Expected Timeframe: Approximately a 2 hour session on Zoom
What will you be doing? The workshop will start with an introductionary session that will cover general aspects with regards to carbon footprinting. We will then run through the carbon calculator tool in a step-by-step manner, and the audience will be guided through the process of entering their data.
What to bring to the workshop? Just you, your questions with regards to carbon footprinting and a fresh mind! If you would like to follow us during the workshop on your own profile, it is advisable to register beforehand, but this is not a requirement.
Cost: All our workshops are presented online. The Light Carbon Footprint workshop is presented free of charge.
How to join: Please complete the Google form at the following link: https://forms.gle/AEBTCyvdaCv6fs838
Outcome to be achieved: The audience will have the required tools to complete their carbon footprint for the year, the results of which can be used for marketing and/or management requirements. The CCC team will gain access to a data set that is accurate and representative of the industry, to be used as part of the industry benchmarking analysis. The identity of any individual’s data will remain confidential.
| DATE | TIME | TOWN |
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| 23 February 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 16 March 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 6 April 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 8 June 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 18 May 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 29 June 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 20 July 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 10 August 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 31 August 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 21 September 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 12 October 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 2 November 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
| 23 November 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom |
The Full Carbon Footprint Workshop is a specifically targeted carbon footprint workshop which offer detailed technical training on the details of the carbon footprint tool, data collection process and common questions.
Targeted audience: Individuals within export companies, Department of Agriculture extension officers, industry association technicals staff or interns/students who will be able to assist the growers within their region with the details of the CCC tool.
What will you be doing? During the workshop, the technical team will run through the carbon calculator tool in a step-by-step manner, and the audience will be guided through the process. You will be required to complete a competency test and after the correct completion of the test you will receive a competency certificate. Support will be provided during and after the workshop with the completion of the test.
What to bring to the workshop? The attendance of the Light carbon footprint workshop is a pre-requisite for this workshop.
Time: 2 hour training session on Zoom. You will be presented with a carbon footprint exercise to complete in your own time.
Cost: This workshop is presented at a cost of R610 (incl VAT) for CCC license holders and R2 438 (incl VAT) for non-license holders.
How to join: Please complete the Google form at the following link: https://forms.gle/AEBTCyvdaCv6fs838
Outcome: CCC accredited trainer certificate as well as a resource base within the industry.
| DATE | TIME | TOWN |
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| 11 May 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom workshop |
| 22 September 2020 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom workshop |
| 17 August 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom workshop |
| 26 October 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom workshop |
| 30 November 2021 | 9:00-11:00 | Zoom workshop |
The EMERGING FARMER TRAINING SESSIONS offer technical training in the use of the carbon footprint calculator, specifically tailored for emerging farmers.
Target audience: interested members from small scale farming operations or developing agricultural companies.
Time: two hour session online session.
What will you be doing? During the workshop, the technical team will run through the carbon calculator tool in a step-by-step manner, and the audience will be guided through the process and will input their data into carbon calculator tool.
What to bring to the workshop? Enthusiasm, questions and a fresh mind.
Cost: These workshops are presented online at no cost.
Outcome to be achieved:The audience will have the required tools to complete their carbon footprint for the year, the results of which can be used for marketing and/or management requirements. The CCC team will gain access to a data set that is accurate and representative of the industry, to be used as part of the industry benchmarking analysis. The identity of any individual’s data will remain confidential.
Dates and venues: To be decided, but please indicate already now if you are interested so that we may list your contact details. Please send names and contact details of interested emerging farmers to Anél Blignaut.
If you are interested in an improved understanding of your carbon footprint report and to plan the next steps to reduce your carbon emissions, then thede workshops will be for you. We are busy developing material for these workshops and will comunicate dates and costs to you soon. Please contact us on support@bluenorth.co.za if you require more information.