A series of Environmental Masterclasses is to offer businesses practical advice on improving their business efficiency, looking at topics such as energy efficiency, recycling and waste reduction, measuring carbon footprints and developing environmental action plans.
The Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Masterclasses have been designed for businesses who wish to save money on utility bills; ensure compliance with environmental laws and develop robust environmental policies to help win public sector tenders or those who supply larger private sector firms.
Bridport-based Lulu Consulting is running the Masterclasses, working with the Miles Cross Farm Education & Enterprise Centre and Yeovil College. Director Jane Rayner said: “These Masterclasses will offer practical advice starting with simple solutions to help businesses improve energy efficiency develop recycling and waste reduction programmes as well as produce a green action plan that demonstrates their progress and achievements.
“We will be encouraging delegates to set up and develop their own environmental objectives over the series of classes and report back on their progress.”
The Masterclasses will include interactive sessions and case studies where delegates will gain practical environmental advice that can be implemented in their own firms. All sessions will run from 09.30-13.00 at venues in and around the Bridport area.
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Masterclasses:
8 May: Energy Efficiency – Monkton Wyld
22 May: Recycling & Waste Reduction – Trill Farm
12 June: Renewable Technologies – Matrix Centre
26 June: Communication and Engagement – Miles Cross Farm
3 July: Environmental policies and action plans – Miles Cross Farm
Reduced rates for delegate places are on offer through the funding programmes, with one delegate place costing £25, but booking all five cost £100.
The Miles Cross Farm Education & Enterprise Centre is part of the Skills for Self Reliance project, part-funded by the European Agricultural fund for European Development: Europe Investing in rural areas.
Contact:
Ruth Wrixton: 07811 672058
ruthwrixton@hotmail.com
