HULL BUSINESSES INVITED TO SUSTAINABLE SEMINAR

The Humber Environmental Network is returning to Hull in early December to host a seminar for businesses on sustainable procurement. The seminar will be held at the Arc, Blanket Row in Hull on 7^th December between 9:30am – 12:30pm.

This seminar will provide valuable guidance and advice on adopting a sustainable procurement policy, how sustainable procurement is used in the tendering process and will also be full of useful practical advice from businesses who have already taken steps towards sustainable procurement.

Emma Davies, Humber Environmental Network Coordinator is keen for businesses to realise the importance of sustainable procurement in enhancing their company reputation and helping them to win important new contracts and customers:

 “There has never been a better time for businesses to take action on sustainable procurement. Most tenders with public sector and larger private sector organisations request information about green credentials and are looking to use suppliers that can demonstrate sustainability practices.

“By making environmentally-conscious changes to the way the business operates, and promoting these changes to the wider community, they can win new customers and make a real positive difference to their environmental impacts. This seminar will inspire and motivate businesses to take action.”

To book your place at this seminar or to find out more about the Humber Environmental Network please email emma.davies@energypartnership.org.uk or call Emma on 07500 554455. This seminar is £25 for non members.

Green Business Club - still places left for our sustainable procurement event!

Still some places left for our next green business club seminar - about sustainable procurement, hosted in Harrogate. Book yours today! http://bit.ly/sdUlZj

From stationery to machinery, every organisation procures goods and services.  Sustainable procurement is a topic relevant to all sectors and business types and in this seminar we will look at the business benefits of making more informed and sustainable choices when buying , discovering how sustainable procurement can contribute to the environmental performance of your business. 
Both public and private sector buyers are looking closely at the green credentials of the businesses they work with and this seminar aims to equip you with a better understanding of the tendering rules for sustainable procurement to help you stand out and win crucial ‘green points’ when tendering for business.

• WHEN: Wednesday 30^th November, 9:15am  – 12:00
• WHERE: The Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate, HG1 1LA 
• HOW MUCH: Free for NYGBC members, £25 +vat for others 

Energy Day at Knayton Village Hall (free tea and coffee)

When: 5^th November

Where: Knayton Village Hall, Knayton, Thirsk

Time: 10am - 3pm

Come and talk to specialist installers about taking your first steps towards installing solid wall insulation, renewable energy systems, and wood fuel, and find answers to technical questions.

From Ripon-based wood fuel pellets, Duffield to Alex Ward Electricals, local Solar PV and LED lighting, there will be six installers, both local and national, providing something for everyone.

There is also free tea and coffee.

You don't need to book, just turn up on the day. We hope to see you there.

This event is supported by Yorkshire Energy Partnership and Knayton Parish Council.

Energy Saving Week - next week!

Yes, it's almost here - with a different theme for each day. We'll be back on Monday to tell you more.

In the meantime, don't forget our solar panel 'Open House' event in Craven on Tuesday - hosted by Councillor Whitaker. To book a slot, contact Sophie on 01904 55 44 06.

YEP - new website launches today!

YEP has now launched its new website with the help of local design team, Space Creative. The site includes information about how YEP works to support individuals, communities and business to live and work more cost-effectively and energy-efficiently.

With features including a ring-back service, online bookings, social media links and a live events calendar, the site promises to be a hub of activity.

The website aims to reflect the new direction that YEP is taking since forming from the merger of Energy Partnership and Sustainability 4 Yorkshire and since new Strategic Director, Hugh Cripps, was appointed.

Welcome to YEP!

Welcome to YEP!
We run environmental projects, deliver the EST advice centre and support local authorities.



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