Women in Cleantech is an initiative powered by ecoConnect to bring together female executives who work within the green and cleantech industry sector.
Its focus is on collaboration, connecting women who work in cleantech, and those who wish to, in order to promote innovation and growth within the industry.
Collaborative working, a key strength of many female executives, will be the key to the Cleantech businesses of the future – the traditional, more transactional, ways of conducting business are changing.
What We Do
Connect women through our on-line community and our London networking events. Our networking forums are held quarterly and follow a ‘Question Time’ format, with panel discussion and interactive Q and A, followed by networking, drinks and canapés.
Our Rationale
This is a critical time in the cleantech industry’s evolution when funding, policy and development needs all the focus, collaboration and energy that a variety of different voices can provide.
It is our contention that women are under-represented in this critical sector, from entry-level to boardroom, and that proactive strategies, such as the mentoring of younger female executives could play a vital role; hence Women in Cleantech.
Who Can Join?
Any female executive involved in the cleantech and low carbon industry who wants to add their voice to the community and connect with women in the different areas of the sector, from technicians and consultants to lawyers and headhunters.
Previous Articles Published
Catherine Bowers Journal of Environmental Science article Dec 2010
Previous Forums
24 May 2010: Careers & Leadership Development in Cleantech
Topics included: role models, skills and strengths,the glass ceiling, mentoring.
Panelists included: Mym Simcock, CEO Freepower Ltd, Dr. Rebecca Harding, MD Delta Economics
22 Sept 2010: Policy affecting the Development of Cleantech
Topics include: key policy strands affecting the uptake of cleantech, consistency in CO2 emissions targets, the Green Investment Bank.
Panelists include: Penny Shepherd – Chief Executive, UKSIF, Leonie Green – Head of External Affairs (REA)
If you would like to get involved – as a speaker, with ideas for topics, with venues or other support – we would love to hear from you.
Catherine Bowers - Director
Upcoming Events
No eventsPrevious Events
Workshop: Presentation & Networking Skills for Women in Green & Social Enterprise
15th Apr 2011 | 9:30 am - 1:30 amBritish Library, Business & IP Centre : London
This workshop has been created specifically for women managing green and social enterprise businesses to help develop presentation and networking skills towards building a successful personal and company brand.
Forum: Vision vs Reality in the Built Environment
12th May 2011 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pmUniversity College London (UCL), Engineering Front Building, Sir David Davies Lecture Theatre : London
Our May forum focuses on low carbon technology going into the built environment: how sustainable development is influencing both new buildings and retrofits to enable the transition to zero carbon living and working.
