Environmental Events

We run popular events in West Yorkshire. We provide useful, practical information and excellent networking.

Last year we had 35 different speakers at 9 separate events. In total, more than 450 people attended.

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

What are BBEF events like? Have a look at the videos or presentations from our past events.

12 March: Legal Update: Green Deal & Recent Regs Reminders

Come along to BBEF’s annual legal regulations briefing to

- make sure you are up to speed and stay on the right side of the law
- avoid prosecution
- sail through audit scrutiny
- are ready to seize opportunities in the new Green Deal

ECUS are experts in environmental regulations. Their senior consultant, Yvonne Rowse will run through key pieces of environmental legislation, placing a special focus on regulations that are commonly misunderstood or confusing.

She will give us simple legal ‘dos and don’ts’ and tips on practical, day-to-day management of environmental regulations.

We will also place a special focus on 2 pieces of recent legislation:

2011 Waste Regs: Are you complying? A quick review of the regs plus a quick run-down of what you need to do to comply

The Green Deal: As introduced by the Energy Act 2011, the Green Deal will ‘revolutionise’ the energy efficiency of property by eliminating the need to pay upfront for energy efficiency measures - the cost of the measures should be covered by savings on the electricity bill.

Jenny Lawson from Enterprise Europe Yorkshire will also come along to give us a preview of what legislation is on the horizon and about to sweep in from the EU:

- Revisions to the WEEE Directive
- Steps to tighten controls on water pollution
- The latest on chemicals (REACH)and biocides
- New rules on when a waste is not a waste

Jenny will also be on hand to answer questions on the new EU definition of CSR and action on nanomaterials. 

Question and Answer Session

Your chance to ask an expert your questions and queries, and get an answer in plain English.

Time: breakfast & networking at 7.30 & briefing from 8am – 9.30 am

Date: 12th March 2012

Place: The Great Victoria Hotel (opp. Bradford Interchange Station)

Price: £30 per. delegate. Special pricing applies to BBEF members – contact sam.saxby@bbef.org.uk for details.

Book: via our online system here

15th March: Climate Change. Business Risk, Business Opportunity?

Climate change is happening – the scientific community are agreed on this. Evidence that we are changing the earth’s climate on a global level is overwhelming.

If you want to debate this statement, don’t come to this event.  If you agree that climate change is likely (or possible) and want to know how this might affect you, then do.

Climate change will create disruptions for businesses; and new opportunities.

Wetter winters; warmer summers – a two or three degrees centigrade increase in temperature in the UK sounds quite minor.  
If you sell air conditioning or ice cream, you’re likely to think it’s good news. But your business HQ is on a flood plain, you might not be so pleased. Changes in other parts of the world where you have suppliers or buyers will also impact on your business.

WSP Environmental are specialists in climate change risk. They have produced studies on the likely impact of climate change for a range of different businesses; both large and small. At this event, they will share some of their findings. You will leave with an idea of what climate change might mean for you.

“Tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today” - African Proverb

Date: 15th March
Time: Breakfast Briefing (7.30 – 9.30)
Place: Bradford Chamber of Commerce
Price:  This special Climate Week Briefing is FREE to attend – however, you MUST pre-register
Bookings: book your place online here.

Breakfast will be provided.

1st May – eco-fair

eco-fair is Yorkshire's Largest Environmental Event. There will be 40 free briefings on energy reduction, waste and recycling, greener buildings and leadership and skills for change. For the latest information and to register, see www.eco-fair.co.uk

Future Events - Energy Saving, Regulations Updates, Case Studies

We are always working on our programme for future events. Please register with BBEF and we will make sure you are first to know further details.

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Previous Events

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