Date/Time
Date(s) - September 12 2024
9:00am - 1:30pm
Location
The University of Derby
As the business community continue to engage with the drive to transition to net zero and to decarbonise their operations, this year’s Summit will have a focus on how we maintain momentum.
Tackling climate change and nature’s decline remains one of the most pressing issues of our generation, which if left unchecked will bring with it the potential for extensive business disruption in the not too distant future.
Ensuring a just transition for all is essential, how we overcome some of these challenges, how we deal with climate fatigue and engage our customers and employees, is key to making the changes required to enable us to hit our climate goals.
On the day, through a range of speakers, workshops and panel discussions, we will bring together industry specialists, scholars, and the business community to explore how we overcome some of the main barriers to ensure a timely transition to net zero and how we can hit the climate change challenge head on.
Overview
On the day there will be a range of keynote presentations, workshops, exhibitors and opportunities to network with likeminded businesses.
AGENDA (to date)
– Green Growth Trends for the East Midlands – Dr Polina Baranova, Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability, University of Derby
Be the first to hear the latest findings from year 9 of this unique research detailing key findings and exploring reflections on how we support businesses to transition to net zero.
– Driving Change: Carbon Maturity and the Scope 3 Challenge – Julie Adams, Carbon, Cost and Procurement Consultant, Auditel.
In today’s world, addressing climate change requires a holistic approach that goes beyond just reducing direct emissions. We will be exploring the importance of carbon maturity across all scopes and the complexities of Scope 3 emissions, how to approach them as an evolution to achieve the revolution.
– The role of green skills in driving forward the transition to net zero – Rebecca Clayton, Partner, PwC
Detailing PwC’s Green Jobs Barometer which measures the relative performance of UK’s regions, nations and industry sectors on their progress developing green jobs over time. The Barometer aims to support a fair transition to net zero by building an evidence base of the impact on jobs and communities across the country, exploring the relative performance of the East Midlands compared to the UK.
– Exemplar Business Case Study (tbc)
WORKSHOPS (to date)
– Is the sun is still shining on solar panels? – James Cunningham, Managing Director, Geo Green Power
– Risk Mitigation and Adaptation – James Butcher, CEO (Innoscope). How to consider the ESG and sustainability risks and opportunities for your business.
– Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire: what it means for regional businesses – Dr Polina Baranova, Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability, University of Derby and representatives from Derbyshire County Council
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