Introduction to Circular Economy and Clean Growth in Business
About this course
This short 1.5 day introductory programme will help you develop your company’s waste and sustainability plans through clean growth and circular economy principles. By the end of the course, you will have produced an expert-guided bespoke carbon reduction plan for your business which can be implemented alongside other practical ideas. Helping your business to become a future-proof and sustainable brand.
Delivered by CEIC (Circular Economy and Innovations Communities) and Cardiff Metropolitan University this course will give you the opportunity to explore ways in which you can drive efficiency, cut costs and open new market opportunities. This will help your business reduce waste, extend product life cycles and embrace circular design.
This programme is perfect for business owners, sustainability officers, product managers and entrepreneurs looking to integrate sustainable practises into their operations.
We have 3 dates and locations available to suit businesses across the region:
- Tredomen Gateway, Ystrad Mynach, Hengoed, Caerphilly: 21st Jan and 4th February
- Cardiff City Centre (venue TBC): 22nd January and 5th February
- Y Cwt, Longacre Farm, Pendoylan, Cowbridge: 28th January and 12th February
Want to find out more? Click ‘Apply Now’ and you will be redirected to CEIC Expression of Interest page where you can apply.
What you will study
Participants will have the opportunity to cover the following as part of this programme:
- Introduction to Clean Growth and Circular Economy
- Understanding carbon emissions and what you can do to influence their reduction
- Development of a carbon reduction plan
- Practical ideas to implement Circular Strategies
- Networking Opportunities with local business
- Opportunity for 1 hour 1:1 mentoring to support your plans
Entry requirements
This programme is perfect for business owners, sustainability officers, product managers and entrepreneurs looking to integrate sustainable practises into their operations. In order to participate you must be 18+ and be living or working in the Cardiff Capital Region (Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen, and the Vale of Glamorgan).
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
