The Panels

THE PANELS

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Sustainability LIVE: The London Summit + Awards 2026

8 September - 9 September 2026

QEII CENTRE, WESTMINSTER

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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.

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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.

Cara Williams, Global Head of Climate and Sustainability at Mercer

β€œI left Sustainability Live completely energized. It was a remarkable chance to connect with peers, resulting in spirited discussions and a powerful sense of forward progress. If you're looking for genuine momentum in this field, this is it—the energy and expertise is unmatched”

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