investing for sustainability

27 JANUARY 2011
ONE WHITEHALL PLACE, LONDON
You 'get' climate change. You practice resource efficiency. You're onto your supply chain. And you've picked all the low hanging fruit. But you also know that becoming a truly sustainable business will demand a step-change in investment.

Knowing what to invest in, how to raise the capital, getting boardroom buy-in and mapping the return on your investment is your next real challenge.
Investing for Sustainability will give you the answers, showing you how to futureproof your business by saving money, reducing risk, planning for growth and securing the competitive edge.

Hear from the business leaders who have already made it happen.
Get practical advice from leading professionals at Eli Lilly, Eurostar, John Lewis Partnership, Williams Formula One, Telecity, Aviva, Asda and many more.
And share your experiences with a unique network of like-minded professionals.

Visit the Investing for Sustainability website for all the details.

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ENERGY IN BUILDINGS

APRIL 2011
With the UK's building stock accounting for 40% of all emissions, tackling inefficiencies clearly needs to be a priority. But it's not going to be easy, as Tom Idle found out as he listened in on the latest SB Round Table Debate, which brought together some of the country's biggest property owners.
Tom Idle listened in.
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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MARCH 2011
Engaging with the supply chain is key if businesses are to take their sustainability performances to the next level. But is education or regulation the most effective driver? A group of top professionals had the chance to have their say about the best approach at the latest SB debate.
Tom Idle listened in.
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SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

FEBRUARY 2011
With road freight responsible for 27% of emissions from transport, the Government is keen to encourage best practice. But, as the latest SB Round Table Debate revealed, the UK's fleet managers demand the right framework to make future strategy development easier.
Tom Idle listened in.
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TRANSPORT

DECEMBER 2009
What are the barriers to low-carbon transportation in business? And when will new technology help this shift? These were two of the issues up for discussion at the latest SB Round Table Debate.
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WATER EFFICIENCY

DECEMBER 2009
With such a strong focus on energy and carbon, water is in danger of becoming the forgotten element of environmental policy, in the UK and worldwide. Business leaders from the likes of Molson Coors, Nestle, PepsiCo and United Biscuits met to discuss corporate water efficiency strategies.
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CARBON REDUCTION COMMITMENT

SEPTEMBER 2009
As UK firms geared up to register for the CRC scheme, many still seemed dazed and confused by many elements of the new regulation. Bringing together a wide range of businesses (some of which were returning from the previous year's round table), the discussion heard from Cemex, BAA Airports, Asda and Transport for London, among others.
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SB - THE EVENT 2012

22-24 MAY 2012

NEC, BIRMINGHAM

Sustainable Business - The Event is the UK's showcase exhibition and conference for businesses looking to take advantage of the climate change agenda.

Bringing together business leaders, technology providers, academics, NGOs and policymakers, the three-day event offers a unique snapshot of today's challenges and solutions for businesses as they aim to become low-carbon, efficient, lean and responsible players across their sector.

SB - The Event is part of Sustainabilitylive! which includes the National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX) Environmental Technology (ET), Brownfield Expo (BEX) and the International Water Exhibition (IWEX).

Visit the Sustainabilitylive! website for all the details.