LATEST EVENTS

Sustainable Manufacturing in the East Midlands – 17/03/2020

This year’s conference will focus on some of the strategies, efficiencies and support available to business which enables the creation of manufactured products in a way that reduces pollution, energy use and looks to reduce waste, whilst remaining economically viable...

Driver Engagement @Work – 19/03/2020

Do you want to reduce emissions from staff travel? Do you want to help educate your staff on the low emission vehicle options that are available to them? Do you want to encourage your company car drivers to switch to a low emission alternative? DE-Carbonise project is...

Low Carbon Home Builder Springboard – 26/03/2020

All buildings need to be zero carbon by 2050, and we will need new technologies that work for buildings old and new. Crucially, we also need a massive new workforce with the skills to transform the building stock in every part of the UK. To respond to this, the LCBN...

Keep Calm and Carry On during the Corona Virus Crisis

We hope that you and your family are safe and well in these unprecedented times. Like most businesses, the Low Carbon Business Network team are trying to keep calm and continue with our work as best we can. Like most of you, we are working from home and will continue...

Advanced Skills Programme

Please note, in light of the current situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) courses offered between March and May will no longer be delivered face to face. Instead we will be supporting businesses with an online learning hub, where we will offer bite-sized courses. The...

Tackling Climate Change Together

The challenge of climate change and our need to reduce carbon emissions, cut waste and be greener in all we do has never been so great. With this in mind, Derbyshire County Council is hosting the ‘Tackling Climate Change Together’ event. The event aims to explore the...

Newsletter – January 2019

We thought you might be interested to see the January Low Carbon Business Network Newsletter. Member News - Amber Rooms open in Intu Derby Network Member – Amber Rooms has recently opened a new store in Intu shopping centre in Derby. Great news for up-cycled fashion....

Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) Experience – 26/02/2019

How To Plan, Install And Manage Electric Vehicle Charge Points At Business Premises And Employee Homes? Many employees are keen to switch to an electric vehicle as from April 2020, company car drivers choosing a pure EV, will be taxed at 0% paying no benefit-in-kind...

DE-CARBONISE PROJECT

The Low Carbon Business Network supports the DE-Carbonise project which is a collaboration between the University of Derby, Derby City and Derbyshire County Councils from November 2019 for 3 years. The project provides a comprehensive programme of assistance to SMEs...

Low Carbon Business Network Christmas Networking & Mince Pies

Join us at the Low Carbon Business Network's quarterly catch-up with its network members. An opportunity to meet new business contacts and chat with old ones, share your updates and hear new ideas. As ever, this will be an informal event at which we will hear some...

ERDF-funded workshop – Energiesprong

Nottingham social housing landlord Nottingham City Homes is offering free places on its ERDF-funded collaborative workshop aimed at SMEs in the construction, property maintenance and energy industries. The workshop takes place over two days and offers delegates an...

LCBN Autumn Networking Meeting (25 Sept 2019)

Date & Time: 25th Sept 2019, 3.30pm until approx. 5.30pm Location: IISE, Lonsdale House, Derby Join us for our Autumn catch-up event! The University of Derby Low Carbon Business Network invites you to our quarterly network event for a catch-up with your fellow...

LCBN Summer Networking Meeting (3 July 2019)

Date & Time: 3rd July 2019, 11am until approx. 1.30pm Location: Hosted at Badger Farm, Hilton - home of Motion Vehicles one of our Business Club Members Join us for our Summer catch-up event! The University of Derby Low Carbon Business Network invites you to...

Waste Management and Value Streams Workshop & Site Visit 4/6/19

Date & Time: Tuesday 4 June 2019, Workshop starts 1pm (approx. 2hours) Site Visit (approx. 1 hour). Venue: Enva, Nottingham This workshop aims to develop understanding and practical knowledge of value generation from waste (approx 2 hours) The workshop will be...

Clean Growth Challenge Consultation and Working Groups

Following the Sustainability Summit 2019 and collecting feedback about the Clean Growth Challenge. Having analysed the feedback responses and having considered the policy and regulatory landscape in the region, we are pleased to announce the creation of two working...

Green Funding and Finance Workshop for pro-environmental businesses 15/05/2019

Date & Time: Wednesday 15th May, 8:30am Registration 9am Start until 11:30am approx. Venue: Pride Park Stadium, Derby In response to demand, this workshop will provide information and expert advice about funding and finance for SME’s that supply low carbon,...

Electric Vehicle Reception and Business Panel

Electric Vehicle Reception and Business Panel 5.30pm - 7.30pm Tuesday 26th March Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, NG1 2GB This event offers an opportunity to hear from local businesses who will discuss their experiences of using electric vehicles as part of...

LCBN Breakfast Networking (27-03-2019)

Join us for our Spring catch-up event! Date & Time: Wednesday 27 March 2019, 8.30am til 10.30am Location: Derby Conference Centre The University of Derby Low Carbon Business Network invites you to our quarterly network event for a catch-up with your fellow network...

Green Emporium event – 30 March 2019

Our network member, Wendy Baird will be hosting the Green Emporium event on 30th March at Carriages. Date: 30/03/2019 Time: 10:00 - 15:00 Location: Carriages Café - Newark Castle Station, Ossington Way, NG24 1BL Newark, Nottingham There will be an amazing group of...

Want to know more about the GDPR? Data Protection Officer Training 8 & 22 March 2019

In 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect with new, enforceable regulations for the handling and storing of data, to create a safer data environment. This means organisations will be looking to Data Protection Officers (DPO) to oversee their...

Green Growth Accelerator Summer 2019 Programme

Join us for our Summer 2019 series of Green Growth Accelerator workshops to help SMEs thrive in the growing low carbon economy. The programme is available to our Business Club members as a series of free half-day sessions. WHATS ON OFFER? Part 1 –...

Vehicle To Grid Workshop – 06/02/2019

Vehicle To Grid Workshop From concept to commercialisation 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, Wednesday 6th February, 2019 Trent Vineyard Conference Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2PX The smart integration of electric vehicles into the grid has the potential to radically change the energy...

Christmas Networking & Mince Pies (13-12-2018)

Join us at the Low Carbon Business Network's quarterly catch-up with its network members. Date & Time: Thursday 13 December 2018, 3.30pm until 5pm Location: Mickleover Court Hotel, Etwall Road, Derby DE3 0XX An opportunity to meet new business contacts and chat...