Carbon Matters: Creating Tomorrow’s Low Carbon Tech
Whilst the UK economy may be battling through a double dip recession, the environmental technology sector has emerged as one of the top areas for investment.
The Government’s target of cutting carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 has brought increasing pressure to find new technologies and innovations to meet this ambitious goal.
Date: Weds, 7 March 2012
Time: 08:00 - 14:00
Venue: The Innovation Centre, University of Exeter, EX4 4RN
Cost: £20
Chaired by the Environmental Sustainability KTN and with speakers from the Eden Project and Zero2050, this half-day event will bring together industry professionals and academic experts in a series of workshops (details below).
Low carbon manufacturing
Led by the Manufacturing Advisory Service SW and the Centre for Additive Layer Manufacturing
- Emerging markets and new methods of manufacturing
- Developing/introducing new products
- Managing growth and innovation
Low carbon buildings
Led by Construction Excellence South West and the Centre for Energy and the Environment
- New building design and zero-carbon buildings
- Carbon reduction in existing buildings and retro-fitting technologies
- Policy: The Green Deal, FIT and RHI
Water management
Led by the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the Centre for Water Systems
- What are the current water efficient technologies available?
- How can SMEs benefit from implementing water efficiency methods?
- Practicalities of implementing water devices
Funding streams and support
Led by the Environmental Sustainability KTN and Enterprise Europe Network
- UK collaborative research
- EU opportunities including Eco-Innovation and FP7
- Advice and support: concept and consortium building, and creating a strong proposal
How to consider carbon in purchasing and supply
Led by the University of Exeter Business School and Zero2050
- Raising carbon literacy for procurers and supply chain managers
- Promoting the development of leadership and management skills for carbon mitigation
- Building effective low carbon procurement policies and practices
Only £10 for South West-based SMEs – confirm your place.
Please note, priority will be given to South West SMEs in the environmental technology sector. For more information, please contact Jenny Pilkington at: J.L.Pilkington@exeter.ac.uk or call on 01392 726142.
