Better Business Release

 **PRESS RELEASE** May 2008

 Better Business  With doom and gloom predictions of economic downturn dominating the headlines many businesses and individuals fear the worst, but a green approach can ease the pinch and inspire cost-conscious initiatives.

Love London is approaching sustainable business from all levels. There’s a groundbreaking London-wide trading system bringing a new meaning to micro-economics; high-profile discussions about the economics of sustainability and the future of sustainability objectives in an economic downturn and practical advice on how to green your business. 

The good news is that most sustainability measures have an integral cost incentive - energy efficiency, waste reduction and double sided printing are all easy to adopt and offer a quick return.  

Love London Director, Christopher Harris said: “Intelligent thinking and a fresh approach can reduce the impact of businesses on the environment and in a way that is easy to implement. Initiatives such as Brother’s Print Smart campaign are yet another great example of this and we are delighted to be working with Brother again.” 

Phil Jones, Sales and Marketing Director for Brother, said: “Increasing efficiency and becoming more sustainable is in the interest of all London businesses.  Small actions from businesses can make a big difference and Love London does a great job of educating companies in the capital as to how they can help.  One of the main recommendations we are making is that offices should print in duplex – using both sides of each sheet of paper. There are a large number of duplex printers available within the small business price range, and using one of these could substantially reduce the amount of paper being wasted.” 

A few Better Business highlights

© The Envibe "Energise Your Business" Forum This forum focuses on energy efficiency and renewables, and is free of charge for businesses.Date and venue TBC – see Love London website for updatesDebbie Clement  debbie@envibe.co.uk  

© FT Sustainable Banking Conference and AwardsWill sustainability objectives survive and thrive in an economic downturn? Can markets
succeed where environmentalists have failed and governments been elusive? What role should public/private enterprises play in creating solutions?
This year's conference will tackle the bigger issues.  Delegates will comprise leading decision-makers and visionaries from across global financial services industry with their stakeholders and thought leaders from civil society organisations.

03/06/2008,  09:00 -17:00

The Dorchester, LondonToufique Khan, 020 7873 3260,  toufique.khan@ft.com  

© Fairtrade Business Event (Businesses Only)This event will feature a range of speakers who will talk about their experiences and how to succeed as a Fairtrade Business.09/06/2008  18:30 - 20:30Location TBC sustainability@lambeth.gov.uk 

© Overbury SCORe SeminarSCORe 2008 will attempt to offer fresh insights into practical and cost effective ways to make any project more sustainable.12/06/2008   08.30 -12.00 The Congress Centre, 28 Great Russel Street, London, WC1B  Ceri Hayzer,  020 7307 9076,   ceri.hayzer@overbury.com www.overbury.com

© Launch of London Wide LETS LinksLaunch of the online Local Exchange Trading System for London.14/06/2008Location TBC – see Love London website for updates.Mary Fee,  london@letslink.orgwww.letslinkuk.net/london/ 

© Transition Town Brixton: Local Economy Conference SeminarA one-day conference, aiming to examine in depth the economics of sustainability. 19/06/2008  11:00 - 20:00Lambeth Town Hall, SW2 Duncan Law,  020 8678 6617,  info@transitiontownbrixton.orgwww.transitiontownbrixton.org