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Low Carbon Training Seminar:
Green & Lean Information Management ~ how to save costs and cut carbon emissions

Climate change is one of the greatest social, economic and political issues of our time. Thousands of organisations, aware of the affect they are having on the environment, are acting on their responsibilities to customers, stakeholders, staff and wider society, by seeking to reduce their carbon emissions. So just as the Internet and e-business has changed the way we live and work, ‘green & lean’ is becoming a key attribute in the emerging low carbon economy, in which the quest is for environmental benefits as well as enhanced business success.
 
The Low Carbon Innovation Network, which brings together expertise from those involved in carbon reduction projects, are hosting this seminar: Green & Lean Information Management ~ how to save costs and cut carbon emissions

 Dates & Venues:
 26 June 2008, Olympia, London
2 Sept 2008, Telford Intl. Centre
 Fee:  £395 + VAT - includes bespoke learning & networking programme
 Discounts:  £100 early-bird discount if booked six weeks prior to seminar


IT uses massive amounts of energy and short product life-cycles cause major waste problems. This one day seminar is designed to provide information and practical advice on how to minimise the environmental impact of information technology.

Greening your IT with cost-free energy savings
Monitoring energy usage and implementing turn-off campaigns
Policies to reduce unnecessary printing and maximise recycling
Document management – technology solutions and housekeeping pre-requisites
Identify IT management practices that reduce power consumption
Virtualisation software to ensure efficiency of servers supporting IT infrastructure
Smart temperature controls and opportunities to reuse the heat produced
Smart IT procurement policies in a carbon conscious world
Empowering staff and creating a culture that embraces environmental issues
Responsible IT disposal

The format of the event is morning seminar presentations, followed after lunch by a series of case-studies and interactive roundtable discussion group sessions to share experience and work with peers on how to address the challenges that lie ahead.
At the end of the day the group meets again for a special action planning session.
 
Delegates are able to benefit from free membership of the Low Carbon Innovation Network, joining thousands of others who share best practice on reducing carbon emissions via email bulletins with case-studies, interviews & best practice tips.

 

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