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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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