Creating Sustainable Enterprise: Beyond Philanthropy
Tuesday 4th November 2008
Merewood Hotel, Windermere, UK

Impact is delighted to host the above event in collaboration with the Institute of Directors. The day-long programme   features key speakers and experiential projects (please see programme below). It is open to both members and non-members of the IoD, and is aimed at senior level professionals across all sectors.

Price:
Members of the IoD: £75 + VAT
Non-Members: £85 + VAT
(Includes all meals, lake cruise and documentation)

To book your place, please click here

For further information, please contact Hazel

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Programme:

09:00    Arrival: Tea and Coffee

09:15    Speaker: Andy Dickson, General Manager, Impact International
              The Case for Sustainable Enterprise

10:15    Fruit break and energiser
   
10:45    Speaker: Richard Leafe, CEO, Lake District National Park Authority
              Sustainability in the National Park
   
11:45    National Park Cruise on Lake Windermere     

13:00     Lunch

14:00    Round table dialogue: “Sustainability in your organisation”   
   
15:00    Experiential project
               An interactive simulation exploring the issues and challenges facing organisations today

17:00    Next steps: Commitments and action plans

18:00     Free time

19:00     Speaker: Paul Rose, BBC Presenter and Impact’s “Ideas Into Action” man
                Meltdown – A Global Warming Journey. What's really going on?

20:00       Celebratory dinner

Round table dialogue
An informally facilitated discussion around the topic of "Sustainability in your organisation". Typical questions may include "What are the key threats to sustainability of your organisation?" and "What is your role in facing these challenges?" The session will give you the chance to share concerns, challenges, ideas and best practice.

Experiential project
A simulation based on some of the most pressing challenges facing businesses in today's globalising market. Having been tested with leading companies in Europe, the US and Asia, this project aims to help participants develop strategies for optimising their overall sustainability performance by learning to balance their financial, social and enviromental priorities.