Events for business leaders during Reading Climate Festival 2024
8 – 21 June 2024
Reading Climate Festival 2024 offers two weeks of free events to inspire and support Reading’s journey to net zero.
In this post we have highlighted a number of workshops and talks that support business leaders on their path to net zero. Speakers include business and sustainability experts from Acclaro Advisory, Digital Carbon Online, Connect Reading, REDA and others. Keep checking this page for additions to our offering for businesses. Events are all free but please register in advance.
JOIN THE READING CLIMATE PLEDGE FOR ORGANISATIONS
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4pm – 5pm | Wed 12 June 2024 | ONLINE
All businesses and organisations in Reading are invited to sign the Reading Climate Pledge for Organisations. In doing so, you become part of a collective effort to reduce our town’s contribution to climate change and to shift systems towards climate resilience. On this path you’ll also discover many, many positive spin-offs like cost savings, purpose, community and innovation. Come and find out about the pledge and hear about a range of resources that are available to help you on the path to net zero. Find out more and register
FUNDAMENTALS OF NET ZERO REPORTING
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10:30am-12pm | Mon 17 June | ONLINE
Businesses are under increasing pressure from their customers to account for – and reduce – their impact on climate change. This ‘starter’ session is for people who want to help their organisations measure, understand and reduce these impacts. Find out more and register
THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
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1pm – 1:45pm | Wed 19 June 2024 | ONLINE
If the internet were a nation it would be 4th largest CO2e contributor on the planet, collectively it is often cited as being responsible for more CO2e emissions than the aviation industry! Join this session to hear from digital carbon expert, Scott Stonham to discover the unexpected impact of digital technologies and what you can do to reduce yours. Find out more and register
FREE SOLAR PV FOR BUSINESS & SCHOOL ROOFTOPS
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2:30pm – 3:30pm | Wed 19 Jun 2024 | ONLINE
Reading Community Energy Society (RCES) has a mission to accelerate the uptake of community-owned renewable energy in Reading and surrounds. RCES owns and operates 23 solar PV systems on roofs in and around Reading, with a combined capacity of over 600 kWp energy – enough to power the equivalent of 146 homes each year. The team is always on the lookout for new sites. If you would like to hear more about their model for putting free solar PV on local school, community and business rooftops, and ask questions, please join this session. Find out more and register
CLIMATE AMBASSADORS SCHEME FOR SCHOOLS
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4pm | Mon 10 June 2024 | ONLINE | Staff
In April 2022, the University of Reading launched the Climate Ambassadors Scheme in collaboration with EAUC and STEM Learning. It is a free service for schools and other education settings that want to develop a climate plan to reduce carbon emissions, tackle climate risks and inspire and inform the next generation. Find out more and register
View the FULL Reading Climate Festival 2024 Programme
You can also play your part in Reading’s journey to net zero through your roles as a householder, volunteer, community member, parent, student, etc. We all wear many hats! Browse our programme of 30+ online and in-person events to inspire and support climate action in Reading.
READING CLIMATE EMERGENCY STRATEGY 2025 – 2030
Reading Climate Festival 2024 is part of a larger Year of Climate Engagement in Reading to engage people shaping our town’s climate action priorities for 2025 – 2030. Read more about this and find out how to get involved.
