The Panels

THE PANELS

Sustainability LIVE has become well known for gathering influential business leaders to discuss, debate and challenge perspectives.
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Panel Discussion

The Energy Transition Forum

Mar 4, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Dr. César Rodríguez Valido

Policy Adviser – Power CCUS, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Yvonne Holmes

Group Director of Sustainability, DCC

Alessandro Ciampechini

Technical Director, Built Environment Sustainability, WSP

Ritesh Das

Ex Head of Product, Decarbonisation, OVO Energy

Simon Evans

Director & Global Digital Energy Leader, Arup

Charlie King

Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Magazine

As the world shifts from fossil fuels to renewables, this session highlights practical strategies for decarbonizing energy systems. Hear from leaders in solar, wind, green hydrogen, and storage as they share insights on scaling infrastructure, managing intermittency, and enabling policy and investment. Explore how renewable solutions are reshaping global energy markets.

Panel Discussion

The Water Positivity Summit

Mar 4, 2026 | 12:10 - 12:50 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Teresa Ortigosa

Chief Sustainability Officer, Veolia Water Tech, Veolia

Tom Abel

Director of Sustainability Services, Business Stream

Dan Walker-Nolan

Policy Director, Water UK

Andy Brown

Former Group Chief Sustainability Officer, Anglian Water

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 organizations 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

AI in Sustainability

Mar 4, 2026 | 14:20 - 15:00 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Hilary Tam

Sustainability Leader, EMEA, Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Josh Parker

Head of Sustainability, NVIDIA

Adam Elman

Director of Sustainability - EMEA, Google

Heidi Barnard

Head of Sustainability, NHS Supply Chain

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations manage environmental performance. This session explores the use of AI in emissions tracking, energy optimization, climate modeling, and sustainable supply chains. Gain insights into how intelligent systems are improving accuracy, efficiency, and speed across sustainability initiatives.

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Panel Discussion

The Nature-Based Solutions Summit

Mar 4, 2026 | 15:50 - 16:30 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Adam McLaughlin

Enterprise Partnership Executive, veritree

Leah Ramoutar

Director of Environmental Sustainability, Aviva

Nathalie Alquier

Chief Sustainability Officer, Danone

Lamé Verre

Sustainability Director - Net Zero, The Crown Estate

Charlie King

Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Magazine

Nature-based solutions are essential for reaching net zero, restoring ecosystems and strengthening resilience while creating wider value. This panel will explore how they can shape climate strategies, investment and urban development. Speakers will share examples of carbon removal, biodiversity gains and adaptation, while addressing challenges of finance, measurement and fairness. The session will show how working with nature can speed the path to net zero.

Panel Discussion

Circularity & Recycling

Mar 5, 2026 | 09:20 - 10:00 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Samir Ahmed

Vice President, Business Assurance - Europe, Middle East & Africa, Intertek

Dana Haidan

Chief Sustainability Officer, Virgin Media O2

Dr Adam Read MBE

Chief External Affairs and Sustainability Officer, SUEZ

Professor David Loseby

Professor of Research Impact in Supply Chain Management, Leeds University Business School

This session explores how circular models are transforming business and reducing waste. Panellists will share strategies for designing out waste, keeping materials in use, and creating value through innovation and collaboration.

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Panel Discussion

The CSO Strategy Forum

Mar 5, 2026 | 10:30 - 11:15 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Cara Mascini

Chief Sustainability Officer, Switch Datacenters

Øistein Jensen

Chief Sustainability Officer, Odfjell SE

Jenn-Hui Tan

Chief Sustainability Officer, Fidelity International

Matt High

Editor, Business Chief Portfolio, BizClik

Chief Sustainability Officers take the stage to discuss their priorities, challenges, and leadership strategies. This forum highlights how CSOs are aligning sustainability goals with business performance and driving organisational transformation.

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Panel Discussion

Carbon Management Strategies

Mar 5, 2026 | 14:20 - 15:00 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Thibault Renaud

Senior Manager, Sustainability Strategy and Transformation, Cytiva

Achim Martinka

Vice President Global Air Product – Head of Sustainability, DSV

Stephen Elderkin

Director of Environmental Sustainability, National Highways

Michael Batstone

Global Climate Strategy Manager, IFS

Charlie King

Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Magazine

Effective carbon management is essential for achieving net zero. This panel examines best practices in measurement, reduction, and reporting, along with emerging tools and partnerships that accelerate decarbonisation.

 

Panel Discussion

Women in Sustainability

Mar 5, 2026 | 15:30 - 16:15 (GMT)

Sustainability Stage

Speakers

Orla Good

Commercial Director, Portwest

Heather Buchanan

CEO & Co-Founder, Bankers for Net Zero

Abby Chicken

Head of Sustainability, Openreach

Julia Jasinska

Vice President, Sustainability, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Charlie King

Editor-in-Chief, Sustainability Magazine

This panel highlights the leadership, innovation, and impact of women advancing sustainability across industries. Hear personal stories, strategic insights, and lessons from the field as these changemakers share how they are shaping inclusive and effective approaches to climate action. Explore how diverse leadership is driving real progress.

Rachel Greenberg, Head of Sustainability - Citizens

It was great to participate in Sustainability LIVE New York’s ESG Panel. The team was easy to work with and thorough, so I was confident that we would cover topics that are important to sustainability professionals. The panel was engaging and well-moderated, and I appreciated the opportunity to share my thoughts alongside other experts. I’ve received positive feedback on the event and this conversation.

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