EVENT
Sustainability LIVE: The London Summit + Awards 2026
8 September - 9 September 2026
QEII CENTRE, WESTMINSTER
13
Weeks
3
Days
4
Hrs
39
Mins
2
Secs
Panel Discussion
The Future of Net Zero Automotive
Sep 8, 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 (BST)
Sustainability Stage
Speakers
Leon van der Merwe
Vice President, Energy Business, Toyota Motor Europe, Toyota Motor
Daniel Quelch
Group Head ESG, Constellation Automotive Group
Andrew Leyland
Group President / CEO, HellermannTyton Global
This session will explore how the automotive sector is accelerating towards net zero. Discussion will focus on decarbonising manufacturing and supply chains, scaling electrification and sustainable fuels, and navigating regulatory, technological, and market challenges to deliver long-term environmental impact.
Panel Discussion
The Water Positivity Summit
Sep 9, 2026 | 10:45 - 11:30 (BST)
Sustainability Stage
Speakers
Philippa Naylor
Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability, NestlΓ© Waters & Premium Beverages
Maria Ana Borges
Water for Landscapes Manager, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
This panel focuses on moving beyond water conservation toward water positivity, where companies aim to return more water to the environment than they use. Discover how leading organisations are improving water stewardship through innovation in treatment, sourcing, and reuse. Learn about measurement frameworks and collaborative approaches that support long-term water security.
Panel Discussion
Global Decarbonisation Strategies
Sep 8, 2026 | 12:15 - 13:00 (BST)
Sustainability Stage
Speakers
Markus Wieser
Gore Fabrics Climate Team Lead, W. L. Gore & Associates
Olivia Ruggles-Brise
Vice President, Sustainability, BCD Travel
James Pennington
Global Sustainability Director, Lenovo
Anniina Virta-Toikka
VP, Sustainability, Konecranes
This session focuses on actionable pathways to achieving net zero on a global scale. Panellists will discuss breakthrough technologies, cross-sector partnerships, and innovative policies that are enabling deep emissions reductions across industries and supply chains.
Panel Discussion
The Future of Human Rights & Forced Labour
Sep 8, 2026 | 14:15 - 15:00 (BST)
Sustainability Stage
As global supply chains grow more complex and regulation intensifies, addressing human rights risks and forced labour is no longer optional—it is a strategic imperative. This panel will explore how businesses, policymakers, and civil society can move beyond compliance to drive meaningful, systemic change. From emerging legislation and data-driven due diligence to worker-centric approaches and responsible sourcing, speakers will examine what the future holds for protecting human rights in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Panel Discussion
The Future of AI in Sustainability
Sep 8, 2026 | 15:50 - 16:30 (BST)
Sustainability Stage
Speakers
Danielle Mulder
Chief Sustainability Officer, BBC
Tiffany Chow
Head of Responsible Business - Strategy and Governance, BT Group
Katie Neck
Managing Director & Founder, Sustained Futures
Annette Giardina
Chief Innovation and Sustainability Officer, Avanade
AI is becoming a powerful enabler of climate action. This session highlights applications in emissions monitoring, supply chain optimisation, and predictive modelling, and explores how AI can help organisations achieve their sustainability targets faster and more effectively.
Panel Discussion
Circularity & Recycling
Sep 9, 2026 | 12:15 - 13:00 (BST)
Sustainability Stage
Speakers
Matt Manning
Head of Sustainability, BT Group
Perrine Froger
Senior Director - Head of Strategy & Enablement - Sustainability & Social Business Innovation, Merck Life Science
Catherine Russell
Head of Sustainability, VodafoneThree
Rahul Nene
Head - Global Sustainability CoE, Huhtamaki
Circular economy principles are transforming the way we produce and consume. This forum examines strategies for designing out waste, scaling recycling infrastructure, and creating closed-loop systems that generate both environmental and economic value.
Panel Discussion
The Sustainability Strategy Forum
Sep 9, 2026 | 14:15 - 15:00 (BST)
Sustainability Stage
Speakers
Abigail Lovell
Chief Sustainability Officer, Experian
Nicki Lyons
Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer, Executive Director, VodafoneThree
Jaclyn Kaminski-Beneche
Chief Sustainability Officer, International Workplace Group
Chief Sustainability Officers share their perspectives on leading transformative change within their organisations. This summit explores how CSOs set priorities, align with business performance, and navigate regulatory and stakeholder expectations to deliver measurable impact.



