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Wednesday 5th February 2025

Delve into the complex world of ESG, exploring the latest regulations and best practices. Learn how to accelerate your net-zero journey and develop effective ESG strategies.

09:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Chair opening

Tom Crawford, Head of Sustainable Business, Vodafone Group

Tom Crawford

Head of Sustainable Business
Vodafone Group

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Keynote - The sustainability imperative - aligning business with a sustainable future

  • The growing importance of sustainability factors for businesses
  • The link between strong sustainability performance and financial success
  • Strategies for integrating sustainability considerations into core business decisions
Márcia Balisciano, Chief Sustainability Officer, Global Head of ESG and Corporate Responsibility, RELX

Dr. Márcia Balisciano

Chief Sustainability Officer
RELX

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel: Beyond the bottom line - sustainability as a competitive advantage

  • Sustainability as a powerful tool for long-term business growth and resilience
  • How sustainable practices can foster creativity and lead to new products, services, and business models
  • Challenges and opportunities in measuring and monetising the economic value of ESG initiatives
Anna Valle, Women in Cleantech & Sustainability

Anna Valle (Moderator)

Europe Co-lead
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability
Melissa Goncalves Ferreira, Global Head of Sustainability, Experian

Melissa Goncalves Ferreira

Global Head of Sustainability
Experian
Natalie Deacon, Executive Director Purpose and Sustainability, Avon

Natalie Deacon

Executive Director Purpose and Sustainability
Avon
Sam Booth, Director for Sustainability, AEG Europe

Sam Booth

Director for Sustainability
AEG Europe
Ollie Rosevear, Director of Sustainability, Fullers Smith & Turner

Ollie Rosevear

Director of Sustainability
Fullers Smith & Turner

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Transforming CSRD/ESG Reporting: Fun, Engaging, and Precise with Kora Konnekt

A talk on the Kora Sustainability App & Konnekt dashboard with founder and CEO of Kora Gilad Regev

Senior Representative


Kora Sustainability

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Networking break

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Building for a sustainable world - using double materiality to drive sustainability

  • Kier’s commitment to building a sustainable built environment and the strategic goals driving our sustainability initiatives
  • How Kier is helping address the climate and nature emergencies across our projects
  • Balancing financial performance with environmental and social impacts
Ben Stone, Group Head of Environmental Sustainability, Kier Group

Ben Stone

Group Head of Environmental Sustainability
Kier Group

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

How AI is transforming ESG work - from compliance to intelligence

  • AI is revolutionising ESG workflows by automating key processes like document analysis and compliance
  • This session explores how AI enhances ESG efficiency and provides deeper insights, from due diligence to reporting
  • Real-world case studies will demonstrate AI’s impact and address challenges like system reliability and regulatory alignment

Tomas van der Heijden

Co-founder & CEO
Briink

12:50 PM - 01:50 PM

Lunch break

01:50 PM - 02:30 PM

Panel: Beyond compliance - leveraging policy for transformative sustainability

  • How policy can go beyond mere compliance to drive meaningful sustainability transformations for businesses
  • Explore innovative policy-driven solutions that foster positive environmental and social impact
Dylan Tanner, Executive Director & Co-founder, Influence Map

Dylan Tanner (MODERATOR)

Executive Director & Co-Founder
InfluenceMap
Jana Platau-Wagner, Head of CSRD Policies and Engagement, Zurich Insurance

Jana Platau-Wagner

Head of CSRD Policies and Engagement
Zurich Insurance
Praveen Gopalan, Head of Sustainability, Macfarlanes

Praveen Gopalan

Head of Sustainability
Macfarlanes
Charlie Bronks, SVP, Head of ESG, Crown Agents Bank - Certified B Corp

Charlie Bronks

SVP, Head of ESG
Crown Agents Bank

02:30 PM - 02:45 PM

Greenvolt Next UK's expansion across the UK - powering a greener future

  • Greenvolt Next’s ambitious plans as they expand across the UK building their portfolio, highlighting their cutting-edge renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, heat and biomass solutions
  • Delve into the company’s current projects which are underway, investment strategies, and partnerships aimed at accelerating the UK’s transition to clean energy
  • Greenvolt Next’s role in shaping the UK’s renewable energy landscape as they continue to operate across the UK and the investment opportunities available within this growing sector
Owen Power, CEO Greenvolt, Next UK

Owen Power

CEO
Greenvolt Next UK

02:45 PM - 03:15 PM

Integrating ESG into your business strategy

  • Tools and frameworks for integrating ESG considerations into business strategy
  • Define ESG goals, assess materiality, and develop an action plan
  • Aligning ESG with risk management and reporting requirements

Tom Salisbury

Director of Sustainability
GKN Automotive

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM

Networking break

03:45 PM - 04:15 PM

Energy Innovation - enhancing operational capability and sustainability for competitive advantage

  • Harnessing energy innovation for enhanced combat effectiveness, operational resilience, and logistics efficiency
  • A three-pronged approach: Operational Energy, Sustainable Programs, and Energy & Sustainability
  • A coordinated approach to gain competitive advantage and minimise environmental impact
Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, British Army

Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE

Head of Climate Change & Sustainability
British Army

04:15 PM - 04:30 PM

Carbon Literacy: The human-first approach to driving sustainable change in businesses

  • What is Carbon Literacy and how does it work?
  • Organisational Case Studies: Auto Trader, the first FTSE100 Carbon Literate Organisation
  • The Digital and Tech Sector Toolkit
Ravi Vekaria, Digital and Tech Sector Coordinator, Carbon Literacy Program

Ravi Vekaria

Digital & Tech Sector Coordinator
Carbon Literacy Project

04:30 PM - 05:10 PM

Panel: Building a resilient and sustainable organisation - a leadership perspective

  • Leadership qualities and skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of ESG and social impact
  • The importance of risk management and crisis preparedness in the context of sustainability
  • How organisations can build strong partnerships with stakeholders to drive sustainable change
Sharon Palmer, Head of Environment & Sustainability, Clancy

Sharon Palmer (MODERATOR)

Head of Environment & Sustainability
Clancy
Márcia Balisciano, Chief Sustainability Officer, Global Head of ESG and Corporate Responsibility, RELX

Dr. Márcia Balisciano

Chief Sustainability Officer
RELX
Gina Camfield, Head of ESG, Aramark

Gina Camfield

Head of ESG
Aramark
Eszter Haberl, Sustainability Director, Tenneco

Eszter Haberl

Sustainability Director
Tenneco
Stephane Bazire, Head of Business Sustainability, Silverstone

Stephane Bazire

Head of Business Sustainability
Silverstone Circuit
Emin Aleskerov, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Omni Helicopters International

Emin Aleskerov

Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Omni Helicopters International

05:10 PM - 05:20 PM

Chair closing

05:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Networking Drinks

Join us for drinks on the show floor at the end of Day 1 for the opportunity to build lasting connections within the sustainability and tech community.

Access to VIP, Speaker, Sponsor & Press passes only.

Thursday 6th February 2025

Cutting-edge innovations revolutionising sustainability and the transformative power of technology in addressing climate change.

09:50 AM - 10:00 AM

Chair opening

Steve Kenzie, Executive Director, UN Global Compact UK

Steve Kenzie

Executive Director
UN Global Compact Network UK

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Tech for good - building a healthy and sustainable future

  • Optimising infrastructure & operations to minimise environmental impact
  • Accelerating progress through innovation and using Architecture to reduce technology footprint
  • Best practises for Data to support environmental reporting and helping it become part of business decisions
Gareth McGuinness, VP Technology, Haleon

Gareth McGuinness

VP Technology
Haleon

10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel: Driving sustainable business through technology

  • Exploring cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionising sustainable practices
  • Discussing how AI, IoT, and other emerging technologies are driving efficiency and reducing environmental impact
  • Identifying innovative solutions to address climate change, resource scarcity, and social inequality
Rithika Thomas, Senior Analyst, ABI Research

Rithika Thomas (MODERATOR)

Senior Analyst
ABI Research
James Lockyer, Director - Cimate Innovation Fund - Environmental Sustainability Team, Microsoft

James Lockyer

Director - Cimate Innovation Fund - Environmental Sustainability Team
Microsoft
Catherine Wright, Director - Corporate Finance, HSBC

Catherine Wright

Director - Corporate Finance
HSBC Innovation Banking
Gareth McGuinness, VP Technology, Haleon

Gareth McGuinness

VP Technology
Haleon
Sarah Cook, Head of Environment, UN Global Compact Network UK

Sarah Cook

Head of Environment
UN Global Compact Network UK

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Five things we've learned using AI in Double-materiality assessments

  • Live walkthrough showing how we’ve used AI to save time and our clients money
  • Learn best practices for integrating AI into your assessment processes
  • See where AI just isn’t up to the challenge… yet

Neil SMith

Strategic Director
Kōan

11:20 AM - 11:50 PM

Networking break

11:50 PM - 12:20 PM

The road to zero emissions - leveraging technology for sustainable electric transport

  • Achieving zero emissions in public transport
  • Optimizing EVs with data and technology
  • Use of AI and Tech in Transport Operations
Olivier Lemarquis, Head of Transformation, Metroline

Olivier Lemarquis

Head of Transformation
Metroline
Neil Morrissey, Group Head of Sustainability & Risk, Metroline

Neil Morrissey

Group Head of Sustainability & Risk
Metroline

12:20 PM - 01:00 PM

Panel: Embracing the power of cloud computing for sustainability

  • Emerging trends and technologies that will shape the future of cloud computing and sustainability
  • How can cloud computing contribute to sustainable IT frameworks?
  • Challenges and opportunities for achieving a net zero carbon footprint in the cloud industry
Saloni Kataria, Cloud & Cyber Security Transformation Leader, Director, & Board Advisor

Saloni Thanki (MODERATOR)

Cloud & Cyber Security Transformation Leader, Director, & Board Advisor
Dhivya Murali, Senior enterprise architect - Architecture & Innovation, Lloyds Banking Group

Dhivya Murali

Senior enterprise architect - Architecture & Innovation
Lloyds Banking Group
Stephanie, Wand Head of Technology Strategy, BUPA

Stephanie Wand

Head of Technology Strategy
BUPA
Thom McKiernan, Sustainability V-Team Lead, Microsoft

Thom McKiernan

Sustainability V-Team Lead (Global)
Microsoft
Laveena Iyer, Global Technology and Telecoms Analyst, Economist Intelligence

Laveena Iyer

Technology and Telecoms Analyst (Global)
Economist Intelligence

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch break

02:00 PM - 02:30 PM

Sustainable Digital Transformation

  • Embracing the ‘twin transition’ – connecting sustainability and digital transformation together
  • Learnings on the challenges and opportunities for tech teams to help our businesses meet their sustainability targets
  • Collaborating between Technology, Sustainability and Procurement teams to accelerate progress
Stephanie, Wand Head of Technology Strategy, BUPA

Stephanie Wand

Head of Technology Strategy
BUPA

02:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Leveraging AI to accelerate sustainability

Artificial intelligence is transforming how businesses approach ESG reporting, compliance, and transparency. In this talk, Dr. Adam Chalmers, CEO of Resonate AI, explores how AI, NLP, and machine learning can enhance corporate sustainability efforts, improve ESG disclosures, and drive smarter decision-making in an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Dr. Adam Chalmers, CEO & Founder, Resonate AI

Dr.Adam Chalmers

CEO & Founder
Resonate AI

03:00 PM - 03:40 PM

Panel: Data-driven sustainability - leveraging AI for actionable insights

  • The potential for AI to drive climate action
  • The role of AI in predicting and mitigating environmental risks
  • The future of AI-driven sustainability practices
Sarah Mackintosh, Director, Cleantech for UK

Sarah Mackintosh (MODERATOR)

Director
Cleantech for UK
Nitesh Alagh, Business Lead – Digital Engineering, Sustainability & Emerging Tech, Severn Trent

Nitesh Alagh

Business Lead – Digital Engineering, Sustainability & Emerging Tech
Severn Trent
Sara Brennan, Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer, Colart

Sara Brennan

Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer
Colart
Amil Pasic, Director Global Sustainability Technology & Innovation Lead, EY

Amil Pasic

Director Global Sustainability Technology & Innovation Lead
EY
George Wade, Chief Commercial Officer, Zevero

George Wade

Chief Commercial Officer
Zevero

03:40 PM - 03:50 PM

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Tom Crawford, Head of Sustainable Business, Vodafone Group
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Tom Crawford

Head of Sustainable Business
Vodafone Group

Tom Crawford leads the Vodafone Group Sustainable Business team in evolving and driving the sustainability strategy across the business, delivering key initiatives across ‘Empowering People’, ‘Protecting the Planet’ and ‘Maintaining Trust’ pillars, while managing ESG escalation to the Board and Group Executive Committee.

Prior to Vodafone, Tom established and led the Sustainability function at Dyson Technology Ltd. As Global Sustainability Director was responsible for all elements of ESG globally, from developing the business strategy and team, to establishing governance structures, preparing for corporate reporting, delivering improvement initiatives and promoting a positive culture of sustainability across Dyson globally. Tom was also the lead judge in the sustainable technology innovation awards for the James Dyson Foundation Charity and the UK Parliamentary & Scientific Committee ‘STEM for Britain”.

Prior to his sustainability leadership, Tom spent over 20 years within design engineering developing household appliances, including 16 years for Dyson Technology Ltd. He is named inventor of over 70 patents, has lived and worked around manufacturing operations in Europe and South East Asia, and more recently was responsible for leading the development, launch and commercial success of Dyson’s beauty products.

Tom holds a MSt in Sustainability Leadership from Cambridge University, with a thesis exploring circular economy enablers to realise value from end-of-life products, and is a Visiting Fellow at Cranfield University lecturing the MBA students in Circular Economy Business models. Previously, Tom graduated with a BSc degree in Product Design and Manufacturing.

Márcia Balisciano, Chief Sustainability Officer, Global Head of ESG and Corporate Responsibility, RELX
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Dr. Márcia Balisciano

Chief Sustainability Officer, Global Head of ESG and Corporate Responsibility
RELX

Márcia is Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at RELX Group, a global provider of information-based analytics, decision tools and events with 36,500+ people around the world. Working with colleagues throughout the business, she aims to ensure RELX’s extra-financial performance furthers competitive advantage and stakeholder confidence. RELX is currently 2nd in Sustainalytics’ sustainability ranking of the media sector among nearly 300 global sector peers and has held a AAA ESG rating for 9 consecutive years with MSCI.

She is a board member of the Foundation for the UN Global Compact and a founding board member of the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens. She is also founding director of London museum and educational facility Benjamin Franklin House.

She holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and a PHD in Economic History from the London School of Economics. She is a Member of the British Empire (MBE), an honour presented to her by the King, and lives in London with her husband and two sons.

 

Ollie Rosevear, Director of Sustainability, Fullers Smith & Turner
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Ollie Rosevear

Director of Sustainability
Fullers Smith & Turner

Ollie Rosevear joined Pub & Hotel group Fuller Smith and Turner as Director of Sustainability in 2021. He is responsible for leading their journey towards Net Zero by 2040 and developing a wider ESG strategy. The company has already reduced its carbon emissions by over 50% and reduced electricity and gas by 12% & 22% respectively in 2022. Fullers recycle over 59% of their operational waste. Fullers opened its first Fully Electric Pub the Admiratly in 2023 & the First Fully Electric Hotel, The Head of the River in Oxford in 2024. 10% of all Fullers kitchens are now primarily powered by renewable energy. All Electricity across Fullers Managed estate is powered by 100% renewable electricity.

Prior to Fullers, Ollie spent the previous 11 years as Head of Environment for Costa Coffee. Oliver was responsible for managing the carbon, waste and water strategy for the company, delivering a 38% reduction in carbon emissions. In 2017, he helped design Costa Coffee’s Sustainable Roastery built to BREEAM Outstanding and was responsible for developing the award-winning Zero Energy EcoPod concept. Ollie also developed the UK’s first National Cup recycling scheme, which led to over 150 million coffee cups being recycled in the UK.

Melissa Goncalves Ferreira, Global Head of Sustainability, Experian
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Melissa Goncalves Ferreira

Global Head of Sustainability
Experian

Melissa Goncalves is the Global Head of Sustainability at Experian, she leads the companies’ environment and community investment programmes and commitments, and works with multidisciplinary teams on social impact, ESG compliance, internal and external sustainability reporting and stakeholder management. 

Melissa is from Venezuela and is currently based in the UK.  She holds a MPhil in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge (UK) and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the Simón Bolívar University (Venezuela).  Prior to Experian, she held various sustainability roles at multinationals CEMEX and Energizer. Melissa is passionate about sustainability and creating shared value for business and communities.  

Natalie Deacon, Executive Director Purpose and Sustainability, Avon
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Natalie Deacon

Executive Director Purpose and Sustainability
Avon

Natalie has led and implemented corporate affairs, sustainability, purpose and communications strategies for more years than she now likes to admit. She’s worked across diverse teams, covering many different countries. Her recent experience includes developing and implementing decarbonisation and circularity strategies, embedding purpose in brand and business, navigating the alphabet soup of ESG and delivering social impact initiatives to support the triple bottom line.

Sam Booth, Director for Sustainability, AEG Europe
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Sam Booth

Director for Sustainability
AEG Europe

Sam began his career in experiential event production, working on international projects for brands as diverse as Samsung, adidas and Google. However, following a course at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership, he decided to refocus his efforts on fighting the climate crisis.

After a stint advising the likes of Pernod Ricard, Nestle and Booking.com on sustainability strategies, education schemes and deployment initiatives at sustainability consultancy Futerra, he secured his current role at AEG Europe to oversee all of the company’s sustainability work across its venues, festivals and tours.

Ben Stone, Group Head of Environmental Sustainability, Kier Group
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Ben Stone

Group Head of Environmental Sustainability
Kier Group

With 20 years of sustainability experience, Ben currently serves as Group Head of Environmental Sustainability at Kier Group. With a proven track record of integrating sustainability into business strategies, he plays a critical role in strategy evolution and enhancing ESG disclosure. Ben is also Chair of the Board of Trustees at Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust, and a Board Member of the Supply Chain Sustainability School, supporting his local community and construction sector supply chains to combat the climate and nature emergency and empower people to take action.

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Tomas van der Heijden

Co-founder & CEO
Briink

Tomas van der Heijden is the Co-founder & CEO of Briink, an AI-powered platform transforming ESG compliance, due diligence, and reporting through intelligent automation. With over a decade of experience building AI products, Tomas specializes in AI-driven document analysis, verification, and workflow automation.

Briink works with leading ESG advisory, audit, and certification firms to solve some of the biggest challenges in sustainability reporting. The platform’s AI agents act as digital ESG analysts, automating the extraction, verification, and interpretation of sustainability data for key use cases such as ESG questionnaire verification, CSRD gap analyses, and regulatory compliance. By reducing manual workloads and enabling deeper, more consistent ESG insights, Briink is making it possible to assess sustainability risks and opportunities at scale—empowering professionals to move beyond compliance and drive real impact.

Dylan Tanner, Executive Director & Co-founder, Influence Map
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Dylan Tanner

Executive Director & Co-Founder
InfluenceMap

Dylan Tanner is Executive Director and Co-Founder of InfluenceMap, an independent think tank producing data-driven analysis on how business and finance are impacting the climate crisis. He founded InfluenceMap in 2015 and has overall responsibility for its global operations.

Prior to this, Dylan established a market-leading environmental consultancy in Tokyo, which is now ERM Japan. Dylan grew and led a 50-person team engaging in a wide variety of corporate and technical advisory work in Japan and Asia covering environmental audits, land remediation, corporate sustainability, and climate strategies.

Dylan grew up in Japan and is currently living in London. He holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College and a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics from Kings College London.

Jana Platau-Wagner, Head of CSRD Policies and Engagement, Zurich Insurance
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Jana Platau-Wagner

Head of CSRD Policies and Engagement
Zurich Insurance

Jana Platau-Wagner is currently the Head of CSRD Policies & Engagement at Zurich Insurance, where she is instrumental in driving Europe’s largest GI insurer’s sustainability reporting strategy. Additionally, she is a lecturer for sustainable finance and regulation in various capacities. She has also been actively involved in the European Banking Federation and UNEP-FI working groups on sustainable finance regulation for banking. With over 13 years of experience in sustainability, climate risk, and ESG, Jana’s expertise is underpinned by a robust academic background, including an MBA and an MSc in Sustainable Development. Her professional journey has encompassed a variety of roles in financial services, technology startups, and large corporations, significantly enhancing corporate ESG impacts, performance and ratings.

Jana is also a member of the Global Association of Risk Professionals and the Strategy and Advocacy Sustainability Working Group at Insurance Ireland. Furthermore, she is an alumni of Trinity Business School at Trinity College Dublin, as well as the Copernicus Institute of Eindhoven University. Her career is marked by noteworthy contributions, including her service as a Non-Executive Director at Global Action Plan Ireland and her pivotal role in ESG Risk Strategy at Bank of Ireland, focusing on amongst others CDP, TCFD and on EU taxonomy alignment.

Praveen Gopalan, Head of Sustainability, Macfarlanes
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Praveen Gopalan

Head of Sustainability
Macfarlanes

With almost 20 years in sustainability, Praveen’s experience spans all three elements of sustainability – people, planet and profits – across varied industries and organisations. He started working on sustainability in the legal sector in early 2022 where he worked on embedding sustainability across global offices for an international firm.

Prior to this, Praveen worked at BBC Studios where he led sustainability across activities including business operations, facility management, and TV programme/show, live events and merchandise production globally; and established an international employee engagement and community outreach programme. Previously at the charitable arm of a specialist energy, utility and infrastructure investment firm, he worked with policy makers, capital providers and companies to help develop and finance climate change solutions. Praveen has been recognised in Legal 500’s United Kingdom Green Guide 2025.

Praveen started his career as a researcher, at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, where he worked on energy efficiency, and the Faculties of Health Sciences, and Nursing, University of Sydney where he worked on examining Australian Government social services.

Charlie Bronks, SVP, Head of ESG, Crown Agents Bank - Certified B Corp
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Charlie Bronks

SVP, Group Head of Sustainability
Crown Agents Bank – Certified B Corp

As Group Head of Sustainability at Crown Agents Bank, Charlie drove the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, achieved B Corp certification, and shaped the bank’s sustainability focus during its transition to a publicly listed company.

Charlie is a Board Trustee of the UN Global Compact Network UK and an Advisory Board Member for ESGmark, championing global sustainability standards. She also Co-Chairs the Payments Association ESG Working Group and was recognised as one of Brummell’s Inspirational Women in the City for 2024.

She holds an MA in Global Diplomacy from SOAS, University of London, and is passionate about the ethical development of artificial intelligence. A former England Women’s Rugby World Cup winner, Charlie applies the same leadership and resilience to advancing sustainability and ESG principles globally.

Owen Power, CEO Greenvolt, Next UK
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Owen Power

CEO
Greenvolt Next UK

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Tom Salisbury

Director of Sustainability
GKN Automotive

Tom Salisbury joined GKN Automotive at the beginning of 2023 in a newly created role as Director of Sustainability. Tom is responsible for leading and accelerating the delivery of the company’s sustainability strategy, supporting the business’ corporate purpose to drive a cleaner, more sustainable world.

Tom has more than 15 years’ experience in sustainability teams within global organisations. His previous role was Senior Sustainable Business Manager at Vodafone Group, where he co-led the global environmental strategy and was responsible for Vodafone’s sustainability impact measurement, reporting and communications. Prior to that, Tom worked in the sustainability teams at global brewers AB Inbev and SABMiller.

Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE, Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, British Army
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Brigadier Tim Symonds OBE

Head of Climate Change and Sustainability
British Army

Brigadier Tim attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and commissioned into the Royal Logistic Corps in 1999. Deployments have included management of helicopter handling operations in Macedonia, port activation in Iraq and three tours of Afghanistan (as a Planner, a Combat Logistic Patrol Commander, and the Deputy Chief of Staff of Task Force Helmand).

In more recent strategic leadership appointments, he has focused on organisational and cultural change in various roles in Army Headquarters and in the MOD Main Building in London. His current role is Head of Climate Change and Sustainability for the British Army.

Ravi Vekaria, Digital and Tech Sector Coordinator, Carbon Literacy Program
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Ravi Vekaria

Digital & Tech Sector Coordinator
Carbon Literacy Project

After 7 years in the Sports and Technology industries, Ravi began his sustainability journey in 2022, when he realised that there should be more technologically focussed solutions to enable citizens to take action to protect the planet.

Realising there was more to learn, he studied towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainability Leadership with Cambridge University and, midway through his studies, joined The Carbon Literacy Project as Digital and Technology Sector Coordinator.

Ravi works to empower businesses to increase their awareness of the carbon costs of their everyday activities and thereby reduce their emissions. He is driven by the concept of education-led approaches to solving the climate crisis from all angles.

Sharon Palmer, Head of Environment & Sustainability, Clancy
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Sharon Palmer

Head of Environment & Sustainability
Clancy

An accomplished environment and sustainability professional, Sharon has over 31 years of extensive technical knowledge and leadership in a career spanning environmental regulation and the construction industry.

Currently serving as the Head of Environment & Sustainability at The Clancy Group, Sharon has experience of developing and implementing sustainability strategies into a growing utilities infrastructure business, ensuring operational actions align with net zero, biodiversity, social value, and waste management goals.

Previously, as the National Environment Manager at Tarmac Limited, Sharon led the environmental stewardship for Tarmac’s extensive range of assets and estate to ensure legal compliance, providing expert advice to the business on achieving the highest standards of environmental management and control.

Sharon’s  20 year career at the Environment Agency incorporated regulatory compliance and permitting roles,  as well as strategic planning, leading environmental advocacy and joint programs with external stakeholders across climate change, built environment, waste and water management.

With a commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence, Sharon strives to continually improve industry practices and policies, ensuring a sustainable future for all.

Gina Camfield, Head of ESG, Aramark
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Gina Camfield

Head of ESG
Aramark

Passionate about driving positive change, Gina is the Head of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at Aramark UK and Global Offshore. She’s responsible for strategising, measuring, monitoring and steering progress towards Aramark’s ESG priorities to better people and the planet.

Eszter Haberl, Sustainability Director, Tenneco
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Eszter Haberl

Sustainability Director
Tenneco

Stephane Bazire, Head of Business Sustainability, Silverstone
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Stephane Bazire

Head of Business Sustainability
Silverstone

Head of Business Sustainability at Silverstone Circuit, Stephane is leading the team to transform the iconic home of British Motorsport and host of the F1 British GP to become a sustainable business and leisure destination. Specialised in change management, sustainable development, event/venue operations and impact driven partnerships, he brings over 20 years of experience mainly acquired in the sports industry (through his collaboration with the ATP World Tour and WTA Tennis circuits, ITF, FIBA 3×3, FIFA Confederations Cup, World Roller Games, Mediterranean Games, F1 and MotoGP).

His main objective at Silverstone is to drive Silverstone Shift to Zero sustainability strategy and decarbonisation roadmap, including carbon footprint accounting, FIA 3* and ISO 14001/20121 certifications, installation of 2764 solar panels and 24 EV charging points, switching to renewable energy, including HVO Biofuel in all temporary generators, reducing single use plastic to 100% by 2026 and getting a low emission fleet of vehicles by 2030.

Silverstone is signatory of the UNFCCC Sport for Climate Action committed to reduce 50% of its carbon emission by 2030 and achieve Net Zero before 2040.

Emin Aleskerov, Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Omni Helicopters International
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Emin Aleskerov

Group Chief Sustainability Officer
Omni Helicopters International

Emin joined OHI in 2023 as Group Chief Sustainability Officer. He has successfully led the effort to integrate sustainability into the company’s strategy. With 25 years of experience across multiple industries and functions, Emin has made transformative contributions to successful projects at Siemens, Credit Suisse, and Stirling Square Capital Partners.

Emin has a Dipl.-Ing. degree in Computer Science from the University of Siegen (Germany) and an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (USA).

Steve Kenzie, Executive Director, UN Global Compact UK
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Steve Kenzie

Executive Director
UN Global Compact Network UK

Steve has managed the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact Network UK since 2007, connecting UK companies and other organisations in a global movement dedicated to driving corporate sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals. He has been Chair of the UN Global Compact’s Global Network Council and was a member of the UN Global Compact Board.

He was previously a Programme Director at the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) leading projects across a wide range of responsible business issue areas. Prior to joining IBLF, Steve was the founder and Managing Director of a successful retail sports equipment business in Canada.

Gareth McGuinness, VP Technology, Haleon
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Gareth McGuinness

VP Technology
Haleon

Gareth McGuinness is a Technology VP and is responsible for Sustainability at Haleon. With a strong background in technology and digital strategy, Gareth has successfully delivered large-scale projects in various industries, including finance, retail, media, and consumer goods. Gareth is passionate about technology transformation and customer-centric outcomes. He led multiple tech streams as part of the separation of Haleon from GSK and thereafter has driven significant cost savings and operational improvements across the business.

Gareth has taken on responsibility for sustainability in 2024. Gareth has led initiatives to support environmental reporting and integrate sustainability into business decisions. He is an advocate for tech professionals to fully understand the impact they have by making conscious decisions that positively support sustainability and their business.

Rithika Thomas, Senior Analyst, ABI Research
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Rithika Thomas

Senior Analyst
ABI Research

Rithika Thomas, Senior Analyst at ABI Research, is part of the company’s End Markets team, tracking the development and adoption of emerging technologies within the context of smart commercial building, sustainability, and circularity across industries.

Rithika’s research focuses on industry-specific digital technologies such as lifecycle and carbon management, digital twins, and supply chain optimisation, and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and connectivity technologies to decarbonise and achieve global net-zero goals.

James Lockyer, Director - Cimate Innovation Fund - Environmental Sustainability Team, Microsoft
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James Lockyer

Director – Cimate Innovation Fund – Environmental Sustainability Team
Microsoft

James works within Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, the fund invests in solutions across Energy Systems, Industrial Supply Chains and Natural Systems. James leads the Portfolio Management function which focuses on enabling portfolio companies to scale through investment, procurement, technology adoption and GTM.

Catherine Wright, Director - Corporate Finance, HSBC
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Catherine Wright

Director – Corporate Finance
HSBC

Catherine Wright is a Director in the Corporate Finance team at HSBC Innovation Banking, where she leads the UK Corporate Consumer Internet, Deep Tech & Climate Tech sectors.

Catherine is responsible for the origination & execution of innovative debt funding for both listed and private mid-market transactions in the Technology ecosystem. She joined HSBC Innovation Banking in 2021 from Bank of Ireland, Corporate and Markets where she previously managed a portfolio of FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and AIM listed Technology businesses.

Catherine is a Keynote Speaker and has been recognised as #1 Top Future Female Leader in 2024 by Yahoo Finance, Youtube and Involve. She was also named winner of the Great British Businesswoman Awards – Banking & Finance Businesswoman of the Year 2024.

Sarah Cook, Head of Environment, UN Global Compact Network UK
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Sarah Cook

Head of Environment
UN Global Compact Network UK

Sarah Cook is Head of Environment Programme, responsible for overseeing initiatives to drive corporate action across all areas of environmental sustainability including climate change, nature, and the circular economy.

She has extensive marketing and commercial experience within the corporate sector, launching new categories and brands within FMCG businesses such as Nutricia and Warburtons before specialising in mission-led marketing, sustainability, and social impact at founding UK B Corps Pukka Herbs and Neighbourly, an ESG community impact platform.

She has an LLB in Law from Reading University and is a recent alumna of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. In her spare time, she is a trustee and Vice-Chair for Wiltshire Treehouse, a locally based charity that supports children and young adults through bereavement

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Neil Smith

Strategic Director
Kōan

Neil has over 15 years of experience in sustainability reporting. Through his agency, he has partnered with global multinational companies to produce award-winning reports for clients such as AXA, Novartis, and ABN AMRO. Neil has worked with organisations worldwide, offering expert guidance and delivering impactful results. He has served as a technical advisor to the IIRC and is a sought-after guest lecturer and speaker at international events. Passionate about clear, honest communication, Neil is committed to breaking down the ‘jargon barrier’ that many consultants hide behind.

Olivier Lemarquis, Head of Transformation, Metroline
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Olivier Lemarquis

Head of Transformation
Metroline

Olivier is Head of Transformation at Metroline Ltd, a major London bus operator known for driving innovation in the public transport industry and accelerating the transition to ZEV at pace. In his role, Olivier is delivering strategic projects, leveraging data and best practices to bring the latest technology for better insights and optimisation, accelerating Metroline’s journey towards Net Zero.

Before joining Metroline, Olivier worked in aerospace and rail for 10 years, designing and delivering increased fuel efficiency, system optimisation and new technologies to pursue the decarbonisation of the transport industry. He also won £30M funding for a promising startup to deliver an end-to-end ecosystem aimed at hydrogen-powered HGVs while advising a Cleantech startup using satellite images to increase solar farms performance.

Olivier holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering an MBA and recently became a Climate Ambassador as part of his engagement as a STEM Ambassador.

Neil Morrissey, Group Head of Sustainability & Risk, Metroline
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Neil Morrissey

Group Head of Sustainability & Risk
Metroline

Neil is Group Head of Sustainability and Risk at Metroline Ltd, a major bus operator within London. His current role puts him at the forefront of shaping the company’s approach to address pressing environmental issues, including carbon reduction, energy efficiency and reuse of resources, whilst looking at how technology and partnerships can assist Metroline’s transition to zero-emission operations. Before Metroline, Neil had gained 20 years of experience working across various sectors in senior roles within Internal Audit, Risk and Finance. Neil is a Chartered Accountant and an alumni of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Saloni Kataria, Cloud & Cyber Security Transformation Leader, Director, & Board Advisor
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Saloni Thanki

Cloud & Cyber Security Transformation Leader, Director, & Board Advisor

Saloni is a strategic transformation leader with extensive experience in enterprise-scale Technology, Security, and Risk transformation within the financial services sector. As an inclusive and globally experienced leader, she has successfully delivered high-impact technology initiatives that drive innovation and resilience:

Cloud & Cyber Security Transformation Leader, Director, and Board Advisor  

  • Launched Multi-Cloud services across Retail, Investment, and International Banking, partnering with Hyperscale Cloud providers to deliver scalable and resilient customer solutions.
  • Transformed Network Cyber Security services to achieve a defense industry-standard security score, accredited by Lockheed Martin.

Today, Saloni leverages her expertise to support tech startups with product implementation and guide enterprises in optimising their Cloud transformation journey. As a board advisor, she collaborates with CEOs to measure and enhance the impact of their company strategies.

Thom McKiernan, Sustainability V-Team Lead, Microsoft
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Thom McKiernan

Sustainability V-Team Lead
Microsoft

At the forefront of integrating sustainability with technological innovation, my role as Sustainability V-Team Lead at Microsoft allows me to impact our UK strategy and foster the implementation of sustainable IT practices. With a focus on cross-solution areas, including Azure, Data & AI, and app innovation, my mission revolves around empowering organisations to scale sustainably and have a positive impact on the world.

My commitment extends to educating our workforce on green IT initiatives, leading by example as a Sustainability Champion. With hands-on experience in client engagements and a proven track record in cybersecurity, I contribute to accelerating business objectives while advocating for social responsibility and environmental stewardship in the tech industry.

Laveena Iyer, Global Technology and Telecoms Analyst, Economist Intelligence
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Laveena Iyer

Technology and Telecoms Analyst (Global)
Economist Intelligence

Laveena Iyer is the global technology and telecoms analyst at Economist Intelligence, the research and intelligence wing of The Economist Group. Based in the London office, she delivers industry, geopolitical and macroeconomic insights to clients in the government, corporate and academic sectors.

Laveena is a seasoned analyst and a sought-after public speaker. She has presented at conferences in Europe, the Middle East and Asia on topics such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence, digital wallets, 5G, cybersecurity, sustainability in tech. She often shares her comments on industry trends with news media such as the BBC, South China Morning Post, Al Jazeera and CNA Singapore.

Laveena joined the EIU in 2018, having previously worked as a financial journalist in India writing about corporate strategy, start-ups and the tech industry. She holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism.

Stephanie, Wand Head of Technology Strategy, BUPA
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Stephanie Wand

Head of Technology Strategy
BUPA

Head of Technology Strategy at Bupa, a multinational healthcare company, Stephanie focuses on how to use technology to help customers live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. She has cross-sector experience developing and executing strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of technology and leverage it to meet sustainability goals and parts of this work have been featured in MIT research papers. Prior to Bupa Stephanie worked for a multinational energy company delivering solar, wind, biofuels and carbon capture technology projects.

Dr. Adam Chalmers, CEO & Founder, Resonate AI
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Dr. Adam Chalmers

CEO & Founder
Resonate AI

Dr. Adam Chalmers is an Associate Professor at the University of Edinburgh and the CEO and founder of Resonate AI, a technology company at the forefront of AI-driven sustainability analysis. His research and business focus is on using natural language processing and machine learning to assess corporate sustainability disclosures, transparency, and regulatory compliance. With a PhD from McGill University (Canada) and a background spanning academia and industry, he combines expertise in social science, AI, and sustainability to drive innovation in responsible business reporting.

Sarah Mackintosh, Director, Cleantech for UK
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Sarah Mackintosh

Director
Cleantech for UK

Sarah is the Director leading the Cleantech for UK initiative, building up a coalition of cleantech and policy leaders to scale up sustainable innovation in the UK. Before joining Cleantech Group, Sarah spent 11 years working for the UK civil service, primarily in energy and innovation policy and legislation. She began her career as a research associate working on carbon capture and storage. Sarah holds a degree in Environmental Science, a Ph.D. in Isotope Geochemistry and a Master’s in public policy.

Nitesh Alagh, Business Lead – Digital Engineering, Sustainability & Emerging Tech, Severn Trent
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Nitesh Alagh

Business Lead – Digital Engineering, Sustainability & Emerging Tech
Severn Trent

Nitesh is a contemporary business leader skilled in identifying opportunities for growth and innovation, developing effective strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. His experience includes leading large-scale transformation programs, driving operational excellence, and implementing digital solutions to improve business performance. He is also an expert in data & AI and has experience in developing data-driven strategies, implementing AI solutions, and leveraging analytics to drive business performance.

Nitesh is passionate about sustainability and believes that businesses must go beyond the minimum to drive positive change and create a more sustainable future.

Sara Brennan, Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer, Colart
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Sara Brennan

Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer
Colart

Sara Brennan is a visionary leader in sustainability and innovation, with extensive experience of driving transformative change across global brands. As Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at Colart, Sara leads impactful sustainability initiatives within the creative and art sectors, aligning business goals with environmental and social responsibility to deliver long-term value for stakeholders and the planet.

In her previous role as Positive Business Director at Pentland Brands, Sara redefined ethical business practices by developing industry-leading sustainability strategies. Her leadership championed operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and global impact, setting new standards for sustainable business. With a career spanning industries such as fashion, consumer goods, and manufacturing, Sara has established herself as a leader who blends innovation, sustainability, and profitability seamlessly.

Sara’s expertise includes designing cutting-edge sustainability frameworks, advancing ethical governance, and fostering diverse, inclusive workplaces. Her passion for actionable innovation drives her to help organisations adapt to the global shift towards responsible business practices while seizing new opportunities for growth.

An inspiring advocate for positive change, Sara is a sought-after speaker who shares her insights at international conferences and forums. Her engaging presentations empower leaders and organisations to adopt sustainable practices and make lasting contributions to a healthier, more inclusive world.

Amil Pasic, Director Global Sustainability Technology & Innovation Lead, EY
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Amil Pasic

Director Global Sustainability Technology & Innovation Lead
EY

Amil Pasic is a senior technology leader with a deep specialism in AI, advanced analytics and data management. His primary focus now is on helping clients accelerate their transition to sustainability. Amil has 20 years’ track record of leading technology enabled transformation programmes, building teams and engineering AI and data led products. 

Focus areas include digital strategy development and execution, artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics, scaled innovation, technology enabled transformation, enterprise, solution and data architecture, data management and engineering and project and programme management.

George Wade, Chief Commercial Officer, Zevero
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George Wade

Chief Commercial Officer
Zevero

George Wade is the Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Zevero, where he drives commercial growth by helping brands measure, reduce, and report their carbon emissions. He brings a deep passion for using data-driven solutions to fight climate change, drawing from his experience as a former carbon consultant in waste management. In addition to his work at Zevero, George writes The Grumpy Optimist, a newsletter that spreads positive climate news and highlights actionable steps individuals and businesses can take to address climate change.