Expo 2009 - Greening the Economy

Minister for the East Midlands Phil Hope said: “With only two months to go before crucial climate change negotiations in Copenhagen ‘Greening the Economy’ is rightly a priority for the East Midlands. We need to play our part in reducing global emissions and move towards a low carbon economy, starting now.

“The 2008 Climate Change Act made us the first country in the world to set legally binding carbon budgets, aiming to cut UK emissions by 34% by 2020.

“We need to encourage those with ingenuity and innovative businesses to take advantage of the competitive and jobs opportunities this presents. We need to nurture the right business environment and give businesses the technology, the skills and infrastructure they need to thrive and grow.

“East Midlands Expo 2009 is helping by allowing exhibitors to showcase products and share expertise and by hosting workshops focusing on developing skills in resource efficiency and carbon reduction.

“We face unprecedented challenges to our environment, our economy, and the future security of our energy supplies. Greening the Economy is essential, not only to preserve the environment we value so much for future generations to enjoy but also to ensure that we can make a living and continue to pay our way. “

Further information about the day and the exhibitors can be found at http://www.emra.gov.uk/news/events/east-midlands-expo