LATEST EVENTS

Upcoming Business Support Sessions from our Regional Partners
There is a whole host of business support sessions coming up in the near future. Continue reading to find out more on what there is on offer... NTU are offering a series of Sustainability Round Table lunch events in February and March to show how...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Sustainable Brands, Circular Business Models and the Future of Shopping
This page highlights a number of useful articles by McKinsey & Co that take a closer look at sustainable retail and packaging. The Future of Fashion - We all know that the fashion industry contributes to climate change, which is why the industry's sustainability...
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For the latest low carbon business events, news and funding opportunities. Help us map the local trends in pro-environmental business Did you know that 3 in 10 businesses in our region already supply low carbon goods and services? Every year the East Midlands...
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Spring Events & News
Future Events NEW! DE-Carbonise Event Electric Vehicles: Reducing Business Transport Carbon Emissions Thursday 18th March from 3:00 – 5:00pm Transforming our transport system from one that is highly polluting and a significant contributor to climate change into one...
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Funding & Finance News
Within this page, you will find a whole host of funding opportunities that range from January 2021 to January 2022. A lot of information is included below, but should you have any questions on, do not hesitate to email us your queries (lowcarbonbusiness@derby.ac.uk)....
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Funding and Grants for pro-environmental SMEs
We will be including the most up to date information on funding and grants that are available for pre-environmental SMEs on this page, going forward. UK Govt. £40million Clean Growth Fund to supercharge green start-ups. ...
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Amazon Launches £1.6 Billion Climate Pledge Fund
Amazon has launched a £1.6 Billion Climate Pledge Fund. This venture investment scheme aims to help Amazon and other companies meet the Climate Pledge, which is a commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040. The Amazon Climate Pledge has been established to invest in...
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LCBN Winter Newsletter 2020
The end of 2020 is upon us. A year we will all be glad to see the back of. This newsletter includes the usual mix of information about events, news, and resources for pro-environmental business. Events that took place in 2020 The Low Carbon Business Network held...
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LCBN Winter Networking – 14/01/2021
Our Winter Networking event will be held virtually with two special guest speakers, Will Morlidge, Head of Strategy for the D2N2 LEP, and Michael Gallagher from the Midlands Energy Hub. It is an event not to be missed! Keep the space free in your diary... Thursday...
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DE-Carbonise your business – free tailored support
The DE-Carbonise Business Programme offers a free tailored programme to support emissions reduction in SME operations and supply chains, resulting in better environmental and economic performance. The Offer: Dedicated one-to-one...
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What’s Working – Stories of Sustainability Success 30.09.2020 – Online Networking Event
We are delighted to have another Online Networking Event in the calendar for Wednesday 30th September. In this session we will hear from a number of local firms who have found success even under the constraints of the pandemic restrictions. There will be lots of time...
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Low Carbon Homes Event (06.10.2020 – 08.10.2020 October)
Derbyshire needs to radically and swiftly upgrade housing energy efficiency to meet national net zero targets. Find out how at this cutting-edge online event. Follow the link for more information and the opportunity to register: https://www.lowcarbonhomes.uk/events/ ...
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Webinar (09.10.2020) – Competitiveness through clean growth: the makeup of sustainability champions
Fancy joining this webinar, hosted by Polina Baranova, Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management? This webinar will involve a whole host of interesting information relating to the following: Provide an overview of policy and regulatory foundations of clean...
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Future Fit Business Bytes – Is your business leadership fit for the post-Covid future? – 27 August
This webinar will take place on Thursday 27th August from 3:30 - 5:00pm. In this session Dr Fred Paterson walks you through some of the latest thinking in business leadership and provides pointers to further reading and suggestions for practical activities that will...
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Future Fit Business Bytes – Building the business case for sustainability – 13th August
Getting buy-in from the Board, Financial Director or shareholders is a common sticking point for sustainability initiatives. Creating a persuasive business case is an important first step. This session will provide a series of useful pointers to set you on your way....
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A short introduction to the Future-Fit Business Benchmark – 23 July
Following on from the #BuildBackBetter webinar, we would like to encourage your attendance to this webinar. The FutureFit Business Benchmark is an open source method that provides a structured route-map to address your company’s social and environmental challenges....
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Future Fit Business Bytes – #BuildBackBetter – 16th July
This webinar will take place on Thursday 16th July from 3:30 - 5:00pm. As difficult as it has been, the pandemic gives business leaders the opportunity to radically improve business models or shift the long-term strategic vision. Join Dr Fred Paterson as he explains...
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DE-Carbonising and Growing Your Business Sustainably – 15th July
Webinar taking place on Wednesday 15th July, 10:00am - 12:15pm The global pandemic is challenging business models and approaches to sustainable growth. Businesses are experiencing unprecedented levels of turbulence and whilst some are thriving, many others are on the...
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The Big Conversation
This brand new webinar series will provide a forum for industry leaders, entrepreneurs, academics and researchers to discuss a topic that is of current interest to the local business community. Each of these lively, interactive sessions will be led by a different...
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Online Networking – Coping with Covid and navigating the new reality – Outcomes
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. In our latest online meeting we shared • Practical information and...
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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...
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