Green Business Workshop

Green Business Workshop (Implementing practical cost savings through energy & waste reduction )

 

Most companies are unaware of the true cost of energy and waste to their business, typically 8-10% of turnover.    Undertaking a structured energy & waste minimisation programme will not only save money, but will also improve the environment, your profile and competitiveness. This one-day introductory course is designed to show participants an overview on how to implement simple, low cost ways to reduce their energy and waste/water bills, explained in simple easy to understand language. On completing this course the participant will be able to: Read an energy bill / understand energy usage definitions                                    Understand the new Building Energy Rating (BER)  requirements                                                                          Produce an energy & waste  map of their business                                                                      Be competent in planning and implementing an energy management  programme                                                                                                              Carry out an energy & waste  audit of your company                                                                      Identify and implement low cost & practical cost saving initiatives Personnel without previous knowledge or experience of energy issues, who: Wish to gain an understanding of the elements of energy & waste reduction Need to undertake an energy & waste  management  programme                                              Want to understand the BER directive                                                                                                                     Want to save money on their bottom line Benefits of Energy and waste conservation                                                                                 How energy is measured and how to read bills Background to alternative energy                                                                             Managing your waste                                                                                                         Building energy Rating directive                                                                                                                                                         Implementing an Energy Management Action Programme (MAP) in your company Case Study examples given                                                                                                          Listing of significant information resources How to carry out an energy and waste audit                                                                         Practical – desktop review  of your company both in a mastermind group and 1-to1 with the trainer.

P.J. Henry – Environmental, Health & Safety Trainer & Consultant BACKGROUND P.J Henry specialises in Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety, with 13 years experience in various multi-national companies as an environmental & facilities professional and energy manager, having worked with such companies as Braun, Wyeth and Abbott.   TRAINING METHODOLOGY This classroom based course is highly interactive and uses practical exercises and simulated case studies to reinforce understanding and learning.

Course Details :   Duration : 1 day Course Times 10.00am - 4.30pm Date : 10 April 2008 Location: TBD Further details of this course & all our upcoming training events are on www.biznetcork.com