Unlocking New Business Opportunities with Skills for Net Zero

As the transition to Net Zero gathers pace, the demand for low-carbon construction knowledge and skills is growing rapidly. To help businesses understand the opportunities ahead, New College Durham is hosting a free in-person workshop designed specifically for SMEs.

Unlocking New Business Opportunities with Skills for Net Zero

📅 Tuesday 17 November

🕙 10:00am - 12:00pm

📍 New College Durham, Framwellgate Moor Campus

The workshop will bring together major contractors, training providers and industry experts to provide practical insights into the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in the growing Net Zero and low-carbon construction sector.

Attendees will benefit from:

• Direct insights from industry leaders on the skills they value within their supply chains. Representatives from Esh Group and Hire Safe Solutions will share information about their projects, requirements and what this means for businesses.

• Practical guidance on developing the workforce capabilities needed to deliver low-carbon projects successfully. Action Sustainability will deliver a CPD session covering the theory, terminology and skills behind Net Zero.

• Opportunities to connect with training providers and support organisations, helping businesses identify effective ways to upskill their teams and address skills gaps.

• Clear pathways to growth, enabling businesses to future-proof operations and explore new opportunities in an evolving marketplace.

  
  

The event will also feature contributions from:

• Lucy Picken, Consultant, Action Sustainability

• Darush Dodds, Director of Corporate Affairs & Social Value, Esh Group

• Jackie Cuthbert, Head of Sustainability & Social Impact, Hire Safe Solutions

• Senior leaders from New College Durham and the North East Institute of Technology

  
  

With places expected to fill quickly, businesses interested in attending are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Register your place:https://learn.supplychainschool.co.uk/local/resourcelib/catalogitem.php?id=11221

This free workshop offers a valuable opportunity for businesses to understand how Net Zero requirements are shaping future projects, supply chains and business opportunities across the region.