The race is on!Brave Alison Pooley is one of two runners we have running at this year's London Marathon for Green Light Trust - but unlike her 24,000 other competitors, she will be running the 26 miles BAREFOOT!This is a huge effort and we hope you will support her in raising funds for our environmental projects that aim to transform the lives of people trying to overcome social, physical and emotional barriers to work.
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Your chance to be part of the Green Business 100The Green Business 100 is a competition to find the most innovative and entrepreneurial green businesses in Suffolk. 50 businesses have already joined this elite group and the hunt on for the next 50. This is your chance as a business to show everybody in Suffolk how you are contributing to the aspiration of being the Greenest County.The entry deadline is 2 April 2012.
BITC Awards 2012
Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence are the UK’s most influential awards recognising leadership and innovation in responsible business practice. They highlight practical examples of programmes that make a real difference to society, the environment and impact on the business. The Regional Awards are only open to businesses operating in the East of England who have had a positive impact in this region. Closing date is Friday 30th March 2012.
Carbon Trust Energy Breakfast in Ipswich
The Carbon Trust is running an exciting new training programme of Energy Efficient Breakfast events. In Suffolk they have partnered with the Suffolk Climate Change Partnership and Groundwork East of England to support SMEs in their carbon reduction efforts, to save businesses money and to enhance their reputation. The first workshop will take place in Ipswich on 23 March 2012 at 08:00 - 11:00. For more details, click here
Low Carbon Farm invites all to an open afternoonCome along to learn more about The Oak Tree Low Carbon Farm, their future plans and their vegetable Community Supported Agriculture Scheme. Talks will be followed by a tour of the farm with grower Joanne Mudhar. The event will take place on Saturday, 7th April 2012 at the Rushmere Baptist Church in Ipswich. For more details click here
Sustainable Service Design Workshop for SMEs
This is a free workshop for SMEs in the East of England on Thursday 22 March 2012 in Cranfield,from 12:30 to 16:30. Sustainable Design-led Innovation (SDI) is a business program that aims to support SMEs from the East of England to adapt sustainable innovation business practices. Find out more here
Help to sign up a new business to the LCC project and we will plant a tree for you! There are only 5 places left so this is your very last chance! Well done to Marrie from Alde Garden, who is on her way to having her own little forest!And to remind you, your Low Carbon Champions grant applications are due by the end of March. Forms and guidance notes can be downloaded here
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