Greener Thinking for SMEs: From Awareness to Action
Schedule
Tue Sep 23 2025 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Room G20 - Oldham College Business Centre | Oldham, EN
About this Event
About the Event
Whether you're a business owner keen to boost your sustainability credentials or a manager looking to lead change in your organisation, this hands-on workshop is designed to help you take your first (or next) practical steps toward becoming a greener SME.
Hosted at the Business Innovation Hub at Oldham College, this two-hour event will help you explore how sustainability can benefit both the environment and your bottom line, through innovation, resource efficiency, and available support.
You’ll hear from specialist, use live digital tools to assess your business, and connect with others on the same journey.
What to Expect
This is an interactive session – please bring a device so you can fully participate in the live tools and resources.
Who Should Attend?
- SME owners, founders, or directors
- Operations or sustainability leads
- Any business professionals curious about starting their sustainability journey
Why Attend?
- Discover how going green can reduce costs and drive innovation
- Get hands-on with tools that give real insights into your business
- Hear from a peer who’s successfully made changes
- Leave with a clear, actionable plan
- Access ongoing support and funding advice
Refreshments provided
Register today to secure your spot.
Agenda
Welcome & Introduction
Info: An introduction to the Business Innovation Hub and the innovation support available through Oldham College.
Support from the Green Economy
Info: An overview of the free and funded support available to help you cut costs, reduce emissions, and access green grants.
Hands-On Tools: Assess Your Impact & Opportunity
Info: Guided activities using practical online tools:
Carbon Calculator – Estimate your current footprint and identify quick wins
Case Study: Greener Business in Action
Info: Hear directly from a local Oldham based business about how they’ve implemented sustainable changes and accessed grant funding to support their journey.
Peer Discussion: Planning Your Next Steps
Info: Informal discussion to share insights, challenges and commit to one action post-event.
Networking + Close
Info: An open space to ask questions, connect with peers, and speak with advisors 1:1.
Where is it happening?
Room G20 - Oldham College Business Centre, Alderson Street, Oldham, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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