Living Lab Business Support Masterclass: Sustainability Through Smarter Ops
Schedule
Thu Jun 11 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:30 am
UTC+01:00Location
The Knowledge Exchange, Rose Bowl, Leeds Beckett University | Leeds, EN
About this Event
Sustainability and the net zero agenda can feel daunting for small and medium-sized businesses, with uncertainty around how to measure carbon emissions, limited internal resources and knowledge, plus concerns about the cost of adapting operations.
At the same time, SME business owners, just like the vast majority of us, recognise the need to protect the environment and reduce our impact on the world around us. Soaring energy and transportation costs, combined with pressure from both customers and consumers, is also focusing attention on how to reduce carbon footprint and move to a more sustainable model for doing business.
Embedding sustainable practices isn’t just about environmental responsibility – it can unlock innovation, improve operational efficiency, and build long-term resilience. As well as reducing environmental impact, addressing sustainability challenges can help businesses:
- enhance productivity and streamline operations
- strengthen supply chains and relationships with customers
- improve competitiveness and future-proof growth
Importantly, decarbonisation doesn’t require perfection from the outset. It’s a journey and many businesses are learning along the way about the practical, achievable steps that deliver real impact.
Join us at the Living Lab Business Support Masterclass to hear directly from businesses who have already started this journey. Through real-world case studies and discussion, you will gain insight into:
- Practical steps to embed sustainability into everyday operations
- How businesses have driven innovation and growth through sustainability
- Common challenges and how they have been successfully overcome
Save the date and reserve your place today!
Speakers to be revealed soon!
Additional activities available
Why not make it a whole day of sustainability-themed professional development and networking! Following the Living Lab breakfast event, you are also welcome to stay on campus and join a free workshop (and lunch) being delivered by Leeds Business School. See link below for further details:
Designing the Roadmap to Resilience: Sustainability Matrix for SMEs Tickets, Thursday, June 11 • 11 AM - 2 PM | Eventbrite
Where is it happening?
The Knowledge Exchange, Rose Bowl, Leeds Beckett University, City Campus, Leeds, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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