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Managing Carbon in the Supply Chain

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Location: RSA Group, Leadenhall Court,1 Leadenhall Street EC1V 1PP, London, United Kingdom
Summary: Integrate carbon reduction considerations in your supply chain.
Event Date & Time:
May 18, 2010  | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Description:

Are you looking to integrate carbon reduction considerations in your supply chain? Are you looking for answers and practical tools on how to get started? This one day workshop will equip you with the tools required to start working responsibly with your supply chain on the climate change agenda.

This workshop is part of the Mayday workshop series and focusses on the fifth Mayday step, to engage suppliers on taking action on climate change. It will be run by BITC's responsible supply chain experts and is open to all businesses.


What will I get out of attending?

The workshop will be interactive and will include various exercises to bring the issues to life. It will include:

  • Best practice case studies- Learn from other companies who have successfully implemented programmes.
  • Network with peers - Share knowledge on challenges, successes and take away practical actions.
  • The business case - Find out about the latest business arguments to get buy in from your board and colleagues.
  • Measure - Find out what categories of purchase have the greatest carbon footprint.
  • Manage -  Find out about Business in the Community's suggested approach.
  • Questionnaires - Share examples of qualification questionnaires and learn how to get the most out of them.
  • Engagement ideas - Learn about effective ways to engage your suppliers to reduce your carbon emissions.

To book online please go to:http://www.bitc.org.uk/events/carbon_supply_chain.html


Cost : £250 plus VAT for BITC members. £300 plus VAT fo