Working towards Net Zero for SMEs - 2022 Kickoff -Brisbane

This workshop is one of a series under the Entrepreneurs’ Programme Net Zero Smart Project.

The objective of the Net Zero SMART Project is to assist Queensland small-medium businesses with measuring their carbon footprint and developing decarbonization strategies, so they are ready for the future net zero supply chains.

This is a free workshop open to all businesses and is sponsored by AusIndustry.

There will be a key-note presentation delivered by Barbara Albert (Co-CEO, 100% Renewables) followed by a panel session and Q&A moderated by Dr Kate Brooks (Entrepreneurs’ Programme).

Agenda:

9:30am - Arrival & Welcome

9:40am - Presentation by Barbara Albert (100% Renewables)

10:30am – Net Zero SME Case Study

10:40am - Network Morning Tea

11:00am – Net Zero Panel Discussion (Speakers to be announced)

Midday - Close

Key learnings from the workshop include:

- Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions & other "carbon jargon"

- SME carbon footprint and net zero strategy

- Low-carbon solutions (de-carbonisation strategies)

- Carbon offset and certification schemes (such as Climate Active)

- Brisbane's network of carbon Net Zero experts

About the Speakers:

Barbara Albert (100% Renewables)

Barbara is the Co-CEO of 100% Renewables, a consultancy specialised in developing net-zero pathways. Barbara is a speaker, podcast host of ‘Driving Net Profit with Zero Emissions’ and award-winning author of the book 'Energy Unlimited'. She is passionate about business and sustainability and believes that reaching net-zero emissions is achievable and profitable when done right. Barbara holds a master’s degree in commerce from the University for Business Administration and Economics in Vienna and studied at New York University’s Stern School of Business.

See: https://100percentrenewables.com.au/podcast/

Kate Brooks (AiGroup) is a Growth Facilitator for the Federal Government’s Entrepreneurs’ Programme, delivered in partnership with Australian Industry Group. The Entrepreneurs’ Programme provides quality advice and support to assist businesses to innovate and grow. For further information on what services may be available to you, visit: business.gov.au/EP .

See: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/entrepreneurs-programme

Further information

For more information on this event please contact Kate Brooks at [email protected]

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