AGM (including a presentation on Industrial Symbiosis - pathway to a low carbon economy)

Event Date: Thursday 3rd September 2009
Event Time: 07:30 - 10:05

This year's keynote speaker was Peter Laybourn from NISP.  Peter’s presentation highlighted the successes of industrial symbiosis in reducing costs, providing opportunities and contributing to a low carbon economy.

Steve Bowler from Areva T&D UK Ltd was re-elected on to the Management Team.

For the fourth year running, WWRD UK Ltd kindly donated an engraved plate, as this years SOC award (SBEN’s Outstanding Contribution).  This was presented by Janet Bailey to John Barraclough, from JB Enviro. John has been involved with SBEN for a considerable number of years, having previously worked in the private sector industry.  John has also worked with Groundwork Stoke-on-Trent, Envirowise and Business Link.  His present business provides environmental consultancy.

Pictured above are Peter Laybourn (NISP), Janet Bailey (SBEN Chair), John Barraclough (JB Enviro) and Ian Humphreys (NISP)

We were delighted with the feedback:

• 94% Overall Satisfaction rate 90% Quality of Speakers
• 94% Seminar Content & Relevance

Comments included:

• “This is how an AGM should be – concise and to the point.  Great speakers from NISP to add even more value”.
• “Excellent as usual”
• “Great event again”

On a personal note, the SBEN team would like to thank everyone involved in the Management and Organisers Groups for their invaluable and unfailing support.