Training

Sustainability Module 5: Carbon Measurement and Towards Carbon Zero (available on request)

Venue: Online

One of the key targets agreed at the recent UN COP 26 summit was to limit the emission of greenhouse gases to limit the impacts of climate change. Organisations are now facing more scrutiny about the steps they are taking in moving towards the zero carbon economy

Why attend

To understand the context of carbon measurement and the importance of robust action to reduce carbon emissions across the supply chain

Who should attend

Buyers and technical teams with an interest in sustainable furniture

Course agenda
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Measuring carbon
  • Carbon management strategies
  • Towards carbon zero
Key take-away

An understanding of the terminology and technical options for reducing the carbon impact from the furniture industry

Pricing
  • Furniture Industry Research Association members: £80+VAT, non-members: £95+VAT

Find out more about the Expert

John Hubbard

Technical Consultant

John is a Chartered Chemist with over 30 years’ experience, he is an expert on REACH and its impact on the furniture sector.

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