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SUMMARY:Practical Sustainability for Business: from Strategy to Action
DESCRIPTION:By North East Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\n\n\nAccenture Newcastle upon Tyne\, England \nThursday\, Mar 26 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful morning about sustainability for business. \n\n\n\n\nThis event aims to support businesses in moving from sustainability ambition to meaningful action. \nBy bringing together regional employers\, the session will explore how sustainability can drive efficiency\, resilience\, and long-term value. Attendees will gain practical insight from sector-specific examples and real-world experience\, and leave with greater confidence to make informed\, measurable sustainability improvements within their organisation. \nThis is a jointly hosted event\, between the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and North East Combined Authority (NECA) SHINE initiative. \nAs this is jointly hosted\, registration details (name\, company\, email) will be shared between both organisations. Please make a note during checkout should you not want details shared. \nBreakfast & refreshments will be provided on arrival. \nAgenda \n08:30 – 09:00 Arrival\, networking & breakfast \n09:00 – 09:05 Welcome and introductions (NECC/NECA) \n09:05 – 09:15 Presentation 1: Accenture \n\nGlobal business – local responsibility\nSustainability at Accenture Newcastle\n\n09:15 – 09:35 Presentation 2: Esh Group (Darush Dodds) \n\nEsh & Shine: What we do and why we do it\nThe Even Greener carbon reduction programme\nDelivering reduced emissions & improved financials\n\n09:35 – 09:55 Presentation 3: Suez Waste Management \n\nKey sustainability challenges within waste management\nPractical steps to reduce waste at source\nResource efficiency and circular practise\n\n09:55 – 10:15 Presentaion 4: iCOR Systems (Tamma Carel) \n\nSupporting SME’s through sustainability changes and challenges\nEnsuring impact with sustainability initiatives\n\n10:15 – 10:30 Panel discussion & open Q&A \n\nWhere can you realistically start on sustainability\nQuick wins vs long-term strategy\nCompetitive advantage\, risk management & profitibility\nSustainability as a driver of resilience and reputation\n\n10:30 event close \nWhat do I wear to a Chamber event: We don’t have a dress code\, but we suggest dressing as if meeting new clients. Your comfort is key. \nBehaviour and conduct: our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet\, where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect\, to both each other and Chamber colleagues. \nThis event is a joint event between NECA and NECC. You can find out more about NECA’s SHINE initiative HERE \nThis event is also supported by Suez\, with further information available HERE \nThank you to Accenture for hosting the event\, with further information HERE \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/practical-sustainability-for-business-from-strategy-to-action/
LOCATION:Accenture\, 5 Quick Silver Way\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE27 0QQ
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SUMMARY:Development and Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:By North East Chamber of Commerce\n\n\nAddress Newcastle College Energy Academy Wallsend\, England \nMonday\, Mar 23 from 2 pm to 4 pm\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Development and Sustainability Forum for business\, policy\, infrastructure and place leaders shaping net zero growth in the North East. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the new for 2026 Development and Sustainability Forum\, a practical\, action-oriented space bringing together leaders from business\, policy\, infrastructure\, planning\, energy and place. \nThis first forum will set the ambition\, principles and direction of the series\, creating a shared understanding of how sustainable development and energy infrastructure support jobs\, net zero delivery and prosperous places across the North East. The session will combine short scene-setting contributions (content TBC)\, networking\, and interactive discussion. \nAttendees can expect open conversation\, cross-sector insight and the opportunity to help shape the Forum’s priorities and themes for 2026. The event is designed to support collaboration\, inform decision-making and position the Forum as a trusted convening space for the region. \nHosted by North East Chamber of Commerce\, with contributions from regional partners including Northern Powergrid (speakers and agenda TBC).
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/development-and-sustainability-forum/
LOCATION:Newcastle College Energy Academy\, Hadrian Road\, Wallsend\, NE28 6HH
CATEGORIES:Policy & Regulation,Sustainability
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