Webinar for Businesses: Strategies to Minimise Your Carbon Footprint

Join us for an insightful and action-orientated webinar designed specifically for businesses committed to sustainability. This webinar will provide practical guidance and expert advice on reducing your environmental impact.

Hosted by Dawn Leader from The Dorset Growth Hub, this event will feature special guests Erik Blakeley, Energy Efficiency Technical Officer from Low Carbon Dorset and Mike Stephenson, Co-Founder of H2-ecO. Our experts will walk you through essential steps to identify, measure and reduce your carbon footprint, helping you achieve both environmental and economic benefits.

During this workshop, you will discover:

• Measure your baseline to know your starting point: Learn how to assess your current carbon footprint accurately.
• Quick wins / simple changes: Discover easy and immediate actions you can take to reduce your emissions.
• Introduction of behavioural changes within your workforce: Engage your team in sustainable practices and foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
• Renewable energy & renewable heat: Explore the benefits and implementation of renewable energy sources.
• Carbon footprint calculator: Discover how much carbon your business is emitting and utilise tools to track and manage your carbon footprint effectively.
• Help available: Find out about resources and support available to assist your sustainability journey.

Who should attend?

This webinar is ideal for businesses that are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and enhancing their company’s environmental performance. Participants will gain valuable insights into actionable strategies, receive guidance from industry experts and have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals. By attending, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to make significant strides towards a greener and more sustainable future for your business.

About the speakers

Dr Erik Blakeley Energy Efficiency Technical Officer, Low Carbon Dorset

Dr Erik Blakeley studied Metallurgy at Birmingham University and went on to teach Physics at secondary school level. After taking an MSc in Archaeometallurgy at UCL he had a career in museums including the National Coal Mining Museum for England near Wakefield.

A growing interest in Climate Change and Renewable Energy led him to take a second MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering at Loughborough University. From there he secured a job as a technical officer with the Severn Wye Energy Agency delivering an EU-funded renewable energy and energy efficiency advice and grant programme in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. He moved from there to take up his current role with Dorset Council also delivering advice and grants for the Low Carbon Dorset Programme. In recent years he has also worked as an Associate Lecturer with the Open University on one of their Renewable Energy courses.

How to Access this Webinar:

You will receive the joining instructions via e-mail, 24 hours, and 30 minutes before the webinar. For any further information or special requirements for course attendance, please contact us by e-mail info@dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk, or call 03454 586480.

This workshop is delivered by Dorset Growth Hub and WSX Enterprise as part of Dorset Council’s Business Support Programme.

If you require more information or have any questions, please contact info@dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk