awards, conferences & exhibitionsACE
NEMEX – helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint
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t seems certain now that human activity, and the burning of fossil fuels, is contributing to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases in earth’s atmosphere. As a result, global temperatures are starting to rise, which in turn is having a knock-on effect on climate and weather patterns. There is little doubt of the impact that climate change will have on our economy, environment, and our society. Indeed, the effects are already starting to be felt through recent extreme weather events ranging from heat waves and droughts, to storms and devastating floods. In an attempt to try and limit the effects of global warming, the UK has set strict targets to reduce CO2
emissions by
80% by 2050, and to obtain 15% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020. It is no surprise that as a consequence, businesses are under increasing pressure to review and reduce their energy usage.
There are few better opportunities for business leaders to explore and identify the very latest solutions, and find helpful advice and support, than the National Energy Management Exhibition (NEMEX), the UK’s leading event for energy efficient solutions, which returns to the NEC Birmingham, 24th – 26th May 2011. NEMEX 2011 will showcase the latest advances in renewable energy products, energy management systems, and energy efficient technologies. It will also give visitors access to industry experts in an extensive seminar programme, supported by a uniquely experienced steering group which includes ESTA, EiBI, Tesco and the Energy Institute.
NEMEX forms part of
Sustainabilitylive!, which brings together the International Water and Effluent Exhibition (IWEX), Brownfield Expo (BEX), Environmental Technology (ET), and Sustainable Business (SB) - The Event.
WHO’S GOING TO BE THERE? This year’s NEMEX features some of the biggest names in the energy sector including British Gas Business, Powerstar, Business Stream, powerPerfector, Monodraught, and Siemens Metering Services.
The show attracted just under 9,000 attendees in 2010, with numbers expected to rise in 2011. Popular draws will be
products and services for carbon management, energy efficiency, renewables, micro-generation, and biogas solutions.
SEMINAR PROGRAMME The three-day seminar programme which runs alongside the exhibition will address a wide range of issues that are currently affecting the energy sector. Day One includes seminars on government policy, skills and training, carbon reduction strategies, and energy standards. On Day Two, there are sessions on grants and financing, procurement and energy supply, energy efficiency services, demand response and voltage optimisation. On the third day, expert speakers will discuss issues such as behavioural changes required in marketing energy efficiency and examine case studies on community engagement. Alongside the seminar programme, the Major Energy Users Council (MEUC) will join Utility Week to hold workshops over two days of the show. The workshops will explore issues such as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and what it means for companies in the future, energy efficiency measures, as well as saving and managing energy and carbon. The workshops will be held on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, more information will be available soon on the NEMEX website
www.nemex.co.uk
EXPLORING CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY AT SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS - THE EVENT
Sustainable Business - The Event is a platform for businesses to embrace effective corporate sustainable strategies, and brings into focus key sustainability drivers. It attracts high-calibre exhibitors, visitors, and environmental decision- makers across both private and public sector organisations.
Exhibitors already signed up include
NQA, BSI, Envac UK Ltd, Environmental Sustainability KTN, and Toshiba TEC UK Imaging Systems. Parsons Brinckerhoff and powerPerfector have been confirmed as sponsors of the event. This year’s lead event sponsor is Siemens plc, with Parsons Brinckerhoff, powerPerfector and BSI now confirmed as co-sponsors. Its three-day conference will explore topics such as the coalition government’s
plans for a low-carbon economy, retrofitting and future-proofing the built environment and sustainable transport.
RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION – THE ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY AWARDS
The Environment and Energy Awards recognise excellence and innovation in sustainable business practices across the environment, land, energy and sustainable business sectors, and has attracted a record number of entries for 2011. This year, the awards will have 13 categories including two new awards: Best Energy-Efficient Refurbishment Award and Best Energy Supplier Customer Service Award. Results will be announced at a gala dinner on Tuesday, 24 May 2011 at the National Motorcycle Museum.
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP NEMEX would like to thank the following partners for their support: The Energy Institute; the Energy Services and Technology Association (ESTA); the Major Energy Users’ Council (MEUC); the National Energy Foundation (NEF) and the Renewable Energy Association (REA). NEMEX would also like to acknowledge its media partners Utility Week, ACR,
edie.net, Energy in Buildings and Industry, HVR and Sustainable Business magazine. In 2011, Sustainabilitylive! is partnering with The Prince’s Mayday Network –
www.maydaynetwork.com – the UK’s biggest business led movement of businesses and organisations taking action on climate change and resource depletion. Mayday businesses work together and with partners to seek out and promote the best solutions to the major environmental challenges we face. All visitors are being asked if they wish to mitigate the impact of their travel to Sustainabilitylive! with a £1 donation to OxTreeGen, who aim to plant 1,000 trees in the Heart of England Forest, near the NEC. For more information, visit
www.sustainabiliytlive.com/sustainable NEMEX will be held in Halls 3 and 3a at the NEC from 24th – 26th May 2011. For up-to-date exhibitor news, seminar programmes, information on how to exhibit or how to register for free attendance visit
www.nemex.co.uk or call +44 (0)20 8651 7120.
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