About this Event
The UK construciton industry is facing significant challenges! One of these challenges is the act of balancing the requirement to reduce environmental impact as well as to deliver social value and remain competitive. It is imperative for industry professionals to understand how climate change, carbon emissions and the circular economy is relevant to the operations of their business. This will also include observing how they work with their stakeholders and wider supply chain.
The British Chambers of Commerce latest report showed that action on net zero has been held back by a lack of business understanding. Businesses are not yet fully engaging with net zero targets resulting in the knock-on effect to customers, consumers and, of course, the environment.
Covering a high level understanding, this hybrid event is about what the Circular Economy is, how it fits in with climate change as well as providing knowledge on Net Zero Carbon. Looking into the relevance in the construction industry whilst providing an overview of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions with practical tips on how to start measuring and reducing your carbon footprint.
Guest Speakers
Dominic Lavelle -
Managing Director of Go Green Experts Ltd, which Dominic founded in 2019 to help companies plan for and deliver Net Zero. Over this time Go Green has helped hundreds of companies lower their carbon emissions and create a robust strategy to help them prepare for Net Zero. Its small team of experts ensures compliance with the latest climate obligations and helps position their clients to capitalise on the many benefits that come with reaching net zero. Companies like Wynne Construction for instance have won £14m worth of tenders as a result of Go Green helping them with a credible Net Zero plan. The Company has clients from all over the UK ranging from medium sized companies to large PLCs. Many of its clients are complex businesses who have multiple sites all over the world. Go Green provide bespoke consultancy including site visits to really understand its client needs and provide the support they require to develop a credible Net Zero strategy and delivery plan.
Debbie Ward –
Specialist Consultant Debbie Ward has spent over 20 years in non-technical roles in the built environment sector. Increasing involvement with the Circular Economy (CE) agenda following a PG Cert in Innovation, Enterprise and the Circular Economy and being co-organiser of the local Circular Economy Club chapter resulted in Debbie establishing Cirklo Consult to focus on circular economy and carbon related training, education and advisory projects including Carbon Literacy Training. A keen interest in CE in construction led to Debbie becoming a Director of The Rebuild Site CIC. Recently Debbie spent two years supporting the EnTRESS 2 Project at the University of Wolverhampton assisting SMEs to adopt sustainable, circular strategies and currently is a Reuse and Circular Economy Associate with The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and an Associate with Sustainability West Midlands.
Reference:
BCC(2023) 'Action On Net Zero Held Back By Lack Of Understanding', British Chambers Of Commerce, 15th February. Available at: https://www.britishchambers.org.uk/news/2023/02/action-on-net-zero-held-back-by-lack-of-understanding/#:~:text=Fewer%20than%20one%20in%2010,Zero%20target%20means%20for%20them.&text=A%20BCC%20survey%20of%20more,by%202050%20means%20for%20them
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
National Brownfield Institute, Grimstone Street, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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