An insightful look at the Carbon Footprint of Computing with Kay Emblen-Perry from the University of Worcester's Business School.
Speaker
Kay Emblen-Perry
Agenda
6:30pm - Refreshments and networking
7:00pm - Presentation – Kay Emblen-Perry
8:00pm - Q&A
9:00pm - Close
Synopsis
Join us for an insightful presentation that will cover the following key topics:
- General Climate Literacy: Understanding the basics of climate science and its implications.
- Carbon Footprint of Computing: Analyzing the environmental impact of our digital activities.
- Opportunities to Make a Difference: Exploring actionable steps to reduce our carbon footprint and promote sustainability.
Who is this event aimed at?
BCS members, University, college and school students, local business people and the general public interested in understanding their IT carbon footprint and how to reduce it.
About the speaker
Kay Emblen-Perry
Kay has several years of senior environmental and ecology consultancy experience delivering consultancy projects in renewable energy technologies, contaminated land remediation, biodiversity offsetting and ecological assessment for UK organisations. She is qualified as an environmental and quality lead auditor, has implemented environmental management systems for both UK and multinational organisations and has trained environmental and quality assessors.
In previous roles Kay gained senior project management and purchasing management experience in international automotive companies. She project-managed the implementation of sustainable supply chain strategies, new vehicle projects and EU REACH Regulations.
Kay’s specialisation is in Sustainable Management including Environmental and Social Governance, Environmental Management and Justice, Social Responsibility and Economic Sustainability. Her latest research projects involve enhancing Education for Sustainable Development through edutainment and real-world experiential learning, rethinking the engagement of students, and improving energy efficiency and conservation activities within small and medium businesses.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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Please note: if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.
For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
This event is brought to you by: Hereford and Worcester branch, in collaboration with BIPC Worcestershire and The University of Worcester.
