Sustainability in Action - Masterclass for SMEs

    Freedom Works are hosting a Sustainability in Action Masterclass for SMEs on 5th June between 09.00am and 14.00pm.  This event is part of the Green Growth Platform events programme, helping to grow the green economy across Sussex. The course aims to help you to lift business performance, save money and build a reputation as a responsible business.  It will cover the range of sustainability principles, exploring business challenges and resilience in the face of social, environmental and economic risks and opportunities; and bring in current examples of good (and not so good) practice. Participants will work together through a structured programme, including exercises and discussion, with simple tools designed to help you prioritise, take action and communicate your progress.  You are offered the opportunity to review your action plan in person with the tutor after the course. Course overview The half day masterclass will cover: Why is sustainability important? How to develop a compelling business case and deliverable action plan for sustainability;​ ​Commercial drivers: business benefits, legal and policy framework, current trends and best practice in sustainability, the value of ​formally certified or informal management systems; How to get the best results: systems vs initiatives, focus and prioritisation, action planning, engaging stakeholders and employees in your sustainability journey; Drafting a communications strategy that meets the needs of your internal and external stakeholders, building an authentic narrative to strengthen your reputation as a responsible business. ​If you are looking to build your skills as a business leader then sign up! This course will equip you with new capabilities to benefit your bottom line, help you bid for public sector contracts and build your reputation as a responsible business. For more information, visit http://go.muonevents.com/ggp-sia Ticket price - £105.73       This event is part of the Green Growth Platform events programme, helping to grow the green economy across Sussex. The Green Growth Platform is a green business network that offers its members a unique package of business support, innovation, grants, skills, training and events delivered by a team of industry experts, business advisors and leading academics. The platform is free to join - the aim is to work closely with SMEs to support them in reducing their environmental impact, whilst creating opportunities for them to supply the emerging green economy and grow their business to the next level.          

    Freedom Works - Creative Hub, Hove

    Freedom Works are hosting a Sustainability in Action Masterclass for SMEs on 5th June between 09.00am and 14.00pm.  This event is part of the Green Growth Platform events programme, helping to grow the green economy across Sussex. 

    The course aims to help you to lift business performance, save money and build a reputation as a responsible business.  It will cover the range of sustainability principles, exploring business challenges and resilience in the face of social, environmental and economic risks and opportunities; and bring in current examples of good (and not so good) practice.

    Participants will work together through a structured programme, including exercises and discussion, with simple tools designed to help you prioritise, take action and communicate your progress.  You are offered the opportunity to review your action plan in person with the tutor after the course.

    Course overview

    The half day masterclass will cover:

    • Why is sustainability important? How to develop a compelling business case and deliverable action plan for sustainability;​
    • ​Commercial drivers: business benefits, legal and policy framework, current trends and best practice in sustainability, the value of ​formally certified or informal management systems;
    • How to get the best results: systems vs initiatives, focus and prioritisation, action planning, engaging stakeholders and employees in your sustainability journey;
    • Drafting a communications strategy that meets the needs of your internal and external stakeholders, building an authentic narrative to strengthen your reputation as a responsible business.

    ​If you are looking to build your skills as a business leader then sign up! This course will equip you with new capabilities to benefit your bottom line, help you bid for public sector contracts and build your reputation as a responsible business.

    For more information, visit http://go.muonevents.com/ggp-sia

    Ticket price - £105.73

     


     
     
    This event is part of the Green Growth Platform events programme, helping to grow the green economy across Sussex. The Green Growth Platform is a green business network that offers its members a unique package of business support, innovation, grants, skills, training and events delivered by a team of industry experts, business advisors and leading academics. The platform is free to join - the aim is to work closely with SMEs to support them in reducing their environmental impact, whilst creating opportunities for them to supply the emerging green economy and grow their business to the next level.