Driving Sustainable Innovation through Life Cycle Thinking

As our series of events on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and Carbon Capture ends, we invite you to an inspiring and interactive in-person closing event. This event will bring together sustainability leaders, innovators, and practitioners to discuss the key insights, challenges, and opportunities identified throughout the series and explore how life cycle thinking can drive sustainable innovation across industries.

Highlights of the event include:

1. Keynote speeches from renowned experts in sustainability, LCA, and innovation, sharing their visions for a sustainable future and the role of life cycle thinking in achieving it.
2. Panel discussions featuring Carbon Capture, Composites, and CBAM event participants, reflecting on the key takeaways and exploring synergies and collaborations across sectors.
3. Interactive workshops and breakout sessions where attendees can dive deeper into specific topics, such as applying LCA to product design, communicating sustainability performance through EPDs, and leveraging technology for more efficient and transparent LCAs.
4. Success stories and company case studies show how companies have integrated life cycle thinking into their business strategies and driven sustainable innovation.
5. Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals, forge new partnerships, and explore potential collaborations.

Throughout the event, attendees can engage in dynamic discussions, share their experiences and insights, and co-create solutions to their industries' sustainability challenges. The event will conclude with a call to action, inspiring attendees to translate the insights gained into tangible actions within their organisations.

Why attend:

1. Gain a holistic understanding of the power of life cycle thinking in driving sustainable innovation across industries.
2. Learn from and engage with sustainability leaders, innovators, and practitioners from diverse sectors
3. Explore synergies and collaborations across the event series' themes, from Carbon Capture to Composites and CBAM.
4. Participate in interactive workshops and breakout sessions to deepen your knowledge and skills in applying life cycle thinking to your work.
5. Network with like-minded professionals and forge new partnerships to accelerate sustainable innovation.

Who should attend:

1. Sustainability managers and professionals from all industries
2. Product designers and developers looking to integrate sustainability into their innovation processes.
3. Executives and decision-makers seeking to drive sustainable business strategies.
4. LCA practitioners, consultants, and researchers.
5. Policymakers and NGO representatives interested in promoting life cycle thinking and sustainable innovation.
6. Anyone passionate about driving positive change towards a more sustainable future.

Learning outcomes:

By attending this closing event, you will:

1. Gain inspiration and insights from sustainability leaders and innovators on the power of life cycle thinking in driving sustainable innovation.
2. Deepen your understanding of the key insights, challenges, and opportunities identified throughout the event series.
3. Learn practical strategies and tools for applying life cycle thinking to your work, from product design to sustainability communication and reporting.
4. Explore synergies and collaborations across sectors to accelerate sustainable innovation.
5. Expand your network and forge new partnerships with professionals from diverse industries.
6. Leave with a renewed purpose and a clear call to action to drive sustainable organisational change.

Secure your spot here

Please note: This is for organisations based in the Tees Valley area (Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees). This event is funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) Net Zero programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

AV Dawson, The Staiths, Port of Middlesbrough, Depot Road, Middlesbrough, TS2 1LE, United Kingdom