We’re LIVE: What’s on at Sustainability LIVE London Day 1?

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We’re LIVE! Sustainability LIVE London 2025 has begun. Whether you are interested in decarbonisation, the energy transition, finance or leadership strategies in sustainability, we have something for everyone across the next two days. 

Discover below what’s on the agenda for Day 1.

Net zero and decarbonisation

The Path to Net Zero – Keynote (10:15 | Stage 1)

Steve Smith, Vice President of Global Communications and Thought Leadership at Schneider Electric, will deliver the opening keynote on net zero strategies. 

The Route to Net Zero (16:05 | Stage 1)

Nadja Koerner (Coty), Annelie Selander (Westbury Street Holdings), Aimie Keeler (British American Tobacco) and Annette Giardina (Avanade UK&I), will explore the strategies, innovations and systemic shifts required to decarbonise industries, operations and value chains.

Automating Enterprise Decarbonisation (16:05 | Stage 2)

Eric Hannon, Partner at McKinsey & Company and Hilary Tam, Sustainability Leader (EMEA) at AWS, will take part in a joint fireside chat on enterprise automation to drive decarbonisation strategies.

Decarbonisation, Nature and Corporate Responsibility: Navigating Sustainability in a Complex Industry (12:15 | Stage 1)

Aimie Keeler, Group Head of Climate and Nature at British American Tobacco (BAT), will take part in a fireside chat to discuss how BAT is navigating sustainability in such a complex industry. 

Energy transition and infrastructure

The Future of Energy Transition (14:15 | Stage 1)

Dr Ingunn Gunnarsdóttir (ON Power), Tim Lord (HSBC UK), Abbie Badcock-Broe (National Grid), Andrew Toher (Enel X) and Saleh ElHattab (Gravity), will explore the innovations, policies and strategies shaping the future of energy transition.

Future-Proofing Infrastructure for a Greener Tomorrow (13:05 | Stage 1)

Ben Stone, Group Head of Environmental Sustainability at Kier Group, will deliver an insightful keynote on how organisations can future-proof infrastructure.

Circular economy and waste

Advancing Circularity across the Chemical Value Chain (10:10 | Stage 2)

In a joint fireside chat, Charlie Tan, CEO at Global Impact Coalition and Dr Adam Read MBE, Chief Sustainability Officer at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, will discuss how organisations can advance circularity in the chemical value chain.

Closing the Loop: UK Deposit Return Scheme in Focus (13:05 | Stage 2)

Fraser McIntosh, Director of External Affairs and Sustainability at Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I, will deliver a keynote presentation dedicated to the UK Deposit Return Scheme.

Carbon Intelligence and Circular Strategy: Reaching KPIs with AI-Powered Decision-Making ( 13:30 | workshop Room 2)

Prof. Christian Heinrich, Co-Founder of Carbmee, will deliver a workshop session on how to translate circular economy values into quantifiable CO₂ emissions for strategic decision-making.

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Finance, value chains and business strategy

Sustainability & Shareholder Value (14:15 | Stage 2)

Florian Renneberger (Carbmee), Jane Goodland (London Stock Exchange Group), Heather Buchanan (Bankers for Net Zero) and Ben Krikler (Centrica) will explore the evolving relationship between sustainability and shareholder value, asking: can purpose and profit truly align?

Future-Proofing Business: The Nexus of Sustainability, Competitive Advantage, and Resiliency (11:30 | Workshop Room 1)

Katie Mills, Enterprise Software Director, Digital Energy at Schneider Electric, will share the key drivers, insights, and lessons learned on their journey to embedding sustainability into their core business strategy.

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Activating the Chain: Unlocking ESG Value Through Supplier Partnerships (13:30 | Workshop Room 1)

Nishad More, Manager at GEP, will deliver a workshop session on how organisations can activate their supply chains as engines of sustainability by fostering strategic partnerships, enabling transparency and co-innovating with suppliers.

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Sustainable Logistics Isn’t Just Good for the Planet – It Drives Profitability and Resilience ( 15:25 | Stage 2)

John Trenchard, Vice President Sustainable International Supply Chains (Europe Region) at DP World, will deliver an insightful keynote on sustainable logistics and how it drives profitability and resilience.

Unlocking Data & AI for Sustainability Acceleration (9:30 | Workshop Room 2)

Hilary Tam, Sustainability Leader (EMEA) at AWS, will deliver a workshop on how to leverage and drive business value from data and AI as strategic assets for sustainability acceleration. 

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Sustainability AI: Building your path from concept to action (11:30 | Workshop Room 2)

Curtis Stiles, Climate Solutions at Watershed’s workshop will take you from wondering ‘what could AI do for our sustainability efforts?’, to walking away with a concrete plan you can implement immediately.

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Leadership, people and culture

Women in Sustainability – Breakfast Briefing (8:30 | Stage 1)

Opening the event, Márcia Balisciano (RELX), Angela Hultberg (Kearney), Dr. Philippine de T'Serclaes (Dassault Systèmes) and Moira Thomas (Currys) will take part in this breakfast briefing, sharing their insights and real-world experiences when it comes to women in the sustainability field.

The Global Impact Forum (10:45 | Stage 1)

Eirini Etoimou (Independent), Nicholas Mazzei (DP World), Sophie Graham (IFS) and Victoria Moorhouse (Kingfisher) will evaluate the progress of global sustainability pledges, assess the impact of corporate actions, and align on what’s next.

A Global View on Sustainability (12:40 | Stage 1)

Cara Williams, Global Head of Climate and Sustainability at Mercer, will provide a global perspective on sustainability during her fireside chat. 

Building the Net Zero Workforce (12:15 | Stage 2)

Jonathan Hart-Smith, COO and Founder of ESG REC, will deliver a keynote presentation on workforce and culture, focusing on net zero. 

Crossing The Chasm: How do we achieve mass-market adoption of sustainable solutions? (15:25 | Stage 1) 

Angus McCarey, CEO at Uswitch, will deliver a keynote presentation on how organisations can drive the adoption of mass-market sustainable solutions. 

Innovation, technology and data

Nature-Based Solutions (10:45 | Stage 2)

Mark McKenna (Arcadis), Gaelle Mogabure (VIRTUS Data Centres), Mike Hale (Chestnut Bio), Sandrine Ricard (Chivas Brothers) and Shivin Kohli (World Economic Forum) will explore the rise of nature-based solutions as credible, science-backed strategies to mitigate emissions, enhance ecosystem services and deliver community co-benefits.

Demystifying Sustainable Advertising (12:40 | Stage 2)

Lisa Boyles, Head of Go To Market & Media at giffgaff and Tim Pritchard, Executive Director and Head of Content and Responsible Media at MG OMD will deliver a joint fireside chat on sustainability in the advertising industry. 

Engineering Change: Sustainable Innovation in High Performance Motorsport

Alice Ashpitel, Head of Sustainability at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, will deliver an insightful keynote presentation on sustainable innovation in the high-performance motorsports industry. 

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