green your tourism business 09 th february 2012. sustainable rural communities
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Green Your Tourism Business09th February 2012
Sustainable Rural Communities
• Introduction to Biofuel Business Programme • Drivers for Change and Zero Waste Plan• Greening your Tourism Business Case Studies • The European Ecotourism Labelling Standard – EETLS
10:30 Coffee Break
• Cutting Carbon – Policy Development relevant to small businesses• Energy Saving Trust Business Advice – Helping Organisations use Energy &
Resources more efficiently. • Successful Implementations of Renewable Energy Technologies
Networking
Content
Biofuel Business Programme
9th February 2012Lidia KrzynowekProject Manager
AimWe aim to increase the competitivenessof Scottish SME’s through engagement
with sustainable biofuels. We work with - SME’s based in Lowlands and Uplands of
Scotland We utilise – Academic expertise of BfRC and other key
stakeholders
We focus on- sustainable biofuels – produced from biomass waste e.g. Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Biobutanol, Biogas
Why engage with biofuels ? Opportunities for your business
• Cutting Costs e.g. savings on landfill tax, tax credits under enhanced capital allowances scheme
• Competitive edge for your business- prepare your business for Low Carbon Economy
• Development of new products and processes for biofuel industry
• Improving environmental performance of your company
• Complying with legislations• Improving image of your Business
How we can support your business?
• by providing clear and easy to understand information about biofuel technologies, legislation and funding. (events, fact sheets and case studies)
• by facilitating networking with key stakeholders in biofuel industry and academia (networking events, newsletter, direct mailing)
• by directly engaging with businesses (tailored advice, free consultation, mini KT projects)
• by offering access to funding through our £5k Feasibility found for SME’s
Engaging with us?
Biofuel Business ProgrammeBiofuel Research Centre
Edinburgh Napier UniversitySighthill Campus, Edinburgh.
Tel : 0131 455 [email protected]
www.napier.ac.uk/bbp