June 10, 2024  

Waste Reduction and the Circular Economy

The amount of waste we produce as businesses can be very large. It is important to understand where our waste comes from, how much we produce, and how we dispose of it. This workshop will cover topics related to waste management and reduction along with providing tools and strategies for reducing output and ensuring waste is disposed of properly.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Identify sources of waste within their business operations
  • Learn how to monitor waste production
  • Understand the impacts of different disposal methods through the Waste Hierarchy
  • Apply circular economic principles and other strategies to brainstorm ways to reduce waste production in the business
  • Create a whole systems map of their business operations and identify high impact areas
  • Identify and prioritise actions for a waste action plan for their organisation

* This is an online workshop which will include breakout rooms, group discussions and activities.

Duration: 2.5 Hours

CPD Credits: 1

Cost: €499 (Up to 12 people from your business)

June 10, 2024  

How to Prioritise & Monitor Social Impact

Your business is a part of the local community in which it operates, as well as the larger global community. It is important to engage in a positive way. This workshop will cover how to prioritise meaningful community engagement and how to monitor your impact to ensure positive outcomes for your business and your partners.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Understand the importance of impactful community engagement for your business
  • Learn how to monitor your impact to ensure positive outcomes
  • Identify possible causes to support and opportunities for engagement
  • Identify potential causes and organisations with which the company can engage
  • Create engagement plans that include specific metrics to monitor the impact of any initiatives

* This is an online workshop which will include breakout rooms, group discussions and activities.

Duration: 2.5 Hours

CPD Credits: 3

Cost: €499 (Up to 12 people from your business)

June 10, 2024  

EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CRSD)

This workshop aims to give an overview of the CSRD and what it entails, including scope, reporting requirements, and timeline. After the basics of the legislation have been discussed we will dive into the specifics of how SMEs will be impacted and how they can prepare. Specific consideration will be given to double materiality and identifying impacts that are relevant to the participating organisation.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Know the key points of the CSRD
  • Understand what may be expected of them from their larger partners that are required to report
  • Identify which reporting categories are material to their business
  • Understand the concept of double materiality and how to conduct an assessment
  • Have an idea of first steps that can be taken to prepare for requests from their bigger partners and for future SME regulations
  • Complete an activity in which they identify which reporting categories are material to their business
  • Identify the importance of their value chain in a double materiality assessment

* This is an online workshop which will include breakout rooms, group discussions and activities.

Duration: 1.5 Hours

CPD Credits: 2

Cost: €399 (Up to 12 people from your business)

 

June 10, 2024  

Energy Use and Energy Action Planning

Energy use and reduction are very important sustainability topics for many reasons, including the environmental and economic impacts. To make any significant impacts on your energy use, it is first necessary to set a baseline and create a monitoring plan. This workshop will discuss methods to achieve this. Once we understand our current energy demand, we can set targets and put plans into action to reduce our overall usage and costs.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Learn the methods for setting a baseline energy usage
  • Understand how to put in place an energy action plan
  • Identify possible energy efficiency and reduction methods that could be implemented in their organisation
  • Create a full map of business operations and identify high impact areas
  • Identify and prioritise potential actions for increasing energy efficiency and reducing energy use

* This is an online workshop which will include breakout rooms, group discussions and activities.

Duration: 2.5 Hours

CPD Credits: 3

Cost: €499 (Up to 12 people from your business)

June 10, 2024  

Introduction to Net Zero

This course aims to help you understand what net zero is, why it is important, and how you can get started on achieving it. Striving for and achieving net zero as a company can be a difficult and daunting task. There is a lot of information out there about net zero, making it hard to know where to start. We aim to equip participants with the tools they need to create an actionable net zero plan and to understand the importance of action.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Have a deeper understanding of net zero and its importance
  • Understand where to start with net zero action planning for their business
  • Have the tools they need to create their individual net zero plan
  • Learn about possible first steps they can take to begin their net zero journey
  • Create a whole system map of their business operations and identify high impact areas
  • Identify and prioritise potential actions to take on a net zero journey
  • * This is an online workshop which will include breakout rooms, group discussions and activities.

Duration: 2.5 Hours

CPD Credits: 1

Cost: €499 (Up to 12 people from your business)

June 10, 2024  

Introduction to Sustainability for Businesses

This workshop aims to provide participants with an understanding of sustainability, its relevance in today’s world, and the opportunities it presents. The session will cover key terms, challenges, business opportunities, international legislation, and case studies. Participants will engage in an activity to apply their knowledge and have an opportunity for Q&A.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Understand the concept of sustainability and its importance.
  • Recognise the challenges and impacts of climate change.
  • Identify business opportunities associated with sustainability.
  • Be familiar with key international legislation and standards.
  • Analyse real-world case studies to gain practical insights.
  • Apply their knowledge through an interactive activity.
  • Have their questions on sustainability addressed through a Q&A session.
  • Create an inventory of current actions and initiatives at their organisation that relate to sustainability
  • Identify and prioritise next actions to continue the sustainability journey of the business.

* This is an online workshop which will include breakout rooms, group discussions and activities.

Duration: 2.5 Hours

CPD Credits: 3

Cost: €499 (Up to 12 people from your business)