The effects of a carbon tax on the printing industry will be the focus of the first function for 2011 scheduled for 22 February.
A joint Printing Industries and Lithographic Institute of Australia (LIA) activity, the evening event will provide a critical look at the two options being considered by the Australian Government, explore the likely scenarios for the printing industry and offer insight into what companies can do now to minimise future cost impositions to their businesses.
Environmental advocate Phillip Lawrence will review the two main carbon abatement mechanisms the Australian Government is likely to implement. He will describe in some detail the extent to which the printing industry will be affected.
Chris Sewell, CEO and founder of The Gaia Partnership, will demonstrate the CO2 counter carbon calculator application that is finding wide acceptance across a diverse range of industries and in particular demonstrate its application to the printing industry.
To conclude the evening, Printing Industries National Manager, Learning and Development, Ian Walz will explain the purpose of and the steps involved in the Sustainable Green Print (SGP) environmental certification system and how it can help reduce energy costs and improve the bottom line of your business. He will also outline some of the successes being achieved by local printers.
The dinner briefing will be held at the Club Five Dock, 88 Great North Road, Five Dock from 6pm on Friday 22 February. All bookings are $55 for LIA & Printing Industries members or $65 non-members an can only be made by email or Fax to Mike Williams at mikewil@optusnet.com.au or Fax to: 9648 1258. Price includes a two-course dinner, tea/coffee. Drinks are additional at bar prices.
Bookings are limited and close at 12 noon Friday 18th February 2011.
Printing Industries Association of Australia
www.printnet.com.au
