The Business Loop - Future-proofing your business in a changing environment
Jul
17

The Business Loop - Future-proofing your business in a changing environment

A brand new, bespoke business event, in partnership with Jaguar Land Rover Reading and FuturePlus invites local business owners and leaders to come together around doing business better in a changing environment. 

Event Highlights:

  • Networking & Nibbles

  • Host Welcome

  • Insightful Sessions on EVs and Sustainability

  • Local Business Fireside Chat + Q&A

  • Prize Draws and Giveaways

There will also be dozens of prizes to be won on the night including a day ticket to Burghley Horse Show and a 24hour demo in a PHEV or full electric Jaguar Land Rover vehicle.

Reserve your spot today and join us for an evening dedicated to driving clean business growth and saving your business money.

Open to members and non-members of Federation of Small Businesses.

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Minds of Moidart: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Retreat on Private Scottish Island
May
13
to 17 May

Minds of Moidart: Peer-to-Peer Leadership Retreat on Private Scottish Island

'Minds of Moidart' is a four-day immersive experience on the beautiful island of Eilean Shona, nestled in Loch Moidart, West Scotland.

This adventure is an opportunity to forge connections with like-minded progressive leaders dedicated to navigating the transition to sustainable business. Immerse yourself in the company of fellow leaders and changemakers, sharing knowledge, skills, and experiences and grant yourself the headspace needed to plan and shape your personal legacy for 2024 and beyond.

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ChangeNOW
Mar
25
to 27 Mar

ChangeNOW

ChangeNOW invites YOU to join the largest event of solutions for the planet.

This March 25th-27th at the Grand Palais Éphémère in Paris, discover and be inspired by the most innovative solutions and business leaders and listen to visionary speakers tackling the biggest challenges of our century.

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Climate Fresk - Wokingham (Copy) (Copy)
Feb
27

Climate Fresk - Wokingham (Copy) (Copy)

A game to learn about climate change called Climate Fresk. This 3-hour workshop explains the cause and effect of climate change so you know what climate change is, how it will impact us and what you can do about it so you can feel more confident when the topic comes up.

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Navigating Greenwashing
Feb
13

Navigating Greenwashing

Greenwashing - we know it exists but recognising greenwashing in practice, often in very sophisticated campaigns, makes it challenging for any company to navigate the jungle of false environmental claims let alone potential penalties. Join us for this webinar with experts in this field from Whitehouse Communications.

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People Planet Pint
Feb
1

People Planet Pint

A local sustainability meetup for the local community by the local community.

Open to anyone who lives and/or works in Wokingham Borough or indeed Berkshire and who is curious, conscious or concerned about climate change and sustainability.

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Climate Fresk - Wokingham (Copy)
Jan
30

Climate Fresk - Wokingham (Copy)

A game to learn about climate change called Climate Fresk. This 3-hour workshop explains the cause and effect of climate change so you know what climate change is, how it will impact us and what you can do about it so you can feel more confident when the topic comes up.

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People Planet Pint COPPP28
Dec
7

People Planet Pint COPPP28

People Planet Pint Wokingham

This is a special PPP that coincides with the UN’s Climate Meeting known as COP28. This local meetup is for anyone who lives and/or works in Wokingham Borough and who is curious, conscious or concerned about climate change and sustainability.

There’s no agenda - it’s simply a chance to connect with your local community over some nibbles and drinks.

All are welcome (18+) including business owners, local residents, local council/government workers, students, consultants, those looking to switch careers, or sustainability professionals.

This meetup is co-hosted by two local residents and working mums Elizabeth Corse and Anna Watson who make sure the evening is a relaxed and welcoming space that brings our local community together.

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Walter Lecture - Our changing climate: past, present and future
Nov
23

Walter Lecture - Our changing climate: past, present and future

Walter Lecture - Our changing climate: past, present and future

'Climate change' is often in the news, but what do all these stories add up to?

What is different about the climate changes we see today and what has happened in the past?

What will happen to climate in future decades, and can we influence that?

Christopher Merchant is Professor of Ocean and Earth Observation at the University of Reading. He has worked as a climate scientist for more than twenty years. Chris and his team are recognised experts at measuring in detail the warming of the world over recent decades from sensors orbiting the Earth on satellites.

Sign up here.

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Climate Fresk - Wokingham
Nov
7

Climate Fresk - Wokingham

A game to learn about climate change called Climate Fresk. This 3-hour workshop explains the cause and effect of climate change so you know what climate change is, how it will impact us and what you can do about it so you can feel more confident when the topic comes up.

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Climate Fresk - Maidenhead
Nov
4

Climate Fresk - Maidenhead

A game to learn about climate change called Climate Fresk. This 3-hour workshop explains the cause and effect of climate change so you know what climate change is, how it will impact us and what you can do about it so you can feel more confident when the topic comes up.

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People Planet Pint
Oct
5

People Planet Pint

People Planet Pint Wokingham

Whether you're a sustainability professional, small business owner, local resident, local council/government worker, student, consultant, looking to switch careers, or anything else besides, come down and meet others interested in sustainability.

No agenda, workshops or webinars. Just chat over some nibbles and beers.

This relaxed event brings together those with a shared passion for sustainability in all its forms.

We meet monthly to chat about what's going on in the Net Zero / Sustainability space, "network" and meet others who are interested in the industry.

Let's see where the conversation, and night, takes us!

Chat with other industry experts and talk directly to business owners facing the challenges you're trying to solve. Find others who can collaborate and help you on your journey and have fun doing so!

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Impact Hustlers
Sept
20

Impact Hustlers

Finding Your Mission-Driven Purpose - Lessons from Monzo & Lollipop

This month, meet Tom Foster-Carter (aka TFC), a four-time mission-driven entrepreneur who has built companies worth a combined $5B. Now focused on reshaping the food industry's impact on health and the planet, TFC will share his journey, from fintech to his current AI-driven grocery venture, Lollipop.

​That’s all after he helped scale Monzo Bank to 4 million customers as COO while building their multi-award-winning customer support service.

​Discover:

​🚀 Behind-the-scenes insights into scaling a B2C fintech to 4 million users

​🔄 Pivoting to a mission-driven focus on the fly

​ 🛒 Lollipop's tech-driven convenience revolution and changing food norms

​🤖 AI's future role in our daily lives

​💡 Insights into tackling the diversity gap in UK tech

​🌱 Nurturing mental well-being while balancing intense roles and parenthood

​Dive into the lived reality of scaling mission-driven companies, mingle with fellow founders, investors, and experts in a supportive community and did I mention food? Oh yes, the Lollipop team will be cooking up a feast with some of their favorite dishes for us to enjoy in their lodge.

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Queue for Climate & Nature
Sept
15

Queue for Climate & Nature

The Queue for Climate & Nature on Friday September 15th is a quiet but powerful gathering of stakeholders and people in business, in London. Dressed in suits and business attire, we will demonstrate business support for government action on climate and nature, in the run up to the General Election.

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People Planet Pint
Sept
7

People Planet Pint

People Planet Pint Wokingham

Whether you're a sustainability professional, small business owner, local resident, local council/government worker, student, consultant, looking to switch careers, or anything else besides, come down and meet others interested in sustainability.

No agenda, workshops or webinars. Just chat over some nibbles and beers. This relaxed event brings together those with a shared passion for sustainability in all its forms.

We meet monthly at The Rose Inn in Wokingham to chat about what's going on in the Net Zero / Sustainability space, "network" and meet others who are interested in the industry.

Let's see where the conversation takes us!

Sign up here:

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Climate Fresk Reading
Aug
22

Climate Fresk Reading

Set aside 3 hours for an interactive workshop involving a table, 42 cards and your team’s collective wisdom to understand the climate science so you never feel out of your depth when the topic comes up.

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Impact Hustlers London
Jul
19

Impact Hustlers London

Impact Hustlers London meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month to bring together impact-driven entrepreneurs who are working to solve the world's biggest social and environmental problems.

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People Planet Pastry
Jul
10

People Planet Pastry

If you’re interested or curious about sustainability, come along to the People, Planet, Pastry event to meet like-minded business owners who are taking action on sustainability.

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