Commitment to Sustainable South Tyneside

Commitment to Sustainable South Tyneside

South Tyneside Council will be reaffirming its commitment to a greener, cleaner future with a Climate Summit Week next month.

The council will be hosting a programme of events and activities for the community, businesses and schools from 1-5 November to tie in with COP-26 – the UN’s 26th annual climate change conference.

It will focus on actions the council is taking to meet its ambitious carbon reduction targets, as well as how residents and businesses can play their part in tackling climate change.

For further information on South Tyneside Climate Summit Week, visit https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/73595/COP26-Climate-Summit-Week

Online Panel Discussion - Climate Change and Business

South Tyneside businesses are invited to join an online Panel Discussion on Wednesday 3 November at 1.30pm.

This virtual conference will provide the opportunity to engage with local businesses and to learn about climate change risks and adaptation requirements, as well as providing an overview of energy billing structures.

Key-note speakers will deliver presentations on the following delivery areas:

• Understanding Energy Billing; Carbon Charges and Future Impacts (EDF Energy)
• The Transition to Low Carbon Heating - The Future of Gas (Collide)
• A Changing Climate - What are the future risk and how can we mitigate and adapt? (Environment Agency)
• Delivering a Sustainable Future - Opportunities and threats (Durham University)

To book your place, see Eventbrite: Online Panel Discussion - Climate Change and Business

Sustainability and Business Twitter chat

Join us for an open discussion about climate change and what it means for businesses and organisations in the North East. To get involved, sign into Twitter, follow the hashtags #SustST and #COP26, and check the Council's Twitter handle @STyne_Council on Wednesday 3 November at 7pm.

When you get involved in the conversation,  tag us @STyne_Council and use the hashtags #SustST and #COP26

For more information on the topics to be discussed: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/73677/Events-and-resources-for-business

Resources for Businesses

Businesses are a central part of the solution to climate change. Join other South Tyneside businesses in committing to action and future-proofing your organisation.

To learn more about where to start your journey, see:

SME Climate Hub
Business Climate Hub
UN Race To Zero