LATEST EVENTS

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...

Green Growth Business Development Group

Are you interested in working on existing challenges collaboratively with other businesses? Join a Green Growth Business Development group in Derby, Buxton, Chesterfield or Nottingham. These informal events give you the opportunity to: Meet other small...

LCBN Member Update – September 2019

As a member of the University of Derby’s Low Carbon Business Network (LCBN), we wanted to tell you about our up and coming events and what we have planned for 2019. Autumn Networking Event & Catch-up – Wednesday 25th September, 3.30pm - 5.30pm approx ...

Low Carbon Project shortlisted for an IEMA Awards 2019

We are excited to announce that the Low Carbon Project have been shortlisted for the IEMA Award for 'Consultancy and Collaboration' The IEMA Sustainability Impact Awards recognise the people and businesses that are transforming the world to sustainability. Launched...

Green accreditation offer – now closed

Last time to obtain FREE green accreditation for your business A Carbon Trust survey shows that 61% of people are more likely to buy from a company with a good reputation for helping the environment – and most larger organisations check the environmental credentials...

Online short courses for Pro-Environmental SMEs

The Low Carbon Business Network has developed three short online courses with the needs of smaller business in mind. · Introducing Environmental Awareness to SMEs · Environmental Accreditation for SMEs · Value Mapping for Pro-Environmental Business Find...

Stay Ahead project

Stay Ahead is a project is funded by the European Social Fund and runs until September 2019. It will assist EMPLOYED individuals in the D2N2 areas to overcome barriers and increase their skills levels. There are various organisations involved in this programme...

Research and Development Support for Businesses through the D2EE Low Carbon Project

As part of the LC Business Network you may have already accessed fully funded support for your company. But did you know that you may also benefit from fully funded support through our research and development facet of the project. Through IISE (Institute for...

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PREVIOUS EVENTS

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...

Sustainability Summit 2019: Why clean growth is good for business (06-03-2019)

Date: 6th March 2019, 8.30am - 2pm Location: Eastwood Hall NG16 3SS Delivered in partnership by the East Midlands Chamber and the Low Carbon Business Network. The 2019 Summit will build on the successful 2018 event and will focus on how environmental sustainability...

‘Going Green’ Business Market Place (17-01-2019)

“Helping businesses to prepare themselves for and profit from a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future.” This event offers the opportunity to meet with forward-thinking businesses who are reducing costs and attracting new customers by going green....

Disruptive Innovation Festival

The Disruptive Innovation Festival (DIF) is an online platform which aims to shift mindsets and inspire action towards a circular economy. It invites people to share disruptive ideas and stories on a number of topics and attracts a worldwide audience, sparking...