The Low Carbon SMEs Launch event will showcase a range of free low carbon business support available to SMEs. The session objectives are to raise awareness of free low carbon support available through our Programme and to address low carbon challenges facing SMEs in accessing big supply chains.

1. LOW CARBON SMEs
LAUNCH EVENT
T H U R S DAY 23 R D
N OV E M B E R 2017
Aston University’s Low Carbon SME programme provides free support to SME’s,
located in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP area, to reduce their energy costs,
carbon footprint and enhance resource efficiency. This project is part funded by the
European Regional Development Fund.
Book your place at: http://lowcarbonsmelaunchevent.eventbrite.co.uk
10:00am – 1:00pm (lunch provided)
Venue: Connect Event Space | Level 2 | Millennium Point | Curzon St | Birmingham | B4 7XG
ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANTS UP TO £12,250 (matched by company’s own funds)
Join us at our Launch event and get expert advice and guidance
on how to access:
FREE 2-5 DAY DIAGNOSTIC SUPPORT
OPPORTUNITIES: LOW CARBON IN SUPPLY CHAINS
(Presented by Nigel Marsh, Global Head of Environment at Rolls-Royce)
Email: smelowcarbon@aston.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0) 121 204 4610

2. The event is open to
high-energy-using SME’s,
in Birmingham and Solihull,
including East Staffordshire,
Lichfield, Tamworth,
Bromsgrove, Cannock Chase,
Redditch, and Wyre Forest.
W H Y AT T E N D ?
1. Save money on upgrading plant and equipment to reduce energy costs
with grants up to £12,250 (matched by company’s own funds)
2. Sign up to a free 2-5 day diagnostic identifying energy and process
efficiency savings
3. Networking opportunities with industry experts and
highly qualified academics
4. Learn how to take advantage of lucrative supply chain
opportunities by enhancing your low carbon credentials
5. Increase production & productivity through long term
collaboration opportunities with Aston University academics
P R O G R A M M E
10.00am – Registration
10.15am – Welcome and Programme Introduction
10.35am – SME opportunities in greening supply chains
Presentations by industry leaders (Rolls-Royce case study)
11.15am – Leading by example - Webster and Horsfall
(SME Low Carbon case study)
11.35am – Discussions on addressing SME needs
12.15am – Free lunch and networking