The Carbon Show, which is run by Haymarket, aims to help organisations prepare for changes in the legislation of carbon emissions and offsets.
Heseltine (pictured), who was Secretary of State for the Environment during his political career, believes that the exhibition comes at a crucial time: “Global economic instability, and lack of clarity on incentives, targets and timelines have meant delays in releasing private sector investment. Achieving a low carbon economy must be at the top of every business and political leader’s agenda; procrastination is not an option.”
Heseltine will host an exclusive breakfast on September 29 to open the two-day exhibition at London’s ExCeL exhibitions and conference centre.
The exhibition will offset its own carbon emissions through the Nobrecel biomass project from sponsor EcoSecurities – a renewable power plant in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which uses plant waste as an energy source instead of fuel-oil-fired boilers.
Ecometrica, an exhibitor, will measure the Show’s carbon footprint, and will question visitors about their travel to and from the show. Further steps to reduce emissions include locally sourced food and wine, a no-lighting policy on stands, and disposal of food waste through ExCeL’s commercial worm bins.
Visitors to the Show will be able to take part in interactive workshops, including a Dragons’ Den-style workshop to help hone their sales pitches, and a carbon trading game that will simulate the dynamics of fluctuating markets.
Networking opportunities at the Show include a drinks reception to launch the Carbon Yearbook 2009/10, produced by Haymarket’s ENDS Carbon.
The exhibition will also feature a large range of exhibitors, and talks and discussions with leading industry experts from BP, the Carbon Trust, Barclays Capital, Transport for London and a number of other carbon management and finance companies.
