Breakfast launch and Carbon Trust briefing

4 June 2008 (York House)

Agenda

1. Welcome

Cllr Elengorn, Cabinet Member of Environment, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

2. London Borough of Richmond upon Thames’ priorities(pdf, 47KB)

• Environmental sustainability priorities.
• LABGI funding for green business support.

Cllr Lourie, The Leader, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

3. Go Green Richmond upon Thames(pdf, 890KB)

• Overview of business support available.
• Awards – how to apply.

Sophie Maqsood, Green Business Coordinator, LB Richmond upon Thames.

4. Carbon Management(pdf, 718KB)

• Climate change impacts and risks for business.
• The Carbon Trust’s Management programme.
• Practical tips to reduce energy consumption.

Tom Cumberlege, Public Sector Manager, The Carbon Trust.

5. Local business experience - Ormiston Wire Ltd(pdf, 75KB)

• Why Ormiston Wire decided to go green.
• Experience of energy efficiency measures such as light sensors, solar and wind energy, plus waste and water minimisation.

Mark Ormiston, Managing Director, Ormiston Wire Ltd.

6. Local business experience – Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG)(pdf, 282KB)

• Why ATG decided to go green.
• ATG’s environmental strategy and experience of carbon auditing, recycling, and sustainable purchasing.

Natalie Lewis, Development Manager, Ambassador Theatre Group.