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Building Zero Carbon Britain Conference

Friday, 17th July 2020 0900hrs – 1630hrs

This online conference will focus on how we as an industry can help tackle the climate emergency and build a better, more sustainable Britain.

We’ll be bringing together leaders from across the property, construction, energy and infrastructure sectors to discuss, debate and share the work and ideas they’re all undertaking to decrease their carbon emissions to ensure the construction industry helps to tackle climate change.

From major large scale regeneration projects to the biggest of infrastructure schemes – we’ll be looking at the future plans and how sustainability and environmental concern will be at the heart of these plans, and how that will filter down to the supply chain and delivery partners. Key topics on the agenda include:

* Ssassy Property’s eco-friendly development projects * Canary Wharf’s multi-billion pound plans
* Expert insight from University leaders * Grosvenors £2bn+ development pipeline
* Strathclyde University’s £1bn campus * 600 eco-homes planned by Reach Homes
* Bradford Estates strategic garden settlement * And Much More…
* Major sustainability upgrades by TfL

Speakers include:

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Agenda and Programme:

09:00-10:30 Doors Open & Networking

Enjoy some networking time with those also attending the conference and visit the exhibitors – with a networking chatroom, exhibitor area, video chats and more.

10:30-11:30 Session One – Zero Carbon after Covid-19

Some of the most influential names in the industry will come together to discuss the need for a collaborative working across the industry to tackle climate emergency. In this Question Time style session you’ll be able to ask your questions throughout. 

Chair: Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details)

Renewable UK; Barnaby Wharton, Director of Future Electricity Systems

Ssassy Property; Ian Pritchett, Director

Clean Growth Fund; Beverley Gower-Jones, Managing Partner

One Public Estate/The Cabinet Office; Laura Shepherd, Head of Commercial Strategy

11:30-12:00 Networking, Exhibition & Breakout Session

During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. 

You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.

We’ll also be hosting a breakout session for your viewing:

11:35-11:55 (Breakout Session) Alternative Ways to Develop Zero Carbon Property

Reach Homes are looking to change the housing market with plans to develop 600 homes. With their eco-homes using 60% locally recycled materials and costing much less than the traditional home, their founder Jon will showcase the company’s plans to shake up the housing market.

Reach Homes; Jon Johnson, Founder

12:00-13:00 Session Two – Zero Carbon – Major Developments

Major developers behind multi-million and multi-billion pound projects will share their approach to development with net zero in mind – with a view on major large scale development and building for the future.

ABB; David Lowen, Product Marketing Director

TfL Property Development; Derek Wilson, Senior Sustainable Development Manager

Grosvenor Group; Lucy Puddle, Project Director

Nuveen Real Estate; Abigail Dean, Head of Sustainability

13:00-13:30 Networking & Exhibition

During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. 

You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.

We’ll also be hosting a breakout session for your viewing:

13:05-13:25 (Breakout Session) Lendlease – A Commitment to a Zero Carbon Britain

Lendlease are involved with some of the biggest development and regeneration schemes in the UK but are conscious of their sustainable responsibilities. Paul will reveal more about how Lendlease are leading in sustainable development in the UK with the company due to announce their future zero carbon targets in the coming months.

Lendlease; Paul King, Managing Director, Sustainability & Social Impact – Europe

13:30-14:30 Session Three – Public Sector Sustainability

In this session we’ll hear from councils, universities and more about plans being put in place to develop more sustainable and energy efficient developments as well as sustainable upgrades to current estates.

Chair; Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details)

University of Strathclyde; Dr Roddy Yarr, Assistant Director

Harwell Science & Innovation Campus; Emma Southwell-Sander, Head of EnergyTec Cluster Development

Aston University; Andrew Bryers, Energy, Environment and Sustainability Manager

14:30-15:00 Networking & Exhibition

During the break period you’re able to move around the event – with a speed networking area to allow you to video chat at random so get your elevator pitch ready. 

You can also invite any other attendee to video chat, direct message. And you can visit our exhibitions, chatting directly to them or watch their brand video and register your interest.

We’ll also be hosting a breakout session for your viewing:

14:35-14:55 (Breakout Session) Energy Generation and the Net Zero Agenda

Nottingham City Council have set themselves the ambitious target of being Zero Carbon by 2028 having met its previous target to cut CO2 emissions 25% by 2020 two years early. Wayne will expand on how they achieved this goal and they will reach their 2028 target.

Nottingham City Council; Wayne Bexton, Head of Energy Services

15:00-16:00 Session Four – Zero Carbon Major Developments 2

Major developers behind multi-million and multi-billion pound projects will share their approach to development with net zero in mind – with a view on major large scale development and building for the future.

Chair: Session Sponsor: (Available – click for details)

Canary Wharf Group; Kristina Arsenievich, Senior Sustainability Manager

Bradford Estates; Alexander Newport, Managing Director

RDRL; Ken Ross, Chief Executive Officer

Joseph Homes; Douglas Fearon, Senior Technical Manager

16:00-16:30 Networking, Exhibition & Close

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This unique online conference will bring together the construction industry to discuss and debate the impact we’re having on climate change and tackling challenges and opportunities together. There will be plenty of exhibitors showcasing their brand and best practice in the industry, whilst helping them reap the rewards of being prominently displayed within the events exhibition area in front of some key and influential business leaders.

Sometimes people can be reluctant to approach exhibition stands at physical events – but being online this will see enquiries and interest in your brand peak – with enquiries and questions flooding into your stand.

Modular Construction Off Site Development Build Public Sector

Exhibiting will allow you to:

  • Meet 200+ delegates and connect to them via our online exhibition hall
  • Video chat with potential clients and customers interested in finding out more about your company
  • Share downloadable literature and documents with those who attend your stand
  • Private message those attending the event in our networking forum
  • Be part of the annual Building Zero Carbon Britain Conference
  • Showcase your work to regional authorities, government officials, leading private sector firms, blue-chip companies, investors, contractors, consultants, architects and more
  • Reduce the cost and overheads by utilising our online platform and conferences

Confirmed Exhibitors:

If you’re interested in exhibiting at the conference then get in touch with our team – with space available for standard exhibition stalls or larger spaces to showcase more of your brand and create an eye-catching area contact:

opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

Associate your brand with the Building Zero Carbon Britain Conference and position your brand at the forefront of one of the UK’s biggest discussions and debates on one of the most important conversations and challenges our industry is facing.

Package Exhibition Stand Chair/ Speaking Opportunity Tickets VIP Backstage Access Cost (+VAT)
Conference Partner Yes Yes 15 Yes £2,500 View Details
Session Partner Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,500 View Details
VIP Room Sponsor Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,500 View Details
Best Practice Presentation Package Yes Yes 10 Yes £1,000 View Details
Exhibitor Packages Yes 5 Yes £500 View Details

We have various partnership packages available, including packages with speaking opportunities, exhibition space and those that will drive brand awareness, allowing you to address your whole target audience for maximum brand awareness and impact. Our partnership packages will put you at the forefront of the industry discussion allowing you to be there, be active and be an expert within the construction and property sector, the housing sector and the whole built environment industry.

Conference Partner

£2,500+VAT

Become the headline partner of this conference and get mass awareness and brand visibility. This package is the ultimate – with a prime location during the event, a speaking opportunity, logo positioning on the top of the logo and your name in the event title – “Building Zero Carbon Britain Conference; Sponsored by YOUR COMPANY NAME”

  • The conference will be called the xxx Conference in association with your company name
  • Ability to help shape the conference agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
  • Option to recommend speakers
  • Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
  • Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
  • Prime branding for the whole conference
  • Option to do a keynote speech
  • One speaking position on one panel during the conference
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 15 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

Session Partner

£1,500+VAT

The role of the session partner provides an opportunity for you to participate in one of the sessions to build brand awareness, loyalty and trust amongst hundreds of civic and business leaders from across the industry. You’ll be seen to be a thought leader within your area of expertise and showcase your company in front of key decision-makers from across the industry. Benefits include:

  • Ability to help shape the session agenda and content to bring your strategic thinking to the event
  • Option to recommend speakers for the session
  • Inclusion with pre-conference speaker communications
  • Access to the speakers and panellists; an excellent opportunity to establish rapport and build commercially rewarding relationships
  • Branding for the whole conference and your session
  • One speaking position on your panel
  • Option to do a five minute introduction to your panel or thought leaders presentation
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 10 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

Session Partner

VIP Room Sponsor

£1,500+VAT

This package gives you an opportunity to sponsor the VIP Room – an exclusive invite only area of the event where speakers, invited VIP guests and sponsors can gather. This room enables all to actively video chat – and as the VIP Room Sponsor you’ll be able to host all of those who enter and manage the conversation throughout the day. It includes:

  • Become the official Host of the VIP Room
  • Branding within the VIP Room
  • Option to invite selected guests to the VIP Room alongside speakers and sponsors
  • Branding across the rest of the conference
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content
  • 10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etc
  • Master of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

Best Practice Presentation Package

£1,000+VAT

During the breaks delegates are able to speed network and visit the exhibitors – but with this package you can also give them the option of coming to see your company deliver a 15-minute thought leadership presentation, enabling you to play a key role in the conference. Build brand awareness, loyalty, trust and new business leads amongst numerous civic and business leaders from across the industry. Benefits include:

  • Ability to deliver a 15-minute presentation during one of the break periods
  • Access to the VIP Room – a green room for speakers, VIP guests and sponsors
  • Branding across the rest of the conference
  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share content
  • 10 online delegate passes for your team and/or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media, etc
  • Master of Ceremonies ‘thank you’ in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion in any PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

Exhibitor Package

£500+VAT

If you’re looking for access to the event and a space to meet online delegates and chat with them – then our exhibitor package is perfect. Some people can be reluctant to approach exhibition stands – but online it’s different and you’ll be inundated with enquiries and questions about your brand. Benefits include:

  • Online exhibition space allowing you to video chat with delegates and share downloadable content such as literature
  • 5 online delegate passes for your team or guests
  • Digital media branding: your logo will appear prominently on the website, marketing emails, social media etc
  • Master of Ceremonies “thank you” in the opening and closing speeches
  • Social media – pre, during and post-conference activity
  • Inclusion with all PR and outreach to regional, national and industry press
  • Access to video of the conference after the event

If you’re interested in any of the packages above or if you’re interested in finding out additional information then contact us on:

0113 390 4700

opportunities@built-environment-networking.com

Our online conferences will merge our face-to-face conferences with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, exceptional panel discussions and debates, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall.

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online events…

You’ll receive unique log-in details to join our online event via computer or phone – and you’ll be greeted with an easy navigation tool. You’ll be able to navigate to:

Main Stage

Where our ‘Programme’ will take place with excellent speakers and content. You’ll be able to get involved, asking questions and taking part in live polls.

Networking Area

Just like a real conference you’ll be able to meet and connect with new people in our forum. You can directly request to chat with someone or you can enter our ‘speed networking’ area to meet numerous new people within the industry. Get your elevator pitch ready!

Sponsor / Exhibitor Area

Meet our partners and sponsors – view what they’re all about, video chat with them and download their literature and product information.

We have an excellent line-up of speakers who’ll be joining us for this event to share their expert knowledge. They include:

Barings – Kristina Arsenievich, Director, European Real Estate ESG

Barings is a $382+ billion global investment manager building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate and specialist equity markets. They have a significant presence in the UK across several asset classes and recently secured a mandate to invest £250 million in UK real estate debt. Kristina was recently appointed as ESG Director and will lead the ESG strategy for European Real Estate and launch carbon neutral and climate resilience policies that will aid the delivery of Barings Net Zero Carbon ambition. She has over 10 years of experience in sustainability leadership and was previously in charge of sustainability for Canary Wharf Group.

 

Ssassy Property – Ian Pritchett, Director

Ssassy are a sustainable regeneration developer based in Oxfordshire who are working on the low carbon Springfield Meadows development.

 

TfL Property – Derek Wilson, Head of Sustainability

TFL have been working for over two years on their Sustainable Development Framework and have used the framework to drive sustainability performance across more than 20 major property development projects. The SDF is unique in the sector for its holistic view, robust methodology, and site-specific approach which has delivered results on the ground – using the framework TFL have achieved a 56% reduction in carbon emissions, an average of 4.4 Stars under Home Quality Mark, and were recently recognised by GRESB as the most sustainable diversified developer in Europe with a score of 97/100! TFL are also implementing their new net zero pathway which will see them become carbon neutral across the entire business by 2030 and in certain divisions (property development) potentially by 2025. Derek will be on hand to discuss these plans in more detail.

One Public Estate – Laura Shepherd, Head of Commercial Strategy

One of the architects of the One Public Estate agenda, Laura is a major advocate of placing net zero at the heart of public sector development. Laura will talk about how zero carbon developments fit into their strategy of unlocking value in public sector assets across their 300+ current projects.

 

University of Strathclyde – Dr Roddy Yarr, Assistant Director Estates Sustainability

Strathclyde University is a pioneer in climate neutral projects – currently developing a £500 million, 100% renewable, climate resilient area within Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID). Bringing climate friendly solutions for urban developments in the Glasgow region, partnered with Glasgow city council. Dr Roddy Yarr will be joining the session to discuss the future of modern environmentally friendly developments, sustainability plans and the drive to NetZero.

Aston University – Andrew Bryers, Energy, Environment and Sustainability Manager

Andrew leads the sustainability team in the university’s estates and capital development. Andrew will give an overview of Aston’s carbon management plan will reveal the university’s future sustainable development pipeline.

Grosvenor Group – Lucy Puddle, Project Director

Grosvenor has major ambitions to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from a development and design perspective across their major projects. We’ll hear from Lucy who has played a major role in Grosvenor’s sustainability drive in their London pipeline, including in their latest £500 million build to rent scheme.

 

RDRL – Ken Ross, Chief Executive Officer

As part of the DunBear Park development, RDRL are developing over 100 new homes alongside the retail and leisure units, drive-thru units, a hotel, offices, a nursery, care home and elderly amenity flats, also being developed. As a key developer across Scotland, Ken will be able to share what he believes are the biggest challenges facing Scotland in relation to housing, and what the key solutions may be.

 

 

Renewable UK – Barnaby Wharton, Director of Future Electricity Systems

RenewableUK is the trade association for wind power, wave power and tiday power industries in the UK.   The association carries out research, and co-ordinates statistics and intelligence on marine and wind power in the UK and its waters.  Barnaby will tell us more about the role renewables will play in helping Britain reach its zero carbon target.

 

Lendlease – Paul King, Managing Director, Sustainability & Social Impact – Europe

Lendlease are involved in some of the most expansive developments in the UK, which will see thousands of homes built and billions of pounds invested. Paul is tasked with making Lendlease zero carbon and he will reveal more details about how they will achieve this goal and the role the company will play in building zero carbon Britain.

Harwell Science & Innovation Campus – Emma Southwell-Sander, Energy Tech Cluster Manager

The 700 acre Harwell Campus is now home to over 200 organisations and 6,000 people representing 60 nationalities, spread across a number of Tech clusters (primarily Space, Energy and Health) which brings together a powerful, collaborative ecosystem of industry, academia and public sector bodies with £3bn of open access national laboratory facilities. Over the next 7 years the 700 acre campus is set to mature further with 5m sq ft of new development to accommodate more leading edge organisations and their world-class employees.

The Energy Tech Cluster has grown from its launch in 2018 to 80 organisations ranging from national infrastructure providers to startups and scaleups and 1,200+ employees and is continuing its significant expansion.

Reach Homes – Jon Johnson, Founder

Setting the standards as the market leader on the UK’s Eco Home scene, Jon and his team are overseeing a huge period of growth and focus their development on up-cycling major structures to create sustainable and green homes. Having won many national awards for their work, Reach are determined to change their product from niche to mainstream and will be talking about how their developments can offer an affordable and environmentally friendly solution to home building.

 

Bradford Estates – Alexander Newport, Managing Director

Bradford Estates have ambitious plans to build a net-zero carbon garden village-style development of 3,000 homes and 1.8 million sq ft of commercial space in Shropshire. Alex will take us through the significant benefits this scheme is set to bring to the local area including the creation of up to 8,000 jobs and a boost of around £390 million a year to the local economy.

 

Nuveen Real Estate – Abigail Dean, Head of Sustainability

Since joining Nuveen Real Estate, Abigail has overseen the organization’s sustainability remit setting a long-term target to reduce energy intensity by 30% by 2030. Abigail oversees Nuveen’s Sustainability Strategy, positioning them a global leader on Environmental, Social and Governance issues so that they can future-proof their buildings and enhance their value, whilst minimising the risk of accelerated depreciation and early obsolescence.

Nottinghamshire County Council – Wayne Bexton, Director of Green Growth, Investment and Assets

Clean Growth Fund – Beverley Gower-Jones, Managing Partner

The government is launching a new effort to support green start-up companies across the UK, joint-funding a £40 million venture capital fund to supercharge the development of next generation clean, low-carbon technologies. The Clean Growth Fund will contribute towards the UK’s plans to reach Net Zero by 2050 and will be accessible to UK-based companies driving green technology across the power, transport, waste, and building energy efficiency sectors. 

 

ABB – David Lowen, Product Marketing Director

ABB’s Mission to Zero is a carbon neutral and energy self-sufficient ecosystem for industry, homes and cities.

While many discuss the steps needed to combat the ever-increasing consequences of climate change, at ABB, we are committed to shaping the future of industry, cities and energy, today. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels.

David is ABB’s UK Product Marketing Director, responsible for the Smart Buildings portfolio, including Building Automation, creating infrastructures for Property Safety, Energy Distribution, Energy Management and e-Mobility. David specializes in renewable technologies and power protection (UPS) for some of the core growth segments for the UK.

ABB is a leading global technology company that energises the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.

 

 

Joseph Homes – Douglas Fearon, Senior Technical Manager

Having won numerous awards Joseph Homes are becoming more and more known for their development activity – particularly due to the craft and care they put into delivering a characterful home.

They’re constantly looking for ways to make life better and to help people – through beautiful design, sustainable materials or cutting-edge technologies.

As a firm that’s pushing the boundaries to build better, innovative, sustainable and progressive homes they’ll be in a great position to discuss their approach to development and their future plans at this event.

One of their most recently announced schemes is Sylvan Grove at Old Kent Road where they’re currently in the planning stage for 219 new homes and 33,000 sq ft of office space – part of a wider scheme to develop two towers on central square just five minutes from the Bakerloo Line extension.

 

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Date:
Friday, 17th July 2020

Time:
0900hrs – 1630hrs

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