A bigger impact than carbon? A business opportunity or another costly burden?
 
Resources are under pressure. More people, more consumers, climate change and other factors are growing the strain on the planet’s natural assets. The UK Government is responding to a United Nations led action. New, annual, natural asset corporate reporting may become mandatory. Accountants may be the audit compilers. Major businesses will incorporate their supply chains in their responses. So SMEs will not escape. Tax on the use of stressed natural resources is possible. An international framework agreement is to be sought at the international environmental summit in Rio in mid-June.
 
Join BCSD-UK in probing why this is a fast arriving new challenge to businesses.

Speakers

• Richard Heathcote: Sustainable Development Manager, HEINEKEN UK
• Gordon Hewitt: Sustainability Advisor, from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The global body for professional accountants
• Video from James Griffiths:  Managing Dircetor of Ecosystems at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
   

Further information and registration at: http://www.eventelephant.com/PathwayWorkshopMay2012

Delegate Rate

£50 + VAT, but free for SSN members.
If you would prefer to pay by invoice, please contact sarah.hepburn@ebc-info.co.uk with your details for a purchase order to be forwarded to you.

FREE to BCSD-UK Members, Environmental Sustainability KTN Members, guests of workshop hosts and members of our Strategic Partner Networks (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health; Scottish Business in the Community; Humber Chemical Focus; Business in the Community; MEBC; Sustainability West Midlands; PRASEG; Sustainable Scotland Network)