Net Zero: Lessons from 2021 and plans for 2022 (15/02/2022)

In the first part of this webinar, identifying through a series of presentations and discussions what the main sustainability challenges for SMEs are and how these could be overcome in 2022 will be highlighted by our Chief Executive, Anna Bright! In the second part the new Plastic Packaging Tax will be discussed , which will take effect from 1 April 2022 and will encourage the use of recycled rather than new plastic within plastic packaging. The speakers include:

• Anna Bright, CEO of Sustainability West Midlands
• SME speaker (TBA)
• Bernadette McCullagh, Business Advisor of the Green Business Programme
• Charlotte Briggs, Policy and Engagement Lead at Clarity Environmental

Programme: 14:00 – 14:05 – Welcome 14:05 – 14:20 – Starting your Net Zero Journey (Anna Bright) 14:20 – 14:40 – Breakout rooms discussions & networking 14:40 – 14:45 – How the Green Business Programme helped my business (SME speaker) 14:45 – 14:55 – Green Business Programme overview (Bernadette McCullagh) 14:55 – 15:10 – The New Plastic Packaging Tax (Charlotte Briggs) 15:10 – 15:20 – Q&A session 15:30 – End The webinar link and joining instructions will be sent after registration.