Full agenda

What is now needed from policy, key stakeholders, research, and other enablers if decarbonisation targets are to be met by 2050?

Click for more information on 'COP27 Roundup and Next steps for UK climate change policy'

As businesses across the country seek to set new ways of working, many are re-focusing on their net zero targets and supporting the nation’s green recovery. With transport generating the largest volume of CO2 in the UK, at about 30% of the UK’s CO2 emissions, transitioning to a zero-emission fleet is the obvious place to start. However, large scale electric […]

Click for more information on 'Sharing Practical Learnings from Large Scale EV Deployments'

Air and ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) have been around for quite some time now. However, even though GSHPs are an efficient form of electric heating, many businesses are hesitant to install them because of the misconceptions revolving around this renewable heating technology. The session will dispel some of the most common myths and give you clear answers to the […]

Click for more information on 'Low Carbon Heat Pumps: Everything you Need to Know from Cost to Efficiency'

[Panellists to be published soon] Net Zero and ambitious targets are becoming increasingly mainstream. However, one of the biggest challenges for committing, setting and meeting these targets is reducing Scope 3 emissions. CDP has found that, on average, GHG emissions in the supply chain are 11 times greater than direct emissions, with this being much higher in certain sectors, such […]

Click for more information on 'Science-Based Targets: How procurement can succeed in reducing supply chain Scope 3 emissions'

The Jockey Club leads the way turning energy data into actionable energy saving opportunities. Join to hear how they do this, their challenges and solutions. Get an insight into the secrets of a sustainability driven culture.

Click for more information on 'How The Jockey Club clears energy saving hurdles with Stark'

Utilising big data has the ability to unlock energy efficiency measures and changes in the way we operate that weren’t previously possible. In the presentation we will explore the some of the challenges Energy teams are facing that have already covered significant energy optimisation projects and how companies like Vodafone which generate a lot of data can now use to […]

Click for more information on 'Using Big Data to facilitate an Energy Manager’s role'

[Other panellists will be confirmed shortly] Whilst businesses across the globe are increasingly recognising their responsibility to reduce energy consumption, this has now become a commercial and regulatory imperative. The current energy crisis will have significant and lasting impacts, with recent estimates suggesting a £20 billion increase in energy bills for UK businesses in 2022. However, energy use is one […]

Click for more information on 'Sustainability: Going Beyond the Legislative Imperative'

The primary focus for most organisations at present is how best to deal with spiralling energy costs. But for many the need to respond to pressure from stakeholders and deliver on their carbon net zero commitments has not gone away. The first step will often be to source green energy from a sustainable source. However, supplies with credible Renewable Energy […]

Click for more information on 'How best to meet the green energy challenge'

Work from home has become the new normal since the outbreak of the pandemic. Organisations experience an increasing number of employees working remotely, leading companies to measure their offices’ carbon footprint and work from home’s environmental impact. Is remote working better for the Environment? How do you calculate the carbon footprint of home working? Once you know, what’s next?

Click for more information on 'Home Working Emissions'

In this session, Equans and Mina address the pain points of fleet operators and share how their combined solution radically simplifies charging, payments and billing for EV fleets at home, in public and the workplace. Equans also share the story of how Mina supported the transition of their own fleet, delivering a fair and accurate way to pay for EV […]

Click for more information on 'Simplifying EV charging payments for fleets at home, in public and the workplace'

The industrial revolution took 25-100 years for the benefits to reach the average person. We cannot afford that this time round. The word transition suggests an orderly journey from one state to another but there are only radical futures left now. Either we dramatically change society or a changing climate and collapsing natural world will change us…and not in a […]

Click for more information on 'There is no such thing as a Just Transition'

In time of crises, our panellists will make an attempt to bring clarity in chaos in a constructive and engaging debate.

Click for more information on 'Question Time : where is the way out of UK’s energy crisis?'

The ongoing challenges of the energy transition, compounded by the current energy price crisis and concerns over availability and stability, drives home the importance of businesses seizing control of their energy with a robust management strategy. While a reliance on gas baseload is one of the primary drivers of the current rapid rise in energy costs, the shift towards more […]

Click for more information on 'Technologies to Solve the Energy Trilemma – Security, Sustainability, and Affordability'

ebm-papst will be exploring current opportunities for upgrading BMS solutions in legacy buildings, focusing on the challenges and opportunities as well as demonstrating why SMART BMS platforms are an important consideration. Understand the challenges with upgrading BMS Understand the benefits associated with upgrading legacy buildings with SMART BMS platforms Understand the hardware needed and the processes involved Develop the ability […]

Click for more information on 'How smart is your building? Use your building data to drive energy savings'

How to integrate buildings into your Sustainability strategy

Click for more information on 'Reducing the environmental impact of buildings through technology'

ClearVUE.Business’ Director of Energy Services, Dan Smith, looks at the challenges faced by businesses in terms of knowing when, where and how they are using energy, and how real-time, granular data offers them unique insights. Powerful data allows businesses to plan energy consumption patterns, proactively target energy efficiency improvements and see the impact of operational and behavioural adjustments.

Click for more information on 'Utilising Big Data and Energy Management Systems to Develop a Successful Carbon Emissions Reporting Roadmap'

Climate technologies play an important part in mitigating carbon emissions. Developing and deploying these innovative solutions are critical for the UK’s net-zero agenda. Join our panelists for a lively discussion about how they leverage collective knowledge, network, and innovation experience to accelerate innovation and decarbonisation across energy, built environment, mobility and transport. Learn why NatWest Group, XPO Logistics, and others are racing […]

Click for more information on 'Accelerating net zero through climate technology in energy and sustainable transport'

COVID / Ukraine War / Heatwave / Flood have reminded us how fragile our supply chains are. We are waking up to the impact and dependencies of climate change on society, the global economy and businesses. Committing to net zero emissions is a critical step forward but it may not be enough to secure the company’s successful future in a […]

Click for more information on 'How do you build resilience against climate change in the food supply chain?'

The UK’s Net Zero Policy sets the scene for an organisation’s challenges ahead in meeting carbon net zero to avert the worst-case climate impacts. A journey to net zero needs to ensure that an accurate and reliable greenhouse gas inventory or footprint is established and forms the basis for emission reduction and management. No matter what stage of the carbon […]

Click for more information on 'Carbon journey to net zero'

Here are some of the question that will be covered by our panellists: What is the economic and carbon case for BTM storage How does flexibility work? Does the whole site trade or just the battery? What does a BESS+ site look like? How would BESS integrate with other energy infrastructure such as Car Charging? What is the minimum size […]

Click for more information on 'The Economics of Battery Installations'

Paul Burnett (Asset+/Johnson Controls) will provide an insight into how Asset+ created a team culture of openness and collaboration across London Borough of Hounslow. The partnership was formed via the ReFit framework over 5 years ago to initially deliver an energy performance contract across 3 schools and has culminated in over £25M of projects saving over 3,500 tonnes of CO2. […]

Click for more information on 'The importance of partnership in the Decarbonisation Journey'

With the built environment accounting for almost 40% of carbon emissions and the climate emergency now the most pressing issue of our time, companies are looking for partners who can help them accelerate their net zero journey and keep their buildings healthy, resilient and efficient. Everyone knows that they need to act, but what is required to implement a strategy […]

Click for more information on 'Bridging the gap between net zero strategy and execution – how digitisation is driving ESG outputs & operational efficiencies'

By choosing renewable sources over fossil fuel to power activities, corporates can accelerate grid decarbonisation. The emergence of the 24/7 carbon-free energy movement is encouraging energy system players to match local clean energy production with consumption every hour of the day, every day of the year. In this session we will highlight the current challenges of clean procurement and discuss […]

Click for more information on '24/7 Procurement Transparency'

Gone are the days when the organisation energy manager could work alone. Today, energy conservation is the work of everyone. For many organisations, or communities, energy management requires a cooperative team incorporating many different disciplines to create positive changes across all departments. The purpose and key benefit of forming an energy management team is to engage the various departments or work units […]

Click for more information on 'Building an Energy Management Team and Strategy'

The scale of potential future flooding and coastal change is significant. Despite the positive work the Environment Agency and other risk management authorities are already doing, a different philosophy needs to be adopted. While it will never be possible to prevent all flooding and coastal change, the current approach has been developed responding to previous floods rather than to meet […]

Click for more information on 'Planning for Climate Change Adaptation'

7 solution providers showcasing a broad range of low carbon and energy efficient solutions and services. A unique opportunity to fast explore new technology, systems and services available right now.

Click for more information on 'Net Zero Solutions – 7 Rapid-fire presentations'

Carbon credits are not a new concept although are arguably gaining more attention as more entities adopt net-zero targets and are looking at portfolio emissions and ways to reduce them – as well as the growing focus on establishing robust infrastructures to reduce some of the unknowns. Carbon credits are seen by many as a ‘last resort’ but a useful […]

Click for more information on 'High Quality Carbon Credits and Corporate Net Zero Strategies'

Since 2018, Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) in partnership with Wates, hosted a public call for Sustainability innovators to pitch their products, offering an opportunity to be included in the Wates Innovation Network (WIN) portal and to be piloted on the LBG estate. The goal is to help identify meaningful innovations which can assist LBG in meeting their ambitious operational sustainability […]

Click for more information on 'Innovating towards Net Zero'

The global climate is changing, and will continue to change, in ways that affect the planning and day to day operations of businesses. The session will present practical steps on how to perform a climate change risk assessment. implementing an adaptation plan a increase resilience and identify vulnerabilities threatening operations.

Click for more information on 'Climate Change: Climate Risk Assessment, Adaptation and Resilience'

With companies gaining more and more data, managers can sometimes feel overwhelmed with the quantities of information they are facing.  Using AI to automate collecting, organizing and analyzing data allows companies to focus their time and resources on what is important, reducing carbon emissions and getting projects done.

Click for more information on 'Using AI to make better energy decisions'

A human approach to data analytics that provides actionable insights for clients.

Click for more information on 'Advanced Energy Analytics and Expert Opportunity Identification'

Building and transport account for over 35% of carbon emissions worldwide and are a key part of reaching net zero. Yet the International Energy Association estimates that over 55% of the reductions we need will come from technologies that are very early stage or have not been invented yet. But how can estate managers work with these early stage start-ups […]

Click for more information on 'Moonshots: de-risking early stage technology trials'

Highlighting some of our projects over the last few years around behaviour change, equipment replacement and the monitoring and verification of savings at the University of Reading and hospitality customers.

Click for more information on 'Data Driven Energy Reduction Projects'

In this session, we will discuss the work the Optimised Group have been carrying out on the King’s Cross Estate. Starting with evolving their tenant recharging to RICS best practice, with the addition of metering and moving to near real-time data acquisition to create transparency of individual tenant demands on central HVAC plant. We will then lead on to explain […]

Click for more information on 'Reducing the King’s Cross estate carbon footprint, from energy supply to tenant demand in a joined-up approach'

An overview of ActionZero’s EscoPod high temperature high efficiency heat pump systems. The EscoPod provides high temperature output (>80C) at high efficiency, meaning customers avoid the need for costly and disruptive building fabric and mechanical systems upgrades. Two case studies will be reviewed at a high-level, one for an industrial application in the food & drink sector, and the other […]

Click for more information on 'Decarbonising Heat – 80 Degree Heat Pump Case Studies'

Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy consumption. The key to Net Zero targets is reducing this energy consumption and building a better future across large buildings and facilities. Joaquin will highlight how to leverage Building Data Analytics to achieve CO2 reduction targets cost-effectively, lower energy spend, and generate significant operational efficiencies. Highlights: What type of initiatives should buildings […]

Click for more information on 'Achieving Net Zero at Large Complex Buildings with Data Analytics'

The path to Net Zero comes with many challenges and for many industries technology, processes and best practices still need to be created or rewritten to get there. Technology is widely accepted as a key driver to allowing us to continue living on this planet in a way that resembles what we know today. But technology alone does not get […]

Click for more information on 'Changing human behaviours in energy consumption with science and space launches'

James will take you through Market Wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS) – the single biggest change to the UK’s energy data landscape in twenty-five years – and the implications for energy and sustainability professionals; the opportunities, the risks and the pitfalls and what you can do about them.

Click for more information on 'Are we heading for data utopia or data disaster? Is Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement really the new world order to help us all reach Net Zero?'

5  solution providers showcasing a broad range of low carbon and energy efficient solutions and services. A unique opportunity to fast explore new technology, systems and services available right now.

Click for more information on 'Net Zero Solutions – 5 Rapid-fire presentations'

Click for more information on 'Invisible Systems'

Government organisations have a vast and varied property portfolio. The complexity of the estate can make it very difficult to both manage and control energy consumption as well as taking steps to reduce this consumption. This session looks at some exemplar case studies from Central Government departments to show how they are tackling the Net zero dilemma and how they […]

Click for more information on 'Net Zero Best Practices across the Public Sector'

Data centres are responsible for up to 4% of the world’s energy consumption, and that will only grow as the Internet and the cloud expands. There are several new technologies that can significantly reduce data centre energy consumption, but which are best? This talk looks at the best options.

Click for more information on 'Data centre technologies that can reduce energy consumption'

In multi-storey buildings, floors contribute about 60% of their total mass. As much as half of this material is wasted as a result of over-specification in floor structural design to manage risks due to unknown loads and structural behaviour. The main driver in this wasteful over-design is not safety (against collapse) but serviceability, chiefly avoiding excessive floor vibrations in normal […]

Click for more information on 'Active Mass Dampers for Next Generation Sustainable Floor Structures'

Over 90% of businesses fail to measure their full carbon emissions (BCG). Inaccurate or incomplete emissions measurements will not only prevent your businesses from meeting climate targets – they also leave you exposed to risks like legal non-compliance and allegations of greenwashing. In this presentation, Normative will explain how accurate and comprehensive carbon accounting can enable your business to become […]

Click for more information on 'Closing the carbon measurement accuracy gap'

Click for more information on 'Leveraging Industrial & Commercial sites to increase GB electricity grid flexibility and create new revenue streams for under-utilised assets'

Other panellists to be confirmed soon. Embodied Carbon is becoming an increasingly important subject. It impacts Net Zero Carbon targets that companies in the built environment have set themselves and it’s already impacting planning permission, so it is likely to be included in Building Regulations in the near future.  The campaign for it to be included it as Part Z has been […]

Click for more information on 'Strategies to Reduce Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment'

EcoSync introduced our solution into an accommodation building at 68 Banbury Rd Oxford and compared to next door 70 Banbury Rd – which is identical and didn’t have our solution. The customer compared the gas bills and found significant savings of both energy and carbon, all due to our solution. Stop heating empty rooms with EcoSync – simple to understand, install […]

Click for more information on 'EcoSync & Corpus Christi College, University of Oxford produce heating savings of 45%'

Showcasing the multitude of opportunities currently available and the different routes to market.

Click for more information on 'Four Rapid-Fire presentations from the enablers of Demand Side Flexibility for Industrial & Commercial'

Again and ABI share their ambitions and plans to introduce refillable beverages nationally across the UK.

Click for more information on 'Building a Refillable Beverage Market in the UK'

The new Government has renewed its commitment to net zero and progress is continuing apace in reforms for power sector decarbonisation and to somewhat of a lesser extent, to decarbonise our heating through electrification, hydrogen and zero carbon heat networks. However the energy crisis is also seeing the re-introduction of effectively a Strategic Reserve of coal plants and some of […]

Click for more information on 'What’s the role of Gas in the UK energy transition?'

A detailed discussion with aggregators and industrial and commercial demand side response providers, looking at the direction of travel for I&C’s involvement in flexibility markets and what the future may look like for providers.

Click for more information on 'Industrial & Commercial Flexibility Market Offerings'

In the drive to reduce operational carbon emissions from buildings, focus has for a long time been on making buildings more energy efficient, and perhaps inadvertently favoured replacement of old building stock rather than upgrade. In recent years with a much greater focus shifting to embodied carbon of the construction materials, the balance sheet has been re-drawn giving retrofit projects […]

Click for more information on 'Building renovation: where circular economy and climate meet'

AstraZeneca is a global science-led biopharmaceutical company that has been disclosing through CDP for over a decade and has been ranked on the CDP A List for both climate change and water security for six consecutive years. Since 2015, AstraZeneca has delivered a 59% reduction in their Scope 1 and 2 emissions and in October 2021, AstraZeneca became one of […]

Click for more information on 'Engaging with your supply chain to reduce scope 3 emissions'

Danone works directly with over 50.000 farmers and partners around the world to regenerate soils and transition to Regenerative Agriculture. Danone is exploring various solutions to reduce methane emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas which is 28 times more powerful than carbon dioxide at warming the Earth, on a 100-year timescale. Cees Jan will present an overview of Danone’s carbon footprint […]

Click for more information on 'Balancing methane'

Take full control of your ‘plug in’ energy use for the first time, with market leaders MK Electric and Trend Systems.

Click for more information on 'Discover Complete Energy Management with Connected Power'

Carbon neutrality refers to achieving a net carbon footprint of zero. Carbon offset credits are the primary tool for achieving such reductions. However, carbon offsetting should be only considered when all other approaches/routes to reduce carbon emissions have been exhausted. This may include which may include consumption reduction technologies, behavioural programmes, green procurement strategies, and renewable technologies. However, it is […]

Click for more information on 'Achieving carbon neutrality – Carbon Offset Guide'

The session will cover the challenges facing the UK as we move towards net zero. The holistic approach can provide effective, best value solutions with innovative digital tools to meet an organisations needs on their journey to net zero. We’ll focus on the roadmap including strategy, commercial models, design, implementation, operations, measurement, and validating the benefits.

Click for more information on 'How to create and maintain carbon reduction solutions for the built environment, driving towards a Net Zero future.'

With all the uncertainty around the energy market currently it’s hard to know what really is happening. Josh will outline the key issues that are causing energy prices to rise. He will also explain what the Energy Bill Relief Scheme is and how to know if you are eligible. Josh will also answer the question in everyone’s minds… will energy […]

Click for more information on 'The state of the energy market and what EBRS means for you?'

The session will explore how ABB and Severn Trent work together to identify energy saving opportunities, justify investment and verify effectiveness of projects. An introduction into how this relationship works and details of a particular case study will be shared along with information about initiatives to encourage industry wide collaboration on energy efficiency.

Click for more information on 'How to meet energy and carbon goals through collaboration and stakeholder engagement'

It has been argued that ESOS delivers little value to participants and in many ways is seen as a necessary evil. Phase 3 is different. Why? Because not only will it help to combat the impacts of the energy crisis but it could also act as an organisation’s first step on its Net Zero journey and this presentation will explain […]

Click for more information on 'How does ESOS fit in your Net Zero Journey'

This addresses a number of factors highlighted within the BEIS current consultation on Review of Electricity Market Arrangements, notably: ‘Rewarding customers whose behaviour benefits the electricity system’ ‘change consumption patterns to match supply’ We will explore a real-life installation of vehicle-to-building technologies and how this has facilitated a maximising of on-site generation usage and shifting imported demand to 80% off […]

Click for more information on 'Living with V2H- an installer / user reflections on the benefits and savings of vehicle-to-home usages'

ClearVUE.Business’ Director of Energy Services, Dan Smith, looks at the challenges faced by businesses in terms of knowing when, where and how they are using energy, and how real-time, granular data offers them unique insights. Powerful data allows businesses to plan energy consumption patterns, proactively target energy efficiency improvements and see the impact of operational and behavioural adjustments.

Click for more information on 'Utilising Big Data and Energy Management Systems to Develop a Successful Carbon Emissions Reporting Roadmap'

Click for more information on 'How the GB Electricity System Operator (ESO) is leading the way by enabling small scale flexible technology access to markets for the first time'

This session will look at the numerous hurdles that will present themselves, from selecting the right hardware and software to use cases for workplace, fleet vehicle which need to charge at home and payment mechanisms. The panel will consider issues such as DNO capacity, integration with other technologies such as storage, how you engage your customers in the use of […]

Click for more information on 'What challenges do you need to address to successfully deploy EV charging infrastructure for your fleets, employees and customers?'

Johnson Controls HVAC expert, Mohamed Ashok, will uncover why Heat-pumps: the challenges and reasons to move from combustion fuel to decarbonise and sustainable energy. He will discuss Heat-pump applications, methods and designs in theory. Looking at how to maximise building efficiency with the application of real-world energy savings through digital transformation and artificial learning.

Click for more information on 'Digital Integration of HVAC Systems to Deliver Sustainable Outcomes'

Recent developments that have allowed smaller scale flexibility assets to participate in grid flexibility markets for the first time and the innovation work that is looking to widen access for this asset class in the near future.

Click for more information on 'Three quick-fire presentations'

Greater Manchester has begun work on ambitious plans to revolutionise energy networks across the city-region, supporting a lower carbon future and our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2038. The proposals for a local energy market (LEM) would see Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs draw up plans to increase energy efficiency and pave the way for new technologies and low-carbon infrastructure […]

Click for more information on 'Greater Manchester Local Energy Market'

The public sector across the UK, from local authorities, hospitals and schools to central government, police forces and universities, spends more than £290bn on procurement every year. As the Government’s Net Zero Strategy recognises, this purchasing power can drive the transition to net zero and deliver real change, with the right procurement solutions in place. Whether your business specialises in goods […]

Click for more information on 'Public Procurement and Net Zero – How to Tender'

Danielle Mulder, Director of Sustainability at the BBC, shared some learning points from her journey on sustainability from other Sectors and what the BBC is actually doing. The session provided practical advice with examples. Topics covered: Creating a sustainability strategy that is aligned to the editorial and business strategies. Some learnings on how to do this and Board engagement. What […]

Click for more information on 'BBC story on Net Zero so far…'

Whilst getting the strategy right is a significant challenge, making sure buildings actually perform effectively once built is another! Through an innovative collaboration between Dorset Council and a private controls house, an award winning App has been developed to help schools effectively manage their heating by giving local control, via a mobile phone,  to key staff without the need to […]

Click for more information on 'Net-Zero Carbon: What does Good Look like?'

A detailed discussion with the ESO, energy suppliers and innovative tech companies looking to develop new value propositions for domestic and SME participation in Demand Side Response markets. The discussion will cover innovation projects, market trials, the current opportunities and how you can get involved and potentially reduce your energy bills & carbon footprint whilst creating additional revenue. 

Click for more information on 'Emerging DSR Markets for Domestic Consumers & SME’s'

Coventry City Council embraced solar as part of an ambitious plan to generate 15% of its energy use from renewable sources. Learn how it overcame financial and non-financial challenges to install solar systems on six schools, as part of a larger project to transform 41 municipal buildings. This Q&A presentation will guide you through the key stages of the schools […]

Click for more information on 'Putting Renewable Energy On The Curriculum: How Coventry City Council Created Solar-Powered Schools'

In a world that looks increasingly unstable and subject to climate shocks, the military must strike a balance between being effective maintaining security against any adversaries, supporting allies, and at the same time reduce their impact on the environment. There is a growing movement among the defence sector to find the solution of more personal and national security and yet […]

Click for more information on 'Net Zero – the defence approach'

In the past decade, WSCC has almost halved its carbon emissions and dramatically increased the amount of renewable energy it generates. It now produces more clean electricity than it consumes in delivering its core activities, excluding schools. This has been achieved through an ambitious programme to build solar farms on council land, integrate renewable energy technology into council buildings and […]

Click for more information on 'Local Authorities Supporting the Energy Transition – The West Sussex Story'

The RNLI along with the rest of the world are seeking to find ways to reduce and mitigate the carbon impacts of our lifesaving activities and with a fleet of diesel fuelled boats and an estate of specialised buildings, factories and support centres the route to zero carbon is far from simple. Whilst looking at options and strategies it has […]

Click for more information on 'Sustainable Decarbonisation – More Than Just Carbon Reduction'