Sustainability Events Calendar logo
Hackney Green Business Seminar

Details

 – 

Event Website

Categories

Carbon Footprint

Funding

Greenwashing

Net Zero

SME

Sustainable Business

Venue

The Fisheries

1 Mentmore Terrace, London E8 3PN, UK

Directions

Organiser

Allia Future Business Centre

View Website

Hackney Green Business Seminar

,  – 

About this event

Do you want to learn how you can make more environmentally positive decisions in your business? Do you need some expert advice on ways to reduce your carbon footprint? This hands-on event will help you transition towards a net-zero economy! Day 1 : Monday 30th January 2023, 9am – 5pm @ The Fisheries, London Fields, Hackney. Day 2 : Monday 6th February 2023, 9am - 5pm @ The Fisheries, London Fields, Hackney. Who's the event for? For all established small businesses who are looking to develop and grow into a more eco-friendly and sustainable business. Open to all types of businesses; from start-ups, and solo-founder/ entrepreneurs to high street shops & cafés. Participants must be living in or operating in Hackney, East London. If you live in, are registered in, or your offices/workspace is/are based in Hackney, then this is for you! As part of your participation in this FREE event you'll receive: 🌎 The latest green tips & tactics to navigate the uncertain business landscape 🌎 Develop your personalised “Green Action Plan” 🌎 Access to £250 towards your net-zero accreditation suited to your business* 🌎 Access to 3 free follow-up hours of 1-to-1 mentorship with an Allia Business Coach tailored to your business needs. 🌎 Opportunities to join the Allia Alumni network of 2,000+ ventures 🌎 Leave with your certificate of participation & a wealth of knowledge What will you come away with?
  • Learn from experts the correct environmental vocabulary & terminologies to use surrounding net-zero.
  • Accelerate your own transition to net-zero in a digestible 2-day seminar.
  • Network with like-minded entrepreneurs in Hackney who want to make a difference.
  • Engage with peers, mentors, and resources on how Hackney can be net-zero.
  • Insight from Industry experts on the topics of:
    • Green Marketing (Green Claims Code) - How to avoid greenwashing and staying compliant with the latest advertising standards. Sustainable Business Models - Building sustainable value propositions into your business.
    • Carbon Calculation Workshop – Understanding your environmental footprint so you can measure, react and reduce as well as sharing this with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
    • Funding Opportunities for your business in 2023 (SEIS/ EIS) - The state of green finance and how it can or can’t serve you.
  •  Work through your challenges with 1-to-1 coaching and stay up-to-date with small business trends.
  • Calculate your Carbon footprint and generate your Green Action Plan.
  • Connect with the Allia Alumni Network of 2,000+ small business owners.
  • Certify your actions. Access to £250 towards your Green Accreditation (from BCorp, Green Mark, etc) suited to your business*.
  • Build resilience & understand the evolving customer requirements of eco-conscious customers.
Join us for hot drinks and breakfast (fruit & pastries) from 8.30am on both days to meet the team and other small businesses attending the seminar. A delicious vegan lunch will be provided by one of our Green Business Alumni - Gaia Pulses, who deliver delicious, homemade, organic food in reusable containers - and we welcome you to join us for a drink after the seminar at the Pub by the Park!