September edition
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first two days of the Net Zero Webinar Week, where we explored five simple steps to reduce energy usage and how an energy audit can help businesses save even more. There are still two days left, and we hope to see you there!
Today's session at 1pm (30 minutes only)
Carbon Accounting Explained
 This is your last chance to book a spot for a very insightful session, where you'll learn how to start carbon accounting and discover how it can benefit your business.
Tomorrow's session at 1pm
Going Solar
 The final session of the week will focus on Solar PV, featuring a nightclub from Coventry that made the switch by installing both Solar PV and batteries to store energy. Experts from Ineco Energy will also be joining us to share their insights.
Only a few spaces left now!
Date: 10 October 2024
Location: MTC Events, Coventry, Pilot Way, Coventry CV7 9JU
We are delighted to invite you to the West Midlands Net Zero Conference, hosted by renowned journalist and presenter Suzanne Virdee. This event will bring together experts and businesses to discuss the pressing issue of climate change and the transition towards a net zero future. With a focus on practical solutions, attendees will gain valuable knowledge into reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and accessing funding for sustainability initiatives.
Agenda:
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9.30 - 10.30 Networking & Exhibition
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10.30 - 10.35 Welcome and Housekeeping
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10.35 - 10.45 Opening speech
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10.45 - 11.05 The impact of climate change on West Midlands businesses -Anna Bright - CEO at Sustainability West Midlands
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11.05 - 11.30 Challenges & opportunities for the manufacturing sector in achieving net zero - James Black - Innovation Manager at WMG
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11.30 - 11.45 Tea / Coffee Break
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11.45 - 11.55 How to access free energy audits and grants of up to £100K
Dr Jamie Elliott - Delivery Manager at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
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11.55 - 12.10 How can an energy audit help you lower your energy bill
Nersi Salehi - Managing Director at Pro Enviro
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12.10 - 12.30 Discussion Panel: Local business insights on cutting energy costs. Featuring:
Alex Patrick-Smith - Executive Chair at Hinton Perry
Gary Murphy - Project Manager at Larkshill Engineering Ltd
John Payne - Owner of John Payne Letting Agents
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12.30 - 1.30 Lunch and Networking
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The Decarbonisation Net Zero Programme aims to provide information and expert advice and support to businesses enabling them to make significant decarbonisation and money saving changes to their business.
This programme covers businesses based in Birmingham, Solihull, Coventry, Black Country and Warwickshire.
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