Aim: To provide information and practical advice for on how to cut energy and carbon usage at work via practical projects such as renewable energy, though workshops and presentations.

At a time when climate change is a growing concern, and workplaces are under increasing financial constraints these sessions will offer practical solutions that can really make a difference to your workplace. The South West TUCs Green Workplaces Project has been working with trade unions members and employers for the last two years to promote employee engagement as a way to “green” the workplace.

The workshops will be lead by Keith Wheaton-Green, an environmental consultant and Climate Change Officer at South Somerset District Council. Keith has been working on renewable energy projects and ways to engage employees on workplace energy saving for a number of years and will share his knowledge and practical experience. The workshops will be a mix of presentations, group work and advice.

All attendees will receive information to take away with them about different low energy systems available as well as other whys to reduce your carbon footprint at home and at work.

 Locations and dates

5th October Bridgewater

19th Ocotber Exeter

20th October Plymouth

To register your interest please email bcallinan@tuc.org.uk

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