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The Carbon Marketplace ? a discussion of the low carbon economy and how to position for success in the changing business environment.
Topic: "The Carbon Marketplace?
Date: Monday, 30 March 2009
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Venue: MGSM North Ryde, 99 Talavera Road, North Ryde
Bookings: Attendance is free and all are welcome but please RVSP by 25th March 2009 to
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Synopsis Over the past two years, a transformation has been occurring across the economic landscape as business come to terms with the reality that externalities such as greenhouse gases (CO2 emissions) must be factored into business decisions, and be strategically managed. With the release of Australia?s Emissions Trading Scheme legislation, the business community must respond, including finding the right way to future proof their organisations against this new reality.
Welcome to the era of the low carbon economy, where business success will depend on the adaptive capacity of business leaders. An era in which the true mettle of organisations, and their management teams, will be tested and where a range of new market opportunities will be created.
What are the economic, market and business risks that we must contend with under this new paradigm? Just what is the low carbon economy? How should business respond in the shadow of the Global Financial Crisis? What are the new market opportunities that are emerging and how can they be seized?
Our guest speaker, Rob Nicholls, will discuss how individuals can prepare themselves to become a part of the next generation of carbon conscious, carbon skilled & carbon responsive workers. This will be run as an interactive session covering topics such as: - marketplace dynamics;
- related risks & opportunities; and
- entrepreneurship.
You will also have the opportunity to interact with practitioners in this emerging sector, and form new relationships with like-minded individuals and interest groups. Event FormatTo maximise opportunities to not only pick up valuable information but also to make connections with others who share an interest in this topic, the format of the evening will be: - A presentation by Rob Nicholls;
- Structured networking activity to examine this theme further;
- Next steps ? introduction of a special interest group for those who would like to continue networking on this topic; and
- Informal networking over drinks to conclude the evening.
Who should attend?- Those looking to explore emerging business opportunities in this space
- Business owners/leaders wanting to know how these changes will impact their business
- Those in the consulting space ? IT, engineering, management, etc ? who will need to support clients in this area
Rob Nicholls - Director of Carbon Training International (CTI) Rob Nicholls is a Director of Carbon Training International (CTI), a new and expanding business venture that provides workforce training to enable business to manage carbon emissions more effectively and accelerate their move towards a low carbon economy.
With a background in market economics and business strategy, Rob has developed an extensive level of knowledge of the evolving climate change agenda, gained from projects associated with sustainability planning, risk mitigation, eco-focused investments and the carbon markets. He has a thorough understanding of the international and national climate change frameworks, protocols, mechanisms, policies & systems related to mitigating & abating GHG emissions and the related implications for business continuity, including managing carbon constrained risks and developing adaptation strategies.
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