Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace (London) 29 February 2012

[Talk Action]

Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace (London)
Date: Wednesday 29th February, 2012
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AS

A practical and comprehensive training day to help your organisation
make real efficiency savings, engage with staff and stakeholders and
improve the environmental impact of your workplace.

“Quick paced and fun approach to environmental sustainability with a
group of knowledgeable professionals.” Joan McGarvey (Royal Borough of
Kensington and Chelsea)

“It was a useful overview of how to take action to improve
environmental awareness and create change in the workplace." -Mark
Pearson (Surrey Wildlife Trust)

“Very good day. Great meeting people with similar objectives and
tasks. I liked the information nature of it and there were very
friendly people running it too.” -Kim Crane (Red24)

“Friendly, informative day of learning based around reality of the
workplace.” Fred Wilson (Burrough Court Estate Ltd)

Want to improve the environmental sustainability of your organisation?
Wondering if there is more to it than simply recycling paper? Need
help putting your good ideas into practice?

This thought provoking training day is designed to help you to gain a
detailed understanding of the issues surrounding environmental
sustainability and develop a meaningful action plan that will have a
real and positive impact on your organisation and the environment.
Through a combination of presentations, workshops, group discussions
and real life case studies, this course provides an invaluable
resource for organisations looking to tackle their environmental
performance.

This training session will provide:
1) True benefits of a greener office – from cost savings and increased
efficiency to the way your organisation is perceived by others.
2) The major obstacles to changing your workplace and ways to overcome
them – share positive experiences, barriers and get expert advice on
overcoming challenges.
3) Legislation “need to knows” – steps to take to ensure you are up-to-
date and legally compliant.
4) Real-life case study: A representative of a leading social landlord
will discuss and take questions on the practical application of
environmental policy in the workplace.
5) Practical suggestions for reducing energy and waste, greener
transport and purchasing choices and making a positive impact on your
local environment.
6) How to review your current performance – environmental target
setting and methods for monitoring your improvements.
7) Top tips on communicating your achievements – ensure internal
staff, external partners and funders realise the significance of your
improvements.

Course Outcomes:
A clear understanding of the range of benefits to your organisation.
Understand where and how you can make changes to your current
practice, and the barriers that may have to be overcome.
Feel confident in implementing your environmental policies.

Who should attend?
All organisations who are interested in increasing their environmental
efficiency and overcoming barriers to achieving environmental goals.
This includes charities and voluntary groups looking to reduce the
environmental impact of their workplace, local authorities and
government affiliated groups looking to improve their policies and
build upon existing skills, and SMEs and social enterprises concerned
with improving their environmental performance.

Facilitated by:
Anna Hirschfeld
Anna Hirschfeld will be the lead facilitator at the event. With a
wealth of experience in the property sector, Anna manages the Ethical
Property Foundation’s Property Advice Service in London. Anna provides
property advice and support to charities, community groups and social
enterprises including advice on environmental sustainability. Anna has
delivered well-received training events focusing around many core
property issues.

Phil Dennison
Phil Dennison is a Projects Officer with the Ethical Property
Foundation and will be providing facilitation support on the day.
Along with providing front line support to social groups regarding
property issues, Phil also has detailed knowledge of property
management procedure and environmental strategy.

Cost:
£288: Large Charities, Public Sector and Small Businesses
£130: Small Charities and Independent Consultants

Concessionary rates available for students, pensioners and unemployed.
Please contact in...@talkaction.org for further details.

Bespoke courses can be arranged for groups at a date and location to
suit you.

Prices include a hot Mediterranean buffet lunch, fair-trade
refreshments and networking time.

For bookings and further information, please contact:

Tel: 0207 324 4774
Email: in...@talkaction.org

The venue is fully accessible with wheelchair-accessible lavatory
facilities.

Supported by: Environment Job (www.environmentjob.co.uk).