Programme

  1. Arrival and register

  2. Welcome and Introduction to the Afternoon’s Proceedings

    Julian Rose Julian Rose
    Managing Director, Environment Analyst
  3. Discussion One: Cultivating Longer-Term Thinking: Policy, Business Planning and Client-End Decision-Making

    In light of major industry drivers and disruptors, such as the UK Government’s 25-year Environment Plan, Brexit, ESG / Climate Risk and the digital revolution.

    Martin Baxter Martin Baxter
    Chief Policy Advisor, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
  4. Discussion Two: Talent Acquisition and Retention as a Critical Business Imperative

    Towards achieving enhanced equality, diversity & inclusion in the professional environmental and sustainability services space, and considering the human resource impact of digital innovation.

    Peter Skinner Peter Skinner
    Chief Executive, Environment & Ground Engineering, EMEA, AECOM
  5. Discussion Three: Beyond Client Advice: What Should We, as Environmental Business Leaders, be Doing Ourselves?

    What should consultancies be doing to apply corporate sustainability standards? How is the sector delivering the SDGs beyond the core business of delivering ‘sustainability projects’ for clients?

    Alan Hendry Alan Hendry
    Director of Sustainability, Advisian
  6. Networking Drinks & Buffet until 8pm