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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Benefits of Responsible Business
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover how environmental action\, wellbeing and inclusion unite to create responsible-business impact in this practical fireside chat.\n\n\n\nHow can organisations make responsible business more than a buzzword? \nHow can environmental action\, wellbeing and inclusion come together to create real\, measurable impact? \nJoin Positive About Inclusion\, Genee\, and Venture Zero for a dynamic fireside chat exploring how organisations can unlock the full benefits of responsible business. This session brings together three leading consultancies whose work spans environmental performance\, workplace wellbeing\, Carbon Literacy\, and inclusive culture offering a rare\, joined-up perspective on what responsible business really looks like in practice. \nWhether you’re just getting started\, looking to strengthen your ESG and social value commitments\, or seeking practical ideas to engage your teams\, this conversation will give you inspiration and actionable insights you can use immediately. \nWhat to Expect \nIn this lively\, interactive conversation\, we’ll explore: \n\nWhy responsible business is becoming essential — not optional\nHow environmental auditing and strong frameworks drive real progress\nWhy wellbeing and understanding climate change matter for engagement and culture\nHow inclusion and leadership shape trustworthy\, people centred organisations\nThe power of collaboration across People and Planet agendas\nPractical steps any organisation can take to start making meaningful change\n\nWith speakers from three specialist organisations\, you’ll hear real stories\, practical examples\, and insights drawn from working closely with businesses\, public sector bodies and VCSE organisations across the UK. \nMore info about our speakers \nPositive About Inclusion CIC is an equity\, diversity and inclusion (EDI) consultancy and training provider. We work with businesses across the public\, private and third sectors\, supporting them to create inclusive workplace cultures where everyone can feel a sense of belonging. Established in 2020 when our co-founders Lucy Malarkey and Karen Faulkner pivoted from long careers in the public sector\, Positive About Inclusion is a profit for purpose social enterprise. As well as providing bespoke training and consultancy solutions\, we generate further positive social impact through the Inclusion Forum North East\, a free network for like minded professionals who share a passion for EDI to connect\, collaborate and cultivate skills and knowledge. \nGenee Consulting Ltd are a B Corp certified environmental consultancy based in Gateshead\, and the North East and North West delivery partner for Investors in the Environment\, a nationally recognised environmental accreditation scheme. The Investors in the Environment programme offers a framework to support organisations through the development and maintenance of an environmental management system\, one which works for your organisation\, not against it. Through the framework\, your organisation can identify environmental impacts and put actions in place to drive reductions and find cost savings. In this webinar\, Genee will show how strong environmental foundations not only build trust and reduce risk but also unlock real\, lasting benefits for organisations committed to responsible business. \nVenture Zero is a purpose-led\, B Corp Pending organisation that works cross-sector to help businesses and communities contribute to a healthier\, more sustainable world. We believe responsible businesses should recognise the deep synergy between our health and wellbeing\, the natural environment and community engagement – and we deliver accredited Carbon Literacy training and MHFA England–certified Mental Health First Aid training to inspire meaningful action in these areas. Through our North East–based Impact Network\, we share knowledge\, spark conversations and create connections that support organisations on their journey toward sustainable wellbeing and becoming better\, more responsible businesses.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/unlocking-the-benefits-of-responsible-business/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, Global
CATEGORIES:Business for Good
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SUMMARY:Book Wilding Online - Infinite Wonder
DESCRIPTION:Come and join us online for the next in our Climate Action North Spring/Summer series of Book Wilding events. \nWe’re excited to welcome Mike Pratt\, author of Infinite Wonder who will be talking about his book\, telling us the story behind it and also reading from the book. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR – Mike is a self-taught naturalist and career conservationist\, now born-again activist\, interested in UK wildlife since early childhood and grown up immersed in nature\, in the north east of England. Mike has worked with many environmental organisations over a 37-year career so far and has been the CEO of Northumberland Wildlife Trust for the last 15 years. In this time\, he has worked throughout the north of England and Scotland on all aspects of wildlife and nature conservation\, from wilding to red squirrels and water voles\, forestry and landscape scale projects. Mike’s particular focus is engaging people with nature and he gives talks\, writes and draws as a way to inspire and express the magic and wonder he feels in landscapes and seeing wildlife and to ignite interest and passion in others to protects and value our natural world. \nMike’s website Living Mindfully Wild is a site about the art of noticing nature’s wonder\, its’ patterns\, rhythms and observations of wildlife and places all around us when we stop to look. It stems from Mike’s slightly obsessive lifestyle working with and immersing himself in all things natural a lot of the time\, borne of a lifelong affinity with wild creatures\, particularly in the northern UK. \nBOOK DESCRIPTION: Infinite wonder is about an immersive journey into Nature exploring ‘the 5 Elements of Nature Wonder’\, from seasonality to serendipity\, with close encounters with wild things\, otters orca and the tiny life around us. It’s a celebration of the intrinsic wonder of wild places and things we still have despite the climate and biodiversity crises\, and is written as an antidote to anxiety and a practical way into allowing nature to heal us as we literally love nature back to full health. It’s a love letter to nature and the result of a 40+ years close work with nature and environment. \nSource: Living Mindfully Wild
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/book-wilding-online-infinite-wonder/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, Global
CATEGORIES:Nature
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SUMMARY:International Opportunities for Sustainable Exporters
DESCRIPTION:International Opportunities for Sustainable Exporters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Department for Business and Trade is pleased to invite businesses to join a virtual session and find out about opportunities in international markets as part of Go Green Go Global\, our sustainable export events series. \nHow is sustainability affecting trade? \nThe prioritisation of sustainable practices is a growing trend worldwide\, with many nations setting ambitious sustainability targets and some countries even introducing new regulations which have a significant impact on exporters. \nJoin this short session for an overview of international market opportunities and how you can demonstrate your sustainable practices to win new business. \nWhy attend?\n\nHear about the top 10 sustainable markets for UK exporters\nFind out about international opportunities in a variety of sectors and markets\nGain insights from our in-market teams including brief market and sector overviews\nFind out about how you can demonstrate your sustainable strategy to international buyers and win more business\nLearn about routes to market and how to overcome potential challenges\nHear about upcoming international trade missions and events for exploring markets of interest\nHave the opportunity to ask your questions in our Q&A
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/international-opportunities-for-sustainable-exporters/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, Global
CATEGORIES:Net-Zero
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SUMMARY:Expert 121 with James Staniforth\, Environmental Sustainability Advisor
DESCRIPTION:If you need help with developing a business that is sustainable\, book a free 45-minute in-person 121 session with James Staniforth\, Environmental Sustainability Carbon Foot Printing Advisor\, for an initial conversation Carbon foot printing for business\, understanding your impact and developing a net-zero strategy. \nChoose from a selection of dates and times to suit you. Once you’ve registered\, we’ll pass on your details (name and email address) to James\, who will contact you with some questions prior to your session with him. \nConversations with James are likely to focus on: \n\nCarbon foot printing for business\, understanding your impact and developing a net-zero strategy.\nUnderstanding sustainability jargon\nHow to confidently talk about sustainability\, following the correct standards and protocols\nEnvironmental and sustainability advice\, policy and CSR development.\nHow to demonstrate your commitments – pledges and commitments\nStaff engagement and training and advice on how to articulate your ambition externally.\n\nExpert biography \nJames Staniforth -the Founder of Sustainable Business Services and Co-Founder of U Offset. James has several years background in sustainability working in the water industry working with businesses to understand water scarcity here in the UK how to be more efficient and use less\, linking using less water with using less energy\, cost and environmental impact. \nThis online session will take place via Zoom \nFollowing the session\, the expert will send you a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our offered expert 121s. \n——————- \nImportant \nAll our expert one-to-one meetings on offer are free\, but places are limited as our business expert partners are giving their valuable time to the BIPC and to you for free while fitting these sessions into their busy schedule. Therefore\, if you need to cancel the session\, to give a chance for others to still book it\, please give at least two working days’ notice when possible via: \n\nemail to bipc@brighton-hove.gov.uk\, or\ncancelling your booking on Eventbrite\, or\nemail/call to the business expert.\n\nPlease note down the experts’ contact details when they get in touch with you prior to the session. \n——————- \nIncrease your chances of business success \nBusiness & IP Centre Sussex supports people to start\, grow and protect their businesses in Sussex. Come and access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops\, webinars and networking events. \nWhat if I don’t live / have my business in Sussex? \nFind your local BIPC here to find out how they can help you: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/expert-121-with-james-staniforth-environmental-sustainability-advisor-3/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, Global
CATEGORIES:Net-Zero
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230523T133000
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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy For SME's
DESCRIPTION:What is Carbon Literacy? \nCarbon Literacy is “An awareness of the carbon costs and impacts of everyday activities and the ability and motivation to reduce emissions\, on an individual\, community and organisational basis.” \nCarbon Literacy training is a full day program (8hours)\, the end of which participants have to submit group (workplace/community group) and individual carbon reduction pledges to enable them to become “Carbon Literate” and gain certification. Certification is done independently through the Carbon Literacy Project . \nWho is this course for? \nThis course is aimed at representatives from SMEs who are looking to increase their awareness of carbon dioxide costs\, impacts\, and most importantly how to reduce emissions. \nWe will help you cut through some of the jargon around the Net Zero agenda and give you practical advice on how to begin to measure and reduce your emissions. \nThe course will enable you to empower your team to take climate action and will also give you the knowledge\, skills and confidence to act to reduce your carbon emissions to support your company’s journey to Net Zero.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/carbon-literacy-for-smes-2/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, Global
CATEGORIES:Net-Zero
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SUMMARY:Expert 121 with James Staniforth\, Environmental Sustainability Advisor
DESCRIPTION:If you need help with developing a business that is sustainable\, book a free 45-minute in-person 121 session with James Staniforth\, Environmental Sustainability Carbon Foot Printing Advisor\, for an initial conversation Carbon foot printing for business\, understanding your impact and developing a net-zero strategy. \nChoose from a selection of dates and times to suit you. Once you’ve registered\, we’ll pass on your details (name and email address) to James\, who will contact you with some questions prior to your session with him. \nConversations with James are likely to focus on: \n\nCarbon foot printing for business\, understanding your impact and developing a net-zero strategy.\nUnderstanding sustainability jargon\nHow to confidently talk about sustainability\, following the correct standards and protocols\nEnvironmental and sustainability advice\, policy and CSR development.\nHow to demonstrate your commitments – pledges and commitments\nStaff engagement and training and advice on how to articulate your ambition externally.\n\nExpert biography \nJames Staniforth -the Founder of Sustainable Business Services and Co-Founder of U Offset. James has several years background in sustainability working in the water industry working with businesses to understand water scarcity here in the UK how to be more efficient and use less\, linking using less water with using less energy\, cost and environmental impact. \nThis online session will take place via Zoom \nFollowing the session\, the expert will send you a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our offered expert 121s. \n——————- \nImportant \nAll our expert one-to-one meetings on offer are free\, but places are limited as our business expert partners are giving their valuable time to the BIPC and to you for free while fitting these sessions into their busy schedule. Therefore\, if you need to cancel the session\, to give a chance for others to still book it\, please give at least two working days’ notice when possible via: \n\nemail to bipc@brighton-hove.gov.uk\, or\ncancelling your booking on Eventbrite\, or\nemail/call to the business expert.\n\nPlease note down the experts’ contact details when they get in touch with you prior to the session. \n——————- \nIncrease your chances of business success \nBusiness & IP Centre Sussex supports people to start\, grow and protect their businesses in Sussex. Come and access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops\, webinars and networking events. \nWhat if I don’t live / have my business in Sussex? \nFind your local BIPC here to find out how they can help you: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/expert-121-with-james-staniforth-environmental-sustainability-advisor-2/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, Global
CATEGORIES:Net-Zero
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SUMMARY:Expert 121 with James Staniforth\, Environmental Sustainability Advisor - Copy
DESCRIPTION:If you need help with developing a business that is sustainable\, book a free 45-minute in-person 121 session with James Staniforth\, Environmental Sustainability Carbon Foot Printing Advisor\, for an initial conversation Carbon foot printing for business\, understanding your impact and developing a net-zero strategy. \nChoose from a selection of dates and times to suit you. Once you’ve registered\, we’ll pass on your details (name and email address) to James\, who will contact you with some questions prior to your session with him. \nConversations with James are likely to focus on: \n\nCarbon foot printing for business\, understanding your impact and developing a net-zero strategy.\nUnderstanding sustainability jargon\nHow to confidently talk about sustainability\, following the correct standards and protocols\nEnvironmental and sustainability advice\, policy and CSR development.\nHow to demonstrate your commitments – pledges and commitments\nStaff engagement and training and advice on how to articulate your ambition externally.\n\nExpert biography \nJames Staniforth -the Founder of Sustainable Business Services and Co-Founder of U Offset. James has several years background in sustainability working in the water industry working with businesses to understand water scarcity here in the UK how to be more efficient and use less\, linking using less water with using less energy\, cost and environmental impact. \nThis online session will take place via Zoom \nFollowing the session\, the expert will send you a feedback form which we would be grateful if you could complete to allow us to monitor the success of our offered expert 121s. \n——————- \nImportant \nAll our expert one-to-one meetings on offer are free\, but places are limited as our business expert partners are giving their valuable time to the BIPC and to you for free while fitting these sessions into their busy schedule. Therefore\, if you need to cancel the session\, to give a chance for others to still book it\, please give at least two working days’ notice when possible via: \n\nemail to bipc@brighton-hove.gov.uk\, or\ncancelling your booking on Eventbrite\, or\nemail/call to the business expert.\n\nPlease note down the experts’ contact details when they get in touch with you prior to the session. \n——————- \nIncrease your chances of business success \nBusiness & IP Centre Sussex supports people to start\, grow and protect their businesses in Sussex. Come and access our free market research and intellectual property databases and take part in our regular programme of workshops\, webinars and networking events. \nWhat if I don’t live / have my business in Sussex? \nFind your local BIPC here to find out how they can help you: https://www.bl.uk/business-and-ip-centre/national-network
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/expert-121-with-james-staniforth-environmental-sustainability-advisor-copy/
LOCATION:Online\, -\, Global
CATEGORIES:Net-Zero
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