Event Information

ABOUT

Our Summer conference is designed to help businesses in Worcestershire who are looking to begin their net zero journeys and for those already committed to making a change but are looking for inspiration to help improve their current strategies.

 

Incoming regulations and increased pressures from stakeholders require businesses, both small and large, to mitigate their environmental impact. Getting ahead of the curve can keep businesses competitive and resilient.

 

The conference features a line-up of industry experts covering, What Net Zero is, Tackling Rising Energy Costs, Carbon Reduction Techniques and Employee and Supply Chain Engagement. 

 

Confirmed speakers include, Laura Mitchell, Client Delivery Manager at Climate Essentials, Isla Buchanan, Strategy Program Director at Malvern Panalytical, Nik Spencer CEO, at Mission HERU, Alex Pearson, Net Zero Project Manager at Midlands Net Zero Hub, and Dominic Lavelle, Managing Director of Go Green Experts Ltd. 

 

You will also hear from businesses that have begun to make significant changes in their businesses, have developed sustainable products and are now reaping the rewards.

 

During the event, there will also be time for networking with fellow businesses and our expert speakers.

 

Worcestershire’s Decarbonisation Portal, a free engaging tool which enables businesses to easily collate and analyse your energy, transport, waste, and supply chain emissions, will be showcased during the event. For a preview of the portal, watch this short demo.

 

The conference is open to all businesses across the county of all sizes, from Start-Ups to SMEs to large-scale corporations. If your business has a strong appetite to learn the latest thinking around, Net Zero and Sustainability, this conference is for you.

 

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?

• Gain fresh perspectives to help your business thrive from industry leaders

• Take away practical skills to optimise your net zero journeys and sustainability strategy

• Be inspired to do things differently in your business

• Build connections and gain networking opportunities to help strengthen and grow your business

• Learn about the support and grant funding on offer to help achieve your ambitions

 

Spaces are limited, to ensure you don’t miss out on this event, register now.

 

 

AGENDA

 

07:45am - Doors open for registration

 

08:00am - Breakfast Networking for Attendees

 

08:30 - Welcome

 

Session 1 - Understanding Net Zero & Tackling Rising Energy Costs, Alex Pearson

 

 

Session 2 – An Introduction to HERU, Nik Spencer

 

HERU is a Hybrid Heat Pump which gives you the power of generating hot water from everyday items you previously had little option but to discard as waste. With many years of experience in the recycling and resource management sector, join Nik as he introduces us to this innovative, energy creation station.

 

Session 3 - Carbon Reduction Techniques, Laura Mitchell

 

This presentation will cover the basics of carbon accounting to support your business with setting a baseline of your carbon emissions and how best to reduce it. We will share best practices for collecting company data and a demo of the Decarbonisation Portal, which a limited number of businesses in Worcestershire will have free access to for 12 months.

 

Session 4 - Malvern Panalytical Case Study, Isla Buchanan

 

In this session, Malvern Panalytical will share their ‘sustainability first’ approach to implementing initiatives across its business and will touch on employee and supply chain engagement.

 

Session 5 - Presenting Net Zero Credentials When Applying for Tenders, Dominic Lavelle

 

Go Green Experts are a Carbon Consultancy, focussed on helping companies plan for - and deliver - Net Zero.   Companies like Wynne Construction who have won £14m worth of tenders in the past 12 months as a result of us helping them with a credible Net Zero plan

 

Q&A Panel Discussion

 

Networking 

 

13:00 - Close

  

To get an idea of what to expect at our conferences, take a look at the highlight video from our Summer 22 event. 

 

KEEP UP TO DATE 

To keep up to date with the latest information, ensure you follow our social media channels on Twitter @BusinessWorcs and Worcestershire County Council LinkedIn and look out for posts using the official event hashtag #BusinessWorcConference23.

 

If you have any questions about the event, please email the events team at businessevents@worcestershire.gov.uk.

 

SPEAKERS