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In January 2012, Arts Council England made environmental reporting a funding obligation for all major revenue funded programmes (Bridge, Npo’s, Mpm’s and Mdp’s). To comply, organisations must complete an environmental policy and action plan, and report their water and energy by creating an IG Tool entry.

The first annual reporting deadline is May 31st 2013. To meet it, the reporting process must be started now.

Julie’s Bicycle are running a series of webinars to help organisations report.

Webinars are free but you must register to attend. You may attend any number of webinars.

Those organisations or individuals new to environmental reporting are advised to start with Module 1. Those with more experience may wish to begin at Module 2 or 3. Some webinars will be run multiple times to give everyone a chance to attend.

We are in the process of subtitling the webinars and improving other aspects of accessibility. In the mean time please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any specific needs.

Module 1 – An Introduction

1.1. Environmental Reporting: what is it, how does it affect you and why is it important?

This webinar is for Arts Council England’s major revenue funded programmes. It is for the staff tasked with creating an environmental policy and action plan, and submitting energy and water data through the Julie’s Bicycle IG Tools.

Aim: This webinar will provide an introduction and overview of the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements. It will explain the necessary steps to comply and the help on offer.

The webinar will include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• Why is this happening now?
• How does it affect you?
• What are the benefits for your organisation?
• What help is available?
• What is an environmental policy and action plan?
• What are the IG Tools?
• Q&A

Dates: March 13th 10am – 11am | March 27th 10am – 11am

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Module 2 – Basic Training

2.1. How to Create your Environmental Policy and Action Plan – Environmental Reporting for Creative Organisations

This webinar is for Arts Council England’s major revenue funded programmes. It is for the staff tasked with creating an environmental policy and action plan, and submitting energy and water data through the Julie’s Bicycle IG Tools.

Before attending this webinar you should begin developing your policy and action plan in line with our guidance. 

Aim: This webinar will take you through the process of creating an environmental policy and action plan in line with the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements.

The webinar will include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle – what is expected of you.
• What is an environmental policy and action plan?
• How can they benefit your organisation?
• Top tips for creating an environmental policy and action plan.
• What help is available?
• Trouble shooting Q&A – your chance to ask the experts about any problems you are having with the environmental reporting process.

Dates: March 20th 10am – 11am | April 10th 10am – 11am | April 24th 11am – 12pm | May 1st 10am – 11am

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2.2. How to Use the IG Tools - Environmental Reporting for Creative Organisations

This webinar is for Arts Council England’s major revenue funded programmes. It is for the staff tasked with creating an environmental policy and action plan, and submitting energy and water data through the Julie’s Bicycle IG Tools.

Before attending this webinar you should have created an IG Tool account.

Aim: This webinar will take you through the process of using the IG Tools in line with the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements.

The webinar will include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• What are the IG Tools?
• How can they benefit your organisation?
• Collecting data – how to ensure you have the information you need in the correct format.
• Creating your first IG Tool entry – step by step.
• Trouble shooting Q&A – your chance to ask the experts about any problems you are having with the environmental reporting process.

Dates: March 6th 10am – 11am | April 10th 11am – 12am | April 17th 11am – 12am | May 1st 11am – 12am

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Module 3 – Specialist Advice

3.1. Small is Beautiful – Specialist Advice on Environmental Reporting for Organisations with Five Employees or Less

This webinar is for Arts Council England’s major revenue funded programmes with five employees or less. It is for operational staff tasked with creating an environmental policy and action plan, and completing an IG Tool entry.

Before attending this webinar you must have registered an IG Tool account and begun work on your environmental policy and action plan.

Aim: This webinar provides practical guidance for organisations with five employees or less on complying with the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements.

The webinar will include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• What you need to focus on as a small organization.
• Using the IG Tools as a small organisation – where the benefits lie.
• Creating an environmental policy and action plan for a small organisation – focusing on what counts and amplifying your efforts.
• Industry case study.
• Trouble shooting Q&A – your chance to ask the experts about any problems you are having with the environmental reporting process.

Dates: May 8th 11am – 12am

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3.2. Planning, Engaging and Acting – Specialist Advice on Environmental Reporting Organisations with 100 Employees or More

This webinar is for Arts Council England’s major revenue funded programmes with 100 staff or more. It is for operational staff tasked with creating an environmental policy and action plan and completing an IG Tool entry.

Before attending this webinar you must have registered an IG Tool account and begun work on your environmental policy and action plan.

Aim: This webinar provides practical guidance for organisations with 100 employees or more on complying with the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements. 

The webinar will include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• Setting the scope: realistic targets and recruiting help from across your organisation.
• Using the IG Tools as a large organisation – dealing with large amounts of data.
• Creating an environmental policy and action plan for a large organisation – creating useful tools for use throughout your organisation.
• Industry case study.
• Trouble shooting Q&A – your chance to ask the experts about any problems you are having with the environmental reporting process.

Dates: April 17th 10am – 11am | May 15th 11am – 12pm

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3.3. Finding Opportunities in Complexity – Specialist Advice on Environmental Reporting for Mpm’s and Large Multi Venue/Activity Organisations

This webinar is for large Arts Council England’s major revenue funded programmes with multiple venues and/or activities, including arts festivals. It is for operational staff  tasked with creating an environmental policy and action plan, and completing an IG Tool entry.

Before attending this webinar you must have registered an IG Tool account and begun work on your environmental policy and action plan.

Aim: This webinar provides practical guidance for Mpm’s and other large multi venue or multi event organisations on complying with the Arts Council’s environmental reporting requirements. 

The webinar will include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• Setting the scope: how to manage large estates and complex reporting structures to fulfill requirements.
• Focus on the IG Tools: how to collect data and create an account for multiple activities, accounts and entries.
• Focus and prioritisation – environmental policies and action plans for complex, multi activity organisations.
• Industry case study.
• Trouble shooting Q&A – your chance to ask the experts about any problems you are having with the environmental reporting process.

Dates: April 24th 10am – 11pm

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Module 4 – Taking it Further

4.1. Changing Light Bulbs or Changing Minds? The Case for Sustainability and Future Proofing of the Arts

This webinar is for heads of Arts Council England’s Major Revenue Funded Programmes.

Aim: This webinar explores the issues and implications of Arts Council England’s environmental reporting requirements and builds the case for cultural leadership on sustainability.

The webinar will include:

• Opening address by Alison Tickell, CEO of Julie’s Bicycle.
• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• Key note and discussion from leading voices within the creative industries.
• Q&A.

Dates: April 3rd 10am – 11am

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4.2. Learning from Experience: Case Studies of Organisations who are leading on sustaianbility

The webinar will include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• Speakers from creative organisations leading on sustainability. Challenges faced, opportunities found and practical examples to learn from.

Dates: May 8th 10am – 11am | May 15th 10am – 11am

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If you have any suggestions for organisations you would like to see feature in this webinar, or topics you would like covered then please let us know atsupport@juliesbicycle.com

4.3. Big ambitions for year two – What are the opportunities beyond the May 31st reporting deadline?

This webinar is for Arts Council England’s major revenue funded programmes. It is for all employees of Npo’s and Mpm’s already making progress on sustainability.

Aim: This webinar demonstrates the organisational, financial and reputational benefits of a continued commitment to sustainability.

This webinar wil include:

• Introduction to the Arts Council’s environmental reporting and Julie’s Bicycle.
• Sustainability benefits beyond the scope of the Arts Council reporting.
• Communicating sustainability.
• Measuring touring impacts.
• Why measure audience and business travel?
• How to be a leader on sustainability.
• Q&A.

Dates: May 22nd 12pm – 1pm

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4.4. Arts Council England’s Environmental Reporting 2013: Troubleshooting

Environmental experts Julie’s Bicycle host an open troubleshooting clinic on Arts Council England’s new environmental reporting requirement for Npo’s and Mpm’s. Please send any specific questions in advance to support@juliesbicycle.com.

Dates: May 22nd 10am – 12pm

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If you have any questions regarding the webinars please email ussupport@juliesbicycle.com