Lunch and Learn: Building a Sustainable Future for SMEs

Thu Feb 27 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm UTC+00:00

The Urban Farmer Project | London

Heart of the City
Publisher/HostHeart of the City
Lunch and Learn: Building a Sustainable Future for SMEs
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Network with City SMEs and gain practical tips to measure carbon emissions and take steps toward net zero at this free Lunch and Learn.
About this Event

Join this in-person networking Lunch and Learn, co-hosted by Heart of the City and Fleet Street Quarter, to gain practical insights into measuring and managing your carbon emissions. With expert guidance, you’ll discover how to integrate sustainable practices into your operations without straining your budget.

Hosted at the unique Urban Farmer Project venue located in the City, this session will help you take meaningful steps toward making sustainable changes that benefit both your business and the planet.

In addition to practical knowledge, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded business owners, share ideas, and collaborate on tackling common challenges as you work toward net zero.


Why Attend?

  • Gain a clear understanding of how to measure and manage your business's carbon emissions in an approachable and practical way.
  • Receive expert tips on integrating sustainable practices into your operations without exceeding your budget.
  • Walk away with actionable strategies to make your business a meaningful contributor to a more sustainable future.
  • Enjoy a free lunch whilst networking with likeminded SMEs committed to reducing their carbon footprint, and share ideas, challenges and solutions.


Key Takeaways:

  • Learn the difference between net zero and carbon neutral.
  • Understand what carbon footprints are and what they're made up of.
  • Explore the importance and the business benefits of measuring your carbon footprint and reducing your emissions.
  • Explore the various carbon calculators available and learn what businesses need to consider when collecting data.


Agenda:

  • 12:00 – Tea, coffee and a light lunch
  • 12:15 - Introduction + Welcome by Mike Fairmaner at Fleet Street Quarter BID
  • 12:25 - Presentation by Katie Rogers, Climate Programme Officer at Heart of the City
  • 13:10 – 13:30 Q&A and networking


Who should attend?

This session is tailored for City based business owners, senior leadership, sustainability officers, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from SMEs who want to understand the business benefits of reducing your carbon footprint, and how to integrate sustainable practices into your operations without exceeding your budget.


Speakers:

, Climate Programme Officer at

Katie joined Heart of the City in 2022 and is responsible for supporting the delivery of our climate course , ‘Climate for SMEs: 4 Steps to Action’. Before this, Katie completed a Postgraduate Degree in Global Environment Politics and Society at the University of Edinburgh. Katie will share everything you need to know about collecting and measuring carbon data as an SME.


Mike Fairmaner, Head of Placemaking at BID

Mike is an expert place making manager with extensive experience on leading significant public realm and economic development programmes. Mike joined the Fleet Street Quarter Business Improvement District in 2023 and is leading the BID’s public realm vision to transform and revitalise the fleet street quarter. Mike will share how the BID is defining the quarter as hub for sustainability and growth.


Accessibility:

We aim to make our learning opportunities and workshops accessible to everyone; if there’s anything you need from us to access this event, please let us know in advance.

If you're looking for guidance on your journey to net zero, our Climate Action Toolkit is FREE and has been designed especially for SMEs in collaboration with sustainability experts.



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Urban Farmer Project, 18 Wine Office Court, London, United Kingdom

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