Exeter Sustainable Business Network



ESBN

It is run by Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Zero2050 and supported by Environment Agency, Lloyds TSB Commercial and works in conjunction with a number of local organisations. The Exeter Sustainable Business Network (ESBN) is a collaboration of Devon based organisations aimed at assisting in the creation of a low carbon economy. The 2012 program builds on the success 2011 and of the previous years Exeter Carbon Club and Resource Efficiency Club.

Benefits for Chamber members:

  • Programme of Workshops and forum to Network -All workshops will provide members with the opportunity to learn from industry experts, share best practice with other businesses and a forum to network. They will provide practical help in how to reduce business costs and expert advice on how to generate more income.
  • Exeter Sustainable Business Network Online Support- access to online support forum and expert advice; includes working groups covering environmental themes where you can ask questions and share best practice and develop business opportunities

Optional Extra - Carbon and Utilities Tracking Software - Measure, Manage, Inform and Act on all your utilities, electricity, gas, water, waste, lighting, heating, procurement and in turn convert these into CO2 rates that can work out your Carbon Footprint to meet UK Carbon reporting standards including up to across scope 1 to 3.

"We are delighted to be working with Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Zero2050 in promoting the Exeter Sustainable Business Network which can really help businesses in Devon get on the front foot."

Viv Hignell, Senior Manager Sustainable Development, Lloyds TSB Commercial

 

2011 Programme of Networking Workshops

23rd June  - How & Why to Manage your Carbon Costs - Carbon Taxes, CRC & increased reporting

20th July - Beat Inflation - Energy Management Best Practice

23rd September - Earn Income through Renewable Energy - RHI and FITs

2nd November - Low Carbon Economy - What it means & what the future holds

22nd November - Changing Waste Legislation - Cutting red tape & saving you time

2012 Programme of Networking Workshops

24th January - Making the Most of Environmental Goods & Services Opportunities

28th February - Win Contracts & Save Money through Sustainable Procurement & the Green Accord

27th March - Environmental Management System made Easy

24th April - How to Make the Most of your Green Credentials & Sell your Green Message

29th May - Understanding the Business Risk of a Changing Climate & What you can do to Adapt

26th June - Renewable Energy at EaRTH Centre, Bicton 

24th July - Green Transport including Local Sustainability Transport Fund

21st August - Low Carbon Task Force update

25th September - Sustainable Water - covering water efficiency options, rainwater harvesting, future costs of water

30th October - Carbon Accounting and update on business implications

27th November - Smart Green ICT - covering smart grids, smart ICT solutions

2013 Programme of Networking Workshops

29th Jan 2013 - Green Leadership and staff engagement

26th Feb 2013 - Whole building low carbon retrofit

2013 - Work Environmental - sustainability & well being of workforce

2013 - Making the most of commodities, resource use & Closed Loop

 

How to Register

ESBN Full Members: please email enquiries@exeterchamber.co.uk to register your free place.

Non-members: cost of attendance is £15 - please call 01392 43 11 33 to reserve your place and make a credit / debit card payment.

 

 

 

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