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 2025, contact mia.stanbridge@akabomedia.co.uk
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Chair's Opening Remarks
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The Transition to a Circular Economy
- Share the UK government's current priorities in the transition to a circular economy
- Discuss the potential economic benefits, with a particular focus on sustainable and resilient supply chains
- Share work in relation to draft circular economy roadmaps for initial priority sectors
Speaker
Director, Circular Economy Directorate
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Strategic Planning for Depot Electrification
- Planning is Critical: How to plan for a long-term, cost effective and scalable fleet electrification strategy Infrastructure
- Built to Last: Why smart design and robust aftercare are essential to long-term fleet success: How to future-proof your EV infrastructure with scalable, cost-effective design and why ongoing maintenance and support are as critical as the charge points themselves.
- IKEA case study: the complexities and challenges overcame to electrify their sites for emission free deliveries
Sponsor
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The road to net zero for fleet operations: what can you do today?
- Using technology to reduce mileage and maximise delivery density
- How AI and Machine Learning can help optimise fleet operations
- The business benefits of more sustainable fleet operations
Sponsor
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Break
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Decarbonising Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs): Accelerating the Shift to Zero-Emission Logistics
- Innovate UK, the UK government’s innovation agency, and its approach to help decarbonise heavy road freight,
- The four projects supported by ZEHID and their progress to date, and
- Initial learnings on the deployment of eHGVs and installation of charging infrastructure in the UK.
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Sustainable Packaging – Closing the Loop
- Closing the loop – Why it matters.
- Rethinking the logistics supply chain – from linear to circular – how it works.
- What are the solutions? 100% PCR and Reusable pallet wraps
Sponsor
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The NHS is playing a leading role in decarbonising road freight transport across England
- Directly trialling zero-emission vehicles to carry NHS freight
- Supporting freight and logistics providers with the analysis and tools they need to plan their fleet decarbonisation
- Brokering access to suitable and cost-effective EV charging infrastructure for NHS freight and logistics providers
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Driving decarbonisation through the supply chain to maximise collective impact
- The importance of incentives, clear asks and partnerships in achieving sustainability goals
- What is needed to decarbonise a supply chain
- How to build collective knowledge and maturity
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Building a resilient road to net zero through digital transport technologies
- The undeniable crucial role alternative fuel vehicles play in the journey towards a low-carbon future, with their widespread viability remaining a work in progress
- Exploring the steps organisations can take today to optimise their transport networks, increase efficiency and reduce emissions by utilising digital transport technologies
- How Wincanton is pioneering the use of alternative fuel vehicles to ensure businesses benefit from smarter, more sustainable solutions in the future
Speakers
Sponsor
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Lunch and Networking
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Panel Discussion: Sustainability certifications and standards: building trust, commitment and community
- BCorp certifications and their significance
- The benefits of certifications in building trust with consumers and stakeholders
- Challenges and best practices for navigating the certification process
Speakers
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Driving e-commerce sales through sustainability
- Investing in in more affordable, scalable sustainable technologies
- Consumer awareness
- Long-term benefits of sustainable products
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Break
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ESG reporting: driving accountability and transparency
- An overview of ESG reporting
- The evolution of ESG standards and frameworks
- Tools for effective sustainability measurement
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Exclusive insights into 2024 micromobility trends: the future of urban mobility
- Micromobility is rapidly expanding in transportation and logistics due to increased sustainability awareness, public health concerns and its potential to improve business profitability and user satisfaction.
- By providing an alternative to high-emission vehicles, micromobility supports sustainability, reduces congestion, improves efficiency and enhances accessibility and equity in urban areas.
- This session examines the major trends in micromobility growth, addressing significant implementation challenges, technological advancements and its broader impact on transportation and logistics.
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Closing Chair Speech
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:
