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BeGreen Autumn Roadshows 2012
“Helping Businesses to Reduce Costs, Improve Profitability”
Following the Spring series of National Roadshows the Green Business.ie Programme using the BeGreen brand
will repeat this successful venture in October/November 2012 in 8 venues nationwide, in conjunction with
other business support organisations promoting Resource Efficiency. Attendance is Free.
This is an opportunity for businesses to meet the leading state support organisations and find out how they
can assist the business sector in reducing costs through better Resource Efficiency – targeting Energy, Waste
and Water costs. This support is free to businesses.
BeGreen are delighted that we will be Partnering with the Small Firms Association (SFA) in promoting the
roadshow to the business sector. It is particularly important that small businesses receive information and
support in how to manage costs during these difficult economic times and organisations like the SFA can take a
lead in encouraging members to take these important steps.
Many hundreds of Small and Medium size businesses have received support from the partners at these
workshops and saved themselves Tens of Millions of Euro – mainly at no or low cost/quick paybacks. This is an
opportunity to identify actions to reduce business costs.
Purpose of Roadshow.
To introduce businesses to the concept of reducing their costs through good environmental awareness and
resource efficiency.
To identify to the businesses the support available through various state and local agencies in achieving these
reductions, generally Free to the business.
The workshops will address key opportunities in reducing energy & water consumption and minimising landfill
waste and better resource efficiencies.
Attendees will be able to meet state funded organisations who can directly assist businesses in making these
reductions in costs, mainly at no cost to the business. The workshops will bring together in one room all the
agencies tasked with supporting business and industry in improving their environmental performance.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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Attendees will also be able to review a series of successful case studies from many companies who have
substantially reduced Energy, waste & water costs, and will be able to hear directly from some of the leading
experts in the field. Attendees will be able to talk directly to all the agencies present.
The roadshows will consist of an exhibition area running from 12 noon to 8.00 pm daily with 2 opportunities
for delegates to listen to formal presentations on reducing costs in the business sector – at 1.30 pm and at
5.30 pm – designed to allow any business to benefit from the information available.
Attendees can talk to the support agencies present, study the case studies and listen to the presentations.
Attendance is free and we would urge any business that is concerned about the rising cost of energy, water,
waste or raw materials to attend and find out how they can take some simple steps to reduce the burden
these place on businesses – and what free assistance is available to them to guide them in the best way.
General
This set of workshops will reinforce the message that all the State & Semi-State support services can act
together to promote a cohesive approach to Resource Efficiency and Environmental Improvements to the
general business sector, alongside a select number of supplier companies that can assist businesses on a
national scale.
Who should attend?
Any business owner or manager who is finding Energy, Waste & Water costs high and/or rising and wants to
find out how to reduce and control them. The roadshow will also be ideal for any local business support
organisations in finding out what State Support services are available – generally for free – that will assist them
in improving their local service delivery – local business support organisations, consultants, advisors, local
authority environmental business support services etc.
How to Book.
We would ask attendees to register in advance so that we can assess numbers.
Book online by logging on to;
www.greenhospitality.ie/BeGreenRoadshow and follow the online instructions
If you cannot book in advance and wish to turn up on the day please do so. All businesses are welcome.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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Display Area
There will be a set of case studies displayed, drawn from each of the organisations and from business. Each
organisation represented will also have a stand where attendees can source literature and ask questions.
A small number of suppliers may also be in attendance.
Locations, Dates and Timing
Location
Waterford
Dublin North
Date
Oct – 23
Oct – 24
Dublin Central Oct - 25
Athlone
Sligo
Galway City
Cork
Oct – 30
Oct – 31
Nov - 1
Nov – 6
Limerick
Nov - 7
Venue
Tower Hotel, Waterford City
Hilton Hotel Dublin,
Charlemont
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin
Airport
Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sligo
Carlton Hotel, Galway City
Radisson Blu Little Island,
Cork
Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel,
Limerick
Web Address
www.towerhotelwaterford.com
http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/ireland/hiltondublin-DUBDUHN/index.html
http://www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-dublinairport
http://www.hodsonbayhotel.com/
http://www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-sligo
http://www.carltonhotelgalwaycity.com/
http://www.radissonblu.ie/hotel-cork
http://www.castletroy-park.ie/
Times;
Display opens:
1st Workshop:
2nd Workshop:
Display closes:
12.00 noon
1.30 -3.30 pm
5.30 – 7.30 pm
8.00 pm
(Please note that both workshops are the same – 2 separate times to allow any business to attend)
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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Workshop Format
BeGreen & Workshop Introduction
A presentation from each organisation covering - Who we are, Support Available, Case Studies
GreenBusiness.ie
Green Hospitality Programme
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
SMILE Resource Exchange
Bord Bia Origin Green
Enterprise Ireland Green Start
Repak
Local Case Study showing Cost Saving in action
Q&A
Each Workshop will take c. 2 hours.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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Expected Attendees
The primary audience will be local businesses, across all sectors. BeGreen will work with local business
organisations to promote and encourage attendance. Workshop timings will ensure that almost every
company will have an opportunity to attend. The workshops will also be ideal for local authority, and local
business support agencies, which provide support services to industry to find out more information on what is
available nationally.
There will be no cost for attendance.
Targeted Attendees
The target is to deliver at least 75 businesspeople to each workshop = 8 x 2 x 75 = 1,200
Businesses can also visit the roadshow during opening times.
A further wide information distribution will be achieved through the media partnership and posting of
workshop documentation following the workshops on partner websites.
Media Partner
We will work with a media partner to enhance the message to the business market in the lead up to the
Roadshows with the potential for some editorial
(It should be noted that the 15-21 October is the EU Commissions SME Week across Europe, 17/18th October is
Resource Ireland Exhibition and 17-25 November is EWWR – the timing will allow for some excellent cross
marketing))
The Irish Times have already been approached and would be happy to become Media Partner for the
Roadshows.
Local Business Support
BeGreen will partner with the Small Firms Association in promoting the roadshow to the business sector. Local
support would be sourced through our Key Partners and through Local Authorities and local business
organisations. Our PR company will target local press and radio and our partners would be expected to
promote the workshops to all their client lists.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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Management, Support, Delivery
GreenBusiness.ie & GHP will lead the planning and management of the Roadshows and act as the central
organiser.
Each workshop is designed so that partners/speakers would just need to turn up at each venue as the rooms
would be fully setup and prepared for them. All partners would need to do is provide GB with their stands and
literature and these will be delivered to each venue. A contractor has already been sourced to deliver this
service (Suppliers may avail of this service – see below)
General
This set of workshops will reinforce the message that all the State & Semi-State support services can act
together to promote a cohesive approach to Resource Efficiency and Environmental Improvements to the
general business sector, alongside a select number of supplier companies that can assist businesses on a
national scale.
By focusing our efforts into a tightly defined period we will maximise our marketing exposure, improve the
productivity of all partners marketing messages and deliver a coordinated message to the wider business
sector, let alone engage directly with businesses and identify opportunities to deliver REA’s and other
supports.
Supplier Opportunity
A limited number of Suppliers will be invited to be part of the Roadshow and will be able to attend, display
their product/services and have an opportunity to promote their services/products during the roadshows and
potentially at each formal presentation. (see details on final page)
The cost for each Supplier will be either € 1,000 or € 2,000
This is an ideal opportunity to partner with a wide range of state, semi-state and business organisations
promoting Resource Efficiency to the business market.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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BEGreen Autumn Roadshows 2012
Suppliers Package and Actions
€ 1,000 Package
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Attend each roadshow event to promote your product/service
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Assign an individual to each workshop to man the stand– this could be the same person or different
personnel
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Transport your own stand and literature to each event. Backdrop/pop-up (no wider than 2 metres)
and literature that is relevant to the audience
€ 2,000 Package
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Attend each roadshow event to promote your product/service
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Prepare a 5 minute presentation – what can you offer to the businesses present – please note that this
is your absolute limit – if you cannot pitch your message within 5 minutes it is too complicated for the
audience.
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Assign an individual to each workshop to man the stand and make the presentation – this could be the
same person or different personnel
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Provide us with your stand materials no later than the Friday prior to the first workshop – this to
include backdrop/pop-up (no wider than 2 metres) and literature that is relevant to the audience – we
will transport same to each workshop location
We will provide each supplier with a list of those registered to attend and each supplier to provide us with a
marketing .pdf of your product/service that can be distributed to each attendee following the Roadshows.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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Booking Form
We wish to be one of the Suppliers at the 2012 BeGreen National Roadshows.
Company Name
Address
Contact Name
Telephone Number
Email address
(Please tick one box)
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We wish to avail of the € 2,000 package
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We wish to avail of the € 1,000 package
We understand that this is payable in advance of the commencement of the Roadshows. (Companies will be
invoiced by return)
Signature: ______________________________________________
Date:
_______________________
Please complete this form and email it to;
maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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Partners
EPA/BeGreen, SEAI, Enterprise Ireland, Green Business, Green Hospitality, Repak, Bord Bia, Smile, LAPN, SFA.
BeGreen are delighted that we will be Partnering with the Small Firms Association (SFA) in promoting the
roadshow to the business sector. It is particularly important that small businesses receive information and
support in how to manage costs during these difficult economic times and organisations like the SFA can take a
lead in encouraging members to take these important steps.
BeGreen
BeGreen brings together all of the guides and programmes that have been put in place by the EPA, local
authorities and other partners to promote waste prevention. The BeGreen guides provide easy to use
information that all sectors can implement to reduce their production of waste, reduce the amount of
water they use and reduce the amount of energy they consume. By implementing the guides businesses,
homes and commercial activities can save money while acting in an environmentally responsible way. The
BeGreen programmes provide homes, business and other sectors of society with ways in which they can
participate in making Ireland a more sustainable country while saving them money. By participating in the
programmes we can take action to reduce our use of water, electricity and the waste of resources and
generation of excess waste.
Small Firms Association
The Small Firms Association (SFA) is the national organisation exclusively representing the needs of small
enterprises (i.e. those employing less than 50 employees) in Ireland. The SFA is funded directly through
subscription fees from its 8,000 member companies. As a full social partner, it directly meets government at
the table and interacts with key decision-makers at all levels to ensure that the economic environment is
conducive to small business establishment and development. The SFA secures the best deal for small firms by
providing dedicated professional support and by offering an unparalleled range of services to members,
including economic, commercial, employee relations and social affairs advice and assistance.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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SEAI
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland was established as Ireland's national energy authority under the
Sustainable Energy Act 2002. SEAI's mission is to play a leading role in transforming Ireland into a society
based on sustainable energy structures, technologies and practices. To fulfil this mission SEAI aims to provide
well-timed and informed advice to Government, and deliver a range of programmes efficiently and effectively,
while engaging and motivating a wide range of stakeholders and showing continuing flexibility and innovation
in all activities. SEAI's actions will help advance Ireland to the vanguard of the global green technology
movement, so that Ireland is recognised as a pioneer in the move to decarbonised energy systems.
Enterprise Ireland – Green Start
Green Start is an Enterprise Ireland information and advisory service that assists client companies to meet and
exceed regulatory requirements and improve efficiency through eco-efficiency assessments, site audits and
technical advice. As part of this service the time and experience of Enterprise Ireland technology and
environmental management specialists is available free of charge. The Green Start service aims to highlight
and demonstrate the potential environmental and business benefits for a company as a result of improved
environmental and eco-sustainable practices.
Green Business
The Greenbusiness.ie project offers a range of supports to help business identify savings. By registering
at www.greenbusiness.ie and using the on-line audit tools, users can start to measure their resource use and
identify where savings might be made. They can also request a site visit, where a Greenbusiness Advisor will
visit their premises and identify actual "no" and low cost measures that will save businesses real money. The
service is entirely free and confidential.
Green Hospitality
Green Hospitality (GHP) is an Irish organisation that is committed to assisting the Hospitality Sector in
becoming more environmentally responsible. GHP runs an internationally recognised environmental
certification scheme for any hospitality business – small or large. GHP also operates sub-sector programmes
for Restaurants, eco-tourism businesses, meetings, festivals and is developing a consumer green travel
website.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie
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SMILE Resource Exchange
SMILE Resource Exchange is a free service for businesses that encourages the exchanging of resources
between its members in order to save money, reduce waste going to landfill and to develop new business
opportunities. Potential exchanges are identified through networking events, an online exchange facility and a
support team to assist throughout.
Bord Bia – Origin Green
An on-going voluntary sustainability development programme that will demonstrate the commitment of Irish
food and drink manufacturers to operating sustainably.
Repak
Repak is an industry funded organisation whose aim it is to facilitate and grow packaging recycling. Based on
the principle of producer responsibility, Repak was established to help businesses meet their legal obligations
to fund the recovery and recycling of the packaging on the goods or services they supply, as set out in the
Waste Management (Packaging) Regulations 2007
LAPN
The Local Authority Prevention Network (LAPN) is a key component in continuing to build capacity in local
authorities for the promotion of resource efficiency and waste prevention at a local and grassroots level for
the benefit of their localities.
Building on their past experience of working with these organisations to introduce recycling, they are now
working to encourage them to reduce their consumption of materials, water and energy and to make sure
they are getting the best value from the resources they do use.
Contact: Maurice Bergin, c\o Green Hospitality. 021-4354688 087-9198167 maurice.bergin@greenbusiness.ie