Better Futures
London's home for green innovation and advice
Collaborative Workshops
Facilitated by industry experts for collaborative action
Upcoming workshops
November
Decarbonise your website
23rd Nov 2022 - Online - 12:30pm-2:30pm
Your business website is where you win and lose customers, did you know it also has a carbon footprint? Facilitated by creative-carbon specialist, Khandiz Joni, learn how to improve your user experience, make it more inclusive, and use less data which means less carbon emissions.
Where: Online (zoom)
Getting started with greening your business
23rd Nov 2022 - In-person - 4:00pm-7:30
A FREE in person workshop that will provide the first steps you can take to create a business with purpose that will have a positive impact in society and for the planet. Facilitated by Jane Mossman and Marta Martinez, Better Futures+.
Where: Face.Work, Hatcham House, Hatcham Liberal Club Building, 367 Queens Road, New Cross, SE14 5HD
Supply Chain opportunities
29th Nov 2022 - Online - 12:30pm-1:30pm
Why working with your supply matters and how to go about a procurement strategy. Featuring Howard Gray, CGI UK and Lewis Chenery, Bouygues UK, who will provide insights and advice for engaging with complex supply chains in the digital and construction sectors.
Where: Zoom (online)
Beat the Energy Crisis
29th Nov 2022 - In person - 6:00pm-7:30pm
An in person workshop where you can learn practical steps to reduce your business energy bills and manage energy usage better. Facilitated by industry expert Toby Costin, CREW Energy, who has dedicated his career to helping businesses and charities reduce their energy footprint.
Where: Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way Wembley Park HA9 0FJ
December
Design for the planet and win new customers
13th Dec 2022 - Online - 12:30pm-2:00pm
January
Your employees and customers care
24th Jan 2023 - Online - 12:30pm-2:30pm
How sustainability can help you retain great talent and working with your wider business community to solve common challenges.
Featuring Nina Glass, Leadership & Sustainability Consultant, Eric Salmon & Partners and Daniel Vajsabel, Managing Director,
Where: Islington, venue tbc
How to fund your green projects
7th Feb 2023 - Online - 12:30pm-2:00pm
Green Finance – what is it and how can SMEs get it? Featuring Graeme Coles, Director Commercial and Corporate Banking and Ross Ironside, Director Of Lending for London and South East, NatWest and Abbey Petkar, Managing Director, Magenta Security
Where: Zoom (online)
February
How to avoid greenwashing
21st Feb 2022 - Online - 12:30pm-2:00pm
Marketing – shout about your efforts and successes with authenticity and win customers.
Featuring Hannah Frost, Founder, Frost ESG and Khandiz Joni, Founder, Vujà Dé Creative Solutions
Where: Zoom (online)
The Better Futures+ support is eligible to London-based businesses with:
at least two full time employees
a turnover between £100K – £43 million
The Better Futures+ programme is funded by the Mayor of London’s Green New Deal
to support London’s journey to Net Zero
