LATEST EVENTS

Building a Springboard for Low Carbon House Developers in the East Midlands 18th June 4:00 – 5:30pm University of Derby – Online Webinar

All buildings need to be zero carbon by 2050 – so why aren’t small developers building more ‘eco-homes’ and pushing low carbon retrofit options? Details: 18th June 4-5.30pm...

Online Networking event – Coping with Covid and navigating the new reality

Whilst we may not be able to meet face to face during the pandemic, the Low Carbon Business Network can still help connect the wide variety of pro-environmental businesses from across our region – although sadly, you will need to bring your own refreshments on this...

Circularity 20 Digital

A brilliant opportunity to join in on an informative virtual event on Tuesday 19th May (6pm UK time). Circularity 20 Digital will inform and empower you to adopt circular economy principles and practices that increase resilience, address supply-chain risk, respond to...

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...

Government launches new £40 million Clean Growth Fund to supercharge green start-ups

The government is launching a new effort to support green start-up companies across the UK, joint-funding a £40 million venture capital fund to supercharge the development of next generation clean, low-carbon technologies. The Clean Growth Fund will contribute towards...

Newsletter – May 2020

Firstly, given the current crisis, we would like to wish you, your colleagues and your loved ones good health and happiness. In this newsletter, we want to share with you the full range of useful and...

Environmental Impact Award

The East Midlands Chamber is accepting applications for the 2020 Environmental Impact Award. The Environmental Impact Award will be awarded to an organsation which has put environmental sustainability at the core of its business. The winning business will demonstrate...

Support for COVID-19 affected businesses

Government Support for COVID-19 affected businesses On the 17th of March, the Chancellor made an announcement detailing an expanded set of measures for supporting businesses through the current Covid-19 pandemic. This includes unlimited loans and guarantees...

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...

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...

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PREVIOUS EVENTS

In conversation: John Elkington

For more than 30 years, John Elkington has been a global authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism, a bestselling author and serial entrepreneur. In the mid 1980s he founded the consultancy and think tank, SustainAbility, long before it was a...

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 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...