Going green - the next industrial revolution?
The new Green Gateways Business Club invites you to hear from Heads of Sustainability from the UK's most iconic schemes and thought-leading companies, as major changes in business move us to a sustainable economy. From April 2010 Government legislation will drive change, financial incentives and new technologies will create winners and losers in the new green economy. The UK Government has committed to an 80% reduction in greenhouse gases on the 1990 levels by 2050 and is implementing a number of schemes to incentivise the reduction of carbon emissions. The Climate Change Levy is an additional tax that businesses must pay on purchases of energy. Generation Y is already voting to work for organisations who put corporate responsibility high on their agenda.
Green Gateways Business Club speakers will outline the risks, drivers and benefits of going green, share best practice and offer high-level networking opportunities for companies of all sizes.
Thursday 11 March 2010
Money and the law – big sticks and gold plated carrots to make your business greener. Speakers: Paula Widdowson, Northern Foods + Nigel Larkman, Yorkshire Bank + Erika Wilson, Wilson Power Solutions. Plus FREE low carbon guide for members provided by prestigious think-tank, Tomorrow's Company.
Thursday 29 April 2010
Supply chains – getting the green light so you don’t lose out. Speakers: Julian Walker-Palin, Asda + Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford International Airport + Hugh Goulbourne, Cobbetts.
Thursday 27 May 2010
Risks and opportunities – Building for the future, green standards, reputational risks and more. Speakers: Peter Braithwaite, CH2M Hill + Ben Wielgus, KPMG + Simon Pringle, Mason Hardy
Thursday 24 June 2010
Solutions – Return on investment, technology and thought leading initiatives. Speakers: Joanne Pollard, CO2 Sense Yorkshire + Dave Lewis, npower + Cal Bailey, NG Bailey + Mary Rhead-Corr, United Bank of Carbon
This series of four breakfast events from 7.45 to 9.30am will be held at the stunning location of Gateways School in Harewood, easily accessible from the major commuting routes of the A1, M1 and A61.
Why you need to be there
• Learn how business will be affected by green legislation, funding and technology.
• Network over up to four events with thought leaders across a range of sectors.
• Understand the next generation workforce’s CSR demands
Why Gateways?
Gateways has the proud honour of being the first high school in Leeds to be awarded Green Flag status for its environmental credentials. In 2009 Gateways also won a £10,000 prize in the National Green SOS competition sponsored by npower.
Headmistress at Gateways independent girls’ school, Yvonne Wilkinson, says increased collaboration between business and education is essential to tackle Yorkshire’s heavy emissions:
“Schools and businesses must set a framework of values on top of academic success. Our former students are amongst those producing cutting-edge technology that could ultimately sell to the world in a market estimated to be worth £500bn by 2050.”
Corporate club membership £125 for two delegates. Individual club membership £75. Attendance possible per session at a cost of £22. Priority will be given to club members.
To book your place click here or contact Julia Kay on 07762 059858 Julia@bjmedia.co.uk. VAT at 17.5% will be added.
Gateways School, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LE
