Hampshire's free network for businesses serious about sustainability. Get expert-led events, practical Net Zero insights, and connect with like-minded professionals across the region.
Run by the team at Carbon Footprint Ltd, the network helps businesses of every size take credible, confident climate action.
Regular free events and webinars covering Net Zero, carbon reduction, reporting and the practical steps that make a difference.
Cut through the jargon with clear, actionable guidance from consultants who do this every day.
Connect and share with other professionals across Hampshire and beyond who are on the same journey.
Missed an event? Browse recordings from our network sessions and expert talks.
Welcome to the Sustainable Business Network (SBN), Hampshire's premier community for professionals dedicated to building a sustainable future. Chaired by Dr Wendy Buckley of Carbon Footprint Ltd and proudly supported by our local council partners, the SBN is your free resource for expert insights, practical guidance and invaluable networking.
In a world where sustainability is a business imperative, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. The SBN provides a unique forum for business leaders across Hampshire to connect, share best practices and learn from the industry's foremost experts. Membership is free, and it's the most effective way to ensure your business is ready for the Net Zero transition.
Why join?
Sustainable Procurement - the legal needs, market benefits and practical steps for engaging your suppliers.
Sustainable Procurement lies at the heart of any net zero strategy as - for most of us - the biggest source of emissions is from our upstream suppliers. As such, this can seem so much harder to address than an organisation's own (scope 1 and 2) emissions.
In this online session with audience participation you will learn:
Featuring expert guest speakers, our session also includes an audience Q&A session.
Missed one of our events? Our members get access to a growing archive of presentations from our expert speakers. Catch up on every session below, newest first, with recordings and slide packs where available.
Live session, University of Winchester
Watch our recording from the live session held at the University of Winchester - including a brief tour of their campus to see how they have been able to create green spaces between their buildings for the benefit of wildlife, staff and students. With temperatures rising, it has never been more important to create green spaces that provide shade and natural cooling for your buildings and staff. Whether you are in an office block, high street or industrial park, increasing green space has multiple benefits to your business.
Achieving net zero emissions starts with reducing energy waste. Before diving into significant investments in low-carbon HVAC systems or renewable energy technologies, tackling energy losses is the crucial first step. This Sustainable Business Network session uncovers overlooked sources of inefficiency in buildings and introduces simple, cost-effective insulation retrofits that deliver quick returns.
Participants will gain practical insights into how to assess buildings for losses, reduce energy waste through practical insulation retrofits, cut operational costs and achieve rapid rates of return.
The session features legislative updates and information about grants and incentives to support net zero transitions, along with insights from a local case study demonstrating impactful solutions. Additionally, it touches on the next wave of the ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) compliance programme.
Join us to unlock actionable strategies that reduce costs, cut emissions and bring your net zero goals within reach.
Agenda
09:30 - 09:45 Legislation Update - Dr Wendy Buckley, SBN Chairperson
09:45 - 10:15 Retrofit to Reduce Energy & Costs - Alex Hurn, Horde Group
10:15 - 10:35 Case Study - Carl Holland, Sonardyne
10:35 - 11:00 Q&A - panel discussion
Online, Friday 14 February 2025, 09:30-11:00 GMT
Starting April 2025, the UK is rolling out new regulations to make recycling simpler and more uniform across the country. Whether you're at home, work, school or any other place, you'll be able to recycle the same materials. This initiative aims to streamline the recycling process without adding a lot of new bins.
However, you will need to separate more materials, with food waste being the most significant change - even if you are a small business of 10 or more people.
In this online session we discuss:
Via a number of invited speakers, this interactive session also includes a panel discussion, answering your questions to get you ready for this new law.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in SMEs and large businesses. This will also appeal to marketing professionals and business owners in SMEs.
This session is brought to you by the Winchester branch of the SBN and sponsored by Winchester City Council.
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The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) came into force on 18 July 2024. This regulation aims to enhance the sustainability of products in the EU market by setting stringent requirements for durability, reparability, recyclability and overall environmental impact.
As a result, all goods sold within and into the EU must now disclose their carbon footprint information. Concurrently, there has been a significant increase in end-user demand for on-product carbon footprints to facilitate low-carbon choices. Many companies have already begun displaying carbon labels on their products, although sometimes these labels feature inaccurate or incomplete disclosures. This practice has been closely monitored by organisations such as the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which is vigilant against greenwashing.
However, the ASA itself has faced criticism for creating an environment where companies are fearful of making any claims, inadvertently causing businesses to refrain from action and thereby hindering progress in climate change mitigation. In this session, we explore the necessity of product footprints and provide guidance on how to accurately claim and label your efforts.
This session explores the whole area of Product Footprinting - what it is and how it extends to physical products and service-based offerings. We explore whether you need product footprints for your business and the options for how to do it. Here we keep a focus on doing it as cost-effectively (and ideally as much for free!) as possible.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in SMEs and large businesses. This will also appeal to marketing professionals and business owners in SMEs.
Agenda
09:30 Legislation & Market Updates - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair SBN North Hants
09:45 Product Carbon Footprints - What's all the fuss about, and do you need them? - Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:25 Panel Discussion - of audience questions
10:45 Close
Keynote
So you're serious about carbon emissions but don't have a budget to be able to pay large fees for consultancy or fancy ESG software. Not a problem.
We'll show you how to evaluate your SME business's carbon footprint, set a practical net zero target and disclose for free, for full transparency and to make sure you don't greenwash.
In this session we explore why businesses of any size need a net zero target and explore exactly how to go about doing it (yourselves), based on achievable timelines and with interim targets on the way to your goal.
ISO's definition of Net Zero is now well established and many companies are now making their net zero claims publicly (either using this methodology or a similar one, such as SBTi's). Their reasons? Companies are setting these climate change targets to direct their carbon reduction programmes and also to meet supply chain reporting requirements. Many also anticipate regulatory declarations to be on the horizon.
In this session we explore why businesses of any size need a net zero target and explore exactly how to go about doing it (yourselves), based on achievable timelines and with interim targets on the way to your goal.
Agenda & speaker list
09:30 Welcome - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair - North Hants SBN
09:35 Legal & Best Practice Update - Zoe Booth, Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:50 Net Zero - What is it, Why you need it and How to do it - Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:20 Case Study - Mulalley - Peter Sharman & Sean Robinson, Mulalley
10:50 Panel Discussion
11:00 Close
Live session, University of Winchester
With changes expected on how purchased renewable energy is reported under scope 2, join us to hear how you can ensure your electricity stays zero carbon or achieves zero carbon when you make the change. We hear from the University of Winchester about their new solar and air source heat pumps and hear first hand about the experience of installing these technologies across a range of building sizes and uses. We also hear from industry experts on how to finance your low carbon and renewable energy installations and power purchase options that don't require capital outlay.
Agenda & speaker list
08:30 Welcome - Dr Duncan East, Marwell Wildlife
08:35 Legal Update - Peter Schofield, GEP Environmental
08:50 Funding Low Carbon Investments - Mairead Taylor, NatWest
09:10 Changes to Scope 2 Reporting: REGO v PPA and Asset Ownership - Dr Duncan East, Marwell Wildlife
09:30 University of Winchester ASHP and Solar Installation - Mat Jane, University of Winchester
09:50 Close / optional tour of ASHPs and plant room
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Energy efficiency brings benefits of cost and carbon savings. With many large businesses now completing their ESOS projects, we look with fresh eyes at energy efficiency and ask whether it actually works (or not!). Via a series of case studies by invited speakers, we explore the subject from a small business's perspective as well as large. With an audience participation Q&A session, this promises to be an enlightening session.
Agenda & speaker list
09:30 Welcome
09:35 Legal & Best Practice Update - Zoe Booth, Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:50 Energy Efficiency in your Business - Lisa Howkins, NFU Energy Ltd
10:20 Energy Efficiency Case Study
10:50 Panel Discussion
11:00 Close
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Working from home and hybrid working are now routine for many of us, but how do you maximise the benefits and realise the carbon savings without heating a half-empty office building or increasing your emissions by heating many houses instead of one office building? With speakers from Sustrans, Carbon Footprint and local businesses, you'll hear how best to manage your staff commute to minimise impact, how to account for emissions at home and how to rationalise your office space to maximise the advantages of hybrid working.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome
09:35 Realising the advantages of hybrid working in a busy office - Ridge and Partners LLP
09:55 Accounting for home working in your scope 3 calculation - Joel Fernandez, Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:15 Supporting sustainable travel as part of hybrid working - Anna Herron, Sustrans
10:35 Panel Discussion
11:00 Close
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In these days of hyper-scrutiny, it's tempting to stay quiet about your sustainability achievements in fear of backlash if you get something wrong. However, society needs companies who are delivering in sustainability to shout about what they are doing so others who are considering action know they are not alone.
We particularly need those who are trying to be open, honest and transparent about what they are doing. Honest reporting needs to include failures as well as successes and how they were both managed, so that everyone can learn from these experiences. Putting your head above the parapet takes courage; join us to hear what others are doing, what is expected from good communication and how to gather the information to back up your claims.
Agenda
Welcome
Legal Update - Sam Jones, GEP Environmental
Carbon Claims - The Facts (not the Fiction) - Dr Wendy Buckley, Carbon Footprint Ltd
Don't get rinsed by greenwashing: communicating the right way - Tracy Weeks, Purplelily Design
Panel Discussion
Close
Friday 1 December 2023, 09:30-11:00, online
Sustainable Procurement is frequently cited as a company's next target for responsible management. With the pandemic and cost of living crisis, however, many would agree that progress has not been at the pace necessary. This session examines the latest in sustainable procurement best practice and standards. It also features a case study from a business who has recently implemented sustainable procurement in their organisation.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chairperson SBN North Hants
09:35 Legal / Best Practice Update - Zoe Booth, Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:50 Sustainable Procurement - Our Journey - Dr Duncan East, Marwell Wildlife
10:20 Sustainable Procurement - Council's Perspective - Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
10:50 Panel Discussion / Q&A
Live session, Marwell Zoo - part of Winchester Green Week
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The potential for unintended impacts from business supply chains can be global in their reach and negatively impact the lives of large numbers of people. With a bit of thought and planning there is the same potential to hugely improve the lives of people all over the world through both social and environmental support. Join us at Marwell Zoo as part of Winchester Green Week to hear about the work of Marwell's conservation teams directly with communities around the world and to discuss the positive impact your business could have through your supply chain.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs. This live session includes ample opportunity for networking with like-minded sustainability professionals.
Agenda
09:30 Registration, tea and coffee
10:00 Welcome and housekeeping
10:05 Social Impact at Marwell Wildlife - Zeno Wijtten, Head of Social Impact and Learning
10:20 Introduction to B Corp - Paul Coverdale, B Local Hampshire
10:40 The Responsible Business Standard - Clive Bonny, SMP Ltd
11:00 B Corp case studies - Thursday Studio, PACT Dogs Ltd, Lainston House Hotel
11:30 Close
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Across the globe, as countries make net zero commitments, this is then triggering compliance carbon reporting for most large businesses (with more than 250 employees), set to be part of their annual report and accounts. Smaller businesses are still likely to be asked to report to their clients, as part of tendering or supply chain reporting - so it cannot be ignored.
This session reviews and compares the current UK business reporting and looks at the incoming legislation, including international systems such as TCFD (Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure), the US SEC's "Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors" and CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) in Europe, for those with international dimensions to their businesses. We also include a case study from a business that reports into multiple compliance as well as voluntary programmes (such as CDP and SBTi).
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs. This online session was live and included audience participation (via online polls and "chat" function questions).
Agenda
09:30 Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair SBN North Hants
09:45 Demystifying Sustainability Reporting - Zoe Rudge, Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:15 Case Study - "On Implementing TCFD in our Business" - Harsha Thomas, De La Rue
10:45 Panel discussion - from delegates' questions
11:00 Close
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Following on from our Part 1 session, we continue to explore renewables on-site. This time we focus on technology such as batteries for solar PV installations and heat pumps. As businesses continue to experience massive and unprecedented rises in energy costs that challenge operational costs, there's never been a better time to look again at the business case.
From a climate change stance, many businesses are additionally also looking responsibly at ways to reduce their carbon footprint (due to their net zero commitments) and considering renewables now that prices of equipment have reduced so significantly.
This Sustainable Business Network session looks at the business case for renewables on site and also features a case study from a business that has invested in them over the years and their experience of "real world" living with them.
The session includes expert overviews of the subject - with plenty of practical examples that businesses of any size can take away and implement in their workplaces. We also have a Q&A panel session responding to your live questions.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda & speaker list
09:30 Welcome & Market/Legal Update - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair of SBN North Hants
09:40 Renewables On-Site - The Role of Batteries with Solar - Martin Heath, BES Cooperative
10:10 Living with Renewables on our Sites - Alan Poole, Berry Bros & Rudd
10:40 Q&A / Panel Discussion
11:00 Close
Friday 24 March 2023, 09:30-11:00, on MS Teams
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Recent guidance from ISO on Carbon Net Zero has helped to clarify how you can deal with the hard-to-tackle residual emissions. If you're scratching your head over the difference between carbon offset and carbon removal and where social and biodiversity impacts fit in, join us for some lively discussion of these issues and more. We also look at new streamlined guidance for SMEs which makes it easier for smaller organisations to commit to reducing carbon emissions.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome
09:35 Legal update and SMEs' pathway to Science Based Targets - GEP
09:50 Carbon offset v carbon removal & new ISO guidance on Net Zero - John Buckley, Carbon Footprint
10:20 Rewild Carbon - Amy Bompass, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
10:50 Audience questions for the panel
11:00 Close
Friday 3 February 2023, 09:30-11:00
Over the past year we have seen massive and unprecedented rises in energy costs that are causing large hikes in operational costs; these high costs are expected to last for at least the medium term. On top of this, there are concerns about supply continuity that could seriously impact businesses.
From a climate change stance, many businesses are additionally also looking responsibly at ways to reduce their carbon footprint (due to their net zero commitments) and considering renewables now that prices of equipment have reduced so significantly.
This Sustainable Business Network session looks at the business case for renewables on site and whether now really is the time to invest in them. We look at the different technologies for your site and their payback periods. Also, we look at funding available for businesses and examine community energy projects.
The session includes expert overviews of the subject - with plenty of practical examples that businesses of any size can take away and implement in their workplaces.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair, SBN North Hants
09:45 Renewables on-site in your business - Why now? - Martin Heath, Basingstoke Energy Services Co-op
10:15 Business Community Energy Projects - Alison Zarecky, Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council; Ollie Pendered, Community Energy South; Jane Grindey, Calleva Community Energy
10:45 Funding available for renewables - Alison Zarecky, Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
11:00 Close
Friday 4 November 2022, 09:30-11:00
Making the most of the natural environment to boost employees' experience and mental welfare at the workplace.
During the pandemic lockdown, we first explored the importance of biodiversity, your business and its benefits to employees. Now we have transitioned to "the new normal", many of us are working back in the office or hybrid working. We look again (with fresh eyes) at the importance of encouraging nature around us to enhance our employees' work experience and to promote mental well-being, resulting in better businesses.
The session includes an expert overview of the subject and a case study - outlining Vitacress's own programme - with plenty of practical examples that businesses of any size can take away and implement in their workplaces.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair, SBN North Hants
09:45 Biodiversity & Your Business - What is it, what are the benefits and how to do it - Carmen Green, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust
10:15 Case Study - Vitacress - Our Biodiversity Programme - Leah Mathis-Collins, Vitacress
10:45 Panel Q&A - led by Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair, SBN North Hants
11:00 Close
Part of Winchester Green Week
The circular economy is coming, but what does it mean for your business?
If you're a manufacturer, have you considered how you could provide your product differently; do you need to review your packaging, can you offer take-back schemes to facilitate reuse of products or offer your product on a lease basis?
If you're a service provider, how will your and your clients' purchasing decisions be affected and how can you use those choices to your advantage and to drive change? As part of Winchester Green Week, the Sustainable Business Network invited speakers from business and academia to give their insights into how we can all adopt a circular approach and start to benefit from a different way of purchasing, reduce the resources we consume and save some money at the same time.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
09:00 Welcome
09:05 Legal update - GEP Environmental
09:25 Implications of the Circular Economy - Dr Regine Frei, University of Southampton
09:45 Circular Computing case study - Jenny Hayes / Steve Haskew, Circular Computing
10:05 Purchasing in the circular economy - Dr Duncan East, Marwell Wildlife
10:30 End
Friday 17 June 2022, 09:30-12:00 noon, University of Winchester
West Downs travel and parking information (PDF)
Winchester Sustainable Business Network invited members to join us for this free event at the University of Winchester on 17 June 2022 at 9:30am to view a range of alternative fuel vehicles and hear first-hand experience from their users. The exhibition included a range of different sized vans for different applications, examples of electric cars from Hyundai, Peugeot, Polestar and Tesla, plus electric bicycles and cargo bikes.
There was also an opportunity to tour the new West Downs Campus building, which is aiming to achieve both BREEAM Excellent and the new WELL Building Standard.
New packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are coming into effect. The plastic packaging tax comes in from April 2022 and EPR is being phased in from April 2023. The regulations require a minimum recycled content in new packaging and lay an obligation on packaging suppliers to fund collection and sorting of end-of-life packaging. Whilst the main burden falls on packaging producers, businesses will need to be aware of their part in the collection cycle and how to return material for recycling. This event from the Winchester Sustainable Business Network includes an update on the legislation and discussion on how to ensure you are maximising your packaging and plastic waste recycling.
Agenda
09:00 Welcome
09:05 Legal update - what the new regulations mean for you - Peter Scofield, GEP Environmental
09:25 Preventing Plastic Pollution - Sophie Goodall-Smith, Environment Agency
09:45 Waste industry response to new regulations - Ryan Gregory, Grundon Waste Management
10:15 Combating waste through circular thinking - Ella Yarrow, Ridge and Partners
10:30 Close
Energy prices have risen so dramatically over past months and further rises are expected to continue into 2022. The effect of this is hitting businesses hard. If you work in a large, energy-intensive organisation you will be only too aware of the impact, and within smaller or less energy-intensive companies this effect will still impact you, if not directly.
This session tackles steps that you can take to manage these increasing bills from 3 angles:
The session is illustrated by a set of talks, outlining current legislation and best practice, a "How To" guide and an industry case study.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda & speakers
Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair SBN North Hants
Energy Markets & Procurement - What's really driving them and how to buy smart - John Palmer, Energy Intelligence Centre
Case Study - Portals - Sharon Ball
Funding for low energy technology - Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE)
Q&A
Download slides: Legal Update, Scope 3 Measurement, Case Study - University of Winchester, Earthian Zero Waste Shop
After the buzz of COP26 and seminars from the Sustainable Business Network, and other encouraging carbon action, have you made a start on measuring carbon or set a reduction target? If you're just starting with carbon reporting or looking to expand your carbon footprint to include a greater range of emissions, this carbon event could have the answers you're looking for. The event tackles your questions and issues arising from initial attempts to measure your carbon footprint, then takes a look at supply chain carbon emissions, how to incorporate these into your carbon footprint and how to start to reduce them. We tackle your specific questions arising from your first attempts at carbon footprinting.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda & speakers
09:00 Welcome
09:05 Legal Update - Peter Schofield
09:20 Questions & experiences from delegates' scope 1 & 2 footprints
09:35 Scope 3 Emissions Measurement - Myles Howard, Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:55 Case Study - Mat Jane, University of Winchester
10:10 Case Study - Katie Campling, Earthian Zero Waste Store
Get the slide pack (PDF) | Get the carbon footprint spreadsheet (Excel)
Now the dust has settled from COP26, join us for a summary of what happened and the implications for your business. The first days of the conference were full of commitments on deforestation, methane, finance and more, so where do you fit into this new greener world? Whatever the outcome from COP26, more and more businesses want to measure and reduce carbon but are not sure where to start, so we revisit the basics of carbon footprinting and discuss target setting. Our panel discussion answered live questions on barriers to achieving net zero.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
Outcomes of COP26 - Professor Robert Beckford, Institute of Climate and Social Justice
Your first carbon footprint - Dr Duncan East, Marwell Wildlife
Target setting and Net Zero - Eva Koszorus, Planet Mark
Panel discussion - answering contributed questions on challenges to net zero
Close
As we marked the UN COP26 Climate Change conference coming to the UK, this session examines what Net Zero Carbon is and why so many governments and organisations are committing to it. We then focus on why supply chain partners are asking your business to commit to it and what you will need to do (and spend) to be compliant. We finally look at the benefits you will get from it (and the flip-side - the risks if you don't).
The session is illustrated by a set of talks, outlining current legislation and best practice, a "How To" guide and an industry case study. There is also a panel session to discuss delegate-submitted issues on roadblocks they face in their business and how to overcome them.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair SBN North Hants
Net Zero Carbon - "Why, what it means to your business ... and how to do it" - John Buckley, Managing Director, Carbon Footprint Ltd
Case Study - "Our Carbon Management Journey & Net Zero Emissions" - Candice Oosthuizen & Phil Gillespie, Tuskerdirect Ltd
Discussion - EV Financing & Supply Chains
Close
The past year has emphasised the importance of biodiversity and green spaces to our physical and mental health. As responsible businesses, we know also that aspects of our natural biodiversity are in need of our support - and that includes within our work-site and neighbourhood.
This session explores the benefits of managing biodiversity within your work sites and how this applies to even the smallest of businesses. For businesses developing their sites, we look at biodiversity net gain requirements, and for companies in "steady state" we look at making the most of your (natural) resources and how you can get your teams involved both on-site and in your neighbourhood for better team building and morale, mental well-being and to meet Corporate & Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Client Director, Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:40 Biodiversity in your Business - Keynote Session - Debbie Salmon, Independent Consultant
10:10 Case Study - Dr Martin Wilkie, Marwell Wildlife
10:30 Final Questions and Close - Dr Wendy Buckley, Client Director, Carbon Footprint Ltd
Achieving sustainability within your own business is a fine accomplishment, but to move forward to excellence in Corporate & Social Responsibility, you will need to address your supply chain.
This Sustainable Business Network virtual session introduces the concepts of sustainable supply chains and explains why they are vital for planet and economy. We also get practical and help you to understand how to work out the carbon footprint of your so-called scope 3 supply chain (when you frequently won't have access to the data you would ideally have to do it). We finish with a compelling case study from the paper industry.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair, SBN North Hants / Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:45 Supply Chain Sustainability - Alasdair Silverman & Catherine Westoby, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
10:15 Practical Supply Chain Carbon Footprint Measurement - Myles Howard, Environmental Consultant, Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:30 Final Questions & Close
Suitable for
Environmental and sustainability managers, SHEQ managers of large businesses and also operational managers, marketing managers and MDs of SMEs.
Watch the virtual event on YouTube | Get the slide pack (PDF)
New Year 2021 will be a vital one for us all. Having weathered the COVID-19 storm, we now look forward to 2021 with positivity, but knowing that the climate emergency has not gone away and efforts to retain temperature rise to the crucial 1.5oC must be accelerated to stop permanent damage to our environment. In short, we must all set goals to reduce emissions as an imperative. However, turning high level goals into SMART targets is not trivial.
This virtual event examines the models that business needs to adopt to set meaningful targets, and we get granular, showing you exactly what reductions across your operations (be they logistics, manufacturing or office admin) you need to make, how, and the rates these need to be achieved at. We ask whether the goals are (feasibly) achievable within the timescales needed and consider the role of external reductions and carbon offsetting as part of the solution.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair, SBN North Hants / Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:40 Theory for Target Setting - Prof Ian Williams, University of Southampton
10:00 Practical Target Setting for your Business - Joel Fernandez, Climate Engineer, Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:10 Case Study - Sharon Ball, Environment Advisor, Portals
10:30 Final Questions & Close
Suitable for
Environmental and sustainability managers, SHEQ managers of large businesses and also operational managers, marketing managers and MDs of SMEs.
Watch the virtual event on YouTube | Get the slide pack (PDF)
Autumn is here and the kids are back at school. The world has been through tough times over the past 7 months and recovery - and we know it will be rocky - from the pandemic is being pinned on green, sustainable growth. In many ways, our success or failure is now down to what we do in our individual businesses and workplaces to adapt and move forward.
We examine what that means, the new normal for our businesses and the relevance to our clients - from the perspective of the 3 pillars of economic, environmental and social impacts. Speakers include Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council, Carbon Footprint Ltd, the sustainability and carbon management consultants, and a case study from a corporate business with offices in a city location.
Agenda
09:30 Welcome & Legal Briefing - Dr Wendy Buckley, Chair, SBN North Hants
09:40 COVID-19 Recovery Plan for the Local Authority - Jack Kennedy, Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
10:00 Carbon Footprint of Homeworking - Explained - Joel Fernandez, Climate Engineer, Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:10 Case Study - Mike Kerridge, Lockton
10:30 Final Questions & Close
Suitable for
Environmental and sustainability managers, SHEQ managers of large businesses and also operational managers, marketing managers and MDs of SMEs.
Friday 28 February 2020, Ecophon, nr Basingstoke, RG26 5PP, 08:00-11:00
This session explains exactly what carbon offsetting is and provides advice on how to choose a good carbon offsetting project.
Carbon offsetting is a highly regulated means to decarbonise national grids across the world and reduce emissions (e.g. through energy saving technology and sequestration of carbon by trees). In recent times, carbon offsetting has become quite high profile in the media - however, journalists don't have a strong grasp on the science and mechanisms (particularly the popular press) and can cause confusion, in the same way they often do with medical or other scientific advances.
This session sets the record straight by explaining exactly what carbon offsetting is, how it plays a role in achieving your carbon and climate targets (and broader CSR objectives) and, fundamentally, how to choose a good carbon offsetting project.
Friday 18 October 2019, Village Hotel, Farnborough, GU14 7BF, 08:00-11:00
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There is a climate change emergency that we all need to respond to, whether we work in corporate or SME spheres. Over the past few weeks we have seen countries and local authorities declare climate change emergencies and the UK's own commitment to "Net Zero" carbon emissions by 2050.
With so much in the media about the need to reduce carbon emissions, but with our own individual businesses representing what appears to be only a drop in the ocean, can you - and how do you - set realistic and measured targets and actions for your organisation that will deliver results contributing to reducing global temperature change? Also, how do you influence your supply chain partners to do the same, so that we all move to a common goal?
This Sustainable Business Network workshop examines, via a series of keynote talks and case studies, what the UK's legislation is, the theory to setting meaningful targets, the business case (as well as moral imperative) to set targets, some frameworks and processes (including but not limited to Science Based Targets) and how to promote it. There is also plenty of networking opportunity, to extend discussions with fellow delegates.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
08:00-08:30 Registration, refreshments and networking
08:30 Introduction & Welcome - Dr Wendy Buckley
08:40 Legal Awareness - briefing/discussion led by Dr Wendy Buckley
09:00 Why Set Climate Change Targets and Relate them to the Global Challenge
09:40 Setting Targets in Practice - some example frameworks & targets - Carbon Footprint Ltd
10:10 Break
10:15 Case Study - Our Climate Change Target Setting and Management - Sharon Ball, Portals
10:45 Final Discussion
Friday 28 June 2019, Cello Health, Farnham, GU9 7EQ, 08:00-11:00
Energy and carbon reporting have been with us for several years now - particularly for large businesses and FTSE Main Market listed entities.
However, over recent times, legislation has broadened its net to bring a much broader scope of businesses into mandatory reporting. Away from legislation, many businesses are now actively managing their energy and carbon due to internal pressures relating to cost saving and staff expectations for sustainability. On the commercial side, many organisations need to take action due to supply chain requests and sales tender requirements.
This Sustainable Business Network workshop examines, via a series of keynote talks and case studies, what the legislation is and how it directly and indirectly affects your business (whether you are in a large company or an SME), different ways you can manage your energy and carbon, and ways that you can commercialise this (both from operational savings and market differentiation) and complement your broader Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. There is also plenty of networking opportunity, to extend discussions with fellow delegates.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
08:00 Registration, networking and refreshments
08:30 Welcome and Introduction - Dr Wendy Buckley & Cello Health
08:40 Legislation Awareness - briefing/discussion led by Dr Wendy Buckley
09:00 Streamlining Energy & Carbon Reporting - What is the legislation & best practice
09:40 Energy Management Systems - Wayne Spencer, BSI
10:10 Break
10:15 Case Study - Our Energy & Carbon Management - Peter Sharman, Mulalley
10:45 Final Discussion
11:00 Formal Close & Networking
Friday 1 March 2019, The Ark Conference Centre, Basingstoke, RG23 9NN, 08:00-11:00
As a sustainability professional, you can do all in your power to reduce your company's carbon footprint through technology changes to reduce building and transport energy consumption, but to really bring in further decreases to your impact, you will need to engage the hearts and minds of your team! Engaging staff in sustainability practices will likely extend to behavioural changes inside your company's buildings, offsite / "in the field" and in your business neighbourhood.
Only in this way will you be successful in changing behaviour "for good" and developing a truly sustainable culture, which will help staff retention and brand reputation as well as reducing carbon impact.
This SBN workshop examined, via a series of keynote talks and case studies, the theory and best practice for engaging staff in sustainability - looking at how to develop best behaviour on-site and within your broader local environment. The event was suitable for SME to corporate and public sector attendees, with plenty of opportunity for networking with like-minded professionals, whether you are an environmental, health & safety, finance or marketing manager/director.
Who is this for?
Sustainability professionals in large and SME businesses, business owners/MDs in SMEs.
Agenda
08:00 Registration, networking and refreshments
08:30 Welcome and Introduction - Dr Wendy Buckley
08:40 Legislation Awareness - briefing/discussion led by Dr Wendy Buckley
09:00 The Importance of Staff Engagement in Sustainability - Theory and Strategies - John Buckley, Carbon Footprint Ltd
09:40 Staff Engagement in Local Environmental Programmes - Making a Better Environment Around your Offices and in your Local Area - Debbie Salmon, Rushmoor Borough Council
10:10 Break
10:15 Case Study - Engaging Our Teams in Sustainability - Anna Frizzell, RNLI
10:45 Final Discussion
11:00 Formal Close & Networking
Friday 2 November 2018, Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Farnborough, GU14 6FD, 08:00-11:00
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Climate change adaptation is a key consideration, no matter what size of business you work in.
Our changing weather patterns bring not only direct challenges in the workplace (and getting to work) but also impacts up and down stream supply chains that can significantly affect your business's ability to operate and its profitability. For some businesses, flooding, or on the flip side a lack of water, can cease operations completely. For others, a loss of key supply components or comfort to staff (leading to a drop in efficiency and/or a rise in absenteeism) can be a key issue.
In this SBN we examined, via a series of keynote talks and case studies, the likely impact our changing climate will have on businesses of all sizes. This session included practical strategies and impact assessment to help you to manage and thrive. The event was suitable for SME to corporate and public sector attendees, with plenty of opportunity for networking with like-minded professionals, whether you are an environmental, health & safety, finance or marketing manager/director.
Agenda
08:00 Registration, networking and tea / coffee
08:30 Welcome
08:35 Legislation Update - John Mitchell, Blake Morgan
08:55 Changing Weather in the UK
09:25 Break
09:40 Climate Change Adaptation made Practical
10:10 Case Study - Our Climate Change Adaptation Following Disaster
10:50 Formal Close & Networking
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The Sustainable Business Network is a collaborative effort, and we are proud to be sponsored by our local authority partners who are committed to fostering a green economy in our region.
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council, Rushmoor Borough Council and Hart District Council
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