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Sustainable Business Series: The Financial Case for Net Zero and Sustainability
October 18, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Introducing sustainable measures to your organisation is often considered an expense that many businesses cannot afford. Data from the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, Sustainability and Business Insights Report highlight how Cost (55%) and Economic Conditions (38%) are two of the most cites barriers to achieving Net Zero. Indeed, it is vitally important that businesses understand that the benefits associated with achieving Net Zero outweigh the costs.
As highlighted in the Skidmore Review, Net Zero is the growth opportunity of the 21st century. The review makes clear, that the benefits of investing in Net Zero today, outweighs the costs. Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) analysis suggests in their delayed action scenario that the level of public sector debt could be 23% higher than in their early action scenario by 2050. Indeed, the financial case for Net Zero and sustainability is continuing to grow.
Why attend?
- Understand the economic benefits of sustainability.
- Understand how businesses have been able to generate profits from investing in sustainable processes.
- Learn about grants that are available, that can help reduce your carbon footprint.
Agenda
9:30am: Arrivals & Registration
10:00am: Event start
11:00am: Event close
Nicholas Lyons- Director at Eric Lyons LTD
Nick was educated at Birmingham Food College (UCB), where he trained for 3 years to become a chef. Nick gained experience working part time for the family business.
After finishing his training at Birmingham Food College, Nick went onto obtain further experience at organisations external to the family business. He worked in a high-end country house hotel as a chef where he continued his development. After a year of working ‘away’ he rejoined the family business where he started in the pie kitchen and eventually moved into a role in butchery. During Covid the organisation set up online deliveries and have now developed their capabilities to deliver nationally. Currently Nick spends much of his time running Eric Lyons Knowle, Online and Eric Lyons Wooton Wawen.
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This event has been produced for the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce as part of the Sustainable Business Series. The Sustainable Business Series is the GBCC’s flagship campaign on environmental sustainability aiming to share best practice, guidance and knowledge on the measures businesses can take, and commercial benefits of, progressing to net zero.
In 2023, the Series contains a series of events and webinars taking place throughout September and October, culminating with the Sustainable Business Series Conference in November. Additionally, throughout the campaign, the Chambers will be producing podcasts and publishing blog content.
The Sustainable Business Series 2023 is sponsored by University College Birmingham and LLoyds Bank thanks to who, all events and content as part of the Sustainable Business Series have been made free to delegates.
