Building a Sustainable Future: ESG and Sustainability Workshop Series

Building a Sustainable Future: ESG and Sustainability Workshop Series

“Empowering Lancashire’s AEM Sector with Practical Tools and Insights”

Join us for a comprehensive series of half-day workshops designed to equip businesses with the knowledge and tools to excel in ESG, corporate emissions reporting, and product lifecycle sustainability. Delivered by ESG3 and Emvide by Riskoa, these sessions provide tailored, actionable guidance to help Lancashire’s Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing (AEM) sector achieve its sustainability goals.

Each session includes hands-on demonstrations of industry-leading tools, ensuring participants gain practical experience to drive real-world improvements.

Why You Should Attend

• Gain exclusive access to the ESG3 KPI Evaluator, GHG Inventory Generator, and Emvide platform.
• Learn from sustainability experts with real-world AEM sector experience.
• Take actionable steps to enhance your company’s ESG performance and competitiveness.
• Network with like-minded professionals and share best practices.

The 4 Workshops

WORKSHOP 1. Introduction to ESG: Understanding the Basics

Duration: Half-day

Objective: Build a foundational understanding of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles and their impact on business success.

Key Topics:

• What is ESG, and why does it matter?
• Breaking down E, S, and G: Key components and their relevance to the AEM sector.
• ESG compliance, frameworks, and reporting (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD).
• Developing a sustainability roadmap with a focus on actionable steps.

Tool: ESG3 KPI Evaluator – Helps businesses down-select the sustainability areas most relevant to their operations.

Key Outputs:

• Identification of priority ESG focus areas tailored to your business.
• A high-level ESG roadmap to kickstart or refine your sustainability journey.

DATE: 28/03/25

TIME: 08:30am – 13:00pm

VENUE: AMRC North West, Roy Chadwick Way, Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, Mellor Brook, Blackburn BB2 7HP

Reserve Your Place Now For WORKSHOP 1 – CLICK HERE

WORKSHOP 2. Introduction to GHG Corporate Emissions

Duration: Half-day

Objective: Equip businesses with the knowledge to measure and manage corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions effectively.

Key Topics:

• Overview of the GHG Protocol and its application.
• Corporate-level emissions: Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 2 (indirect) explained.
• Data collection and management strategies.
• Setting achievable emissions reduction targets.

Tool: GHG Inventory Generator – Simplifies the selection of relevant scopes and categories and provides insights into data collection requirements.

Key Outputs:

• Clear identification of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions sources.
• Guidance on data collection and reporting for corporate-level GHG emissions.

DATE: 09/05/25

TIME: 08:30am – 13:00pm

VENUE: AMRC North West, Roy Chadwick Way, Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, Mellor Brook, Blackburn BB2 7HP

Reserve Your Place Now For WORKSHOP 2 – CLICK HERE

WORKSHOP 3. Introduction to Scope 3 Emissions

Duration: Half-day

Objective: Demystify Scope 3 emissions and explore strategies for tackling this often-overlooked but critical area.

Key Topics:

• What are Scope 3 emissions, and why are they important?
• Categories of Scope 3 emissions: Upstream and downstream activities.
• Engaging with your supply chain: Tools and techniques for effective data collection.
• The role of AI in simplifying Scope 3 assessments.

Tool: Emvide for Scope 3 Inventory Generation – Accelerates the process of building an accurate Scope 3 emissions inventory.

Key Outputs:

• Preliminary Scope 3 emissions inventory for your business.
• Strategies for supply chain engagement and data collection.

DATE: 04/06/25

TIME: 08:30am – 13:00pm

VENUE: AMRC North West, Roy Chadwick Way, Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, Mellor Brook, Blackburn BB2 7HP

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WORKSHOP 4. Introduction to Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and Product Emissions

Duration: Half-day

Objective: Provide a hands-on introduction to Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) and its role in designing sustainable products.

Key Topics:

• What is LCA, and how does it support sustainability?
• Rapid embodied emissions assessment using Emvide.
• Product lifecycle improvements: Materials selection and process optimisation.
• Circular economy principles and their integration into design.

Tool: Emvide – Demonstrates small-scale LCAs to guide product design and materials selection.

Key Outputs:

• Example LCA results for a small-scale product or process.
• Actionable insights for product design improvements and emissions reduction.

DATE: 08/07/25

TIME: 08:30am – 13:00pm

VENUE: AMRC North West, Roy Chadwick Way, Samlesbury Aerospace Enterprise Zone, Mellor Brook, Blackburn BB2 7HP

Reserve Your Place Now For WORKSHOP 4 – CLICK HERE