2010 Programme
Please note that the programme below relates to the last event staged
in March 2010.
9:00 – 10:00
Registration, refreshments, networking and pre-arranged meetings
10:00 – 11:00
Conference Session: Carbon Reduction Commitment ~ getting ready for compliance
Anthony Day, Director, Cyber Associates Ltd
McCain Foods - Cutting costs and emissions by using renewable energy
Richard Perkins, Group Energy Manager, McCain Foods (GB) Ltd
Towards zero waste in manufacturing – the art of the possible
Manel Roura, Environmental Officer, DENSO Manufacturing UK Ltd
Improving efficiency of compressor operations
Ian Humpage, H&S and Environment Manager, Tulip Fresh Meats & Ken Hinde, Management Systems Co-ordinator, Brose Ltd
The Central Hub Research Scheme
James Bradley, Health through Warmth Officer, Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Improving Standards of Insulation in New Buildings
Bill Finn, Head of Property and Project Management, The National Autistic Society
The plans to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon emissions by 2012
Frances Kelsey, Project Accountant, Worcestershire County Council
How to meet city-wide targets for energy, water and waste in Birmingham
Keith Budden, Head of Sustainability, Birmingham Strategic Partnership
Working with PAS 2050 – measuring the lifecycle of products for carbon emissions
Matthew Botfield, Product Manager, Antalis Ltd
How to successfully engage staff on environmental issues
Tim Taylor, Environment Manager, Ricoh UK
Working together for a low carbon, sustainable future
Ian Owen, Sustainable Staffordshire
Pilkington Automotive Manufacturing Operations - Targeting Efficiency & Sustainability
David Cast, Energy Standardisation Manager, Pilkington Automotive Ltd
FDF Discussion Group: Product Carbon Footprinting – Managing and reducing supply chain emissions or Consumer Communications?
Stephen Reeson, Head of Climate Change and Energy Policy, Food and Drink Federation
EEF Discussion Group: Renewable Energy for Industrial Sites
Rob Habgood, Senior Environmental Consultant, EEF
Smarter working as an approach to reducing carbon: An introduction to the Smarter Working WM programme
Tim Luft, Operations Director, Coventry University Enterprises Ltd
EEF Discussion Group: MADE IN THE UK? ~ What are the opportunities for UK manufacturers in the transition to a low-carbon economy?
Roger Salomone, Energy Adviser, EEF
11:30 – 12:30
On the road to an emission reduction of up to 30% using process reduction or replacement within a traditional manufacturing industry
David Lee, Environmental and Energy Manager, Bridon.
Assessing waste - how to save money and improve environmental performance
Shailesh Purohit, HSE Manager, Jotun Paints (Europe) Limited
Remanufacturing & refurbishment - Overcoming challenges to provide business and environmental benefits
Surrie Everett-Pascoe, European Director Environment & Product Safety, Canon Europe Ltd
Carbon Reduction Commitment – and what we need to do
Frances Kelsey, Project Accountant, Worcester County Council
Corporate Desire to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 4%
Matt Jones, Recycling Projects Officer, Verdant Group Plc. / Melton Borough Council
Recycling in student halls - Green Apple Award Winner
Katy Boom, Head of Sustainability & Development, University of Worcester
A multi-faceted approach to improving energy efficiency in a manufacturing environment – how Kemira Chemicals achieved a 35% energy reduction on 1998 levels
Graham Scarborough, Control Systems and Energy Engineer, Kemira Chemicals
How to set up and run online events and ‘webinars’ – Sponsored by AWM
Martyn James. Online Programme Producer, Low Carbon Innovation Network
Greener transport without buying new vehicles: Commercial Group case study
Simon Graham, Environmental Strategist, Commercial Group
FDF Discussion Group: Impact of the Copenhagen Summit on EU and UK climate change policies affecting UK manufacturers
Stephen Reeson, Head of Climate Change and Energy Policy, Food and Drink Federation
Implementation of an EMS to the requirements of 14001 the early stages
Jeff Rogers, Quality Engineering Manager, Mueller Europe
Agile working and the fixed Estate – The Catalyst for Carbon Reduction? – Birmingham City Council Smarter Working Programme - Sponsored by AWM
Peter Jones, Associate Director, Capita Symonds
How to motivate your staff to be more environmentally friendly
Eilidh Milnes, The Confidence Coach
Sustainable Business Communications & Agile Working: BT Case Study - Sponsored by AWM
Ian Binks, Regional Manager, BT
EEF Discussion Group: MADE IN THE UK? ~ What are the opportunities for UK manufacturers in the transition to a low-carbon economy?
Roger Salomone, Energy Adviser, EEF
Long term environmental strategy formulation
Gareth Kane, Director, Terra Infirma Ltd
11:00 – 11:25
Refreshments, networking and pre-arranged meetings
12:30 – 13:00
Tabletop Presentation: powerPerfector: Voltage Power Optimisation (VPO), The foundation of every energy efficiency technology
David Middleton, Energy Consultant, powerPerfector
What could a Resource Recovery Park look like in the West Midlands? - Sponsored by AWM
Tim Baldwin, Sustainable Development Team Leader, Advantage West Midlands
Growing Green: A greener, brighter, low-carbon future for YOUR business - Sponsored by AWM
Steve Massey, Local Procurement Co-ordinator, Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council & Joe Ling, Partnerships Manager, Advantage West Midlands
12:30 – 13:20
Discussion Group: 'Renewable Generation or Energy Efficiency: A comparative analysis
Barry Taylor, Energy Consultant, powerPerfector
NISP: The pathway to a low carbon sustainable economy - Sponsored by AWM
Ian Humphreys, Regional Director, NISP West Midlands
Effective Energy Reduction
Graham Ryott, npower
Countdown to the CRC
Bob Jauncey, Technical Development Manager (Carbon), npower
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch, networking and pre-arranged meetings
14:00 – 15:00
Quick wins for manufacturers to save energy
Thomas Parrott, Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, Tamar Foods
Installing a variable compressor to save cost and reduce carbon emissions
Ken Hinde, Management Systems Co-ordinator, Brose Ltd
Energy Reduction Policy
Mark Scutt, Director, Britalco Engineering Ltd
Cutting £1million off Energy Costs
Colin Morgan, CR Manager, Gala Bingo and Gala Casinos
Doing more with less, a partnership approach to low carbon Knowsley
Philip Monaghan, Head of Environmental Sustainability, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Leading a business in Transformation into an Environmentally Sustainable future
Peter Clapperton, Head of Sustainable Development, BAE SYSTEMS
Global Combat Systems – Munitions
Carbon reduction strategies using ‘Systems Thinking’ frameworks
Geoff Stear, SHE Manager, Uniq Prepared Foods
Driver Training - to reduce costs and cut carbon emissions
Paul Powell, Transport and Fleet Manager, Stoke on Trent Council
FDF Discussion Group: Renewable Heat Incentive
Stephen Reeson, Head of Climate Change and Energy Policy, Food and Drink Federation
Renewable Energy Supply Chain Opportunities: How can manufacturing businesses gain involvement in an emerging sector - Sponsored by AWM
David Terry, Programme Manager RESCO, Staffordshire University
Engaging staff through effective communication to create momentum in green ideas and actions
Christine Sewell, Quality Manager, Lubrizol
Sense and sustainability - The boardroom imperative
Anthony Day, Director, Cyber Associates Ltd
TravelWise: Sustainable Transport Opportunities - Sponsored by AWM
Alison Pickett, Sustainable Transport officer, Centro & Gill Hunt, Workplace Travel Plan Co-ordinator, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
EEF Discussion Group: MADE IN THE UK? ~ What are the opportunities for UK manufacturers in the transition to a low-carbon economy?
Roger Salomone, Energy Adviser, EEF
Solutions for carbon reduction and process improvement
Steve McKie, National Manager: Carbon & Environment, Spirax Sarco
Discussion Group: OFGEM Price Scenarios
David Middleton, Energy Consultant and Barry Taylor, Energy Consultant, powerPerfector
Renewable Energy Supply Chain Opportunities: Small-Scale Energy Generation
Dr Andrea Humphries, Lecturer in Sustainable Technologies, Harper Adams University College
15:00 – 15:30
Refreshments, networking and pre-arranged meetings
15:30 – 16:30
Reducing water and energy use in the meat industry
Ian Humpage, H&S and Environment Manager, Tulip Fresh Meats
From start to finish - reducing energy usage within the factory to generating renewable energy from waste
Mark Bartlett, Environmental Manager, Ginsters
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council’s Carbon Management Programme
Carol Edmonson, Climate Change Officer, Walsall Metropolitan District Council
The CLA Carbon Calculator
Donna Tavernor, Regional Adviser, CLA West Midlands
The value and environmental benefits of establishing a video conferencing unit
Thomas Smith, Facilities Manager, GL Industrial Services UK Ltd
The Energy Advisors Programme
Emma Clarke, Climate Change Partnership Officer and Jacky Lawrence, Strategic Energy Manager, Warwickshire County Council
Energy Saving Solutions in the Leisure Industry
Martin Holland, Environmental Policy Officer, West Oxon District Council
Best Practice in Recycling
Kevin Badger, Quality Control & Environmental Co-ordinator, L.G. Harris & Co Ltd
Smarter Working: Getting the Right Result - Sponsored by AWM
David Wait, Conciliation and Mediation Services Manager, ACAS West Midlands
Jaguar, Land Rover energy actions
Steve Slocket, Environmental Manager, Jaguar/Land Rover
A Steep Learning Curve: Experiences of Renewables and Lessons Learnt
Robert Ebbs, Technical Surveyor, A1 Housing Bassetlaw Ltd
10 Ways to Engage your Staff on Carbon Reduction Initiatives : A Simultaneous Webcast Presentation - Sponsored by AWM
Anthony Day, Director, Cyber Associates
EEF Discussion Group: MADE IN THE UK? ~ What are the opportunities for UK manufacturers in the transition to a low-carbon economy?
Roger Salomone, Energy Adviser, EEF
Please note: The programme is subject to change and the Organisers reserve
the right to alter the venue, session topics and/or speakers.