Environmental Events

We run a series of popular events across West Yorkshire providing useful and practical information and excellent networking opportunities. Last year, more than 450 people attended our events, and we had a massive 35 different speakers on a wide range of environmental topics. Information on our previous events can be found on our archive page.

Our events attract high profile speakers from the private sector and government initiatives and offer opportunities to see best practice in action.

Upcoming BBEF events

September: Environmental Training - EMS Implementation, Waste Awareness Certificate

We are running these accredited training courses in Bradford in September - for more information, please see the training section of our website.

Environmental Law Update

case studies, compliance & coming regulations

Date: 28th September 2010

Time: 7.30 – 9.30 (includes breakfast and networking)

Keeping up to date with environmental responsibilities is a constant challenge - the law is continually changing. The courts keep finding new ways to heap both criminal and civil liabilities on businesses and companies, directors and employees who flout environmental law (even unknowingly) are increasingly at risk. The consequences of transgression are becoming more and more serious, and ignorance of the law is no excuse.

bbef’s breakfast briefing will help you to stay up to speed.

Andrew Lindsay is a partner in Denison Till, commercial solicitors specialising in environmental law. He advises many businesses, directors and employees about their duties towards the environment and how to keep on the right side of the law. He will talk us through some recent case law involving environmental prosecutions and will give practical examples of how to protect yourself from claims.

Jenny Lawson, Manager of Enterprise Europe Yorkshire will go though recent regulations adopted to implement EU Directives and also look at what else is on the horizon: revisions to the WEEE Directive, new legislation on industrial emissions and potential action on biowaste and “mixture toxity” of chemicals.

This briefing will give you a better understanding of environmental legislation and how it relates to your business. We will also help to prepare you for future legislation changes.

Venue: De Vere Oulton Hall, Leeds, LS26 8HN

Cost: £25 (includes breakfast)

To Book: book online or contact Heather on 01274 206660 events@bbef.org.uk

Future Events - EMS Masterclass, Environmental Rules and Regs

We are finalising details for these Autumn events at present - please register with bbef if you are interested and we will make sure you are first to know further details.

Previous Events

Information on previous events (including presentations used) is available in our Events Archive.