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Testimonials from the 2008 event

"This is an excellent event for people charged with various carbon management activities for their organisation to find out first hand what other practitioners have found effective."
Shayne Rees, Marcoms Manager, EDF Energy

"EcoCooling have got several interesting contacts from the event which we would have been unlikely to obtain elsewhere making it well worth our attendance."
Jo Marshall, Marketing Manager, EcoCooling Ltd

"A well organised and valuable event."
Peter Anderson, Managing Director, Eclectic Energy Ltd

"This event is a very effective format combining several approaches into one day's events including roundtable discussions, presentations, exhibits etc. it all adds up to a useful informative event."
Allan Worsley, Environment Leader, Cummins Turbo Technologies

"The Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange is a worthwhile event where the latest ideas and concepts are discussed."
Chris Spenceley, Energy Services Engineer, Corus Engineering Steels

"It's the only conference where the delegates all arrive expecting to talk to you! It means that you feel comfortable approaching people."
Jo Stokes, Consultant Business Analyst, Misys plc

"Excellent venue, good selection of quick win solutions including retro applications!"
Paul McDonald, Energy Champion, Northern Foods Plc

"The event provides an opportunity to arrange your day to your specific interests and so provides excellent opportunities to network and exchange ideas"
Richard Crowther, Leeds City Council.

"An excellent opportunity to probe the experts, make good contacts with like-minded companies and share best practice experience ... a great event!"
Perry Shard, Birse Civils

"This is the first time I have attended an event of this kind and was very impressed with the format. The ability to discuss my concerns and thoughts with people from a wide range of organisations, both speakers and delegates, made this not only a valuable source of information but a most enjoyable experience."
Kevin Towler, IT Manager, Maltby Colliery

"For those with responsibilities for energy and carbon management within their organisations, the Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange is a must."
Colin Pedley, Responsible Care Manager, Bayer Plc

"This was speed dating for energy anoraks. Perfect!"
John Harrison, Head of Building Controls, Enersol

"This was the best organised most relevant event of its type I have ever attended."
Graham Cooper, Site Manager, Agfa Graphics Ltd

"An invaluable learning experience."
Sharon Ward, Project Manager Logistik Ltd

"This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with other environment practitioners."
Elizabeth Edgington, Environment Campaign Manager, Business in the Community

"A well organised event with a lot of valuable discussion opportunities. I came away with some valuable contacts and new ideas."
Sandy Tucker, S H E Manager, Suma Wholefoods

"A very useful day the format and organisation of which allows you to develop a personal agenda to focus on your key needs and maximise the personal benefit."
Tony Ashworth, Head of Compliance Services, Kier Engineering Services

"If you take the time to set out your needs I am sure that you will be pleasantly surprised."
Alastair Sherry, Director, Recyclet Ltd

"One-to-one meetings allowed people to pre-qualify their interest so that the time was well spent."
Stephen Begg, Head of Electrical Efficiency, Enersol

"Having missed my pre-booked session, I was made welcome to 2 other table top discussions which were very appropriate for me and the business I am in. I was able to take new information away with me and will discuss within Kanvas Interiors."
Tony Ward, Head of Sustainability & Facilities, Kanvas Interiors

"Carbon Action Yorkshire at the forefront of environmental change!"
Georgina Bingham, Managing Director, Angelheart inc Ltd

"Excellent Content"
Dennis Martin, Development Manager, Inkopo Limited

"I found the October, 2008 Low Carbon Best Practice Exchange in Harrogate really useful and enjoyable. There was a lot of expertise in the room and the format where you were able to set your own agenda for the day around your own priorities worked excellently."
John Bibby, Senior Policy Officer, City of Bradford MDC

"This was the best organised event that I have attended."
Pete Marsh, Engineering Services Manager, Moores Furniture Group

"Excellent networking opportunity. I felt I got as much out of the days event as I could with the pre-arranged meeting planner. Most of the people I met with agreed this was a good use of their time."
Helen Shiels, Business Resource Manager, Carbon Action Yorkshire

"The ability to tailor your day to your individual requirements was fantastic. I've never been to such a well organised exhibition in this respect. However, prepare to be worn out, as there's no sloping off early if you have made commitments on your personal programme until the end of the day!"
Nicole Ballantyne, Research & Innovation Manager, Carbon Action Yorkshire

"This event went well beyond the normal conference format and resulted in much better use of time."
John Simmons, Director, On Communication

"An excellent event with a unique format."
Dave Thomas, Management Systems Manager, Kingspan Ltd

"The energy and enthusiasm of like minded individuals committed to improving sustainability and managing the impact of the population for the benefit of future generations is not to be underestimated. So many environmental practitioners become disillusioned by the inertia of the general population, the opportunity to share and develop positive ideas is very encouraging."
Naomi Makin, Energy & Environment Manager, Bradford District Care Trust