Breaking barriers to Net Zero: Practical insights for SMEs

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:00 am UTC+01:00

The Knowledge Exchange (Room 148), Rose Bowl, City Campus | Leeds

Leeds Business School
Publisher/HostLeeds Business School
Breaking barriers to Net Zero: Practical insights for SMEs
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Join us for an insightful lecture on navigating the journey to net zero with real-world case studies and expert insights.
About this Event

Join us for an insightful lecture on navigating the journey to net zero. Discover the business risks of climate change, explore the challenges faced by SMEs and practical steps to take action, with real-world case studies and expert insights.

Climate change is reshaping the business landscape, from financial risks and supply chain pressures to increasing disclosure demands. Beyondly’s sustainability experts will unpack the latest insights and provide practical guidance on starting your Net Zero journey.

We’ll explore the threats facing UK businesses right now, with a focus on climate impacts in Leeds, Yorkshire, and SME-specific challenges. Through case studies of companies we have previously worked with, we’ll showcase how other businesses are navigating obstacles and taking meaningful action.

Speakers

Liz Wood

Liz Wood, PhD MISEP CEnv MEI: A Chartered member of the Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals, as well as sitting on their Climate Change Steering Group. Liz has over 10 years' experience gained through academic research and the delivery of carbon and sustainability support to customers in multiple industry sectors. Liz specialises in carbon and energy measurement and reduction at organisational, supply chain and product level.

Susanna Jackson

Susanna Jackson, MISEP CEnv: Susanna has a Masters in Climate Change and Environmental Policy. Susanna is a Full member of MISEP and a Chartered Environmentalist, trained B Corp Consultant and the Lead Consultant for Sustainability and ESG at Beyondly. A true advocate for the importance of sustainability and environmental protection and conservation, Susanna delivers services including ESOS, SECR, scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon footprint assessments, Net Zero and science-based target setting, ESG, and B Corp consultancy for hundreds of organisations across a wide range of industries.

Series description

Leeds Business School guest lectures have been a key feature of the regional business calendar for over 20 years.

Industry experts, leading business figures and entrepreneurs are invited to speak across a range of subjects including business and management, leadership, marketing, PR, economics, finance, accounting, and human resource management.

Open to business, professionals, students, alumni and Leeds Beckett University colleagues.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Knowledge Exchange (Room 148), Rose Bowl, City Campus, Portland Way, Leeds, United Kingdom

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