Helping businesses adopt a more sustainable way of
working
31 October 2012
In partnership with PML and other leading
environmental organisations, a new centre has been created which
aims to offer advice and assist companies in the South West in
embracing a more sustainable corporate outlook.
The Centre for Business & Climate
Solutions exists to support organisations who work within areas
such as construction, energy generation, marine, tourism or water
based industries. Based at the University of Exeter, the centre has
been awarded £1 million by ERDF (European Regional Development
Fund) to enable it to positively support businesses in the South
West in the development of expertise, products and services to
adapt to and mitigate against future climate change and extreme
weather events, support carbon reduction targets and to take
advantage of commercial opportunities resulting from climate
change.
PML’s expertise will be utilised by the Centre
in areas of marine research such as systems modelling and marine
applications, specifically related to coastal areas of Devon and
Somerset. The wide range of inter-disciplinary study undertaken by
PML scientists means that local businesses could benefit in a
variety of areas, for example companies working within the field of
marine energy could profit from advice on the resilience of marine
infrastructures or water quality.
Dr Ricardo Torres, a Senior Scientist at PML
and also a member of the Operations Board for CBCS commented:
“This is an exciting opportunity for PML to
engage with local industry and make our cutting edge marine science
relevant to current and future societal needs. The Centre enables
PML to supply vital advice to people and businesses on the key
challenges facing society in terms of global change and
sustainability of marine ecosystems”
The Centre plans to hold a series of workshops
in the coming months, to gather together local businesses and CBCS
partners in the exchange of knowledge and expertise. More tailored
workshops will also be held to allow the centre’s partners to meet
with South West organisations who require more specific advice and
assistance on matters of climate change or sustainability.
You can view a video explaining more about the
centre here.
