Members have asked CAB to consider how we can best help members and businesses in the supply chain manage their sustainability journey and achieve the UK government mandate that every UK business must reach net-zero by 2050 or before.
Companies that haven’t already begun this journey need to start now! All sorts of punishments await companies who continue to push this into the pending file. Crippling fines from government, customers refusing to deal with non-compliant companies to mention only two, to remain competitive you need to act.
We are going to explore our next steps at our Autumn Forum to be held in Liverpool on Thursday 13th October at the iconic Royal Liver Building in the beautiful Grade 1 listed building, located on the waterfront with panoramic views over the River Mersey and home to the mythical Liver Birds.
John Pearce from Made in Britain will explain how the Green Growth Survey and Programme which aims to progress and improve companies’ sustainability journey has been developed for UK manufacturers and would suit many CAB members. Progress your companies sustainability journey by attending this event.
Geraldine Fleming from Driver Trett will provide members with a topical overview of the current risks and obligations concerning contracts, subcontracts, claims, notices and other contract correspondence.
Emma Eves, Senior Environment & Sustainability Manager from Tier 1 Balfour Beatty will explain how from primary schools to world class universities; ground-breaking hospitals to city centre living the depth of Balfour Beatty experience and quality of their projects is something they are proud of.
Learn how each project receives full on technical advice, guidance and support on environmental and sustainability issues plus support for each project in meeting sustainability targets including those relating to social value and what is required of the supply chain partners.
The Royal Liver Building
The Royal Liver building has been said to be Europe’s first skyscraper due to it’s height (98.1 meters tall) and has become a world recognisable landmark of Liverpool, with the Liver Birds recognised as the official symbol of the historic city.
However the world’s first actual skyscraper in terms of design & building techniques (metal framed glass curtain wall) was Oriel Chambers, which was also built in Liverpool City Centre in 1864, without Oriel Chambers, cities such as New York and Chicago may look dramatically different.
Both the Royal Liver building and Oriel Chambers, possibly unique in England was the inspiration for the design of early tall buildings in the USA.
The Royal Liver Building has the largest clock face in the UK, so sailors could read the time from their boats, it means the clock face is bigger than Big Ben in London.
The two Liver Birds that stand proudly on top of the building, named Bertie and Bella, are said to protect the city. With one looking inland to protect its people, and the other looking out towards the sea to protect its fortunes as well as keep its people out at sea safe. They hold a sprig of seaweed in their beaks. It is said if the two Liver Birds were to fly off, the city will cease to exist. For more information click this link: https://rlb360.com/
