Carbon Matters

1st November, 2010 by Melanie Archer | 0 comments

The Caribbean Association of Industry and Commerce [CAIC] and the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica [PSOJ] have embarked on a project to promote best practices in environmental and energy management for enhanced competitiveness and profitability for Caribbean businesses, while preserving the environment and reducing the carbon footprint of commercial operations. The project – Capacity Building of Caribbean Private Sector Environmental and Energy Management – is being funded by the EU/ ProInvest.

The project was launched on September 15th, 2010 by the PSOJ in Jamaica and on October 15th, 2010 by the CAIC in Trinidad by way of round table seminars intended to raise awareness of energy and environmental issues.

During the consultations, a total of 40 SMEs will be approached to undergo an energy and environmental audit. Based on the audit, these businesses will be able to improve their operations and mitigate their environmental impact. Participants will have access to a measure index to judge future performance in the areas of environmental and energy management. Tool kits will be developed by the consultants to self-assess their level of proficiency in environmental and energy related matters. These tool kits will assist these businesses with their future carbon management.

This project will culminate in July 2011 with a regional conference entitled “Business Implications of Energy and Environmental Management in the Caribbean” to be held in Trinidad and Tobago.

acla:works associate and LEED Green Associate, Mandilee Newton, was invited to speak at the launch in Trinidad and Tobago. Mandilee spoke alongside the consultants Environmental Solutions Ltd and Caribbean Esco Ltd, as well as, the Energy Chamber, Environmental Management Authority and the Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment.

Mandilee spoke on green buildings, establishing a green capital needs assessment, and looked at varying approaches towards better carbon management within new and existing facilities.

Read more about the Trinidad and Tobago launch here.

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