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Want to have your say on a new project aiming to help create a more sustainable, community-led Peterborough? We're inviting local people to join an upcoming session to help us design the look and feel of a new sustainability project. Think branding, messaging and how we can reach as many people as possible! 🗓 Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Town Hall, Peterborough Food and drinks will be provided as a thank you for your contributions. This event is family-friendly and we will be running an activity for children in the same space. You don't need to have any prior knowledge on sustainability - just an open mind and willing to share your opinions. Want to get involved? Get your free place here - https://ow.ly/sTZx50TJFsk These focus groups are part of the wider Peterborough Accelerated Net Zero project (PANZ), funded by Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and led by Peterborough City Council. Stuart Dawks Gemma Birley Leah Friend Antony Gough Camilla Sherwin Alexandra Szczurek

Are you looking to upskill in sustainability? Our iiE team offer a range of training course including: 🏆 Their bespoke iiE Green Champion course - learn all the basic skills to become an effective Green Champion in your organisation 🎓 IEMA courses - an IEMA-certified training centre, iiE delivers a range of courses for staff, managers and those wanting a professional sustainability qualification 📚 Sustainability Workshop Series - part of the iiE Awards, join us in-person to upskill and develop new knowledge and confidence to tackle sustainability Find out more - www.iie.uk.com/training

Here’s something to brighten up a rainy Wednesday! Check out this new short film shining a light on biodiverse habitats near Peterborough👇 https://lnkd.in/e-VgNWSa 🌻 The animated short film, produced by Natural England, celebrates flower-rich limestone grassland in two nature reserves in the John Clare Countryside (JCC), illustrating how geology, biology, and human activity are intertwined. 🦋 PECT is a JCC project partner, and we’re working to create more wildlife habitats like these. #Peterborough #biodiversity #nature #wildlife #grassland #sustainability #JohnClareCountryside

📣 Lots of new vacancies have landed on our green jobs board! 📣 Swipe to see what exciting opportunities are on offer, and head to our website https://lnkd.in/g8uKkQV to find out more. #newjobs #vacancies #greenjob #sustainability #environment #jobopportunity #energy #carbon #ecology #innovation

Looking for a new career role with a company taking action for people and the environment? The independent charity PECT is looking for a Sustainability Consultant / Senior Consultant to join their team! PECT works to create sustainable places by supporting the reduction of resource use, enhancing the natural environment, educating on the changes needed, and improving the health and wellbeing of the communities they work with. The successful applicant will provide high-quality environmental management support to members of the Investors in the Environment (iiE) scheme and complete accreditation audits. The role involves working directly with members to guide them on their sustainability journey, helping them to understand their environmental impact and to take actionable steps to reduce it. Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eeaMv8F7

We are on the lookout for new Sustainability Advisors and Consultants! 🔎 Due to internal promotions we're hiring a range of levels to join our growing team! 🌿 Sustainability Advisor - £25,000-£27,000 (depending on experience) 🌍 Sustainability Consultants/ Senior Consultants - £27,000-£35,000 (depending on experience) Fancy helping tackle the climate crisis and support businesses across the UK alongside a team of passionate environmentalists? Head to ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gr8_GEqm

Did you see the news about an exciting nature-recovery project on Peterborough’s doorstep last week? 🎥BBC Look East’s Emma Baugh met volunteers from Caterpillar Inc. and the Langdyke Countryside Trust creating wildlife habitats and a tree nursery at a site near Castor managed by PECT. 🌳It’s part of the John Clare Countryside – an ambitious, collaborative project aiming to double nature in 21 parishes between Peterborough and Stamford. 🪶The project is inspired by Helpston's nineteenth-century 'peasant poet', John Clare, who relished observing the natural world. Find out more about the volunteers’ work and the project vision here👇 https://lnkd.in/e7A6Ft5C

🌱🎶Abundance Festival Lineup Announced🎶🌱 Get ready for an unforgettable day of conscious music, holistic activities, and inspiring workshops for the whole family at the Abundance Festival at The Green Backyard! Whether you’re a music lover, wellness enthusiast, or passionate about making a positive impact on the planet, this event has something for everyone. What to Expect: - Soulful performances from local and conscious artists 🎶 - Uplifting yoga, meditation sound healing, and so much more! - Hands-on workshops focused on environmental regeneration 🌍 Date: [20th October 11am-4pm] Location: [The Green Backyard, Oundle Road, PE2 8AT] Entrance Fee [Free/Donation] Thankyou to our initial sponsors Up The Garden Bath Community Interest Company & PECT for helping us in making this happen. We are still looking for sponsors to make this event bigger and better. Contact us for details on our sponsorship packages. Celebrate community, connect with like-minded people, and learn how to live in harmony with our planet. 🌍💚 Don’t miss out on this day of abundance and transformation. More information to follow, keep an eye on our event page! https://lnkd.in/enWw4qst #AbundanceFestival #ConsciousMusic #HolisticWellness #EnvironmentalRegeneration #CelebrateCommunity #PositiveChange /

We hosted key members of the Towns Fund board, along with local leaders and partners from Nene Park Trust, Peterborough City Council, PECT, and more, for a pivotal meeting focused on the city’s future. The day concluded with an exclusive site visit to our upcoming Centre for Green Technology (CGT), which is set to open in early 2025. The project has been funded by a £1.9 million package from Peterborough City Council via the Towns Fund, with additional contributions of £2.471 million from the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority through the Transforming Cities Fund and £400,000 from the Local Growth Fund. We would also like to thank Clegg Construction for facilitating a detailed site tour of the CGT. Read more: https://ow.ly/NvtA50Tm2IO

Did you know we have an in-house sustainability consultancy team? We can help your organisation with: 🌍 Net zero support and training Helping you set and achieve ambitious net zero targets aligned with best practices. 💡 Energy and resource efficiency Supporting you to reduce your energy & resource use, saving you money and unlocking investment. 📉 Carbon calculation and reporting Working with you to measure, monitor, and report your carbon footprint, reducing your emissions. Find out more and get in touch with us at: https://lnkd.in/eMNkpp2w