Blake Lapthorn runs a series of 'green breakfasts'

Blake Lapthorn is pleased to announce that it will run a series of breakfast seminars focusing on some of the most important climate change issues facing businesses today.

As the major sponsor of the Earth from the Air Exhibition, Blake Lapthorn is keen to  contribute to the Planet Earth Season, which will highlight the county's status as an international leader in climate change and sustainability science.  So the firm has arrived at the concept of the 'green breakfast'.  The aim of these breakfasts is to encourage people to come together to discuss the issues surrounding climate change in a lively and relaxed forum.

The breakfast series kicks off on Wednesday 1 October with a basic and easy-to-understand overview of 'jargon' in the climate change sector and what it means.  The seminars continue throughout October, November and December – covering such topics as Carbon Offsetting, Technology, Energy Management and a Business Case Study - and culminate in an Open Forum session, which takes place on Wednesday 17 December.  At each breakfast there will be a short presentation by a leading authority on a 'green' topic followed by the opportunity for questions, debate and networking.

The green breakfasts start from 7.30 am at Blake Lapthorn's offices at Seacourt Tower, Oxford, with the speakers presenting at 8.00 am.  The full seminar programme is listed below:

Wednesday 1 October: Busting through the jargon: a beginners guide to climate change

A presentation by the Environmental Change Institute

Are you bamboozled by the amount of climate-related jargon that appears to have become everyday language? Here is your chance to understand the meaning behind some of the most commonly used terms to arm you with the tools you need to enter into meaningful discussions on this increasingly hot topic.

Wednesday 8 October: The case for carbon offsetting

A presentation by Mike Mason, founder of Climate Care

The practice of carbon offsetting is perhaps one of the most controversial methods of tackling climate change.  Mike Mason explains not only "what is a carbon off set" but also explores why he considers off setting to be a key contributor in reducing the impact of climate change.

Wednesday 22 October: Tackling climate change through technology

A presentation by Mike Mason, founder of Biojoule Limited and George King IV, senior portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein

The climate change challenge presents a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to develop new technologies to help in the move to a low carbon economy. Here Mike Mason and George King look at the role of technology and the possible shape of future developments.

Wednesday 5 November: Practical energy management for SMEs

A presentation by Evolve Energy Limited

Energy management will play a key role in reducing the emissions from businesses going forward.  However, there is a perception that energy management requires significant capital expenditure with little return.  Evolve Energy Limited, whose clients include Tesco, The Savoy Hotel and BNP Paribas, will explain why that perception is wrong and will provide practical advice on energy management planning and implementation.

Wednesday 19 November: A charitable perspective of climate change

A presentation by OXFAM

Climate change is not only an issue for business but also for many charities and voluntary organisations.  Here, OXFAM gives an insight into how the issue of climate change has affected its policies and operations.

Wednesday 3 December: Climate change - a big business case study

A local business gives an insight into how they have risen to the climate change challenge.

Wednesday 17 December: Open forum

There is no formal agenda for this breakfast, which provides you with the festive opportunity to network and mingle with those interested in the issues surrounding climate change.

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To register py telephone or to address any queries, please contact:

Kelly Benfield, Marketing executive at Blake Lapthorn

kelly.benfield@bllaw.co.uk or call 01865 253268.

For further information about Blake Lapthorn, please contact:

Daniel Baber, PR Manager at Blake Lapthorn

Tel: 020 7814 5489 / 07771 930 084; email: daniel.baber@bllaw.co.uk