Network Update – June 2016

Welcome to June’s Network Update. This month: Business Growth Grants; 2016 carbon conversion figures; Summer Social; Golf club case study; Vietnam trade mission; South Downs Project and more!

Green Growth Platform: Summer Social – 14th July

Summer is here (hopefully!) so why not join us and the Green Growth Platform team to relax and network over a delicious, locally sourced summer BBQ and a glass of wine overlooking the sea at the Yellowave Beach Club? And for the more energetic, you can challenge colleagues or new friends to a game of volleyball! 14th July, 16:00 to 18:00, free to attend. Full details and bookings.

The Sustainable Business Network runs an exciting programme of seminars, case study visits and networking events on behalf of the University of Brighton’s Green Growth Platform.

New Case Study: Seaford Golf Club

Annual reductions of gas and electricity usage of 12.6% and 13.2% have been achieved at Seaford Golf Club through quick-win energy efficiency measures. Roof and hot water pipework insulation saved £640 per year. Installed by club members, material costs were recouped in in less than 12 months.

A sub-meter was fitted to monitor electricity use by a trace heating system. It was found it could be switched-off for three months, saving £575 per year. The golf club received a free Energy Audit through the Energy Efficient East Sussex programme. Read more

2016 Greenhouse Gas Conversion Figures Published

The latest conversion figures to calculate and report greenhouse gas emissions have been published by the government. The CO2e impact of a wide range of activities can be evaluated, including energy consumption, waste disposal, water supply, material usage and travel. Download from Gov.uk.

Coast to Capital Region Business Growth Grants

Expressions of interest are now being invited from SMEs in the Coast to Capital Region that are seeking funding to enable capital projects that will help their organisation grow and create
jobs.

Grants of between £15,000 and £100,000 are available for up to 40% of the project’s cost. Full eligibility and applications.

In short…

South Downs Project; a vision for Shoreham Cement Works – Website
Plans to create a local, sustainable community between the River Adur and the South Downs, including 2,200 new homes, businesses and leisure facilities.

Tender opportunity for works contractors – Details
South East Consortium social housing new build & refurbishment framework.

Subsidised Green Technologies Trade Mission to Vietnam – 8th – 11th November
3 day exhibition and prearranged B2B meetings. Application deadline 9th September.

Britain’s green economy worth £46.2 billion – Edie article
Provides work for 238,500 people in almost 100,000 ‘low-carbon’ companies.

Local authority plans joint venture for energy and sustainability – Details
Eastbourne Borough Council is looking to work with a private sector partner to develop large scale energy efficiency, renewable energy, circular economy and sustainable transport projects.

Green Alley Awards – Enter on-line
Open to eco-entrepreneurs across Europe. €7,000 cash prize. Deadline 27th July.

Mandatory corporate giving enshrined in Indian Law – Guardian article
Businesses with annual revenues of more than 10 billion rupees must give away 2% of their net profit to charity.