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Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange |
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Sponsored by the South West RDA, the first staging of the low carbon best
practice Exchange in the region took place on Tuesday 11th March 2008 at the
Marriott Hotel in Bristol.
The event was a tremendous success, with fifty five interactive discussion groups and more than one hundred pre-arranged meetings.
A total of 146 participants took part in the Exchange to share best practice, foster professional networks and develop actionable ideas to reduce their organisation's carbon emissions. This is how they described their experience:
“One of the best events I have attended. The combination of learning
seminars and networking time gave ample opportunity to learn new concepts,
discuss problems and find solutions."
Paul Bowtell, Environmental Manager, Audit Commission
“A well organised and valuable networking event. The range of topics
were excellent. Well worth the time to attend.”
David Boomer, Head of Energy Efficiency and Climate Change, Institute of
Directors
“A great chance to connect with like-minded businesses.”
Donna Sibley, Environment & Climate Change Manager, South West of England
Regional Development Agency
“The low carbon innovation exchange provides excellent networking and
a useful opportunity in a relaxed atmosphere to get up-to-date information
on key low carbon issues. Highly recommended.”
Phil Harding, Senior Policy Adviser, Government Office for the South West
“This is a clever and very engaging way of exchanging practical information
on carbon and climate change.”
John Mayhew, Head of Climate Change, Hyder Consulting (UK) Ltd
“Good innovative use of communication technology very applicable to
the theme of the event.”
Gerry Swarbrick, Managing Director, Ark Energy Ltd
“As newcomers to the region, it was very useful to meet others working
in our field - this was particularly well facilitated by the round table discussions.”
James Wallace, Director, The Omni Group
“Great to discover there are so many other people and organisations
who are at the same stage as we are. They learn from us and we learn as much
from them.”
Bernard Auton, Principal, Supply Chain Footprint
“Great forum for an SME.”
Edward Shaw, Chairman, Barts Spices Ltd
“Great way to exchange ideas and learn.”
Paul Hancock, Environment Manager, HM Prison Service
“The Low Carbon innovation Exchange is excellently run and provides
a thought out opportunity to share, learn and pass on ways to be effective.”
David Oldham, Energy Manager, University of the West of England
“An extremely well organised exciting networking opportunity for sharing
experience, practical know-how and challenges. I learnt more in the first
hour than I sometimes learn in six months. It was great to applaud and celebrate
breakthroughs with people who together provided a comprehensive understanding
of the business, organisational, technical and psychological dimensions of
low carbon innovation. Great mix too of people from different sectors and
different levels of organisations.”
Susan Alexander, Director, Alexander Ballard Ltd
“The event was extremely well organised with a valuable mix of sharing
sessions, 1:1 meeting opportunities and a useful and relevant exhibition.”
Andy Lewis, Estates Manager, University of Worcester
“I found the discussion groups very useful. Each individual was able
to put their own experiences on the table but was also able to find possible
solutions or ideas to help improve their own area of responsibility.”
Ken Young, Environmental Officer, St. James's Place plc
“A very fruitful day gaining tremendous working knowledge.”
Graham Newton, Director, Signpost Housing Association Ltd
“A particularly engaging event, it gave me a useful insight into a range
of organisations practical work in this key area of business.”
Daniel Oliver, Sustainability Support Officer, Bristol City Council
“I found the event most interesting, not only as an exhibitor where
I was able to meet and talk to the "decision makers" but also was
able to network/join in group discussions on topics that were of particular
interest to me and my company.”
Christine Griffiths, Director, Aeolus Power Ltd
“The Low Carbon Innovation Forum provides a totally unique, structured
means of networking that enables you to get a tailor made event that is of
direct benefit to you and your organisation. It is like going to a conference
but avoiding the dross!"
Holly Tiffen, Sustainable Development Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority
“This was one of the best events I have attended for a very long time.
The way it is structured ensured that effective networking took place as a
natural consequence and everybody was fully engaged.”
Sarah Nutt, Chief Inspector, Devon & Cornwall Constabulary
The next staging of the Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange in the South West takes place in Bristol on 17th March 2009. If you are interested in contributing to the programme for the next event, please send an email to martyn@carbon-innovation.com
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