BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Net Impact//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Net Impact X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Net Impact X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120516T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120401T165658 LAST-MODIFIED:20120429T121724 UID:2507@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Sustainable Finance DESCRIPTION:Come and hear from leading sustainable finance experts about their exciting work in international climate change\, sustainable banking  and Socially Responsible Investing. Sustainable finance is topical right now.  In the aftermath of the global financial crises\, everyone seems to be trying to make finance more sustainable. But what are the upcoming trends and initiatives out there that really stand to make a difference? An essential event for aspiring and existing sustainability professionals! Scott McGregor - CEO\, Camco offers an overview on the international sustainable finance market\, drawing on its global clean energy projects in the US\, the UK\, China\, Africa\, Russia and SEA. Karl Schultz - Executive Chairman\, The Higher Ground Foundation a longtime player in the climate change\, finance\, and development space\, will discuss his organisation's vision\, plans\, and work to date to unlock sustainable finance for climate adaptation. Naomi English - Head of ESG Consultants & Client Services\, MSCI covers an introduction to Socially Responsible Investing (SRI)\, specifically how the industry has evolved as well as how investors are integrating sustainability into their investment decisions and the major challenges and opportunities they face. Carey Bohjanen - Independent Consultant has a great story to tell\, sharing her experience in setting sustainable banking principles for Nigeria. She previously held posts at Sustainable Finance Ltd and PwC. The event promises to draw an eclectic crowd and the networking afterwards is not to be missed! EVENT SCHEDULE : 6:30-7:00 – Registration 7:00-7:45 – Presentations 7:45-8:00 – Q&A 8:00-9:00 – Networking Online Ticketing for Sustainable Finance powered by Eventbrite LOCATION:The Horniman at Hays Galleria, Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, The Horniman at Hays Galleria, London Bridge, Tooley Street SE1 2HD URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/sustainable-finance-find-money-invest-money/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120330 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120310T133715 LAST-MODIFIED:20120310T134123 UID:2612@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship DESCRIPTION:The Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship is the premier\, international platform for accelerating entrepreneurial approaches and innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing social issues. This year we would like you to join us at the New Theatre in Oxford for three inspirational events. General seating for Circle and Balcony seats will be sold individually for £20 or for the package rate of £50 + VAT to attend all three events. Net Impact members can receive a 20% discount by entering the discount code SKOLLCNTR. For more information and to order tickets click here.   LOCATION:Oxford, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/skoll-world-forum-on-social-entrepreneurship/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120711T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120711T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120115T170148 LAST-MODIFIED:20120115T170743 UID:2517@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer social DESCRIPTION: LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/summer-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120620T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120115T165841 LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T121911 UID:2513@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:June Networking Event DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/leadership-in-sustainability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120411T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120411T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120115T165044 LAST-MODIFIED:20120318T212159 UID:2503@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Spring networking social DESCRIPTION:Spring Networking Social & Meet the 2012/2013 NILP Leadership team candidates Join us for our Spring Social this April\, where we will be playing a game to discuss some of the biggest sustainability challenges we face now and in the future. Participants will engage in discussions to come up with suggested solutions\, which will be presented to the rest of the group. We will be looking for feasible ideas in terms of scale and implementation! All presentations will be scored by other participants\, and the winning group with the highest number of points will receive a prize. Key reasons not to miss our Spring Social: Discuss some of the biggest sustainability challenges and possible solutions Meet like-minded people and build your network Meet the candidates for the 2012/2013 Net Impact London Professional Leadership team Timeline: 6:30 – 7pm         Welcome and registration 7:00 – 7:15pm         Round one – brainstorm main challenges 7:15 – 7:35pm         Round two – switch groups and pick one challenge\, discuss possible solutions to this challenge 7:35 – 7:45pm         Prepare and practice pitch 7:45 – 8:00pm         Groups pitch ideas to the rest of the group 8:00 – 8:10pm         Scoring and winner announced 8:10 – 8:15pm         Introduce NILP Leadership Team candidates 8:15 – 9:00pm         Networking   Location: The Horniman at Hays Galleria\, Tooley St\, London\, SE1 2HU   LOCATION:The Horniman at Hays Galleria, Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, The Horniman at Hays Galleria, London Bridge, Tooley Street SE1 2HD URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/spring-networking-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120314T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120314T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120115T164826 LAST-MODIFIED:20120308T092236 UID:2499@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:After the 2012 Games: Legacy and Regeneration DESCRIPTION:The London 2012 Olympics have been designed to be the most sustainable Olympics to date. From planning to execution\, London 2012 aims to align with the 'One Planet Living®’ concept. Is that true? Is it possible ? A couple of weeks ago LOCOG sparked controversy by granting the contract to print Olympics tickets to Weldon\, Williams & Lick of Fort Smith\, Arkansas. The tickets will be shipped 4\,500 miles to the UK to be distributed to ticketholders afterwards. Lawrence Webb\, UKIP's London Mayoral candidate\, branded this decision "a kick in the guts to British firms". According to London 2012\, 95% of the contracts are going to local businesses. But what about the international community ? Or should Olympic Games benefit only local communities ? … The Olympics is the major global event setting examples for business practices. The above questions are important ones but they are definitely not the only ones to ask. Please join us in March to ask your questions on the London 2012 Olympics sustainable legacy to decision-making and stakeholders: Felicity Hartnett\, Sustainability Partnerships Manager\, London 2012 Richard Jackson\, Head of Environmental Sustainability\, University College London Samantha Heath\, CEO\, London Sustainability Exchange David Smith\, Community Organiser\, London Citizens Attend this event to learn about the challenges involved in making this global event sustainable\, engage in dialogue with our speakers and form your own opinion about London 2012's sustainable legacy. EVENT SCHEDULE : 6:30-7:00 – Registration 7:00-7:40 – Debate 7:40-8:00 – Q&A 8:00-9:00 – Networking ABOUT OUR DEBATERS: Felicity Hartnett\, Sustainability Partnerships Manager\, London 2012 Felicity Hartnett is an experienced corporate responsibility manager grounded by a strong commercial background and an in-depth business and cultural understanding of FTSE 100 companies. A strategic thinker\, principled\, and able to see the big picture through processes and relationships\, Felicity delivers pragmatic solutions across all levels of business. Felicity is a confident communicator and leader of disparate teams\, she is adept at project managing and reconciling everyday challenges into practical action. Felicity has worked across the corporate responsibility agenda from values to ethics to reporting and communications Richard Jackson\, Head of Environmental Sustainability\, University College London Richard has extensive experience delivering sustainability projects and is currently leading the development and implementation of environmental sustainability strategy at UCL. Before taking this position he led the team responsible for delivering the Olympic Delivery Authority’s Environment & Sustainability objectives between 2005-2011. Prior to this\, Richard worked for London Development Agency and as a Senior Policy Adviser on Energy and Climate Change for CBI. Samantha Heath\, CEO\, London Sustainability Exchange Samantha Heath joined London Sustainability Exchange as Director in September 2005\, and brings a wealth of experience in delivering sustainable development in London. She is a member of the London Sustainable Development Commission\, and held the position of co-chair from September 2004 - October 2005. A qualified construction engineer\, Samantha worked for 10 years in the construction industry before moving into London politics. She has been a Member of the London Assembly\, and served as its Deputy Chair in 2003-4. Before moving to London Sustainability Exchange\, her most recent post was as Sustainability Manager for Future London\, the capital's regeneration centre of excellence. David Smith\, Community Organiser\, London Citizens Dave Smith is the Lead Housing Organiser for London CITIZENS – a broad-based alliance of civic institutions including as schools\, trade unions\, faith-based organisations and charities – which for 15 years has pioneered Community Organising across the UK.  He is currently seconded to the East London Community Land Trust\, where he serves as Executive Director\, which was established in 2008 and is set to become the first ever urban CLT in the United Kingdom.  Prior to working for London CITIZENS\, Dave worked for the Barack Obama primary and general election campaigns\, and prior to that the British Council.  He holds a degree in Social and Political Sciences from King’s College\, University of Cambridge. Online event registration for After the 2012 Olympics: Legacy and Regeneration powered by Eventbrite Image: anankkml / FreeDigitalPhotos.net LOCATION:Hub Westminster, New Zealand House, 80 Haymarket, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4TE URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/after-the-2012-olympics-legacy-and-regeneration/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120208T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120110T220950 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T072714 UID:2480@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Selling your Skills for Sustainability Careers DESCRIPTION:When: Wednesday\, February 8\, 2012 Time: 6:30 - 9:00 Where: London Business School Sainsbury's Building\, Room: LT3 (please note the room change to Lt3) Sussex Gardens\, London NW1 4SA Now that 2012 is in full swing many of you are probably in the midst of re-evaluating your career goals. Whether you are looking for a promotion or trying to break into the Sustainability field your skills have to be presented in the right way in order for you to move to the next level. This event is great for all career levels with a special emphasis on those looking to make a transition within their company or industry. The core focus will be on market insight and providing you with the practical tools to get ahead. We have lined up some great speakers for this career workshop: Shannon Houde - Walk of Life Consulting - Shannon Houde\, MBA\, is founder of Walk of Life Consulting\, the first international career coaching business focused solely on the environmental\, sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (CR) fields.  She also launched and currently runs the Acre Career Coaching service for leading sustainability recruitment company\, Acre Resources. Shannon has mentored and trained professionals in the field of CR for more than 10 years with a focus on matching personal values to career paths\, writing CVs as marketing tools\, and interviewing with impact. She combines a wealth of knowledge from 15 years’ managing cross-cultural teams and CR projects in Asia\, Europe\, North and South America\, in non-profit\, corporate and entrepreneurial environments across diverse industries including at Barclays\, Deloitte\, and WWF. David Metcalfe - Verdantix - David is the CEO and a founding director of Verdantix. He co-leads the fact-based\, forward-looking research conducted by Verdantix analysts that helps energy\, environment and sustainability executives to gain competitive advantage through sustainability. David was previously Senior Vice President at Forrester Research\, the NASDAQ-listed technology and business research firm. Prior to joining Forrester\, he was Head of Analysis and Forecasting at BT Group. He is a co-author of the award–winning book “Negotiation Analysis” published by Harvard University Press. Event Schedule 6:30-6:45 - Registration 6:45-6:50 - Speaker & Workshop Introduction 6:50-7:05 - Workshop Tools 7:05-7:10 - Top 5 Skills Recruiters Look For & Trends 7:10-7:30 - Breakout session Using the Skill Mapping Tool 7:30-7:45 - Lessons Learned & Wrap-Up 7:45-8:00 - Question & Answer 8:00-9:00 - Networking at Local LBS Pub This event sold out last year so be sure to get your tickets early. Event registration for Selling your Skills for Sustainability Careers powered by Eventbrite LOCATION:London Business School, Sussex Place, London, United Kingdom, NW1 4SA URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/selling-your-skills-for-sustainability-careers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120115 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20120102T140945 LAST-MODIFIED:20120102T142750 UID:2457@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Low Carbon Communities: New times, new ways forward DESCRIPTION:The Low Carbon Communities Network (LCCN) 2012 annual conference will look at new ways forward for community action in a time of significant economic and social change. It will focus on Community Energy – now and for the future New partnerships to tackle climate change The event runs from 10.00am to 4.30pm with registration from 9.15. A short drinks reception will follow the formal event. A maximum of 200 places are available. Attendance is free but a cheque for £20.00 made out to Low Carbon Communitites Network must be recieved within 10 days of registering or the ticket will be cancelled. You will recieve your un-cashed cheque upon arrival at the event. The cheque must be sent to: COIN\, The Old Music Hall\, 106 Cowley Road\, Oxford\, OX4 1JE LOCATION:Kings’ Conference Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford, United Kingdom, OX2 0ES URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/low-carbon-communities-new-times-new-ways-forward/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120111T213000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20111211T205723 LAST-MODIFIED:20111231T161643 UID:2395@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:New Year's Social - Hot Topics For 2012 DESCRIPTION:  Date: January 11th\, 2012 Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm Location: The Marylebone 93 Marylebone High Street W1U 4RE London Come celebrate the New Year with Net Impact London Professional.  This social event will be focused on networking\, discussion of hot topics in sustainability\, and a sustainability focused pub quiz.  We will be breaking out in small discussion groups to discuss the hot topics so please vote for your prefered topic when you register.  Some potential topics include: Was the Durban Climate Change Conference A Success?  Is Microfinance Sustainable? This is a great opportunity to learn more about Net Impact\, network with others and hear about our upcoming events in the new year. Nibbles will be served and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at the bar. PS – We have the room reserved at the back of the pub behind the curtains Event registration for Net Impact London Professional New Year's Social powered by Eventbrite (Photo credit: Sarunyu_foto - www.freedigitalphotos.net) LOCATION:The Marlyebone, 93 Marylebone High Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 4RE URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/new-year-social-hot-topics-for-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T213000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20111117T231249 LAST-MODIFIED:20111127T131626 UID:2313@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Tinsel, time and treats DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, December 14\, 2011 Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm Location: The Hub Islington 5 Torrens Street\, 4th Floor London EC1V 1NQ Please join Net Impact London Professional for a fun filled evening of giving and good times. This event will be focused on networking and getting to know colleagues in the CSR professional community. Rather than buying a gift\, everyone is encouraged to bring an item that they already own or a card with your contact info and a service that you could share with someone. For example\, if you are graphic designer\, you could offer 30 minutes of design time. Or\, if you have a bunch of eco-friendly light bulbs\, bring one to share with the group. During the evening our friends from Ecomodo and Spots of Time will share their experiences and help us facilitate the gift and skills exchange game! Spots of Time - Phillippa Banister\, Community Manager - Phillippa has experience of grassroots community building work in rural Cameroon and with the homeless in Bradford.  She is a recent graduate from the prestigious Forum for the Future Masters programme and as part of this has completed projects with Unilever\, Fairtrade Foundation and Flintshire County Council. She completed an undergraduate degree in Drama and English and likes working on organic farms. Ecomodo - Tracy Currer\, Co-founder - With twenty years experience designing interactions between people and products\, Tracy believes the power of design can find the common ground between the way the mass public want to live and the changes we all must make to create a more sustainable future. Her latest venture\, Ecomodo\, an award winning social enterprise\, helps people consume less\, whilst enjoying rich\, fulfilling and social lives. Enabling people to share everyday goods\, skills and spaces\, Ecomodo is recognised as a pioneer in the emerging global market of collaborative consumption. Winner of the 2010 Green Award for the Best Use of Online Media\, Ecomodo adopts a combination of gifting\, micro-enterprise and fundraising to provide a unique motivation model. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Net Impact\, network with others and learn about our upcoming events in the New Year. Refreshments will be served! Mulled wine will be on sale for £1. We ho\, ho\, hope to see you there! PS - Please note that the Hub Islington is a walk up and does not have an elevator. Online Ticketing for Tinsel\, time and treats powered by Eventbrite (Photo credit: Naito8/Freedigitalphotos.net) LOCATION:The Hub Islington, 5 Torrens Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1 1NQ URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/tinsel-time-and-treats/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111104T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111104T213000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20111018T213143 LAST-MODIFIED:20111018T213143 UID:2290@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Vitality, Longevity & Genius Conference World Launch - Starring David Wolfe, Dr John Demartini & Dr David Hamilton DESCRIPTION:Launching in London\, and 3 months later in Sydney\, Australia\,The Vitality\, Longevity & Genius Conference is the first peak performance event of its type in the World\, bringing together three highly inspired world-acclaimed speakers\, the conference\, will bring to life a formidable wheelwork of wisdom\, providing an evident blueprint for the generation of your Vitality\, Longevity and Genius. In Association with Stiglitz & Detox Your World\, V³ Events brings you a truly inspiring and unforgettable whole day experience\, rich with clarity\, wisdom\, laughter and inspiration\, our three larger than life speakers will take you on an enlivening  journey pitched to awaken your true bandwidth and open you up to whole new worlds of the possible. This is a spectacle apt to expand the longitudes and latitudes of your inner vision\, towards\, as Abraham Maslow articulated\, greater dimensions of humanness and self-actualization. Click here for more details and to register: http://vitalitylongevitygenius.eventbrite.com/ LOCATION:Friends House, 173 Euston Rd, United Kingdom, NW1 2BJ URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/vitality-longevity-genius-conference-world-launch-starring-david-wolfe-dr-john-demartini-dr-david-hamilton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111109T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111109T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110927T220455 LAST-MODIFIED:20111127T204152 UID:2168@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Creating Effective Business Charity Partnerships Workshop DESCRIPTION:Venue: Oasis Church Waterloo\, 1 Kennington Road\, London SE1 7QP Telephone: 020 7921 4205 Business charity partnerships are a land of rich opportunities for co-creation and mutual benefit. Yet at the same time they are riddled with conflicting aims and objectives\, clashing cultures and other unforeseen challenges\, which people on both sides of the partnership have to grapple with on a daily basis. Join us on 9th November 2011 to experience and explore these issues and opportunities in an interactive\, challenging and fun way. With the help of a business case and role-play developed specifically for our “Creating effective business charity partnerships” workshop\, you will explore different stages of partnership development\, from choosing a partner to three years into the partnership. Register by Monday 7th November to have enough time to read the case-study before the event. Attend this workshop to: find out what the companies and charities can gain from partnerships explore the issues to consider at different stages of partnership development learn how to choose a potential partner with care identify potential risks and learn how to manage your partner’s expectations discover how to build and maintain a successful business charity partnership benefit from real-life examples and have an opportunity to share your experience with like-minded people You will gain a well-rounded perspective of the complexities involved\, while learning from workshop experts representing three sides of a business charity partnership. Tom James\, Three Hands\, an intermediary in business charity partnerships\, will show you how to link business with charities and community organisations for mutual benefit\, while Nadia Al Yafai\, White & Case\, will offer a corporate take on the partnerships and Laura Westwick\, Bromley by Bow Centre\, will present a charity perspective. SCHEDULE 6.30pm - Registration and Networking 7.00pm – Introduction 7.15pm – Case study scenario 1 7.35pm – Case study scenario 2 7.55pm – Case study scenario 3 8.15pm – What’s the future? 8.30pm to 9.00pm – Networking ABOUT THE FACILITATORS Tom James is a Senior Manager at Three Hands\, a company that links business with charities and community organisations for mutual benefit. Three Hands brings together expertise in learning & development and community engagement to deliver experiential learning programmes and innovative community projects. Tom has been in his current role for 2 years working on programmes for BSkyB\, British Gas\, Morgan Stanley and Lend Lease. Tom graduated in 2010 with a distinction in his Masters degree in Corporate Social Responsibility from London Met Business School and was recently appointed as a Trustee at Emmaus South Lambeth\, a charity in South London which provides a home\, work and family for homeless people. Nadia Al Yafai is the Community Affairs Executive at White & Case\, one of the world's leading global law firms\, responsible for developing  volunteering programmes and selecting and managing key charity relationships. She designed a unique employability programme ‘Breakfast Club’ with Dress for Success which was run over 12 weeks in  the City and was covered in ‘The Big Issue’. Nadia believes that\, as a Corporate Responsiblity professional\, it is important to have a strong  perspective from the charity’s viewpoint so she is a Business Advisor to the employability charity\,  IntoWork and the Clement James community Centre\, the headquarters of IntoUniversity. She works with the charity’s business partners on developing their new programmes\, brings on board expert supporters\, reviews their community development focus and carries out mock interviews with the charity’s clients. She has also helped set up a social enterprise community cafe including winning funding in a 'Dragon's Den' pitch event. She received a ‘Local  Heroes’ award at the Kensington & Chelsea ‘Make a Difference’ ceremony in June 2011 for\, in the words of the charity\, ‘her incredible support  and care\, her enthusiasm and creativeness and for being a source of inspiration to us all’. Laura Westwick is the Corporate and Events Development Manager at the Bromley by Bow Centre\, an east London charity that helps up to 2\,000 people a month to improve their health and skills and move towards and into work. She has responsibility for developing effective relationships with corporate partners\, particularly those based in the City and Canary Wharf. Her area of responsibility also involves developing fundraising events ranging from sponsored sporting challenges to arranging formal dinners and auctions. This can mean anything from writing bids for six-figure partnerships\, recruiting riders for a 100km night-time cycle ride to helping to organise a corporate volunteer-led summer tea party (complete with cupcakes) in the Centre’s therapeutic garden. Laura has worked in the charity sector for 3 years having previously worked in environmental sustainability. Online Ticketing for Creating effective business charity partnerships workshop powered by Eventbrite Image: jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/creating-effective-business-charity-partnerships-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111012T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110922T200636 LAST-MODIFIED:20111004T231349 UID:2145@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Rocket Launch: Sending your Social Enterprise into the Stratosphere! DESCRIPTION:Rocket Launch: Sending your Social Enterprise into the Stratosphere! Date: Wednesday\, October 12\, 2011 Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm Location: Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre 108 Stamford Street South Bank London SE1 9NH Are you looking for the tools to start or expand your social enterprise? Are you curious to find out what social enterprise is all about? Well\, the sky is no longer the limit! Please join us for an evening of learning and discussion as we hear from experts and social entrepreneurs in London. Come find out: Why social enterprise is booming How other social entrepreneurs created and built successful operations What the role of social enterprise is in our new economic reality How you can use this information to push your social enterprise to the next level What it takes to get the funding needed to "blast off" This event will feature speakers from social entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurship experts. Our speakers include: Casey Lord\, Venturesome\, Investment Executive - Casey works with Venturesome\, a leading social investment fund providing unsecured capital for charities\, social enterprises and community land trusts. Kate Bull\, The People's Supermarket\, Founder/CEO - The People's Supermarket sets out to use the standard business model of a convenience supermarket and twist it\, to construct a social enterprise that is commercially sustainable to enable it to be socially and environmentally sustainable. Matthew Scott\, Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship\, Entrepreneur in Residence - Through his role in Oxford\, Matt is lead mentor for the Emerge Venture Lab\, a programe to develop the next generation of social entrepreneurs.  His background includes co-founding a solar energy venture in India and working for Bridges Ventures\, an impact investing VC fund. Kate Swade\, Coin Street\, Consultancy Programme Manager - Kate co-ordinates consultancy services to ambitious community organisations wanting to develop or acquire assets\, and has a background in community led regeneration. Servane Mouazan\, Ogunte and the Global Tribal Network\, Founder - Ogunte develops and promotes women social venture leaders\, impact investors\, and social innovators. Servane is also the creator of the Annual Women's Social Leadership Awards and Make a Wave\, a Pre-Incubator for Women Social Entrepreneurs. Tom Rippin\, On Purpose\, Founder - After after 3 years in cancer research and 5 years in management consultancy \, Tom transitioned into the social sector as an advisor and set up On Purpose\, which trains young high-fliers for management positions in social enterprise. Our event would be a great fit for anyone who is thinking of starting or has recently started a social enterprise. It would also be interesting for individuals who are curious about social policies and funding around these ventures. Event registration for Rocket Launch: Sending your Social Enterprise into the Stratosphere! powered by Eventbrite ________________________ Net Impact is a network of MBAs\, graduate students and professionals committed to using the power of business to improve the world. With more than 200 student and professional chapters on 4 continents in 75 cities and 120 graduate schools\, Net Impact is one of the most innovative and influential networks in existence today. The Net Impact London Professional chapter was launched in 2006 and has developed a reputation for exciting and cutting-edge events with influential and agenda-setting speakers. For more information about Net Impact\, please visit our website at: http://london.netimpact.org.uk/ LOCATION:Coin Street, 108 Stamford Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9NH URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/rocket-launch-sending-your-social-enterprise-into-the-stratosphere/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110922 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110918T115743 LAST-MODIFIED:20110918T122420 UID:2122@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:The Carbon Trust : Stakeholder Advisory Group Webinar DESCRIPTION:Greenhouse Gas Protocol Product Accounting and Reporting Standard ICT Sector Supplement Stakeholder Advisory Group Webinar September 21\, 2011 Introduction The GHG Protocol Product Standard ICT Sector Supplement initiative was launched in March 2011 in a partnership of the World Resources Institute (WRI)\, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)\, the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and the Carbon Trust. The initiative is developing sector guidance for the carbon footprinting of ICT products (including goods and services) to support the GHG Protocol Product Accounting and Reporting Standard. The initial scope of the guidance is focused on the three areas of telecommunications networks\, desktop managed services\, and remote collaboration. Members of the Stakeholder Advisory Group are invited to participate in this first introductory webinar to gain an understanding of the objectives of the ICT sector supplement\, an overview of the governance process\, the technical topics covered\, and an overview of the timeline and opportunities for further engagement in the future. Two options for participation are provided to allow Stakeholder Advisory Group members to participate from across the globe. Please participate in only one webinar. Webinar details and agenda are below. Webinar Date & Times Time zone Europe/Asia/Africa September 21st: 10:00 Paris /09:00 UK / 10:00 South Africa/ 17:00 Japan/18:00 Australia Time zone North/South America September 21st: 18:00 Paris /17:00 UK/12:00 US East Coast/09:00 US West Coast Objectives: Provide an overview of the GHG Protocol Product Standard ICT Sector Supplement work to the members of the Stakeholder Advisory Group Provide information on the timeline for future opportunities to provide feedback on the ICT sector supplement. GHG Protocol ICT Sector Supplement SAG Webinar Agenda LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/the-carbon-trustgreenhouse-gas-protocol-product-accounting-and-reporting-standard-stakeholder-advisory-group-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110914T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110814T183032 LAST-MODIFIED:20110903T124017 UID:2000@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Sustainable ICT: A Bird's Eye View - September 14, 2011 DESCRIPTION:Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is all pervading in our lives as the basis for modern day communication.  It consumes copious amounts of fossil fuel energy whilst on the other hand offering enormous potential to encourage and facilitate sustainable development. It is therefore no surprise that there are a range of fascinating innovations occurring within the area of sustainable ICT.  Come and find out the latest on what is happening in this fast moving sector on Wednesday 14 September 2011. The discussion will be led by industry leaders from both the private and public sectors: Neil Harris\, Head of Sustainability\, Cisco Stuart Neumann\, a Senior Manager at Verdantix Rob Jones\, Client Manager at the Carbon Trust Advisory Services Martin Chilcott\, Founder and CEO of 2 Degrees Okan Kibaroglu\, IT Services Manager at Imperial College London Dr Paresh Shah\, Research Manager at London Higher VENUE:  London School of Economics\, New Academic Building (NAB Room 1.07) Houghton Street\, London WC2A 2AE SCHEDULE: 6.30pm - 6.45pm: Registration 6.45pm - 8.30pm: Panel and Q&A 8.30pm - 9.15pm: Networking Cocktail (snacks included) Numbers are limited so please register now to not miss out! About the Speakers Neil Harris is one of Cisco’s leading spokesmen on Green IT and sustainability\, with a 12 year background in the high-tech sector.  Neil supports Cisco’s Global EcoBoard and works to position Cisco at the heart of emerging trends that are reshaping the way businesses communicate\, develop products and implement new technologies. Martin Chilcott is  a social and environmental entrepreneur who has founded a number of environmental businesses - 2degrees being one of these.  He is responsible for 2 Degrees' strategy and works to grow this leading online community of over 14\,900 sustainability professionals from over 90 countries.  Hear how Martin is achieving this growth. Rob Jones has worked on carbon issues for many of the world's leading ICT brands. Rob and his team now work on a pioneering endeavour to provide the world's first life cycle carbon footprinting methodology for ICT products and services. The project is conducted under the secretariat function of GeSI/WRI and WBCSD. Stuart Neumann leads Verdantix research into smart grid\, electric vehicles and cloud computing. He most recently worked on the Carbon Disclosure Project Cloud Computing report and a total portfolio analysis of smart grid technologies. He advises C-level executives in the technology\, services and energy sector on energy distribution strategies and commercial opportunities. Okan Kibaroglu manages Sustainable IT projects at Imperial College\, which are now a finalist in the Green IT category of the Green Gown Awards. Okan will discuss the range of innovative projects that Imperial College are undertaking. Paresh Shah coordinates sustainable ICT research at London Higher\, an ‘umbrella’ body representing over 40 universities and higher education colleges in London. He will discuss results from a recent Green ICT study involving London's higher education sector. LOCATION:London School of Economics, Houghton Street, London, United Kingdom, WC2A 2AE URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/sustainable-ict-a-birds-eye-view/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111006 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111008 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110804T135140 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T135140 UID:1963@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:UPEACE Certificate in Sustainable Business - October 6-7, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The University for Peace Centre for Executive Education is returning to London to offer a 2-day intensive workshop on sustainable business on October 6-7th. The two day course will explore theory and best practice in leading successful sustainable organisations. It is valuable for anyone looking to develop leadership skills\, engage with stakeholders and plan and implement sustainability / corporate responsibility initiatives. Session include expert guest speakers and group activities. Participants will receive a certificate from the UN mandated UPEACE Centre and membership to an international alumni network. This is one of a series of international workshops and seminars that have previously been offered just at Upeace's headquarters in Costa Rica. Who is the course for? The course is aimed at young professionals with experience or an interest in Corporate Responsibility and sustainability. Enrolment this year is limited again to 24 participants to maximize interaction. Last year’s participants included people from leading universities\, blue chip companies\, consultancies\, the public sector\, social enterprises and charities. This make up of the group with differing backgrounds and viewpoints allowed sharing of experiences and passionate discussions. To find out more\, please call Jeremy at +44(0)208 144 8287. LOCATION:London, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/upeace-certificate-in-sustainable-business-october-6-7-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110810T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110810T170000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110804T133916 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T133916 UID:1962@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Issues in Depth Call: The Nature of Business - August 10, 2011 DESCRIPTION: 4 pm GMT In advance of our August 10 Issues in Depth call\, we interviewed Dow Chemical Company's Sustainability Director Mark Weick on how companies can assign a dollar value to nature. As part of a new\, five-year collaboration\, Dow and The Nature Conservancy will apply scientific knowledge and experience to assign monetary value to the services that natural areas provide to the places where Dow operates. Read our interview with Weick\, and don't miss your chance to ask him your own questions on our call. Register for this call » Read the interview » LOCATION:Issues in Depth Call, London, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/issues-in-depth-call-the-nature-of-business-august-10-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T170000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110804T133540 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T133941 UID:1957@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Issues in Depth Call: Closing the Wealth Gap - August 4, 2011 DESCRIPTION:Issues in Depth Call: Closing the Wealth Gap 4 pm GMT Picture this: for every dollar held by the richest 20% of US households\, a household in the poorest 20% only holds two cents — according to the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED). What does this mean for the stability and prosperity of the economy? These are questions Andrea Levere and her team at CFED are trying to answer. CFED believes it is possible and profitable to provide every American the opportunity and resources to pursue higher education\, start a business\, buy a home\, and save for the future. They say ensuring a society filled with financially stable individuals will mean a more prosperous and sustainable economy for the long-term. Join this week's Issues in Depth call to discuss CFED's innovative programs\, current trends in the asset-building field\, and what this means for all of our economic futures. Don't miss this chance to have your questions answered and get to the heart of the debate. Register for this call » Follow us on Twitter using #NIindepth » LOCATION:Issues in Depth Call, London, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/issues-in-depth-call-closing-the-wealth-gap-august-4-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111102T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111102T100000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T182344 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T132957 UID:1953@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:LSx CSR Series #3 - November 2, 2011 DESCRIPTION:  London Sustainability Exchange is proud to announce the 2011 CSR event series Bringing the Olympics to Business: Playing Your Part partnership with Heart of the City and the City of London Corporation. Kicking off with four seminars and using the Spirit of London 2012 as inspiration\, the series aims to show SMEs practical ways to jump-start their Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The seminars will cover core CSR issues\, including community investment\, employee well-being\, mentoring and training\, the environment and ethical procurement.Speakers will include Olympic champions\, business leaders\, CSR professionals and Olympic related organisation representatives.  Playing Your Part will deliver interactive events\, giving attendees real\, practical advice and help. This includes the opportunity to receive expert advice on expanding their own CSR programmes\, talks from specialist speakers\, interactive workshops\, and the chance to network with other CSR professionals and community leaders. For updates on the series watch this space. For speaking opportunities\, please contact Sumi Ejiri s.ejiri@lsx.org.uk. The series: The Olympics and Ethical Procurement\, Wednesday 2nd November\, 8am – 10am Much work has gone into ensuring the Games’ supply chain is ethical\, environmental and local\, with  world standard ethical procurement policies being developed for the 2012 Games.  Come and get step by step advice from industry experts on how you can make sure that your own supply chain standards are world class and how you can sustain these standards across the rest of your contracts. Confirmed speakers: Shaun McCarthy\, Director of Action Sustainability and Chair of the Commission for Sustainable 2012  |  Cyrus Todiwala\, Café Spice Namaste  |  Mark Varney\, Business Development Manager at Fairtrade Venue: TBC LOCATION:TBD, London, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/lsx-csr-series-3-november-2-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110915T100000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T181329 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T133019 UID:1950@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:LSx CSR Series #2 - September 15, 2011 DESCRIPTION:  London Sustainability Exchange is proud to announce the 2011 CSR event series Bringing the Olympics to Business: Playing Your Part partnership with Heart of the City and the City of London Corporation.Kicking off with four seminars and using the Spirit of London 2012 as inspiration\, the series aims to show SMEs practical ways to jump-start their Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The seminars will cover core CSR issues\, including community investment\, employee well-being\, mentoring and training\, the environment and ethical procurement.  Speakers will include Olympic champions\, business leaders\, CSR professionals and Olympic related organisation representatives. Playing Your Part will deliver interactive events\, giving attendees real\, practical advice and help. This includes the opportunity to receive expert advice on expanding their own CSR programmes\, talks from specialist speakers\, interactive workshops\, and the chance to network with other CSR professionals and community leaders. For updates on the series watch this space. For speaking opportunities\, please contact Sumi Ejiri s.ejiri@lsx.org.uk. The series: The Olympics and the Community\, Thursday 15th September 2011\, 8am – 10am Find out what London’s local businesses are doing to support communities\, particularly in East London.  We will look at easy steps you can take to use the Olympics regeneration to enhance employee engagement and customer loyalty through: community engagement; employee volunteering; skills sharing and development; youth employment and training. Confirmed speakers: Darren Towers\, Head of Sustainability\, EDF Energy | Chris Daniels\, Head of London 2012 Activation for the Wholesale\, Lloyds Banking Group  |  Liam Kane\, Chief Executive of the East London Business Alliance (ELBA) Venue: Clifford Chance LLP\, 10 Upper Bank Street\, London E14 5JJ See map LOCATION:Clifford Chance LLP, 10 Upper Bank Street, London, United Kingdom, E14 5JJ URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/lsx-csr-series-2-september-15-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110901T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110901T100000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T180959 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T133028 UID:1944@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:LSx CSR Series #1 - September 1, 2011 DESCRIPTION:  London Sustainability Exchange is proud to announce the 2011 CSR event series Bringing the Olympics to Business: Playing Your Part partnership with Heart of the City and the City of London Corporation.  Kicking off with four seminars and using the Spirit of London 2012 as inspiration\, the series aims to show SMEs practical ways to jump-start their Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The seminars will cover core CSR issues\, including community investment\, employee well-being\, mentoring and training\, the environment and ethical procurement. Speakers will include Olympic champions\, business leaders\, CSR professionals and Olympic related organisation representatives. Playing Your Part will deliver interactive events\, giving attendees real\, practical advice and help. This includes the opportunity to receive expert advice on expanding their own CSR programmes\, talks from specialist speakers\, interactive workshops\, and the chance to network with other CSR professionals and community leaders. For updates on the series watch this space. For speaking opportunities\, please contact Sumi Ejiri s.ejiri@lsx.org.uk. The series: Olympics and Employee Wellbeing\, Thursday 1st September\, 8am – 10am Happy staff make for productive and enthusiastic employees\, but what role does CSR play in keeping staff content? This session looks at the internal aspects of CSR – team building\, employee wellbeing\, diversity and equality in the workplace – and how you can use the Spirit of the Games to engage your employees in harnessing these values at work. Confirmed speakers: James Daffurn\, Head of Corporate Responsibility\, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP I Carolyn Piper\, Sports Development Officer\, City of London Corporation Venue: Clifford Chance LLP\, 10 Upper Bank Street\, London E14 5JJ See Map LOCATION:Clifford Chance LLP, 10 Upper Bank Street, London, United Kingdom, E14 5JJ URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/lsx-csr-series-1-september-1-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110923 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T172614 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T133037 UID:1938@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:The Behaviour Change Conference of 2011 - September 22, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The Resource Recovery Forum is to hold a conference to examine the latest thinking and research in influencing resourceful behaviours\, and to relate this to future horizons for the waste and resources sector. The conference will take place in London on September 22\, 2011\, and will bring together experts in the key aspects of understanding and influencing our values\, attitudes and behaviours. The event is designed and led by consultants Brook Lyndhurst\, the Open University and Waste Watch. It has the support of CSR Europe's member Sita UK and is being developed in collaboration with the Environmental Sustainability KTN. The outline planned for the day is as follows: The opening session will set the context for the day through a keynote presentation: Changing minds\, changing behaviour. This will identify the many reasons we think and act in the way we do\, and what tools or approaches can be used to influence behaviours. this will be followed by a session Where have we got to now?\, drawing on lessons from the last decade. This will explore what the waste and resources sector might learn recent behaviour change research\, other approaches towards social the afternoon session New horizons will explore the key actions we should be taking in the future to influence more resourceful behaviours? will be a forward-looking\, highly interactive debate of future horizons for behaviour and social change. This conference will be an extremely valuable opportunity for waste/resources management practitioners\, policy-makers\, their advisers and consultants. Whether you are working or studying at the local\, regional\, national or international level\, this event will have much to offer. Every decision shaping how society deals with the flow of resources through the economy\, from raw materials to products and possibly into waste\, raises the prospect of doing things better in future. More sustainable resource use will succeed or fail to the extent that we (householders and tax-payers) can be encouraged to adopt more resourceful behaviours. In recent years there have been major advances in our understanding of how our behaviours can be influenced and shaped. This conference will share new research and approaches from the waste sector and beyond. If you would like to receive further details about the speakers\, or would like to register\, simply email Kit Strange\, Resource Recovery Forum (kit@resourcesnotwaste.org). Alternatively\, see: http://www.resourcesnotwaste.org/behaviour LOCATION:American Square Conference Centre, 17 Crosswall, London, United Kingdom, EC3N 2LB URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/the-behaviour-change-conference-of-2011-september-16-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110917 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T171326 LAST-MODIFIED:20110804T133012 UID:1934@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Ethical Sourcing and Certification Conference - September 16, 2011 DESCRIPTION:An international convening of though-leaders and practitioners working on ethical certification. Website Link This event brings together 150 thought leaders from social enterprises\, leading brands and certifying bodies for a day of thought-provoking panel discussions concerning the future of certification. Attendees will discover technology trends that are reshaping the face of certification\, engage in lively debate with academics and practitioners\, examine innovative case studies and contribute to the discussion that will define certification in the 21st Century. LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/ethical-sourcing-and-certification-conference-september-16-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110826 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T170033 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T170033 UID:1933@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Impact Investing Webinar - August 25, 2011 DESCRIPTION: With some experts predicting a ten-fold increase in impact investments to $500 billion by 2014 (1% of all managed assets)\, this insightful webinar will debate what impact investing is\, how to penetrate this market\, where the highest returns are to be found and what the risks and returns might be. Attend this webinar completely FREE OF CHARGE when you book and pay for the Impact Investing 2011 conference by 25 August. WEBINAR AGENDA Presentation one: Impact investing: what is it? • Complementing government aid and philanthropy • Outlook for market size\, returns and growth potential • Main sectors of interest: Microfinance\, Education\, Environment\, Clean energy\, Social housing\, Healthcare Michael J. Van Patten\, CEO/Founder\, Mission Markets Presentation two: Managing impact investments • Routes to market • Measuring and reporting • Assess where the key risks lie and how to avoid them BENEFITS OF ATTENDING • Have incisive analysis delivered direct to your desk • Have an opportunity to pose questions to an unbeatable panel of experts on this subject • Receive the recording and a copy of presentations which you can refer to at your leisure All you need to participate is internet connection & landline phone (Skype or mobile phones shouldn’t be used). We'll email you a number – usually toll free – so you can dial in just before the webinar begins\, and a link to the presentations so you can follow on screen while listening to the speakers. LOCATION:Webinar, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/impact-investing-webinar-august-25-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111001 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T165459 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T165459 UID:1928@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Impact Investing 2011 - September 30, 2011 DESCRIPTION:Impact Investing 2011 With some experts predicting a ten-fold increase in impact investments to $500 billion by 2014 (1% of all managed assets)\, this forward-looking conference will analyse and debate the most effective ways for investors to generate environmental\, social and financial returns. At Impact Investing 2011 you will meet and network with: • Institutional Investors • SRI investors • Asset / Wealth managers • Fund managers • Family Offices • Private investors • Charitable / Philanthropic foundations • Project development specialists • Microfinance professionals • Social entrepreneurs • Consultants • Legal advisors LOCATION:Simmons&Simmins/CityPoint, One Ropemaker Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2Y 9SS URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/impact-investing-2011-september-30-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111006 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T162705 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T163313 UID:1922@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:The 2011 Enhanced ESG Analysis Conference - October 4-5, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The 2011 Enhanced ESG Analysis Conference A pragmatic exploration of the integration of ESG (Environmental\, Social and Governance) factors into traditional investment analysis. The 2011 conference is an entirely practical event\, providing the tools and skills necessary to achieve traditional and sustainable investment alignment. This is a unique opportunity to exchange information on current developments in SRI performance\, SRI/ESG analysis\, corporate responsibility\, research\, and to hear from a variety of non-biased vendor neutral ESG leaders and those actually undertaking ESG implementation programmes. Thoroughly researched case studies and industry commentary offer in-depth insights\, methodology demonstrations and lessons learned that panel sessions and vendor biased events simply cannot. •    Gain appraisals of different ESG methodologies and implementation strategies •    Acquaint your organisation with the benefits of deploying integrated\, strategically planned solutions •    Examine the role of the “ESG architect” in terms of engagement\, leadership and communications; challenges that have dogged many an ESG endeavour •    Benefit from real world examples on how effective ESG strategies & communication can promote inclusion in SRI portfolios and create potential competitive advantage •    Road-test current solutions offered in today’s marketplace and alongside analysis on their comparative performance Who should attend? •    Asset managers and asset owners •    SRI managers and analysts •    CSR and sustainability professionals •    Consultants •    Academia LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/the-2011-enhanced-esg-analysis-conference-october-4-5-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111125 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T155044 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T160143 UID:1916@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:International Green Awards - November 24, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS are internationally established as the leading advocate of best practices in sustainability across business\, government and citizen initiatives. The Awards canvas the globe for the best in class examples of sustainability\, with the aim of sharing the most creative and innovative ideas to inspire change. In its 6th year\, the RSA accredited INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ is broadening its commitment to promote best practice in sustainability through a unique membership platform. This platform will draw on a wide range of experts\, influencers and professionals in the discipline of sustainability and environment to share a pan-global view on sustainability. 2010 saw the inaugural year of the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ honouring Sir David Attenborough. The search for another deserving citizen continues this year\, and also sees the introduction of the ‘Green Celebrity Award’. The latter will be open to public voting\, through social networks and the INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS website. The INTERNATIONAL GREEN AWARDS™ are open for entry in 20 categories\, seeking the Best Green Large Enterprise through to Best Sustainable Investment across the world. More information on categories and entering are available on our new website www.greenawards.com The Award  close for entries in September 2011\, with the ‘green carpet’ being rolled out for winners on 24th November at the Natural History Museum\, London. LOCATION:Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, United Kingdom, SW7 5BD URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/international-green-awards-november-24-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111023 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T154150 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T154150 UID:1911@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:The Carbon Show - October 21-22, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The Carbon Show Gain the tools to allow your organisation to capitalise on clean\, green growth at The Carbon Show 2011. As the only show that covers the full life cycle of carbon\, The Carbon Show is a must-attend business event for anyone looking for information on greenhouse gas emissions\, renewable energy\, the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme\, green technology\, carbon management and carbon finance The show features an informative seminar programme\, with top-level speakers discussing current issues in the industry\, policy updates\, future trends and advice on capitalising on the low-carbon economy. There are also over 100 exhibitors showcasing low-carbon products and services\, debates and report launches on The Carbon Stage\, thought-provoking plenary sessions and the new Green Technology Demonstration Stage. Now in its third year\, The Carbon Show continues to grow and 2011 will see the show expand its international focus\, with in-depth features on energy efficiency and carbon markets and activity in Europe. Register for free at www.thecarbonshow.com LOCATION:Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, United Kingdom, N1 0QH URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/the-carbon-show-october-21-22-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111018 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T153519 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T153519 UID:1906@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:i.e. Ethical Investing Event - October 17, 2011 DESCRIPTION:i.e. All You Ever Wanted To Know About Ethical Investment The conference organised by i.e and raising money for TortureCare will give the participants an opportunity to talk to many of the leading figures who are actually practicing ethical investment. In addition Harriet Lamb Director of The Fair Trade Foundation and Trudy Thompson of Bricks and Bread will be the Key Note speakers. LOCATION:London Friends House, 173-177 Euston Road, London, United Kingdom, NW1 2BJ URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/i-e-ethical-investing-event-october-17-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110804T160000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110802T152518 LAST-MODIFIED:20110802T163422 UID:1900@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Games Theory Webinar - August 4, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The Biggest Sustainability Game In Town Over 1.3 billion people will be touched by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London. This is an historic opportunity to accelerate sustainable behaviour change. To help you harness that potential Defra have sponsored Futerra's new report Games Theory in support of their 'inspiring sustainable living' agenda. Download Games Theory: Using the power of sport for pro-environmental behaviour change (http://www.futerra.co.uk/downloads/GamesTheory.pdf) The guide reveals: •New learning and stories from previous Olympic Games\, World Cup and other major sporting events •Clear audience\, message and tactical principles specific to the Games •Helpful checklists for your environmental and social change campaigns Register today for our webinar on applying Games Theory to your behaviour change work. This Thursday 4th of August at 3pm (GMT) Games Theory Webinar Joining the debate: David Willans\, of Futerra David Stubbs\, LOCOG's Head of Sustainability Matt Sowrey\, Defra's Olympics 2012 Team Leader Please call us (020 7549 4700) for printed copies of the report\, details of the webinar\, or to discover more about the research. LOCATION:Webinar, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/games-theory-webinar-august-4-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111012 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110801T120034 LAST-MODIFIED:20110801T120718 UID:1895@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:ClearlySo Social Business Conference - October 11, 2011 DESCRIPTION:ClearlySo Social Business Conference - October 11\, 2011 The theme for 2011 is ‘All Shapes & Sizes’\, reflected in the diversity of the speaker line-up which boasts: Kingfisher Chief Exec Ian Cheshire; Sir Torquil Norman\, Founder of Camden’s Roundhouse Trust; former JP Morgan Head of Research Nick O’Donohoe\, now Government Advisor to the Big Society Bank Sinclair Beecham of Pret a Manger International speakers include the CEOs of microfinance leaders babyloan (France)\, betterplace.org (Germany) MiBospo (Bosnia) and Banca Prossima (Italy). Tickets for the conference start at £375. However\, a special early bird price of £150 is available until 1st September.   This year will also see the launch of the ClearlySo Social Business of the Year Live Award\, where social entrepreneurs in the audience get a chance to pitch their business and walk away with a cash prize\, all voted live on the day.  The programme will also host leading experts addressing issues such as raising capital\, building a team and financial management.   LOCATION:LSO St Luke’s, 161 Old Street, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 9NG URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/clearlyso-social-business-conference-october-11-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120423 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110729T120036 LAST-MODIFIED:20110729T120105 UID:1892@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Earth Day - April 22, 2012 DESCRIPTION:Earth Day is observed on April 22 and was started in the United States in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to create awareness for the Earth's environment and to encourage conservation efforts. In 1990\, Earth Day was taken international\, and today\, more than 500 million people in 175 countries observe Earth Day. LOCATION:London, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/earth-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110731 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110729T115618 LAST-MODIFIED:20110729T120923 UID:1886@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Summer Social Event - July 30, 2011 DESCRIPTION:The new leadership team would like to invite you to the Net Impact London Summer Social on Saturday\, July 30th. We’ll start with a pub lunch in the lovely gardens of the Stag in Hampstead. Following lunch we’ll take a walk through the wonderful\, wild\, green spaces of Hampstead Heath. As we stroll through the heath we will engage in activities to learn about biodiversity\, stimulate our creativity\, and relax in nature. Check out the details here.   LOCATION:The Stag, 67 Fleet Rd., London, United Kingdom, NW3 2QU URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/summer-social-event-july-30-2011/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110527 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110528 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110526T125859 LAST-MODIFIED:20110526T130054 UID:1777@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Responsible Business Conference Business & Development DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, May 27 - 12:30 to 17:45 (+ networking reception) This conference will explore how business varies as a consequence of different stages of development. In the three regionally-focused panels\, experienced business leaders\, social entrepreneurs\, consultants and academics will delve deeper into historic\, current and future opportunities and threats for Africa\, Asia and Europe. As an attendee you will learn more about business' role in furthering economic development and social welfare. Globalisation\, international development\, the environment\, philanthropy\, flexible business models - a wide variety of topics\, plus plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussion. The keynote speaker\, Craig Bennett\, will discuss his work as Director of Policy and Campaigns at Friends of the Earth and his experience with The Price of Wales's Corporate Leaders' Group on Climate Change. Light lunch and refreshments throughout the day included Click HERE to register Keynote Speaker: Craig Bennett | Director of Policy and Campaigns | Friends of the Earth Business & Development in Africa: Simon Berry | Founder & Co-Director | ColaLife Chris West | Director | Shell Foundation Chair: Nigel Nicholson | Professor | London Business School Business & Development in Asia: Penny Fowler | Head - Private Sector Advocacy Team | Oxfam GB Amos Doornbos | Director | Faces of Another World Chair: Donal Crilly | Assistant Professor | London Business School Business & Development in Europe: Leo Johnson | PwC Partner | Sustainability & Climate Change Michael Blowfield | Senior Fellow | Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment | University of Oxford Chair: Chris Coleridge | Lecturer | London Business School Conference Schedule: Time Event 12:30 - 12:55 Registration & Light Lunch 12:55 - 13:00 Welcome 13:00 - 13:15 Welcome from the Dean 13:15 - 13:45 Keynote 13:45 - 14:00 Break 14:00 - 15:00 Panel 1: Africa 15:00 - 15:15 Break 15:15 - 16:15 Panel 2: Asia 16:15 - 16:30 Break 16:30 - 17:30 Panel 3: Europe 17:30 - 17:45 Closing 17:45 - 19:30 Networking Reception Natasha Newman & Athina Trika Conference Organisers Responsible Business Club LOCATION:London, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/responsible-business-conference-business-development/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110608T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110608T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110508T133405 LAST-MODIFIED:20110508T133405 UID:1721@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Business Inspired by Nature DESCRIPTION:Inspired by nature? How about business? So is The Firm of the Future. Transformational times call for transformational change. Today's rapidly changing business environment calls for businesses to be responsive and resilient and cognisant of the ecosystem of Earth. Topics covered include biomimicry\, the possibilities of firms inspired by nature\, and business & nature (topics and discussions are not limited to these and we welcome you to participate to ask your burning questions!). Net Impact London presents a range of speakers who want to walk you through this transformation. Giles Hutchins is Global Director and Head of Sustainability Solutions at Atos Origin and focuses on how business can learn from nature through the concepts of biomimicry and enabling sustainable business models to adapt resiliently in these increasingly volatile times. Andy Middleton is founding director of The TYF Group and co-organiser of the DO Lectures & Hay on Earth sustainability seminars. He now focuses his research on sustainability problem solving and mapping pathways for food security and integration of ecological awareness in schools and universities Louise Carver is a sustainability entrepeneur who is currently involved in building Bio-Mimicry for Creative Innovation. Current and past research has included evaluating links between demographic and climate change and society's relationship with science. SCHEDULE:  5.30pm - 6.30pm: NILP Elections 6.30pm - 7.00pm: Registration and Networking 7.00pm - 8.15pm: Panel and Q&A 8.15pm - 9.00pm: Networking Cocktail (snacks included and cash bar) For more information on biomimicry and The Firm of the Future\, click here:   Brochure_Business_Inspired_by_Nature_lowres (2)   LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/business-inspired-by-nature/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110414 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110410T233110 LAST-MODIFIED:20110410T233110 UID:1597@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Leadership for a Sustainable Future - Do You Have What it Takes? DESCRIPTION: Net Impact London is hosting a participative workshop so that you can enquire into the competencies required to be an effective sustainability leader. Participants will get to better understand their own personal leadership preferences and their impact on others through interactive exercises and discussions. Attendees will also be able to complete a validated Leadership for Sustainability self-assessment online\, and will receive a personalised report by email. Research suggests that to be a Leader in bringing about a Sustainable Future it is a given that you deliver in your job – this is the entry point for you to be able to bring about change. Those people most successful in delivering sustainable change are firstly passionate about sustainability and secondly they are commercially strong – they can turn sustainability into a significant opportunity for their organisation. The leaders of the future have high levels of emotional intelligence\, they are strong communicators and can inspire others. A sustainable business leader also has a longer-term horizon than is the norm\, they can think through strategy to practical delivery\, and are tenacious in achieving their goals. The event will focus around a small number of core sustainable leader competencies\, including: 1. Creating an inspiring and compelling future 2. Being consistent in what is said and done 3. Taking a business orientated approach 4. Tenacity SCHEDULE 6.30pm to 7.00pm: Registration and Networking Cocktail 7.00pm to 8.30pm: Do you have what it takes? Workshop 8.30pm to 9.00pm: Networking Cocktail ABOUT THE FACILITATOR David Collins inspires business leaders to place sustainability as a value that drives the behaviour and actions of their organisations. At a policy level\, David developed a sustainability approach for the £5bn UK cement and concrete sector. It won the CBI 2010 Environmental Initiative Award. David founded Future Conversations and works on engaging people in sustainability at all levels within organisations. LOCATION:The Horniman at Hays Galleria, Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, The Horniman at Hays Galleria, London Bridge, Tooley Street SE1 2HD URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/leadership-for-a-sustainable-future-do-you-have-what-it-takes/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110324T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110324T220000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110307T201250 LAST-MODIFIED:20110307T201250 UID:1569@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Emission Possible: Night of Comedy 2 DESCRIPTION:After a jolly good time and raving reviews for last December’s event\, join award-winning stand up comics for a special Climate Week night of wonderful climate change themed comedy. Save the date\, to save the planet. Featuring: Luke Toulson Pippa Evans Katherine Ryan and others TBD Presented by Net Impact\, the Hub and ‘Emission (im)Possible’\, a film documenting efforts to start a public discussion on the legal and financial implications of climate change through laughter and good fun. Emission Possible LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/emission-possible-night-of-comedy-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110328T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110328T213000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110304T002833 LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T002833 UID:1564@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Ashoka UK DESCRIPTION:One in every twenty teenagers believe they dont have to pay back credit card debt. Find out which Ashoka Fellow has the solution! Ashoka UK is pleased to invite you to the induction of our new Fellows - some of the UK's most inspiring social entrepreneurs! Click here for more details. LOCATION:Hogan Lovells, Atlantic House, Holborn viaduct, London, United Kingdom, EC1A 2FG URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/ashoka-uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110309T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110309T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110303T235417 LAST-MODIFIED:20110304T002823 UID:1559@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:The Future for Today DESCRIPTION: What would a sustainable world look like in 2050? How do we imagine the future and what needs to happen today for us to get there? How do we adapt existing systems and models or develop new ones to create the sustainable society we envision? Net Impact London invites you to come and experience World Café – a unique stakeholder engagement technique that is used to harness group intelligence for channeling the wisdom of independent thinkers into a coherent message understandable by anyone. This process will be co-creative and fun and will provide transferable skills to participants for engaging stakeholders in finding solutions to pressing issues. Simon Goldsmith\, Director of Principled Sustainability\, a strategic sustainability consulting and coaching company\, will host the World Café. With over 17 years of experience in the sustainability arena\, working in diverse organisations from NGO’s to multinational oil and gas companies Simon has used his knowledge and skills to innovate and create lasting sustainability outcomes utilising the passion and capabilities of people. SCHEDULE 6.30pm Networking Cocktail* 7.00pm World Café – Start 8.30pm World Café – Outcomes 9.00pm Close * Organic veggie nibbles are included in registration fee. Why World Café? The World Café approach has been used by businesses to develop their organizational strategy\, to design new product concepts\, to encourage community development\, to understand and redefine company culture\, and for a variety of other purposes. LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/the-future-for-today/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110131T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110131T220000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20110121T194759 LAST-MODIFIED:20110121T194759 UID:1419@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Adaptation for Success: How climate change could affect your business plans DESCRIPTION:The University of Leeds Net Impact Chapter\, supported by Leeds University Business School’s Global Talent Centre and in association with Business in the Community\, Financial Leeds and CO2Sense Yorkshire\, would like to invite you to their next event of the 2010/11 academic year (re-scheduled from December) Speaker: Rich Hall of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Date: Monday 31st January Time: 6:30pm start followed by a networking buffet at 7:30pm Location: Yorkshire Bank Lecture Theatre\, Leeds University Business School If you would like to attend\, please register here. Rich Hall - PwC Rich works within PwC's Northern Business Risk Assurance team leading the development and delivery of Sustainability and Climate Change work across the Northern practise. Rich has over twenty years multi-discipline\, cross sector experience with the bulk of his career spent within the Finance and Engineering sectors\, Rich has spent time tackling the challenges of the low carbon agenda from different angles. Immediately prior to joining PwC Rich was a Director at CO2Sense Yorkshire\, Yorkshire Forward’s vehicle for sustainable strategy and delivery within the region. His role\, first as Director of Carbon Action Yorkshire and more latterly Director of Development\, has seen Rich work over many critical issues including adaptation\, risk and impacts to value chains\, leadership skills\, carbon management and carbon trading. He has worked with some of the North’s largest organisations across both the Private and Public sectors and spoken at major events within the UK and EU. Prior to his work at CO2Sense Yorkshire\, Rich was General Manager of the University of Hull Logistics Institute\, working with organisations to improve bottom line performance and develop sustainable strategies across organisational Supply Chains. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, Manufacture and Commerce\, a Member of the Chartered Management Institute and an Alumnus of the University of Cambridge Climate Leadership Programme and holds an Executive MBA. LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/adaptation-for-success-how-climate-change-could-affect-your-business-plans/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110215T174500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110215T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101207T160406 LAST-MODIFIED:20101207T162338 UID:1326@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Innovating to zero - Clean technologies and corporate sustainability DESCRIPTION:Discussion and interview Tony Gale\, director of operations\, infrastructure\, GE Jeremy Leggett\, founder and executive chairman\, Solarcentury; founder and chairman\, SolarAid Richard Youngman\, managing director Europe and vice president\, global research\, Cleantech Group Chair: Jo Confino\, chair\, Guardian Sustainable Business 2degrees discussion groups Attendees will choose to participate in one roundtable discussion group from the list below: • CRE • Low Carbon Commercial Real Estate • Low Carbon ICT • Greener Healthcare • Sustainable Supply Chain • Green Communications • Employee Engagement • Smarter Cities • Renewable Energy • Water • Sustainable Agriculture LOCATION:America Square Conference Centre, One America Square, London, United Kingdom, EC3N 2LB URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/innovating-to-zero-clean-technologies-and-corporate-sustainability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101201 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110316 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101201T000024 LAST-MODIFIED:20110315T204106 UID:1215@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Sustainability Masters Courses DESCRIPTION: Blekinge Institute of Technology\, Sweden\, a top ranked sustainability research and education institution is currently recruiting bright\, early–mid career professionals for their cutting-edge Masters courses. If you want to become one of tomorrows sustainability leaders or help design and build better business systems then click here (tuition fees are waived for EU and EEA citizens). Applications open 1st December and close on January 15th 2011 LOCATION:Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden, Select a Country: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/sustainability-masters-courses/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101206T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101206T203000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101117T195852 LAST-MODIFIED:20101117T195852 UID:1212@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Gilda Darlas - the founder of the Universal Education Model DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening talk from Gilda Darlas - the founder of the Universal Education Model which aims to teach young children empathy\, compassion and wisdom to eliminate the root causes of conflict. Gilda is bringing her model into UK schools and would like to share her plans with you and explore how you may support her with this effort. We will host an evening talk where Gilda will present the model\, the plans for the UK expansion and take questions from the audience. Please read on for event details and more on Gilda's programme. We look forward to seeing you there! The Model: Gilda's model aims to tackle intolerance and conflict that arise from moral and cultural relativism. Many conflicts from large-scale ones to smaller family arguments arise because people believe in their idea of truth and are disinterested in differing perspectives. This programme aims to instil empathy\, compassion and reflective thinking in young children. It builds children's inter-subjective social and emotional skills in the classroom and enables children to make their own decisions based on relations to one another. Impact: 4200 students\, 633 teachers\, 743 parents have benefitted from the programme in 6 countries. Their most significant changes are: - decrease in violence in schools - self-esteem and more assertive communication - greater level of concentration and attention - empathetic attitudes The Person: Born and raised in Mexico City\, Gilda studied artificial intelligence in Mexico then Spain. After working for a major multinational corporation in Europe she realised the incising discrepancy between the demands of human social interactions against the lack of proper human development in educational programs. She thus began travelling and doing some freelance work and during this time she decided to abandon "AI" and move into humanities by studying comparative philosophy and then specializing in Indian Philosophy. In 1998 she opened her first school in India where she designed her model "Universal Education for Ethical Development". RSVP here. LOCATION:McKinsey & Co., 1 Jermyn Street, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 4UH URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/gilda-darlas-the-founder-of-the-universal-education-model/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110217 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101117T194315 LAST-MODIFIED:20101117T194316 UID:1196@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:BASE 2011 (Business and a Sustainable Environment) DESCRIPTION: Book Now for BASE 2011 and Save £50! Following its extraordinarily successful launch earlier this year\, BASE 2011 (Business and a Sustainable Environment) will take place again at the Brewery in central London on 16 February 2011. BASE 2010 set the bar very high and was quite simply the most exciting and well-attended event in the sustainability calendar. View our short highlights video here. BASE 2011 will reach the same heights with a programme that offers a combination of highly inspiring keynote speakers together with a series of practical workshops and roundtable sessions. In short\, BASE 2011 will provide you with the motivation\, tools\, networks and knowledge to enable you to make your operations both more robust and profitable. Confirmed names in our amazing line up of speakers on 16 February include: Dame Ellen MacArthur Ray Anderson\, founder\, Interface Jeremy Darroch\, ceo\, Sky Ian Powell\, chairman\, PwC John Brock\, global ceo\, Coca-Cola Enterprises Antony Sherriff\, ceo\, McLaren Automotive Tim Yeo MP\, chair Parliamentary select committee on climate change and energy Caroline Lucas MP\, leader of the Green Party The extensive workshop programme includes focused and practical sessions on a wide range of topics including specifying green for your office; the opportunities for your business from feed-in tariffs; rethinking business travel; putting business sustainability into practice; overcoming the landlord-tenant disconnect; CRC – achieving year on year improvement; sustainability accounting and reporting; new supply chain opportunities; closed loop thinking; biodiversity – the new economics of nature… plus many more Register now to take advantage of our discounted pre-Christmas delegate rate of just £300\, saving £50 (a further discounted rate is available for charities and NGOs). You will find more information on BASE 2011\, including details of our excellent value sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities here. LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/base-2011-business-and-a-sustainable-environment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101125T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101125T213000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101117T192555 LAST-MODIFIED:20101117T192555 UID:1178@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Cancun Climate Summit: Business risks and opportunities DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you to join BusinessGreen at our upcoming Lecture on the business risks and opportunities arising from this month's Cancun Climate Summit. This event will see leading experts assess the likely outcomes of the summit and analyse how progress on issues such as carbon financing\, deforestation\, green taxation\, carbon trading and emissions targets could impact British firms. Special Offer: Book today for £49 and bring a colleague along for free! BOOK HERE TODAY Delegates will: * Gain an insiders insight into the state of play in the UN's long-running climate change negotiations * Understand how and why the Cancun Summit could impact your business * Gain an overview of the business opportunities and risks that will arise from an international climate change deal * Take part in the the debate on how crucial international climate change negotiations should move forward * Enjoy the chance to meet with some of the UK's leading experts in sustainable and low carbon business Our panel of expert speakers include: Greg Barker Minister of State Department of Energy & Climate Change Damian Ryan Senior Policy Manager The Climate Group Adam Gibbon Climate Change Technical Specialist Rainforest Alliance James Cameron Executive Director and Vice Chairman Climate Change Capital View the full programme here LOCATION:Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, United Kingdom, WC2A 3PE URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/cancun-climate-summit-business-risks-and-opportunities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101201T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101201T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101116T114143 LAST-MODIFIED:20101117T201711 UID:1163@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Stories from the Green Economy DESCRIPTION:This event is sponsored by the Masters in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability and the Masters in Sustainable Product-Service System Innovation at the Blekinge Institute of Technology On December 1st 2010 Net Impact London will address the Government's call for a low-carbon growth as an essential path out of recession. We will hear from three leaders in sustainability whose work demonstrates that the transition towards a sustainable economy is not only underway but bringing win-win-win scenarios for those government departments\, corporations and NGOs willing to embrace them. On November 2nd 2010 Chris Huhne\, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change argued that the need to urgently renew and decarbonise our energy supply\, and to upgrade our ageing and inefficient buildings will not only provide an economic boost\, but also help to create a more balanced\, resilient and sustainable British economy. Click here to listen to Chris Huhne's speech during a recent event at the LSE. Our panel of speakers share how they are already contributing to the UK green economy and how you can do the same. SCHEDULE 6.30pm to 7.00pm: Registration and Networking 7.00pm to 8.15 pm: Panel and Q&A 8.15pm to 9.00pm: Networking Cocktail ABOUT THE SPEAKERS David Collins inspires business leaders to place sustainability as a value that drives the behaviour and actions of their organisations. At a policy level\, David developed a sustainability approach for the £5bn UK cement and concrete sector. It won the CBI 2010 Environmental Initiative Award. David founded Future Conversations and works on engaging people in sustainability at all levels within organisations. He’ll share stories of clients engaging with sustainability on their own terms. Kirsty Schneeberger has attended the UN climate change negotiations as a UK Youth Delegate since 2008 calling on Governments to put the principle of Intergenerational Equity and sustainable development at the heart of their decision-making\,asking the poignant question: How old will you be in 2050? She now works with the Department of Energy and Climate Change to establish the Youth Advisory Panel\, which brings the voice of young people to the table of policy-makers and Ministers. Her work as a coordinator of the UK Youth Climate Coalition and involving young people in the environmental political decision-making process has recently led to her being Honoured as an MBE for Services to Environmental Conservation. Luke Nicholson is Director at More Associates where he designs commercial and policy strategies that help everyday people to effectively address climate change. He advises government\, corporations and NGOs on putting resource efficiency and sustainable profitability at the heart of what they do by identifying opportunities to align business objectives with social and environmental outcomes and deliver innovation to address those opportunities. This goes beyond compliance and risk-management\, turning necessary cost into competitive advantage. ABOUT THE FOOD AND WINE Sustainably sourced raw vegan food from Pura Vida and organic wine tasting from D Vine Wine are included in ticket price. ABOUT THE SPONSOR This event is sponsored by the Masters in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability and the Masters in Sustainable Product-Service System Innovation at the Blekinge Institute of Technology Blekinge Institute of Technology\, Sweden\, a top ranked sustainability research and education institution is currently recruiting bright\, early–mid career professionals for their cutting-edge Masters courses. If you want to become one of tomorrows sustainability leaders or help design and build better business systems then click the link (tuition fees are waived for EU&EEA citizens). Applications open 1st December and close on January 15th 2011 LOCATION: URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/stories-from-the-green-economy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101129 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101114T223045 LAST-MODIFIED:20101115T155929 UID:1144@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Emerge 2010: Social Enterprise Conference DESCRIPTION:Created by Student Hubs and the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship\, Emerge is the UK's only conference on social entrepreneurship for students. It aims to inspire\, connect\, and support students with a passion for business and social change. Emerge is about learning and inspiration\, careers in the social sector\, and the skills you need to build your own social enterprise. Click below to find out more about what Emerge 2010 has in store for you! About... Emerge is generously sponsored by Barclays Capital\, and run in association with UnLtd (the UK's foundation for social entrepreneurs). For Net Impact London affiliate members\, organisers of Emerge are offering a 10% discount on week-end tickets for professionals. For student NILP members\, there are discounts under the student scheme. For more information or to register via NILP\, please contact netimpactlondon@googlemail.com LOCATION:Said Business School Oxford, Park End Street , Oxford, United Kingdom, OX1 1HP URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/emerge-2010-social-enterprise-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101109T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101109T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20101106T114200 LAST-MODIFIED:20101116T200743 UID:1128@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Future Proofing – The Role of Marketing in Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Net Impact London Professional is pleased to invite you to join us for an evening to discuss how marketing can drive sustainable solutions through consumer behavioural change\, innovation\, and motivation. The panel will be chaired by Joanna Daniels\, Marketplace Director at Business in the Community.  She will be joined by leaders in the field of sustainable marketing including James Wright\, Managing Director of CSR\, Sustainability\, and Not-for-profit of Grayling\, and Claire Cunningham\, Media Relations Manager\, of the Technology Strategy Board\, Grant Warnock\, Head of Consumer & Market Knowledge at EDF Energy and Chris Harrop\, Group Marketing and Sustainability Director at Marshalls plc. Discussion topics include: How to create businesses and companies that are fit for the future both commercially and for society based on the publication released from BitC in 2010 entitled\, ‘How Can Marketers Build Sustainable Success?” Successes and challenges in funding innovative projects Driving long-term behavioural change and motivation both internally and externally Schedule: 6.30pm to 7.00pm: Registration and Networking 7.00pm to 8.15pm: Panel and Q&A 8.15pm to 9.00pm: Networking Cocktail About our speakers: Business in the Community mobilises business for good.  They work with businesses to build a sustainable future for people and planet.  BitC’s Marketplace Programme is working with companies to anticipate and address issues in the area of customer and supplier relationships\, product impact and innovation and business ethics. Grayling is the world’s second largest independent Public Relations\, Public Affairs\, Investor Relations and Events consultancy with specialist services including CSR\, environment and sustainability and digital. James Wright is a Board Director at Grayling UK\, and together with his team\, they have won numerous international and national PR awards for their campaigns – 22 in the past 5 years.  In 2007 James conceived the CIPR’s Environmental Sustainability Guidelines and in March 2008 launched a green communication guide for PR practitioners. The Technology Strategy Board is an executive non-departmental public body established by the UK Government to promote and invest in technology-enabled innovation in areas which offer the greatest scope for boosting UK business growth and productivity and also to enhance quality of life.  The TSB promote\, support and invest in technology research\, development and commercialisation. EDF Energy is one of the UK’s largest energy companies and its largest producer of low-carbon electricity. Grant Wardock started his career in the energy industry at the age of 4\, as a cosy baby in an early Heat Electric ad. A career in theatre and television followed over the next 15 years before ending by mutual agreement with the entertainment industry in 1990. Grant subsequently studied English Literature at Cambridge University before embarking on a career in journalism. Following a stint at ITN\, Grant joined the founding team of The Week\, a news digest of the week's media. Several other career detours led to a current role as Head of Consumer + Market Knowledge at EDF Energy\, where he has observed the birth of the low-carbon economy with great interest. Chris Harrop is Group Marketing Director and the Director responsible for sustainability at Marshalls plc\, the leading landscaping materials supplier. Chris has helped transform the company into a leading sustainable business\, working to raise awareness of Indian child labour in the British media and helping to introduce carbon labelling on over 2\,000 Marshalls products. In 2010\, Chris became a Carbon Trust ambassador and attended the UN Global Compact Leaders’ Summit to discuss priority areas for corporate leadership. Chris is a Chartered Director of the Institute of Directors and a Chartered Marketer of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. About the wines: VERDEJO SAUVIGNON\, Campo Flores\, Organic – Castilla la Mancha\, SpainVivacious\, tangy and ripe. Campo Flores Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc is made from organically grown grapes picked in the cool of the night to retain their vibrant fruit character. Deliciously dry and fragrant\, this youthful white is ideal as an aperitif or with shellfish and salads. SANGIOVESE/BONARDA\, Vida Organica\, Organic - ArgentinaThis wine has complex aromas of ripe red fruits and spice. The red currant and berry notes of the Sangiovese being balanced by the more structured style of the Bonarda. Not a heavy wine but still full on flavour. LOCATION:Atos Origin, Olympic Suite, 4 Triton Square, Regents Place, London, United Kingdom, NW1 3HG URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/future-proofing-%e2%80%93-the-role-of-marketing-in-sustainability/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20101007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20101009 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20100826T170805 LAST-MODIFIED:20100826T171605 UID:983@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:UPEACE Certificate in Sustainable Business DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Business: Leading the Change Sustainable business in 2010 means working with the bigger picture and aligning business goals with social and environmental objectives. The UN mandated UPEACE Centre for Executive Education is visiting London to deliver a workshop on corporate responsibility (CR). The course will give professionals working in sustainability or CR practical knowledge that can be used for planning and implementing strategy as well as introducing other departments and stakeholders to sustainability issues. The course will be valuable for professionals at\, or wishing to work at; blue chip companies\, public sector organisations\, NGOs\, UN agencies\, consultancies and social enterprises with an interest in understanding leading practice in sustainability and CR.The format of the course allows for an engaging and dynamic interaction between participants\, facilitators and guest speakers\, and includes a welcome dinner. More details here. LOCATION:UPEACE, London, United Kingdom URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/upeace-certificate-in-sustainable-business/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100924T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100924T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20100826T130602 LAST-MODIFIED:20100826T131244 UID:980@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Net Impact Connect DESCRIPTION:Net Impact London is hosting a special Green Night targeting single sustainability professionals and like-minded individuals for an evening of pure green fun. The night’s green activities include organic nibbles\, London’s 1st Green Pub Quiz\, a climate change comedy skit and other green entertainment. Green Nights create fun\, interactive and entertaining evenings where you can share sustainability knowledge\, form project partnerships and spark new friendships and other social encounters. Come along to Eat\, Learn\, Play and Connect! More details here. LOCATION:Horniman at Hay’s Galleria, London Bridge City, Tooley Street, United Kingdom, SE1 2HD URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/net-impact-connect/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100921T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20100826T125753 LAST-MODIFIED:20100826T125915 UID:979@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Accounting Revolution! DESCRIPTION:What is the exposure to “petrochemical risk” in your portfolio? If the price of crude oil doubled over the next month\, would your business be seriously affected? How do you quantify the ethical performance of your suppliers? Net Impact London is launching its autumn calendar with an in depth look at an important reporting trend. Business reporting on financial and non-financial information in a single document has experienced huge growth\, reflecting the cost benefits of integrating separate data-gathering processes\, and promising analytical benefits from considering the Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) issues together. More details here. LOCATION:The Hub, Kings Cross, 34b York Way, London, United Kingdom, N1 9AB URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/accounting-revolution/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100914T174500 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100914T201500 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20100826T124419 LAST-MODIFIED:20100826T130141 UID:974@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY: Sustainable business vs Sustainable consumption DESCRIPTION:Net Impact is a proud marketing partner of Guardian Sustainable Business Quarterly (GSBQ). Following the success of the inaugural event last month\, the Guardian are pleased to announce that the second GSBQ\, in association with the 2degrees network\, is taking place on 14 September. Free for sustainability professionals\, this evening event will give you the opportunity to engage in the latest thinking on driving business sustainability\, participate in cross-sector problem solving and connect with other sustainability professionals. More details here. LOCATION:America Square Conference Centre, One America Square, London, United Kingdom, EC3N 2LB URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/sustainable-business-vs-sustainable-consumption/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110112T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110112T210000 DTSTAMP:20120520T155327 CREATED:20100112T183034 LAST-MODIFIED:20110110T091146 UID:1391@http://london.netimpact.org.uk SUMMARY:Environmental justice: 'Ecocide’ and its implications on Business Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Net Impact London is hosting a panel discussion examining the role of law in establishing accountability for environmental damages globally. Our panel welcomes cutting-edge thinkers and doers in this field\, who will present radical and ground-breaking principles for protecting our planet and share the implications of this for business now and in the future. Discussion Topics include: – Impact on business of the proposed law of ‘Ecocide’. – Will Ecocide support better business and bring new opportunities? – Why would business want Ecocide; Why wouldn’t they? – What is the ‘Habitats Directive’ and its co-relation to Ecocide? Schedule: 18.30pm - 19.00pm: Registration and Networking 19.00pm - 20.15pm: Panel and Q&A 20.15pm - 21.00pm: Networking Cocktail SPEAKER PROFILES: Polly Higgins is an international environmental lawyer\, barrister and proposer of the international crime of Ecocide and advocate for Earth Rights. Polly is the author of Eradicating Ecocide: Laws and Governance to Prevent the Destruction of our Planet. Voted by the Ecologist as one of the “World’s Top 10 Visionary Thinkers” for her earlier work advancing the Universal Declaration of Planetary Rights\, in April 2010 Polly has submitted a second legal proposal to the United Nations to create a 5th Crime Against Peace – the Crime of Ecocide. Ecocide is yet to be recognised alongside Genocide\, Crimes against Humanity\, War Crimes and Crimes of Aggression. Polly was nominated “The Planet’s Lawyer” by the 2010 Performance Awards\, has been named one of the top “unreasonable people” in the world by the cult US online magazine Planet Green for refusing to accept the norm and hailed by the Guardian as one of their Green Heroes working for the right kind of environmental change. David Hart (called to the Bar in 1982\, Q.C. 2003) practices in environmental law\, professional negligence\, construction and medical law. His environmental work covers the whole range of issues - litigious\, regulatory\, planning\, public law and transactional work – on all subject areas including water\, waste\, air\, noise and contaminated land. He has appeared in courts at all levels\, including the European Court of Justice\, House of Lords and Supreme Court. He has worked on the Habitats Directive aspects of the Severn Barrage project. David is named as a "leader in his field" in environment and clinical negligence by Chambers & Partners 2010 and in general professional negligence by Legal 500\, 2009. He was appointed EU Emissions Trading Scheme Appeals Officer (2005-present)\, Lay member (2002-present) and deputy Chair of the St Thomas' Hospital Research Ethics Committee Accredited mediator (May 2003). Find out how David got to be doing environmental law in this article. Andrew Waite is widely experienced in environmental law and a particular expert on waste\, contaminated land\, environmental liabilities and climate change having advised the UK Government and the European Commission. He is Vice President (and formerly President) of the European Environmental Law Association; Co-founder of the UK Environmental Law Association and Secretary 1986-90; and former Regional Vice Chair for Western Europe of IUCN’s Commission on Environmental Law 2001-05. In that capacity\, he organised the first meeting of European Judges on Environmental Law in 2002 which resulted in the formation of the European Judges Forum on the Environment. Andrew is a member of several other prestigious environmental bodies\, Assistant Editor of the ABA’s environment magazine Natural Resources and Environment\, and Chairman of the CBI's ad hoc working party on environmental liability. He is also editor of Butterworth’s Environmental Law Handbook 3rd edition\, 2001; co-author of Environmental Law in Property Transactions 3rd edition\, 2009. [mappress mapid="11"] NETWORKING COCKTAIL Participants will enjoy organic veggie nibbles. Private cash and credit bar available. REGISTRATION To reduce paper consumption please DO NOT print Eventbrite e-ticket. We are currently investigating how to disable this function from the registration Eventbrite service. Thank you for your patience whilst this transformation occurs. LOCATION:The Horniman at Hays Galleria, Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, The Horniman at Hays Galleria, London Bridge, Tooley Street SE1 2HD URL:http://london.netimpact.org.uk/event/environmental-justice-ecocide%e2%80%99-and-its-implications-on-business-sustainability/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR