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In autumn 2010 CIPFA is launching a Carbon Finance Network. This will support your organisation through the first year of the CRC scheme due to start in 2011. However, we know that preparation is key to the successful implementation of a new scheme and so we have developed a series of events at which we will help you through the footprint year. The footprint year April 2010 – March 2011 will allow organisations a trial period to ensure they have in place all the information, processes and resources they need before actual trading starts in 2011. Our footprint events for practitioners will ensure you:
- Appreciate how important it is to understand what you currently do
- Develop your knowledge of what you should do
- Work towards understanding what you will do
- Identify practical implementation approaches to achieve the above
- These workshops will be interactive and discursive focusing on legislative
- analysis, evidencing best practice, statistical reviews, risk assessment and comparisons.
All our events can be attended by Carbon Finance Network members using their pre-paid places. If you are not a member, you are still welcome, however before you book at the non-member rate, you may wish to consider joining to take advantage of membership benefits straight away.
To book your event online now and/or check out you pre-purchased places, click the appropriate 'book online' button below. A downloadable Word booking form is available for any non-members in the Private Sector* or for anyone wishing to pay by credit card. Alternatively you can call 0208 667 8510.
* Private Sector non-member price is £495 + VAT per person, Public Sector non-member price is £375 + VAT per person
Conferences
CIPFA Sustainability Conference – 23rd September 2010, London
Are you aware of the potential financial benefits for your organisation of taking a more active role in developing local renewable energy solutions? Are you in a position to deal with the unpredictability of budget making under CRC? What do you need to know for financial planning and decision making? What are the benefits of sustainable procurement? What does public sector sustainability reporting look like and how can it usefully link to financial information? Are you confident you know the answers? If not, you should attend the CIPFA Sustainability Conference on the 23 September.
To find out further information about the conference including the programme please see the CIPFA Seminars and Conferences website.
The CRC will have a large impact, both financially and culturally. At Lambeth sustainability colleagues have formed a cross-functional working group and finance’s role is key to modelling the implications of CRC, forecasting costs, purchasing and selling carbon allowances, appraising energy saving projects and gaining additional funding. CIPFA is providing much needed guidance on issues which are unclear and is well placed to support accountants and sustainability officers by working with key stakeholders and delivering further support on specific carbon finance issues.’ Akram Rizvi, Technical Accountant, |