base 2010

base 2010 Agenda

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Day 1: Tuesday 16 March

09.10 Bjorn Stigson, president, World Business Council for Sustainable Development 09.10 Bjorn Stigson, president, World Business Council for Sustainable Development
09.40 - 10.50 Module 1.1 Question Time: carrot and stick: the relationship between business and government and the motivations for becoming a sustainable business Chair: David Wighton, business and city editor, the Times Sir David Arculus, chairman, Numis, director 02 Will Day, chair, Sustainable Development Commission Tom Delay, chief executive, Carbon Trust David Frost, director general, British Chambers of Commerce Isabel Dedring, advisor on the environment to Boris Johnson A distinguished panel of business leaders and thinkers answer audience questions on the relationship between business and sustainability and in particular assess the motivations for business and the economy to adopt a more sustainable business model 09.40 - 10.50 Module 1.1 Question Time: carrot and stick: the relationship between business and government and the motivations for becoming a sustainable business Chair: David Wighton, business and city editor, the Times Sir David Arculus, chairman, Numis, director 02 Will Day, chair, Sustainable Development Commission Tom Delay, chief executive, Carbon Trust David Frost, director general, British Chambers of Commerce Isabel Dedring, advisor on the environment to Boris Johnson A distinguished panel of business leaders and thinkers answer audience questions on the relationship between business and sustainability and in particular assess the motivations for business and the economy to adopt a more sustainable business model		09.40 - 10.50 Module 3.1 Low hanging fruit Chair: Christopher Broadbent, sustainability consultant and base founder Brendan May, founder, Robertsbridge Group Alison Austin, sustainability consultant This session, which is led by the Robertsbridge Group - a new alliance of some of the UK's foremost thinkers, commentators and consultants in sustainability - will give an inspiring and practical crash course in getting started on the road to sustainability. It will draw on real life case studies of the opportunities (and pitfalls) of making the decision to embrace sustainability and communicate your progress. 09.40 - 10.50 Module 3.1 Low hanging fruit Chair: Christopher Broadbent, sustainability consultant and base founder Brendan May, founder, Robertsbridge Group Alison Austin, sustainability consultant This session, which is led by the Robertsbridge Group - a new alliance of some of the UK's foremost thinkers, commentators and consultants in sustainability - will give an inspiring and practical crash course in getting started on the road to sustainability. It will draw on real life case studies of the opportunities (and pitfalls) of making the decision to embrace sustainability and communicate your progress.	09.40 - 10.50 Module 4.1 Supply chain opportunities Chair: Shaun McCarthy, Action Sustainability Andy MacAskill, director of procurement, Skanska Martin Barrow, head of consumer and project management, Carbon Trust Dale Evans, alliance operations director, Anglian Water The session explores the varying reasons organisations take a sustainable procurement approach and how this manifests itself in different approaches to setting ambitions. It will go on to look at how organisations are prioritising sustainability objectives through their supply chains and using different procurement techniques to deliver them. The session will draw heavily on case studies to illustrate best practice in this area. 09.40 - 10.50 Module 4.1 Supply chain opportunities Chair: Shaun McCarthy, Action Sustainability Andy MacAskill, director of procurement, Skanska Martin Barrow, head of consumer and project management, Carbon Trust Dale Evans, alliance operations director, Anglian Water The session explores the varying reasons organisations take a sustainable procurement approach and how this manifests itself in different approaches to setting ambitions. It will go on to look at how organisations are prioritising sustainability objectives through their supply chains and using different procurement techniques to deliver them. The session will draw heavily on case studies to illustrate best practice in this area.
11.00 Keynote: Charlie Mayfield, chairman, John Lewis Partnership, followed by interview with Stephen Howard, chief executive, Business In The Community 11.00 Keynote: Charlie Mayfield, chairman, John Lewis Partnership, followed by interview with Stephen Howard, chief executive, Business In The Community
11.30 - 12.40 Module 1.2 The business case for being sustainable Chair: Martin Vander Weyer, editor, Spectator Business Paul Turner, head of sustainable development, Lloyds Banking Group John Elkington, founder SustainAbility Stephen Howard, chief executive, Business in the Community Jeff Whittingham, director of business solutions, British Gas Business Peter White, global sustainability director, P&G All businesses, whatever the sector they operate in, have the potential to be more sustainable. This session highlights the key challenges and opportunities that can make your business both more sustainable and profitable 11.30 - 12.40 Module 1.2 The business case for being sustainable Chair: Martin Vander Weyer, editor, Spectator Business Paul Turner, head of sustainable development, Lloyds Banking Group John Elkington, founder SustainAbility Stephen Howard, chief executive, Business in the Community Jeff Whittingham, director of business solutions, British Gas Business Peter White, global sustainability director, P&G All businesses, whatever the sector they operate in, have the potential to be more sustainable. This session highlights the key challenges and opportunities that can make your business both more sustainable and profitable		11.30 - 12.40 Module 3.2 Carbon footprinting and beyond sponsored by Chair: Charles Allison, waste, energy and climate change partner, ERM David Haywood, accreditation, United Kingdom Accreditation Service Katherine Hunter, head of market development - sustainability, BSI Dr Phil Taylor, research associate, Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings Annie Graham, head of brand sustainability, agriculture and integrity, Sainsbury What are the different types of carbon footprint, what value does each one bring and how can you make sure that your results are credible? 11.30 - 12.40 Module 3.2 Carbon footprinting and beyond Chair: Charles Allison, waste, energy and climate change partner, ERM David Haywood, accreditation, United Kingdom Accreditation Service Katherine Hunter, head of market development - sustainability, BSI Dr Phil Taylor, research associate, Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings Annie Graham, head of brand sustainability, agriculture and integrity, Sainsbury What are the different types of carbon footprint, what value does each one bring and how can you make sure that your results are credible?	11.30 - 12.40 Module 4.2 Smart buildings Chair: Neil Grey, head of project management for building consultancy , CB Richard Ellis Chris Stubbs, energy director, WSP David Farebrother, environmental director, Land Securities John Connaughton, partner, Davis Langdon A showcase for the application of new sustainable building technologies that can not only reduce your business’ energy and water consumption (and bills), with a particularly focus on retrofitting existing buildings. The session also looks at the technologies that are about to change the way our offices, shops and factories function. 11.30 - 12.40 Module 4.2 Smart buildings Chair: Neil Grey, head of project management for building consultancy , CB Richard Ellis Chris Stubbs, energy director, WSP David Farebrother, environmental director, Land Securities John Connaughton, partner, Davis Langdon A showcase for the application of new sustainable building technologies that can not only reduce your business’ energy and water consumption (and bills), with a particularly focus on retrofitting existing buildings. The session also looks at the technologies that are about to change the way our offices, shops and factories function.
12.50 Keynote: Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for the Environment 13.15 Keynote: Nick Herbert MP, Conservative Shadow Secretary of State of the Environment 12.50 Keynote: Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for the Environment 13.15 Keynote: Nick Herbert MP, Conservative Shadow Secretary of State of the Environment
14.00 - 15.10 Module 1.3 What Copenhagen means for businesses Chair: Tom Burke Dr Chris Tuppen, chief sustainability officer, BT Damian Ryan, senior analyst, the Climate Group Bjorn Stigson, president, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Dr Richenda Connell, founder and CTO, Acclimatise The flawed COP15 climate summit in Copenhagen didn't achieve a multilateral legally binding agreement on reducing carbon emissions, arguably increasing the importance of the business world's response to climate change. Tom Burke leads this session to assess how the outputs from Copenhagen will affect businesses, from big corporates to SMEs 14.00 - 15.10 Module 1.3 What Copenhagen means for businesses Chair: Tom Burke Dr Chris Tuppen, chief sustainability officer, BT Damian Ryan, senior analyst, the Climate Group Bjorn Stigson, president, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Dr Richenda Connell, founder and CTO, Acclimatise The flawed COP15 climate summit in Copenhagen didn't achieve a multilateral legally binding agreement on reducing carbon emissions, arguably increasing the importance of the business world's response to climate change. Tom Burke leads this session to assess how the outputs from Copenhagen will affect businesses, from big corporates to SMEs	14.00 - 15.10 Module 2.3 Making your finance director your greatest sustainability champion Chair: Philip Sellwood, chief executive, Energy Saving Trust David Symons, director, WSP Dr Steve Priddy, director technical policy and research, ACCA Alan McGill, partner, sustainability and climate change, PwC Paul Kelly, head of marketing, Morgan Lovell Gianni Giacomelli, Head of Strategy, SAP Sustainability Solutions Too often efforts to embed sustainability within an organisation are thwarted in the board room because the finance director fails to recognise the commercial up side. How should you prepare the business case for your sustainability initiatives in a way that makes your fd your greatest advocate. 14.00 - 15.10 Module 2.3 Making your finance director your greatest sustainability champion Chair: Philip Sellwood, chief executive, Energy Saving Trust David Symons, director, WSP Dr Steve Priddy, director technical policy and research, ACCA Alan McGill, partner, sustainability and climate change, PwC Paul Kelly, head of marketing, Morgan Lovell Gianni Giacomelli, Head of Strategy, SAP Sustainability Solutions Too often efforts to embed sustainability within an organisation are thwarted in the board room because the finance director fails to recognise the commercial up side. How should you prepare the business case for your sustainability initiatives in a way that makes your fd your greatest advocate.	14.00 - 15.10 Module 3.3 Climate futures: what could our world look like in 2030 and how might we respond? James Goodman, head of futures, Forum for the Future Chris Priest, formerly HP This highly interactive session presents a set of scenarios that explore the human response to climate change and the different sorts of futures that we all need to be prepared for. Based upon Forum for the Future's Climate Futures research work, the session describes five possible futures - each providing fresh insights and new challenges, risks and opportunities. The session will provide insights into what your company should plan for, and where the future opportunities lie. It will also explore how participants can use this sort of long-term thinking to strengthen their business approach. 14.00 - 15.10 Module 3.3 Climate futures: what could our world look like in 2030 and how might we respond? James Goodman, head of futures, Forum for the Future Chris Priest, formerly HP This highly interactive session presents a set of scenarios that explore the human response to climate change and the different sorts of futures that we all need to be prepared for. Based upon Forum for the Future's Climate Futures research work, the session describes five possible futures - each providing fresh insights and new challenges, risks and opportunities. The session will provide insights into what your company should plan for, and where the future opportunities lie. It will also explore how participants can use this sort of long-term thinking to strengthen their business approach.	14.00 - 15.10 Module 4.3 Communications technology and business efficiency Chair: Adam Coulter, travel consultant to the Spectator Gary Hird, technical infrastructure manager, John Lewis Partnership Chris Burgess, corporate responsibility director, Vodafone Trewin Restorick, chief executive, Global Action Plan Sam Monger, associate partner - asset management, IBM Jon Tracey, senior technical director EMEA, LifeSize Practical and transferable examples of how businesses have reviewed and modified how they use communications technology and in the process become more efficient, more profitable and more sustainable. This session will look at how advanced ICT is fundamentally changing the way business, the built environment and society operates 14.00 - 15.10 Module 4.3 Communications technology and business efficiency Chair: Adam Coulter, travel consultant to the Spectator Gary Hird, technical infrastructure manager, John Lewis Partnership Chris Burgess, corporate responsibility director, Vodafone Trewin Restorick, chief executive, Global Action Plan Sam Monger, associate partner - asset management, IBM Jon Tracey, senior technical director EMEA, LifeSize Practical and transferable examples of how businesses have reviewed and modified how they use communications technology and in the process become more efficient, more profitable and more sustainable. This session will look at how advanced ICT is fundamentally changing the way business, the built environment and society operates
15.20 Keynote: Justin King, chief executive, Sainsbury's, followed by interview with Rt Hon John Gummer MP 15.20 Keynote: Justin King, chief executive, Sainsbury's, followed by interview with Rt Hon John Gummer MP
15.55 - 17.05 Module 1.4 How investment and risk are driving change Chair: Paul Simpson, chief operating officer, Carbon Disclosure Project Peter de Graaf, senior partner, Acona Aled Jones, director, CPSL Vanessa Havard-Williams, global head of environment, Linklaters Cliff Warman, environmental practice leader, Marsh How the affects of climate change are starting to impact on investment decisions and how that is starting to have a profound impact across all business sectors 15.55 - 17.05 Module 1.4 How investment and risk are driving change Chair: Paul Simpson, chief operating officer, Carbon Disclosure Project Peter de Graaf, senior partner, Acona Aled Jones, director, CPSL Vanessa Havard-Williams, global head of environment, Linklaters Cliff Warman, environmental practice leader, Marsh How the affects of climate change are starting to impact on investment decisions and how that is starting to have a profound impact across all business sectors	15.55 - 17.05 Module 2.4 Carbon Reduction Commitment masterclass sponsored by Chair: Marcus Long, head of external affairs, BSI Ant Wilson, director building engineering and sustainability, AECOM Sarah Nottidge, energy analyst, Associated British Foods Sam Lumb, Climate Change Policy Manager, Environment Agency The Carbon Reduction Commitment, the mandatory emissions trading scheme, takes effect in April. It is estimated that at least 5000 organisations will be affected - but are you prepared? This session provides a masterclass on how your organisation ensures it is compliant. 15.55 - 17.05 Module 2.4 Carbon Reduction Commitment masterclass Chair: Marcus Long, head of external affairs, BSI Ant Wilson, director building engineering and sustainability, AECOM Sarah Nottidge, energy analyst, Associated British Foods Sam Lumb, Climate Change Policy Manager, Environment Agency The Carbon Reduction Commitment, the mandatory emissions trading scheme, takes effect in April. It is estimated that at least 5000 organisations will be affected - but are you prepared? This session provides a masterclass on how your organisation ensures it is compliant.	15.55 - 17.05 Module 3.4 How businesses have optimised the sustainability of their operations Chair: Rob Wylie, partner, WHEB Ventures Nick Pollard, chief executive, Bovis Lendlease Colin Buechler, senior VP of marketing LifeSize John Ball, director, the DeliveryCo Wendy Manning, general manager, customer logistics, Coca-Cola Enterprises Hear how leading organisations have radically changed their business operations to become both more sustainable and more profitable. Learn first hand from their experiences in overcoming the challenges and evaluating the benefits 15.55 - 17.05 Module 3.4 How businesses have optimised the sustainability of their operations Chair: Rob Wylie, partner, WHEB Ventures Nick Pollard, chief executive, Bovis Lendlease Colin Buechler, senior VP of marketing LifeSize John Ball, director, the DeliveryCo Wendy Manning, general manager, customer logistics, Coca-Cola Enterprises Hear how leading organisations have radically changed their business operations to become both more sustainable and more profitable. Learn first hand from their experiences in overcoming the challenges and evaluating the benefits	15.55 - 17.05 Module 4.4 Keeping the lights on Chair: Charles Secrett, advisor on sustainability and climate change Venkie Shantaram, partner, McKinsey & Company Nick Winser, executive director transmission, National Grid Simon Cordery, director, Mason Hardy and advisor Savills Energy This session looks at why and how our energy supply mix is going to change, and assesses the business reasons why we should care about where our energy comes from. 15.55 - 17.05 Module 4.4 Keeping the lights on Chair: Charles Secrett, advisor on sustainability and climate change Venkie Shantaram, partner, McKinsey & Company Nick Winser, executive director transmission, National Grid Simon Cordery, director, Mason Hardy and advisor Savills Energy This session looks at why and how our energy supply mix is going to change, and assesses the business reasons why we should care about where our energy comes from.

Day 2: Wednesday 17 March

09.00 Keynote and Q&A: Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change 09.00 Keynote and Q&A: Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
09.40 - 10.50 Module 5.1 Question Time: the relationship between sustainability and economic development sponsored by Chair: Kate Silverton, journalist and broadcaster Peter Madden, chief executive, Forum for the Future Philip Green, chief executive, United Utilities Professor William Pope, chairman designate, EEDA, representing England's RDAs Richard Reid, London chairman, KPMG A distinguished panel of business leaders and thinkers answer audience questions on the relationship between sustainability and economic development 09.40 - 10.50 Module 5.1 Question Time: the relationship between sustainability and economic development Chair: Kate Silverton, journalist and broadcaster Peter Madden, chief executive, Forum for the Future Philip Green, chief executive, United Utilities Professor William Pope, chairman designate, EEDA, representing England's RDAs Richard Reid, London chairman, KPMG A distinguished panel of business leaders and thinkers answer audience questions on the relationship between sustainability and economic development		09.40 - 10.50 Module 7.1 Electric vehicles: their prospects and practical applications in the business fleet Chair: Greg Archer, director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Sean Long, low carbon vehicle senior specialist, One North East Jonathan Shine, managing director, Drivelectric Calvey Taylor-Haw, managing director, Electromotive Kevin Harkin, sales director, Tanfield Group/Smiths Electric Vehicles The electrification of road vehicles in hybrid and pure-electric forms is advancing rapidly. This session will focus on the prospects for electric vehicles, their most practical applications as well as the commercial considerations particularly in terms of their adoption into business fleets. 09.40 - 10.50 Module 7.1 Electric vehicles: their prospects and practical applications in the business fleet Chair: Greg Archer, director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Sean Long, low carbon vehicle senior specialist, One North East Jonathan Shine, managing director, Drivelectric Calvey Taylor-Haw, managing director, Electromotive Kevin Harkin, sales director, Tanfield Group/Smiths Electric Vehicles The electrification of road vehicles in hybrid and pure-electric forms is advancing rapidly. This session will focus on the prospects for electric vehicles, their most practical applications as well as the commercial considerations particularly in terms of their adoption into business fleets.	09.40 - 10.50 Module 8.1 business, education and the new skills needs Click here for more details Keynote: Sir Mike Tomlinson, co-chair, 21st Century Learning Alliance and former government schools advisor 21st Century skills - are these core learning needs or are schools being asked to take on employers' training? followed by Question Time panel: Chair: Derek Bell, head of education, Wellcome Trust Mark Wakefield, corporate citizenship and corporate affairs manager, IBM UK Ian Duffy, UK education programme manager, BP Daniel Norris, deputy director, Centre for Applied Sciences, City and Islington College Brenda Bigland, headteacher, Lent Rise Combined School What more can the business and education communities do to inspire, engage and equip young learners for the 21st century workplace? 09.40 - 10.50 Module 8.1 business, education and the new skills needs Keynote: Sir Mike Tomlinson, co-chair, 21st Century Learning Alliance and former government schools advisor 21st Century skills - are these core learning needs or are schools being asked to take on employers' training? followed by Question Time panel: Chair: Derek Bell, head of education, Wellcome Trust Mark Wakefield, corporate citizenship and corporate affairs manager, IBM UK Ian Duffy, UK education programme manager, BP Daniel Norris, deputy director, Centre for Applied Sciences, City and Islington College Brenda Bigland, headteacher, Lent Rise Combined School What more can the business and education communities do to inspire, engage and equip young learners for the 21st century workplace?
11.00 Keynote: Andreas J Goss, chief executive, Siemens UK and CBI climate change board member 11.00 Keynote: Andreas J Goss, chief executive, Siemens UK and CBI climate change board member
11.30 - 12.40 Module 5.2 Protecting and enhancing your brand Chair: Solitaire Townsend, founder, Futerra Santiago Gowland, vice president, brand & global corporate responsibility, Unilever Giles Gibbons, founder, Good Business Alan Knight, strategic advisor, Virgin Group Akbar Al Baker, chief executive, Qatar Airways What value do sustainability initiatives create for your brand? 11.30 - 12.40 Module 5.2 Protecting and enhancing your brand Chair: Solitaire Townsend, founder, Futerra Santiago Gowland, vice president, brand & global corporate responsibility, Unilever Giles Gibbons, founder, Good Business Alan Knight, strategic advisor, Virgin Group Akbar Al Baker, chief executive, Qatar Airways What value do sustainability initiatives create for your brand?		11.30 - 12.40 Module 7.2 Rethinking business travel and communications sponsored by Chair: Lucy Bertenshaw, transport campaigns manager, WWF UK Nigel Turner, director of public sector and industry affairs, Carlson Wagon Lit Luis Cilimingras, director of digital strategy, Fiat Martijn Stegink, CIO, Greenpeace Andrew Croston, head of procurement and commercial, defra Practical and transferable examples of how businesses have reviewed and modified their business travel. In the process they have become not only more efficient, more profitable and more sustainable; and with the convergence of transport and advanced telecommunications are we starting to redefine what we mean by travel? 11.30 - 12.40 Module 7.2 Rethinking business travel and communications Chair: Lucy Bertenshaw, transport campaigns manager, WWF UK Nigel Turner, director of public sector and industry affairs, Carlson Wagon Lit Luis Cilimingras, director of digital strategy, Fiat Martijn Stegink, CIO, Greenpeace Andrew Croston, head of procurement and commercial, defra Practical and transferable examples of how businesses have reviewed and modified their business travel. In the process they have become not only more efficient, more profitable and more sustainable; and with the convergence of transport and advanced telecommunications are we starting to redefine what we mean by travel?	11.30 - 12.40 Module 8.2 How to innovate sustainable products and services David Aeron-Thomas, Head of Metrics, Forum for the Future Dr Phil Taylor, research associate, Akzo Nobel An in-depth and practical exploration of how you innovate more sustainable products and services. Forum for the Future will share techniques developed working with a range of business partners. Akzo Nobel recognised that to get value from sustainability, it needed to innovate its core products and this session will explore how it did it, the challenges faced and the critical success factors. Participants will come away from this session with a clear practical way forward on sustainable innovation. 11.30 - 12.40 Module 8.2 How to innovate sustainable products and services David Aeron-Thomas, Head of Metrics, Forum for the Future Dr Phil Taylor, research associate, Akzo Nobel An in-depth and practical exploration of how you innovate more sustainable products and services. Forum for the Future will share techniques developed working with a range of business partners. Akzo Nobel recognised that to get value from sustainability, it needed to innovate its core products and this session will explore how it did it, the challenges faced and the critical success factors. Participants will come away from this session with a clear practical way forward on sustainable innovation.
12.50 Jonathon Porritt in conversation with David Nussbaum and Tensie Whelan 12.50 Jonathon Porritt in conversation with David Nussbaum and Tensie Whelan
14.00 - 15.10 Module 5.3 Accounting and reporting for sustainability Chair: Dave Knight, group director, Two Tomorrows Simon Thomas, chief executive, Trucost John Thornton, executive director, e-ssential Resources James Farrar, sustainability principal, SAP Dominique Gangneux, UK sustainability consulting and assurance partner, ERM Sustainability accounting encompasses a range of new accounting and reporting tools and approaches which provide a focus for practical action and are part of a transition towards a different kind of business decision-making. This session explores these new approaches and looks at how they can benefit your business. 14.00 - 15.10 Module 5.3 Accounting and reporting for sustainability Chair: Dave Knight, group director, Two Tomorrows Simon Thomas, chief executive, Trucost John Thornton, executive director, e-ssential Resources James Farrar, sustainability principal, SAP Dominique Gangneux, UK sustainability consulting and assurance partner, ERM Sustainability accounting encompasses a range of new accounting and reporting tools and approaches which provide a focus for practical action and are part of a transition towards a different kind of business decision-making. This session explores these new approaches and looks at how they can benefit your business.	14.00 - 15.10 Module 6.3 The adaptive company session led by Tony Manwaring and Grahame Broadbelt, Tomorrow’s Company The scale and direction of change facing companies ahead will be profound but difficult to predict in sufficient detail for standard corporate planning approaches. The core competence of successful companies will be adaptability; the ability to respond effectively to external changes in the social/economic/environmental contexts within which all companies operate. But adaptive capacity is in short supply. This session will illuminate the adaptive problem and discuss what companies must do in order to strengthen their capacity in this area. 14.00 - 15.10 Module 6.3 The adaptive company session led by Tony Manwaring and Grahame Broadbelt, Tomorrow’s Company The scale and direction of change facing companies ahead will be profound but difficult to predict in sufficient detail for standard corporate planning approaches. The core competence of successful companies will be adaptability; the ability to respond effectively to external changes in the social/economic/environmental contexts within which all companies operate. But adaptive capacity is in short supply. This session will illuminate the adaptive problem and discuss what companies must do in order to strengthen their capacity in this area.	14.00 - 15.10 Module 7.3 How businesses have optimised the sustainability of their operations Chair: Steve Sharratt, chief executive, Bio Group Marina Burke, EMEA environment programmes, HP Andy Wood, managing director, Adnams Simon Cox, vice-president, project management and UK sustainability officer, Prologis David McKnight, head of sustainability, the Crown Estate Brady Dreasler, director of capital, engineering and facilities, Quincy Newspaper Group Hear how leading organisations have radically changed their business operations to become both more sustainable and more profitable. Learn first hand from their experiences in overcoming the challenges and evaluating the benefits 14.00 - 15.10 Module 7.3 How businesses have optimised the sustainability of their operations Chair: Steve Sharratt, chief executive, Bio Group Marina Burke, EMEA environment programmes, HP Andy Wood, managing director, Adnams Simon Cox, vice-president, project management and UK sustainability officer, Prologis David McKnight, head of sustainability, the Crown Estate Brady Dreasler, director of capital, engineering and facilities, Quincy Newspaper Group Hear how leading organisations have radically changed their business operations to become both more sustainable and more profitable. Learn first hand from their experiences in overcoming the challenges and evaluating the benefits	14.00 - 15.10 Module 8.3 Making your buildings work better Chair: Louise Ellison, research director, Investment Property Forum David Mummery, head of customer services, Legal & General Investment Management David Crump, construction director, Quintain Estates and Development Rachel Candy, group analyst, Quintain Estates and Development Jon Lovell, head of sustainability, Drivers Jonas Practical examples and case studies looking at how businesses and landlords can work together to make their buildings contribute more to the needs of the occupier and the battle against climate change. The session will focus on examples of good practice being actively delivered by market leaders. 14.00 - 15.10 Module 8.3 Making your buildings work better Chair: Louise Ellison, research director, Investment Property Forum David Mummery, head of customer services, Legal & General Investment Management David Crump, construction director, Quintain Estates and Development Rachel Candy, group analyst, Quintain Estates and Development Jon Lovell, head of sustainability, Drivers Jonas Practical examples and case studies looking at how businesses and landlords can work together to make their buildings contribute more to the needs of the occupier and the battle against climate change. The session will focus on examples of good practice being actively delivered by market leaders.
15.20 Keynote: James Cameron, founder, Climate Change Capital and Vince Cable MP, Liberal Democrat shadow Chancellor discuss the economics of climate change 15.20 Keynote: James Cameron, founder, Climate Change Capital and Vince Cable MP, Liberal Democrat shadow Chancellor discuss the economics of climate change
15.55 - 17.05 Module 5.4 Offsetting debate Chair: Puchka Sahay Direnzo, managing director, Amariann Justin Francis, responsibletravel.com Lisa Ashford, Global Head of Voluntary and New Markets, EcoSecurities Is carbon offsetting a quick fix or does it have a genuine role to play in reducing greenhouse gas concentrations? 15.55 - 17.05 Module 5.4 Offsetting debate Chair: Puchka Sahay Direnzo, managing director, Amariann Justin Francis, responsibletravel.com Lisa Ashford, Global Head of Voluntary and New Markets, EcoSecurities Is carbon offsetting a quick fix or does it have a genuine role to play in reducing greenhouse gas concentrations?	15.55 - 17.05 Module 6.4 Managing people and change Chair: Simon Pringle, director, Mason Hardy Trewin Restorick, chief executive, Global Action Plan Jack Cunningham, environmental affairs manager, Sainsbury's Wayne Clarke, managing partner, Best Companies Successful organisations are typically populated by engaged staff who know the strategy and mission of the orgnisation and understand their part in its delivery. The current challenge to deliver sustainability depends upon exactly the same criteria. The effective use of a range of engagement, change management and implementation techniques are key to delivering effective and measurable change. Find out why culture is critical in creating sustainable outcomes and learn about contemporary best practice from our panel. 15.55 - 17.05 Module 6.4 Managing people and change Chair: Simon Pringle, director, Mason Hardy Trewin Restorick, chief executive, Global Action Plan Jack Cunningham, environmental affairs manager, Sainsbury's Wayne Clarke, managing partner, Best Companies Successful organisations are typically populated by engaged staff who know the strategy and mission of the orgnisation and understand their part in its delivery. The current challenge to deliver sustainability depends upon exactly the same criteria. The effective use of a range of engagement, change management and implementation techniques are key to delivering effective and measurable change. Find out why culture is critical in creating sustainable outcomes and learn about contemporary best practice from our panel.	15.55 - 17.05 Module 7.4 Rethinking energy - local generation and use Chair: Lord Lindsay, chair, UKAS Chris Fry, associate director, SQW Energy Tim Taylor, founder, Greenfield Holdings Dr Steve Lloyd, technical director, RUMM John Lelliott, director of finance and information services, the Crown Estate From practical ways of reducing your energy bills to creative ways of funding your own renewables generation capabilities 15.55 - 17.05 Module 7.4 Rethinking energy - local generation and use Chair: Lord Lindsay, chair, UKAS Chris Fry, associate director, SQW Energy Tim Taylor, founder, Greenfield Holdings Dr Steve Lloyd, technical director, RUMM John Lelliott, director of finance and information services, the Crown Estate From practical ways of reducing your energy bills to creative ways of funding your own renewables generation capabilities	15.55 - 17.05 Module 8.4 Making your business more resource efficient Chair: Mike Anderson, director general, defra Liz Goodwin, chief executive, wrap Jonathan Levy, managing director, British Loose Leaf Robert Hill, commodity manager, Allen & Overy Tim Forster, divisonal director, Robert Horne Group What are the benefits and challenges of a resource efficient economy and how do you go about achieving it? The session includes case studies and lessons learnt from businesses, often working in collaboration with their suppliers, who have significantly cut waste from their operations. 15.55 - 17.05 Module 8.4 Making your business more resource efficient Chair: Mike Anderson, director general, defra Liz Goodwin, chief executive, wrap Jonathan Levy, managing director, British Loose Leaf Robert Hill, commodity manager, Allen & Overy Tim Forster, divisonal director, Robert Horne Group What are the benefits and challenges of a resource efficient economy and how do you go about achieving it? The session includes case studies and lessons learnt from businesses, often working in collaboration with their suppliers, who have significantly cut waste from their operations.

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