Green lessons for Lothian firms

BUSINESSES in the Lothians are getting the opportunity to find out how to count and cut their carbon emissions.
A workshop in Dalkeith, the first of its kind in Scotland, is aimed at helping companies assess their carbon footprint, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut costs."Higher fuel bills are having a major impact on businesses and their profitability," said Jo Paulson of the Business Environment Partnership, which is organising the event in conjunction with Lancaster University-based Carbon and Environment Solutions. "This workshop will help them understand their own impact on the environment and what they can do to minimise it while saving money at the same time."'Practical Carbon Footprinting' will be held at Hardengreen Business Park in Dalkeith from 9am to 5pm on September 11.