Toyota to share energy efficiency tips

East Midlands Chamber has teamed up with Toyota Manufacturing UK for a series of free workshops, which aim to help small businesses improve their energy efficiency.

The fully funded Energy Reduction workshops, part of the Accelerator project funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, will provide a rare opportunity to experience a practical demonstration and shop floor observation with Toyota energy specialists.

It also includes an overview of their strategic approach to decarbonisation and energy cost management and aims to demonstrate decarbonisation and competitiveness in action.

Diane Beresford, the chamber’s deputy chief executive, said: “Any decision-maker in a business that meets the eligibility criteria of the Accelerator project is welcome to express their interest in joining us on the day although larger-sized SMEs with a particularly high energy consumption will take priority and we expect manufacturing and logistics businesses to derive the most value.”

John Malpas, senior manager for Toyota Manufacturing UK’s Environment and Carbon Neutrality Project, said: “We have over 30 years of energy kaizen experience achieving significant energy reductions and technological breakthroughs.

“The workshops aim to inspire others through sharing our decarbonisation activities by practical observations and demonstrations on the shopfloor by our Energy Support and Collaboration Team.”

Businesses can choose from three dates: 30 July, 24 September or 29 October.

To register e-mail ian.bates@emc-dnl.co.uk.