1. Green Your Tourism Business 09 th February 2012

2. Sustainable Rural Communities

3. Introduction to Biofuel Business Programme Drivers for Change and Zero Waste Plan Greening your Tourism Business Case Studies The European Ecotourism Labelling Standard – EETLS 10:30Coffee Break Cutting Carbon – Policy Development relevant to small businesses Energy Saving Trust Business Advice – Helping Organisations use Energy & Resources more efficiently. Successful Implementations of Renewable Energy Technologies Networking Content

4. Biofuel Business Programme 9 th February 2012 Lidia Krzynowek Project Manager

6. Aim We aim to increase the competitiveness of Scottish SME’s through engagement with sustainable biofuels. We work with - SME’s based in Lowlands and Uplands of Scotland We utilise – Academic expertise of BfRC and other key stakeholders We focus on- sustainable biofuels – produced from biomass waste e.g. Biodiesel, Bioethanol, Biobutanol, Biogas

7. Why engage with biofuels ? Opportunities for your business Cutting Costs e.g. savings on landfill tax, tax credits under enhanced capital allowances scheme Competitive edge for your business- prepare your business for Low Carbon Economy Development of new products and processes for biofuel industry Improving environmental performance of your company Complying with legislations Improving image of your Business

8. How we can support your business? by providing clear and easy to understand information about biofuel technologies, legislation and funding. (events, fact sheets and case studies) by facilitating networking with key stakeholders in biofuel industry and academia (networking events, newsletter, direct mailing) by directly engaging with businesses (tailored advice, free consultation, mini KT projects) by offering access to funding through our £5k Feasibility found for SME’s

9. Engaging with us? Biofuel Business Programme Biofuel Research Centre Edinburgh Napier University Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh. Tel : 0131 455 2217 bbp@napier.ac.uk www.napier.ac.uk/bbp