Aston UniversityÂs Low Carbon SME programme provides free support to SMEÂs, 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.
Join us at our Launch event and get expert advice and guidance on how to access:
 Energy efficiency grants up to £12,250 (matched by companyÂs own funds)
 Free 2-5 day diagnostic support
 Opportunities: low carbon in supply chains (Presented by Nigel Marsh, Global Head of Environment at Rolls-Royce)
The event is open to high-energy-using SMEÂs, in Birmingham and Solihull, including East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Tamworth, Bromsgrove, Cannock Chase, Redditch, and Wyre Forest.
WHY ATTEND?
1. Save money on upgrading plant and equipment to reduce energy costs with grants up to £12,250 (matched by companyÂs 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
PROGRAMME: Thursday 23rd November 2017
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
Email: smelowcarbon@aston.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0) 121 204 4610
