Sustainable Mann workshops for business

'Sustainable Mann' is a series of workshops for Isle of Man businesses on all aspects of sustainability. The 2024 workshops were delivered by Earthscope Isle of Man covering a variety of topics - find out more below.

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'Sustainable Mann' is a series of workshops for Isle of Man businesses on all aspects of sustainability. The 2024 workshops were delivered by Earthscope Isle of Man covering a variety of topics - find out more below.

To be the first to find out about the 2025 workshops, sign up to our newsletter by becoming a Biosphere Buddy.
  • Workshop 1: Innovation

    Leading in a green economy.

    How innovative practises and technologies can help your business stay ahead of competitors, enhance profitability and contribute to environmental stewardship. 

    2024 speakers: Rachel Smith and Jeroen Watts

  • Workshop 2: Nature and Wildlife

    Nature's business is your business.

    Explore how your business can protect and restore the ecosystems on which we depend.

    2024 speaker: Dr Richard Selman.

  • Workshop 3: Communication and PR

    Kickstart your sustainability comms.

    Discover how to effectively share your company's sustainability story while learning to identify and avoid greenwashing. 

    2024 speaker: Helena Cicmi

  • Workshop 4: Recycling and Waste

    Busting myths about recycling and waste in the Island.

    What really happens to the things we throw away and how can we make sure they don't go to waste in the Isle of Man?

    2024 speaker: Clara Isaac.

  • Workshop 5: Circular Economy

    Efficiency and connectivity make better business. 

    Discover how technology brings reuse systems together to save costs and carbon. 

    2024 speaker: Steve Clark

  • Workshop 6: Climate Change and Energy

    How the climate is changing and it affects you.

    Discover what's happening to our climate and how we can make a difference.

    2024 speaker: Steve Forden, Head of Energy Policy, DEFA

  • Workshop 7: Legal and Fiduciary

    Dealing with regulation and risk.

    How compliance with existing and incoming regulation is not only necessary, but good for business. 

    2024 speaker: Andrew Langan-Newton, Consultant Advocate for Keystone Law and former leader of Isle of Man Green Party

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