09:15 – 10:00: Implementing and embedding environmental, health and safety (EH&S) compliance through effective facilities management. Hedia Delly, Group Head of Facilities & H&S, Callcredit Information Group. In this seminar, Hedia will share her experiences of implementing and embedding integrated EH&S management processes across the Callcredit Information Group. She will talk about how she has improved facilities management processes, what the benefits have been for the business and how she has engaged internal and external stakeholders. Hedia will also talk about how the new integrated approach has helped to secure investment for projects, up skill teams across 11 locations, streamline internal working groups and compliance auditing and also enhance relationships with landlords and suppliers. Come along to this seminar to find out how gaining control of paperwork and data can enable you to effectively manage your business’s facilities whether they are owned or leased to ensure EH&S compliance.
10:15 – 11:00: Can Buildings be Eco-Friendly and People Friendly? Jim Wild & Matthew Hill, Leeds Environmental Design Associates (LEDA). We need workplaces and homes that are healthy and comfortable to be in, don’t cost the earth and are straightforward to operate. This presentation by designers from LEDA will look at those aspects of low energy designs for new build and refurbishment projects that impact on the people in the buildings such as: daylighting and lighting quality; ventilation; temperature and comfort and building controls. LEDA will make use of a variety of case studies and post-occupancy surveys to illustrate their presentation and discuss how methods such as “lean design” and “soft landings” are used to help achieve environmental benefits and ensure occupant satisfaction.
11:15 – 12:00: Raising the Bar – Panel Discussion. Rob Lawson, Corporate Responsibility Manager at Provident Financial Group, Nick Garthwaite, Managing Director at Christeyns UK and Linda Hollings, Director at Rance Booth Smith Architects. Businesses in the region want to help the local economy and the communities in which they work. Joining Raising the Bar can assist businesses in managing their contributions to their communities and allows them to monitor and measure their impact, report on what they have achieved and celebrate the contribution made by their staff. Rob will Chair this panel discussion with Nick from Christeyns UK who are the current Raising the Bar Environment Category Winner and Linda from Rance Booth Smith Architects who are the current Raising the Bar Overall Winner. Nick and Linda will discuss the steps that their businesses have taken to raise the bar and improve the impact that their organisations have on the environment. They will also talk about how Raising the Bar has benefitted their business. Come along to this session to find out how these businesses have been raising the bar and to discuss achievements, possibilities and opportunities.
12:00 – 13:15: NETWORKING hosted by Raising the Bar. Join businesses who are committed to ‘Raising the Bar’ across West and North Yorkshire. Meet new contacts and share best practice on how you and your business can support the four key areas of Community, Education, Economy and the Environment.
13:15 – 14:00: Giving an existing Environmental Management System a complete revamp. Celena Fernandez, Environment Manager for UK & Ireland, Compass Group UK & Ireland. In January 2015, after months of planning and thorough testing, Compass Group UK & Ireland launched a fully revamped Environmental Management System (EMS) and associated toolkit into all areas of their business. Celena will share her experiences of engaging with colleagues from across the business, developing, testing, launching and implementing a new ‘fit-for-all’ approach to environmental management. She will talk about what was done to revamp Compass’ existing EMS which had been in place since 2009, how this was done and how the revamped EMS and toolkit have been received. Come along to this session to learn about how to make an EMS work for your organisation, your team and your clients.
14:15 – 14:40: Revision to the International EMS standard ISO 14001. Martin Baxter, Chief Policy Advisor at IEMA. ISO 14001:2015 contains significant additions and enhancement, these include requirements to: understand the strategic context of the organisation and the needs and expectations of interested parties; integrate environmental management in core business processes; ensure the reliability of information communicated; evaluate risks and opportunities, both to the environment and the organisation; take a life cycle perspective; extend control and influence through supply chains and design processes. Attend this seminar to find out about the changes to ISO 14001, and what they will mean for your organisation.
14:45 – 15:15: Preparing for the Perfect Storm: Skills for a Sustainable Economy. Jonathan Nobbs from the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), Nigel Sagar, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager from Skanska and Claire Bastin, Sustainability Manager from the University of Leeds. This session will look at the skills that environmental professionals and businesses need to contribute to and function effectively within a sustainable economy. Jonathan will provide an overview of the market needs and CPD priorities and Nigel and Claire will share their perspective on the importance of developing skills for a sustainable economy.
15:15 – 16:00: NETWORKING hosted by the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). Join fellow delegates as ECO FAIR 2015 comes to a close to reflect on the day’s seminars and discuss your environmental improvement plans and the skills you will need to further your career.