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SME WORKSHOPs

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Is your business ready to start its sustainability journey but you don't know where to start? 

Our SME Workshops are designed to help smaller businesses grow and adapt to a changing world.

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Select from one of our SME Workshops below to learn more.​

Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation​

 

As a small business ourselves, we understand that many small and medium-sized (SME) businesses want to do more to decarbonise their operations, however, they may not have suitably trained personnel to lead this work and may not have the budget to engage specialist consultants.

 

Our decarbonisation workshop aims to bridge the critical knowledge gaps by developing the capability of your key staff to lead your own decarbonisation journey.

 

We provide industry-leading advice, tools, and options for on-going support.

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Typical drivers for carbon footprint assessment and decarbonisation
programs include:

  • Environmental responsibility (ability to assess and then reduce or mitigate the impact)

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Client requirements

  • Recruitment and retention of talent

  • Improved reputation and brand image

  • Investor or stakeholder demands

  • Reduce costs

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Workshop outline:​

  1. Why is reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions important?

  2. Introduction to carbon footprinting concepts

  3. ISO14064-1, GHG Protocol, MFE guidelines

  4. Organisational boundaries

  5. Materiality assessments

  6. Key data sources

  7. Tools and templates

  8. GHG reduction opportunities

  9. Setting a GHG reduction target

  10. SBTi: Science-based targets initiative

  11. GHG offset options

  12. Independent verification and certification options

  13. Developing your emissions reduction plan

  14. Communicating with your stakeholders

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Workshop outcomes:

  • Staff trained to implement the tools and systems to measure your carbon footprint.

  • Carbon footprint assessment.

  • Collateral for internal and external communication needs.

  • Carbon reduction strategy / roadmap.

Sustainability

Sustainability​

 

We know that many business owners and managers care deeply about the sustainability of their operations. But where to start? Sustainability is a very broad topic that can feel overwhelming and difficult to grasp.

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We offer a sustainability workshop for SMEs to develop staff capability.

 

We will help your team to understand the elements of a modern sustainability strategy and we will help you develop your own strategy.

 

Typical drivers for sustainability programs include:

  • Environmental responsibility (ability to assess and then reduce or mitigate the impact)

  • Regulatory compliance

  • Client requirements

  • Recruitment and retention of talent

  • Improved reputation and brand image

  • Investor or stakeholder demands

  • Reduce costs

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Workshop outline:​

  1. Introduction and importance of sustainability

  2. Sustainable development

  3. UN's sustainable development goals

  4. Engaging employees and stakeholders

  5. Climate change impacts

  6. Energy management

  7. Waste management

  8. Water management

  9. Procurement and supply chain

  10. Diversity and inclusion

  11. Staff wellness

  12. External communications

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Workshop outcomes:

  • Understanding of the key aspects of sustainability and what is most important for your business​

  • Sustainability strategy / roadmap.

Climate Risks & Opportunities

Climate Risks & Opportunities​
 

In today’s rapidly changing world, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face unique challenges in understanding and responding to the risks posed by climate change. At the same time, there are opportunities for those who act early to build resilience and can gain a competitive advantage.

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Our Climate Risks & Opportunities workshop is designed to empower your team with the knowledge and tools to navigate these challenges and seize opportunities.

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We provide actionable insights, practical tools, and ongoing support to help your business adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

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Typical drivers for understanding climate risks and opportunities include:

  • Protecting your business from climate-related disruptions

  • Meeting regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g.. ISO management systems)

  • Responding to client and stakeholder expectations

  • Unlocking cost-saving and efficiency opportunities

  • Enhancing reputation and brand value

  • Accessing sustainability-linked loans (with lower interest rates or more favorable terms)

  • Staying ahead of industry trends

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Workshop outline:

  • Why understanding climate risks and opportunities is essential for SMEs

  • Key concepts: physical risks, transition risks, and climate-related opportunities

  • Climate risk assessment tools and frameworks (e.g., TCFD, ISO 14090)

  • Analysing supply chain vulnerabilities

  • Identifying opportunities for innovation and growth

  • Scenario planning and stress testing

  • Financial implications of climate risks and opportunities

  • Integrating climate considerations into business strategy and risk registers

  • Case studies of SMEs adapting to climate change

  • Communicating progress to stakeholders

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Workshop outcomes:

  • Ability to identify and assess climate risks specific to your business

  • A prioritised action plan to address risks and capitalise on opportunities

  • Tools and knowledge to engage stakeholders effectively

  • Enhanced capability to integrate climate considerations into business strategy

"I found the process really good – the advice and guidance on what and how to gather the information was very helpful and the workbook made things easy to capture the data."

Emma Graham - Product, Quality & Sustainability Champion
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Anagenix Ltd

What our Clients have to say:

Let's Connect

Discuss your needs with one of our sustainability experts 

Small Business Decarbonisation Workshops

Paul Farrelly
Principal Consultant - Energy & Carbon

paul.farrelly@lumen.net

Mobile: +64 21 225 7499

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