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What is this session about?

BE-ST (Better Environment - Smarter Transformation) alongside project partners NMITE, Edinburgh University and Napier University have been running a wood fibre insulation innovation project looking at how this sustainable insulation product can help reduce CO2 emissions as well as reducing the use of natural resources.

Kaye Keenan, from BE-ST who has been managing this project, will explain how using this new product can also reduce energy and waste thereby improving circularity of materials in Scotland.

 Kaye will explore how wood sourced from sustainably managed forests has many benefits through the product life-cycle compared to alternatives in insulation.

She will share statistics showing its ability to reduce embodied carbon and look at the potential for scaling up given the demands for increasing insulation as part of retrofit and other projects and set out the business case for this.

This is a live online session. We will contact you with joining instructions at least 24 hours before your session starts.

What will we cover?

This Lunch ‘n’ Learn will give you a broad understanding of the sustainability benefits and carbon savings from using wood fibred insulation on projects. It is part of a series of training sessions being run on Decarbonising and Re-use of Materials in Scotland.

What will I achieve?

From attending this lunch n learn you will:

• Hear why this material will help you to reduce your projects carbon footprint
• Find out about the energy and carbon savings in more detail
• Discover about the journey of developing and then bringing this project to market

What can I expect from a Lunch ‘n’ Learn?

Lunch ‘n’ Learns are a quick introduction to a topic, 45 - 60 mins to fit around your busy schedule.

What are the technical requirements?

You will need:

• An internet connection
• A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook)
• Earphones/headphones/speakers (preferable)
• A tablet/iPad/smartphone/iPhone to load facilitation tools

 What are the attendance requirements?

Please arrive promptly and stay for the duration. This means arriving no later than 10 minutes to the session and attending the full session.

To receive your CPD accreditation and for this to be tracked through your Supply Chain Sustainability School dashboard make sure your full name is reflected on your Zoom account when you join the session.

Please note, if you fail to meet the attendance requirements, unfortunately you will not be issued a CPD Certificate.

Can I invite a colleague?

Yes, you can invite as many colleagues as you’d like. Simply follow the instructions when you click through to register under ‘Add or cancel additional attendees’.[LH1] 

When I've finished, what related training session should I do next?

·       Building Inclusive Supply Chains: The role of supplier diversity in driving social value Virtual Conference 4 March 2025 10:00- 12:00

·       Nature Based Design & Materials in Scotland with Morgan Sindall  11 June 2025 12:00 -13:00

Contact details:

If you have any questions about this session, please contact loraine@supplychainschool.co.uk