AGENDA

The conference is a  one-day face-to-face event where delegates hear directly from industry-leading speakers on how business sustainability can influence their bottom line.

If you would like to be considered as a potential speaker for 2026, contact mia.stanbridge@akabomedia.co.uk

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Registration and Welcome Refreshments
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Chairs Opening Remarks
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Assessing the current landscape of sustainability policy
  • Examine the evolving UK and global sustainability policy landscape
  • Understand the implications of emerging regulations such as the UK Net Zero Strategy, Extended Producer Responsibility and due diligence requirements for suppliers
  • Explore opportunities for business leadership and innovation
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Approaches to eco-design in manufacturing processes
  • Understand the principles of eco-design
  • Explore practical tools and frameworks
  • Identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation
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Navigating regulation changes in highly specialised supply chains
  • Understand the evolving regulatory environment
  • Explore strategies to ensure compliance and resilience
  • Identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration
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Networking and sponsorship opportunity
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Panel Session: Harnessing advanced technologies to accelerate the sustainable transition
  • The role of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced analytics—in driving transparency, efficiency, and circularity across supply chains
  • Understand how digital innovation supports sustainability goals
  • Identifying practical pathways for technology adoption and collaboration
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Priorities for the shift to a circular economy
  • Embedding fairness and accountability in circular value chains
  • Building collaborative frameworks for circular transition
  • Translating policy into practice
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Tackling the barriers to fleet decarbonisation
  • Identify the key challenges to fleet decarbonisation
  • Explore practical strategies and innovations
  • Understand the role of collaboration and policy alignment
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The role of data in scope three emissions reporting and disclosure
  • Understand the critical importance of data accuracy and transparency
  • Explore tools and methodologies
  • Identify best practices and policy drivers
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Assessing the progress since the 2025 Circular Economy Act
  • Evaluate the impact of the Circular Economy Act (2025) on UK industries
  • Identify successes, gaps, and lessons learned from implementation
  • Explore next steps for accelerating circular transition
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Lunch
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Discussing the forecast for ESG regulation in the UK
  • Understand the evolving ESG regulatory landscape
  • Explore how forthcoming regulations will impact businesses and supply chains
  • Identify strategies for proactive compliance and leadership
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Panel session: Green certifications and monitoring: data, standards, and compliance in practice
  • Prioritise certifications that align with global climate goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Build trust by embedding transparency and accountability across your supply chain.
  • Position your company as a leader in credible, monitored climate action.
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Bridging the green skills gap: priorities for upskilling the workforce
  • Identifying critical green skills
  • Targeted training and reskilling programs
  • Fostering collaboration between government, businesses and educators
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Networking break
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Pathways to net zero: credible supply chain climate strategies
  • Measure with confidence: Gain visibility into greenhouse gas emissions across your supply chain.
  • Reduce with impact: Engage suppliers, redesign processes, and implement targeted carbon reduction strategies. 
  • Leverage verified offsetting solutions and achieve trusted net zero accreditation.
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Extended producer responsibility: driving circular value through accountability
  • Unpack the role of EPR in advancing circular economy goals and reducing waste
  • Examine policy trends and global frameworks shaping producer responsibility obligations
  • Discover practical approaches for businesses to innovate, comply, and create sustainable impact
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Implementing and adopting AI tools for supply chain traceability
  • Understanding how AI technologies enhance supply chain visibility and accountability
  • Explore practical approaches to implementing AI solutions
  • Identify opportunities and risks in AI adoption
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Chair's Closing Remarks

CPD Hours

This conference offers a total of 3 CPD hours - accredited by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - so that you can keep up with your professional development: