The Hidden Impact of Websites: Building a greener digital world

Are you a designer or developer looking to commit to a more sustainable approach, but can’t figure out how to convince your boss? Or are you a business owner wanting to learn how your website impacts the environment, but don’t know where to begin? Good news, you’ve come to the right place!

No matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from, sustainable design affects us all. In this free event and webinar, we’ll be sharing our insights, tips and tricks vital for building websites in a more sustainable way. You’ll leave with the knowledge to make software choices that minimise environmental footprint and empower you to move towards a greener digital future.

Session overview:

• Explore the environmental impact of the digital world and how optimising your website is a key factor in reducing your carbon footprint;
• Deep dive into future-proofing your digital destination and unpick the 10 principles of sustainable design;
• Walk through the best practices and tools for low-carbon design that delivers high-impact results without compromising on design or functionality;
• Discover why a carbon-conscious approach will not only benefit the environment but communities and businesses as well;
• Finally, we’ll end with a Q&A session and you’ll have an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals all committed to making a lasting impact.

About the speaker:

You’ll be joined by Matt Wheeler, Co-Founder and Digital Director of madeby.studio, a Leeds-based website sustainability consultancy founded in 2019. More recently, Matt Wheeler has focused on leading his team to build web experiences for businesses that care about people and the planet. He is listed as one of BIMA 100 within the ‘Champions for Change: Planet’ category for the work he has been doing in digital sustainability. He is a formally trained graphic designer and self-taught software developer who has used his knowledge to build effective design systems and development frameworks with careful consideration of sustainability, inclusion, and accessibility.

About the agenda:

• 12:30 – 13:00 – Tea, coffee and complimentary lunch
• 13:00 – 13:15 – Introduction from BIPC (Zoom Webinar Link Open During this Time);
• 13:15 – 14:00 – Workshop (Zoom Webinar Link Open During this Time)
• 14:00 – 14:15 – Q & A (Zoom Webinar Link Open During this Time)
• 14:15 – 15:00 – Networking

About the location:

This workshop will be hosted at Leeds Central Library and on Zoom via a link we’ll email you the day before we go live (17th September). This will contain a Zoom link and password to gain access to the webinar. If selecting an in-person admission ticket, the event will be hosted at the Leeds Central Library (Calverley St, LS1 3AB) in the Business & IP Centre on the second floor. If selecting a Zoom Webinar, the meeting link will be sent out within 24 hours of the event starting.