Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace
Date: Wednesday 3rd July 2013
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS
A practical and comprehensive training day to help your organisation make real efficiency savings, engage with staff and stakeholders and improve the environmental impact of your workplace.
"Quick paced and fun approach to environmental sustainability with a group of knowledgeable professionals" Joan McGarvey (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea)
"It was a useful overview of how to take action to improve environmental awareness and create change in the workplace" -Mark Pearson (Surrey Wildlife Trust)
"Very informative and enjoyable"
Julia Matthews (Forestry Commission)
"Clear and concise guide to new techniques"
Jo Scott (Pfizer)
Improve the environmental sustainability of your organisation Learn why there is more to it than simply recycling paper. Put your good ideas into practice.
This thought provoking training day is designed to help you to gain a detailed understanding of the issues surrounding environmental sustainability and develop a meaningful action plan that will have a real and positive impact on your organisation and the environment. Through a combination of presentations, workshops, group discussions and real life case studies, this course provides an invaluable resource for organisations looking to tackle their environmental performance.
This training session will provide:
1) True benefits of a greener office – from cost savings and increased efficiency to the way your organisation is perceived by others.
2) The major obstacles to changing your workplace and ways to overcome them – share positive experiences, barriers and get expert advice on overcoming challenges.
3) Legislation "need to knows" – steps to take to ensure you are up-to-date and legally compliant.
4) Real-life case study: A representative of a leading social landlord will discuss and take questions on the practical application of environmental policy in the workplace.
5) Practical suggestions for reducing energy and waste, greener transport and purchasing choices and making a positive impact on your local environment.
6) How to review your current performance – environmental target setting and methods for monitoring your improvements.
7) Top tips on communicating your achievements – ensure internal staff, external partners and funders realise the significance of your improvements.
Course Outcomes:
A clear understanding of the range of benefits to your organisation.
Understand where and how you can make changes to your current practice, and the barriers that may have to be overcome.
Feel confident in implementing your environmental policies.
Facilitated by:
Ian Parker
Ian is the lead facilitator at the event. He is the senior property adviser at the Ethical Property Foundation bringing extensive public and private sector experience to community organisations across the whole of England in the use and development of community assets. Ian provides property advice and support to charities, community groups and social enterprises including advice on environmental issues, social impact and investment. Ian is an experienced public speaker, and has delivered a broad range of training events and workshops which focus on the core challenges for the third sector today.
Ruth Thompson
Ruth will be providing facilitation support on the day. She has a legal background and has worked with many third sector organisations to help solve their legal problems over the last five years. She is a property adviser at the Foundation, providing support to all kinds of not for profits on varied property related issues.
Ian and Ruth have worked with various Charity and Voluntary Services (CVS) nationally such as Liverpool, Newcastle, London boroughs Bexley, Sutton, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Barnet CVSs, organisations such as CIPFA (Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy), NFASP (National Federation of Artists Studio Providers) and the Small Charities Coalition. They have worked on consultancy projects for the Royal London Society for the Blind and the Association of Charitable Foundations, and work in partnership on training with Aston Mansfield, Locality, City Bridge Trust, Co-operatives UK and the Charity Commission.
Cost:
£395: Large businesses and corporations
£298: Large Charities, Public Sector
£150: Small Charities and Independent Consultants
Concessionary rates available for students, pensioners and unemployed. Please contact info@talkaction.org for further details.
Bespoke courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to suit you.
Prices include a hot Mediterranean buffet lunch, fair-trade refreshments and networking time.
For bookings and further information, please contact:
Tel: 0207 324 4775
Email: chetna@talkaction.org
The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible lavatory facilities.
Supported by: Environment Job (www.environmentjob.co.uk).
