Konnect for Business

Konnect Communities is an established provider of mentor support for people facing multiple disadvantages, especially focusing on long term unemployed and people with criminal convictions. Based in Cornwall, Konnect needs proactive support to grow this important work by successfully engaging with businesses to help people back into employment. We are therefore looking for a Business Development Specialist: - Who has a proven track record of engaging with local businesses across the County - Has been successful in leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility contributions - Who can create and implement a clear strategy to open doors and engage with the local business community for mutual benefit. For more information about the work of Konnect Communities please visit https://lnkd.in/eRa4dWT To find out more about this exciting opportunity, read below:

On the 11th and 12th of September, two of our team members Andrew Moss Robinson and Eden Freeman-Payne attended a two-day Net Zero conference at the University of Exeter Penryn Campus, run by The Green Futures Solutions Project. Both days were spent in the company of some incredible individuals at the forefront of Net Zero here in Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly. Brave business representatives; existing and prospective clients, academics and those with enough courage to resist practicing business as usual in the face of The Climate Crisis. On the first day we learned and spoke about the reality of surpassing global carrying capacity and the importance of returning to living within our means. According to the Global Footprint Network, this year's overshoot day was June the 5th. At our current rate of consumption in England, we would require two and a half planet earths to sustain our lifestyle. We engaged in workshops structured to help businesses begin measuring their footprint and plan for positive tipping points, in a bid to restore balance to earth systems. On the second day Net Zero experts Andrew Robinson and Chris Phillips spoke about the commercial reasons for embedding sustainability within your business then joined the Q&A panel with the other speakers. We also heard some keynote speakers talk about biodiversity and the importance of following nature's rules. Form must follow function, and that function cannot simply be profit. The first workshop was centred around improving biodiversity and including this process as a key pillar within Net Zero. With the recent introduction of the Nature Recovery Strategy it is clear there is a huge opportunity for Nature Based Solutions. Local and credible carbon avoidance and carbon removal projects are a key missing piece in the Net Zero transition and are likely to be well supported. A hint for entrepreneurs looking to start something new! The second workshop was about the future of food and how we can embed regenerative practices into farming, whilst increasing distribution efficiency, reducing waste and improving human and environmental health. All in all, a hugely motivating few days, restoring hope for a greener and more equitable future. #netzero #sustainablefuture

Business leaders in Cornwall! We will be hosting an interactive workshop in October discussing how to effectively create a new culture of sustainability within our organisations. Now, this is by no means an easy task so we will be joined by experts and business leaders from Cornwall including Helen Wylde from Wildanet to share the challenges and successes in creating a new, sustainable culture, driving and maintaining change from the top-down in your organisation. This half-day workshop with be held at Mount Pleasant Eco Park on the 24th October 2024. Spaces are limited so a prompt booking is recommended. https://lnkd.in/e8bQp43N

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Save the date! The University of Exeter is hosting a two-day Net Zero conference at our Penryn Campus on the 11th and 12th September. Aimed at both business and academics, come along and explore a local, place-based approach to achieving Net Zero. Visit the Eventbrite link below for full information. https://lnkd.in/e-qQ8WUS

As a small business, how can you effectively measure and reduce your carbon footprint and environmental impact? What does it mean to be "Net Zero" and how do we achieve it? When launching or scaling up, how can we set off on the right foot by making the right decisions at the start to avoid emissions and be "Born Sustainable"? If you are running a small business or about to start one in Cornwall, the Net Zero workshop will delve into how you can achieve a greener and leaner business by measuring and managing your carbon emissions whilst avoiding pitfalls that so many businesses are facing to decarbonise. For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ePKiP9Um #netzero #smallbusiness #startup #sustsainabilty

As a small business, how can you effectively measure and reduce your carbon footprint and environmental impact? What does it mean to be "Net Zero" and how do we achieve it? When launching or scaling up, how can we set off on the right foot by making the right decisions at the start to avoid emissions and be "Born Sustainable"? If you are running a small business or about to start one in Cornwall, the Net Zero workshop will delve into how you can achieve a greener and leaner business by measuring and managing your carbon emissions whilst avoiding pitfalls that so many businesses are facing to decarbonise. For more information or to sign up, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ePKiP9Um #netzero #smallbusiness #startup #sustsainabilty

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A very insightful and meaningful workshop today about the important subject of Green Energy. We discussed the impacts faced if we don't take drastic measures to decarbonise and the practical steps we can take to reduce carbon emissions as individuals, in our organisations and as a county. We kicked off with a presentation from Marcus Winter about University of Exeter's Green Futures Solutions programme, followed up with an insight from Claire Marshall about the history of Mount Pleasant Eco Park and the meaningful steps they have taken to minimise their impact on the local environment. Thomas Parsons from Good Energy led the workshop covering key issues regarding decarbonisation, greenwashing and choosing the right energy and solar supplier. He also shared an interesting case study on The Wave Inland Surf destination and their steps towards Net Zero. To wrap up we had insight from Jo Banks from Cornwall Council who shared an update about the CIOS Local Area Energy Plan, and the positive progress so far regarding the ambitious target for Cornwall to be a carbon neutral by 2030. There were many great discussions, good news, and challenges shared throughout the morning with the workshop ending with an amazing vegan lunch and a tour of the park. Thank you to everyone who came and contributed to the workshop and the the Mount Pleasant team for being excellent hosts! If you are interested in similar workshops in the future get in touch with the Green Future Solutions team, Konnect for Business or CIOS Growth Hub for more information. https://lnkd.in/ennb5QJG