Managing Climate Anxiety and Denial
Following on from the ‘Decarbonising Culture & Optimising Engagement’ webinar, this workshop focuses solely on how to identify those employee mindsets that might be blockers to achieving your sustainability goals. It will provide you with a clear understanding of...
Journey to Net Zero: 12 Opportunities for Businesses
Looking for an approach to decarbonise and grow your business at the same time? This seminar is for you as it offers a novel approach to Net Zero journey for businesses. The session will be delivered by Dr Fred...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 1 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 2 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
Carbon Management in Business
Businesses have significant carbon emissions impact and a key role to reduce emissions to help meet the government’s Net Zero target by 2050. Carbon management becomes an important aspect of businesses of all size and type. However, many of...
The Carbon Neutral Journey: Not all footprints, verifications & offsets are the same
This webinar is delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant with Auditel, a leading Cost, Procurement and Carbon specialist organisation. Auditel will discuss: The basis of the carbon journey with a special emphasis on the options...
Supply Chain Sustainability: Managing the Environmental Risk to Business
Supply Chain Sustainability – Managing the Environmental Risk to Business (and the impact on emissions). This free online event, covers some of the changes from deforestation to green chemistry. This includes some of the “largest ever chemical legislation” which...
Go Green Event 2024
This free annual event taking place at Foxton Village Hall on Wednesday 12 June 2024, from 9.30am-2pm. Is organised by Harborough District Council and an opportunity for organisations in the Harborough district to gain ideas and solutions to reduce...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 1 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
Carbon Literacy for SMEs Part 2 of 2
Consumers and businesses are becomingly increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their purchases. In today’s environmentally aware market, sustainability and proving your credentials can be a significant differentiator. Carbon literacy certification provides real evidence of backing up your...
Scope 3 for Professional Services
Delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant with Auditel, a leading Cost, Procurement and Carbon specialist organisation. This free webinar looks at the categories that make up scope 3, the importance and impact of the supply...
Energy Reduction Workshop with Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK
This FREE one-day workshop is delivered by the Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK Energy Support and Collaboration (ESCO) Team. Toyota has developed a carbon neutral strategy delivering accelerated cost and CO2 reduction. This exclusive workshop is free to attend (normally...
Webinar: Supply-chain Decarbonisation (Scope 3) for manufacturing, retail and food & drink sectors
Getting started with Scope 3 We will provide an overview of the different categories of Scope 3 within the GHG (greenhouse gas) protocol; how to define which categories are most relevant to your business (so called “boundary setting”); and...
Webinar: Decoding the ISO and PAS Standards on the Net Zero Journey
This free webinar is for people who are confused by how the various carbon ISO and PAS standards apply to their industry which can be complex in areas of export manufacturing, construction, or suppliers into this supply chain. We...
Beans for a better world: exploring UK business opportunities
Registering for the In Person Workshop Date: 3 July 2024 Location: The Priory Rooms, Birmingham Time: 10.00-16.30 Places are limited at this workshop so we encourage you to register here now. The Opportunity Most of the beans eaten in...
Carbon Management in Business
Our one-day Carbon Management in Business free in person workshop will provide a deep learning experience, giving you the skills and resources needed to reduce carbon use in your business. The workshop is delivered by academics and sustainability experts...
EMC: Carbon Management in Business
Our one-day Carbon Management in Business free in person workshop will provide a deep learning experience, giving you the skills and resources needed to reduce carbon use in your business. The workshop is delivered by academics and sustainability experts...
Building a Sustainability Plan: What to say to your B2B Customers
With over 20,000 companies representing over half of global marketing capitalisation disclosing emissions or Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) -aligned environmental data there is ‘downward pressure’ on business-to-business (B2B) supply chains for all companies to have a...
Decarbonising Governance
Sustainability and Climate Change are not simply environmental concerns but a significant business continuity issue too. Companies of all sizes need to embed decarbonisation into their governance procedures to ensure their operational activities are a success. This free online...
Introduction to Carbon Footprinting
The free online session will provide businesses with an introduction to carbon foot printing, starting with an explanation of the key concepts before progressing onto the reasons why businesses should produce a footprint in 2024. The session will also...
PAS2060 is Retiring, Long live the ISO
It is clear from announcements around the world, claims of green credentials and carbon pledges need to be backed up by recognised international standards. But which standard and how? This free webinar is delivered by Julie Adams a Carbon,...
Decarbonising Culture & Optimising Engagement
Most conversations around sustainability and Net Zero focus on decarbonisation of operational activities. But without the full engagement of your staff and wider stakeholders it is much harder to deliver your policies and create truly successful outcomes. This free...
EMC: To offset or not to offset
Carbon offsets are used by many businesses to reduce their overall emissions. They can be really beneficial to the planet, but they often hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. In this webinar we will look at what...
EMC: Managing Climate Anxiety and Denial
Following on from the optional ‘Decarbonising Culture & Optimising Engagement’ webinar, this workshop focuses solely on how to identify those employee mindsets that might be blockers to achieving your sustainability goals. It will provide you with a clear understanding...
Managing Environmental Risk in the Supply Chain: Business as usual is not an option
The news on ESG/Sustainability is often dominated by a focus on carbon emissions (net zero) and legislation on carbon reporting and disclosure. However, increasing legislation around biodiversity, deforestation and chemicals will impact on cost, availability and present significant risk...
Supply chain Decarbonisation – Scope 3 for Manuf, food, retail
Getting started with Scope 3 Supply chain emissions (Scope 3) for most manufacturing companies represent over 80% of carbon impact but also over 90% of the complexity, so where do you start? This session will focus on how to...
PAS2080 & CBAM and their impact on construction & the construction supply chain
Recent announcements requiring Highways Agency contractors and supply chain participants to comply with the new PAS 2080:2023 standard have shaken the industry. This webinar will provide an overview of PAS 2080, its direct impact on your business, and the...
East Midlands Chamber: Decoding ISO and PAS Standards on the Net Zero Journey
This webinar is designed for those who are confused about how various carbon ISO and PAS standards apply to the net zero journey. We will review the available ISO and PAS standards, highlight their differences, and explain how they...
Carbon maturity and supply chain engagement
“Where Am I Going on My Net Zero Journey” Embarking on the path to Net Zero can be daunting, but understanding your current position and how to progress is crucial. Join us for this insightful webinar, where we delve...
EMC: An Introduction to environmental legislation for business
In this session, we will provide a concise overview of the main pieces of UK environmental legislation that are relevant to most businesses. Our aim is to equip delegates with a broad understanding of key areas such as waste...
EMC: Carbon Footprinting: the Next Steps
So you’ve produced, your first carbon footprint, now what? This webinar will help organisations use the available information to prioritise the areas of focus for reducing their carbon emissions and the associated financial benefits. We will go over the...
EMC: Net Zero Journey: Understanding & Implementing Carbon Reduction Planning with Science-Based Targets
In this free webinar, we will explain what science-based targets are, how to build a science-based reduction plan for your business, and how to determine if you are on track. Beyond the initial steps of carbon inventory, we will...
East Midlands Chamber: Midlands Energy Summit 2024
Held in partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Energy Institute and the East Midlands Freeport the 2024 Midlands Energy Summit will explore how businesses, academia and policy makers can come together to ensure that clean growth underpins our future...
East Midlands Chamber: How to Drive Carbon Reduction and Sustainability in your Business
Carbon management is becoming increasingly important in the business world. What steps are you taking to drive carbon reduction and sustainability in your business? It’s a question businesses are increasingly being asked by customers and suppliers alike. Maybe you...
East Midlands Chamber: Your Net Zero Journey: Carbon Management Maturity Model & Supply Chain Engagement in Scope 3
Embarking on the path to Net Zero can be daunting, but understanding your current position and how to progress is crucial. Join us for this free insightful webinar, where we delve into the Carbon Management Maturity Model and the...
EMC: Low-Cost Carbon Cuts: Affordable Tech, Savvy Procurement and Smart Behaviour
Are you an SME hesitant about diving into carbon reduction due to budget constraints? Fear not! In this webinar, we explore low-cost, high-impact strategies in technology, procurement, and behavioural change. Overview: These initiatives can be self-funding, offer quick returns,...
EMC: Decoding ISO and PAS Standards on the Net Zero Journey
This webinar is designed for those who are confused about how various carbon ISO and PAS standards apply to the net zero journey. We will review the available ISO and PAS standards, highlight their differences, and explain how they...
EMC: To Offset or Not to Offset
Carbon offsets are used by many businesses to reduce their overall emissions. They can be really beneficial to the planet, but they often hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. In this webinar we will look at what...
