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Monday, 4 November 2024
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13:00 - 14:00
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Online
Join IEMA East Scotland for an insightful that brings together an expert panel to build up your understanding of the climate emergency and the role of businesses in addressing this urgent challenge. Attendees will also hear about a number of free programmes which support SMEs to progress along this journey. If you work at an SME that is starting to address their climate impact, or would like to find out more about support available for your business or those in your supply chain, this webinar is for you.
The event features three speakers
1. Lauren Ridgley (Net Zero Edinburgh, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce)
o Topic: Overview of the climate emergency and national/local carbon reduction targets.
o Bio: Lauren has been with the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce since 2019, managing sustainability projects like Circular Edinburgh and Edinburgh B Corp 500. She now leads the Net Zero Edinburgh project, supporting SMEs in their transition to net zero by promoting de-carbonisation and circular economy initiatives. She holds an MSc in Carbon Management from the University of Edinburgh.
2. Izi Robe (University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute)
o Topic: Presentation on the Climate Springboard programme, a free online resource helping Scottish SMEs prepare for net zero.
o Bio: Izi is a Project Coordinator at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute with experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder climate projects. She is involved in the Climate Springboard programme, which helps businesses calculate their carbon footprint and develop a net-zero strategy.
3. Eva Rainey (Energy Saving Trust, Business Energy Scotland)
o Topic: Free support available to SMEs from Business Energy Scotland, focusing on helping businesses boost profits while contributing to climate change mitigation.
