Sustainable Mann

Sustainable Mann introduction

Sustainable Mann, a six-part pilot workshop series for businesses, is run by UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, working with the Department for Enterprise, Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce, University College Isle of Man and the One World Centre.

There are six workshops in the series, being held at St John's Mill on Tuesday mornings between 9.45am and 11.45am, with tea/coffee from 9.15am. Each session costs £5 to attend. All can be booked via the event section of Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce website. Scroll down to the workshop(s) you are interested in.

Business that complete all six workshops will gain the Sustainable Mann accreditation.

Starting and growing a sustainable business

The triple bottom line of profit, people and planet

Led by Dr Christa McCartney, Lecturer in Sustainability, UCM

13th September 2022

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Climate change for businesses

Steps you can take to support climate change mitigation and adapt to climate change

Led by Steve Forden, Head of Energy Policy, Isle of Man Government

20th September 2022

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Greener energy for businesses

Steps you can take to be more sustainable about your energy use

Led by Steve Forden, Head of Energy Policy, Isle of Man Government

27th September 2022

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Waste matters for businesses

What’s in your rubbish bin and why you need to know

Led by Stephanie Gray, Head of Waste Management, Isle of Man Government

4th October 2022

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Circular economy for businesses

How circular economy could help your business? A pragmatic approach

Led by Dr Marlon Cruz, Engineering Consultant

18th October 2022

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Nature and wildlife for businesses

The benefits of biodiversity, what are your impacts and how you can act to avoid damage?

Led by Dr Richard Selman, Head of Ecosystem Policy, Isle of Man Government

25th October 2022

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