BCL - Building Sustainability into your Business

Venue: UEA University Drive Norwich NR4 7TJ, NR4 7TJ, UK

Start Date / Time: 18/05/2022 6:30 pm

End Date / Time: 18/05/2022 9:00 pm

Member Rate: Free (plus VAT)

Non-Member Rate: Free (plus VAT)

As part of our BCL series of events focusing on climate and sustainability, we are delighted to bring you this free-to-attend event at The Enterprise Centre, UEA, Norwich. Our panelists are from a range of sectors across Norfolk’s business Co.mmunity, so join us as they discuss corporate environmental strategy, responsible business, and sustainable consumer behaviour. Glen Webster (Business Banking Regional Manager at Barclays) & Colette Matthewman (Relationship Manager of Marine, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UEA) will be hosting a panel Journey of Sustainability a chance to share how these businesses are increasing their sustainability. – Alex Durand, Chief Executive Officer Saxon Air. – Mark Sait, CEO, Save Money Cut Carbon. – Joe Hill – Co-founder One Planet Pizza. – Tony Polack, Lecturer in Business Management, Norwich Business School, UEA – LEP Net Zero Advisor. Agenda 17.30- 18.05 Arrival, Networking – Light Bites Served 18.10– Welcome by Norfolk Chambers of Commerce 18.15– Tony Polack Presentation 18.30 Interactive Panel Discussion 19.00– Q&A 19.15– Networking 20.00– Event Closes Panelist Alex Durand, Chief Executive Officer Saxon Air Alex began his career in business aviation over 20 years ago as a young graduate with an interest in flying. He now brings to SaxonAir a wealth of experience in all areas of the industry. Mark Sait, CEO, Save Money Cut Carbon. Mark is a disruptive entrepreneur with significant experience in businesses which move new technologies into the mainstream. SaveMoneyCutCarbon is his latest venture, founded in 2012. The company has enjoyed rapid growth and is recognised as the “TripAdvisor for sustainability”. It is also the first recipient of investment from Barclays as part of their Sustainable Impact Capital initiative funding. Joe Hill – Co-founder – business biography Joe Hill graduated in 2012 from Lincoln University with a degree in Psychology. He spent time working Mental Health and Social Work, before moving into Food Production and then setting up One Planet Pizza with his father Mike. He is passionate about sustainability, and plant-based food and focuses on Operational and New Product Development within the business. Tony Polack, Lecturer in Business Management, Norwich Business School, UEA Tony research involves exploring the link between marketing and environmental reputation in UK SMEs – specifically researching examples where companies are motivated to pursue energy conservation measures beyond simple energy saving and into environmental responsibility territory.

Venue: UEA University Drive Norwich NR4 7TJ, NR4 7TJ, UK

Start Date / Time: 18/05/2022 6:30 pm

End Date / Time: 18/05/2022 9:00 pm

Member Rate: Free (plus VAT)

Non-Member Rate: Free (plus VAT)

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