Reference:
293
Event Type:
Seminar
Start Date:
Venue:
Mercure Southgate Hotel ,
Southernhay,
Nearest Town:
East EXETER
Venue Location:
Keen to be Green
The Benefits of Becoming a More Sustainable Venue
A half day seminar based around the greener events guide showing venues the benefits of becoming more environmentally
aware. The event is supported by Envirowise, the South West Regional Development Agency and Government Office South
West and is being organised by In Any Event UK. The seminar is taking place on 19th January 2010 in Exeter.
Why you should attend?
Sustainability is currently a huge issue in the events industry. This seminar will give an insight into the positives of being a
more sustainable venue, explain how to register on the greener events guide website, provide best practice and top tips on
being more environmentally aware. It will also offer practical advice on how to save money and become more resource
efficient business. The event will give attendees the opportunity to discuss the important issues, implement sustainable
measures within their organisation and come away with practical actions. This essential workshop will explain how to reduce
costs while improving your reputation and service quality and will help you satisfy the increasing demand from customers for
more "environmentally friendly" events.
Who should attend?
General Managers of hotels and venues in the South West, hotel and venue staff responsible for implementing and managing
green, sustainable or CSR issues.
Programme
12:00 Registration, refreshments and networking
13:00 Welcome
13:10 Introduction to the Greener Events Guide. A session covering what the guide covers and how to you can register on the website.
Phil Harding, Senior Policy Advisor (climate change, resource efficiency & sustainable development)
13:30 Q & A
13:45 Envirowise Session -Rob Graham, South West Manager, Envirowise
Rob will explain his quick wins for your organisation to make immediate financial and environmental savings. He will demonstrate a range of
guidance and tips for improving the environmental quality of your catering service, drinks service, front-of-house, food preparation and packaging
as well as explaining how to make the most of this approach when communicating with your customers. Free follow-up expert advice and support
is available to all delegates.
14:15 Q & A
14:30 Case Study presented by a South West venue on the work they are doing to become a more sustainable business.
15:00 Q & A
15:15 Tea & Coffee
15:30 Close
Rates
The seminar is £35 (excl. VAT) per delegate which includes all resources and refreshments. To book a place, please go to
www.eazybook.com/keentobegreen and follow the online booking procedure. If you have any queries, please contact In Any
Event UK on 0117 962 4577.
For more information about this event or to register please click here to see the attached flyer