Into the Northwest - Sustainability For Business, Green Skills For Success

Key speakers and an expert panel of business owners from the Northwest, will share case studies, expertise, and funding/skills information on how to successfully integrate sustainability into your business. 

Who is this for? Owners, managers and employees (HR, CSR, ESG) if you are responsible for driving sustainability led change within your organisation, this event is not to be missed!

This event is kindly sponsored by Tech Northwest Skillnet.

What this event will cover: 

• Implementing a sustainability plan for any business
• Decarbonisation planning - practical steps to achieving net zero
• Sustainable finance - savings, growth and lean process improvement
• Understand links between sustainability and investment/tendering 
• Green marketing and the benefits of communicating sustainable practices
• The role of ESG metrics in a business 
• Availability and steps towards funding and skills subsidies/supports 
• Awards and accreditations

An insight and overview of the role sustainability can - and will -play in business growth and the practical steps towards sustainable practice, based on experience and up to date information.


Outline Agenda

 

9am: Tea/coffee/networking – welcome to visit trade stands from renewables suppliers.

9.20am sharp: Introductions from Letterkenny Chamber

9.30am: Head of Enterprise - LEO Donegal, Brenda Hegarty will discuss the sustainability focused training and financial supports available to SMEs

9.45am: Industry Expert #1 Barry Harper, MD @ Nvolve Group 

10.00am: Industry Expert #2 Donal Kearney, Director of Sustainability Growth @ Pragmatica

10.20am: Moderated panel discussion with three Northwest Business Owners/Leadership Teams - EnviroGrind, TCS & DS Environmental

- moderated by Annette Houston, MD @ FM Services Group

11:05: Q&A

11.20: Closing note from sponsor, Siobhan Grant - Network Manager, Tech North West Skillnet

To book, register on this page, or email marie@letterkennychamber.com

Booking essential for TCS security purposes, if you haven't registered in advance you will not be permitted on site. 

Light refreshments provided on arrival, please make us aware of any dietary requirements.