As part of Net-Zero November, edie’s Net-Zero Carbon Action Sessions offer up an afternoon of live, interactive webinar presentations and discussions – all dedicated to giving businesses the tools and insights to accelerate progress on net-zero targets in ways that are transparent and aligned with the latest standards.

Taking place on Wednesday 22 November 2023, this premium online event effectively combines four edie webinars into a single afternoon, with each webinar session taking a particular focus and format. The first session will be a Q&A-style net-zero debate; the second will be a series of back-to-back best practice case studies; the third will focus on delivering a robust net-zero Transition Plan; and the fourth will explore how to adopt smart grid technologies.

Registrants for this online event will get access to all four sessions on the day.

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Full details of the four webinar sessions are as follows: 

Kicking off our Net-Zero Action Sessions, a selection of business leaders and climate experts will discuss the ongoing external challenges facing the net-zero movement – from policy woes to greenwashing fears – breaking down ways that businesses can move out of the ‘ambition’ phase and start being held accountable for progress.

Chair

• Sarah George, Deputy Editor, edie

Speakers

• Tessa Ferry, Race to Zero Lead, UN High Level Climate Champions 
• Duncan Oswald, Climate Science Lead, Sage Earth
• Thea Sherer, Director of Sustainability, Springer Nature
• Alastair Child, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars Wrigley

Discussion Points

• Can net-zero be delivered in the current political climate?
• Examining the SBTi and The UN High Level Expert Group’s latest advice
• How accountability and action can negate net-zero greenwashing

Our second session of the afternoon will see hand-picked selection of businesses deliver short, action-focused case study presentations on how they are shaping their net-zero strategies and progressing towards net-zero targets – from efficiency upgrades and supplier engagement programmes to staff engagement and behaviour change.

Chair

• Sarah George, Deputy Editor, edie

Speakers

• Julia Giannini, Head of Environment and Climate Action, Bupa
• Miles Durrant, Head of Environment & Climate Strategy, Royal Mail
• Ghinwa Chammas, Director of Group Sustainability, BSI

Discussion Points

• Developing your net-zero strategy: Top tips for success
• How to create shared responsibility for decarbonisation across the business
• Engaging suppliers on the road to net-zero

Our third Net-Zero Action Session will help organisations explore the range of strategies and solutions that can be set up to create a transparent and ambitious net-zero Transition Plan that outlines steps toward net-zero.

Chair

• Matt Mace, Content Editor, edie

Speakers

• Jacques Morris, Team Lead, Transition Plan Taskforce Secretariat
• Elinor Kershaw, Principal ESG and Net-Zero Consultant, JRP Solutions

Discussion Points

• Transition Plans: How do they work?
• How will the TPT shape corporate disclosure?
• Using emissions data to inform and shape your decarbonisation strategy

Our fourth and final session of the afternoon is a critical one; breaking down the latest drivers, challenges and opportunities for businesses when it comes to transitioning to a smarter, more flexible energy system – from on-site generation and battery storage through to demand-response and smart technologies.

Chair

• Matt Mace, Content Editor, edie

Speakers

• Representative TBC, E.ON

Discussion points

• Understanding the role of smart grids and flexible energy technologies in achieving net-zero
• Identifying which technologies and systems are most viable for your business
• Utilising demand-response mechanisms to increase resilience and cut costs in the midst of the energy prices crisis