If you're looking for ways to make your business more environmentally friendly then a good place to start would be The Green Blue conference 2009, sponsored by The Crown Estate.

Taking place at the Coin Street Centre, London on Wednesday 4 November, the conference, 'Success and Sustainability for the UK Recreational Marine Sector' will be looking at ways of using sustainability to drive performance and cut costs.

With a packed agenda and speakers including Sir Keith Mills, Deputy Chair, London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games 2012 and principal Team Origin; Rob Stevens, Chief Executive, British Marine Federation, Rod Carr OBE, Chief Executive, Royal Yachting Association, Tobias Parker, Chief Executive, Sustain and more, topics covered will include – Planning for climate change, How big is your footprint and The sustainability Imperative, amongst others.

The conference is a very 'hands on' event, with interactive workshops and real life case studies and is focused towards training centres, commercial businesses and facilities managers.

“We've set an agenda for the conference that not only gives delegates the 'big picture' but goes right through to the nitty-gritty of making it work in their work place.

“We will give practical advice that can implemented almost immediately they return to the office, which will save money as well as being environmentally efficient”, commented Sarah Brown, The Green Blue project manager.

The conference also provides a great networking opportunity and forum for sharing best practice, with open and honest discussions. Whatever you do or don't know, the conference is a great place to get started.

Booking costs, £25.00 for BMF/RYA members and £35 for non-members.

Early booking is advised and you can book your place by contacting Helen Waterhouse, Development Officer, The Green Blue – helen.waterhouse@rya.org.uk or call 02380 604 227 or complete the booking from on The Green Blue website www.thegreenblue.org.uk