We are pleased to invite you to join us at the Equans UK & Ireland Sustainability Conference, which is our first event of 2024 as a newly merged business with Bouygues Energies & Services.
27th February 2024
The Lowry: Compass Room, Salford Quays, Manchester
9:30am Registration and Refreshments
10:00am - 5:00pm
Meet our Keynote Speaker
Sue Garrard
Sue was, until Autumn 2018, EVP Sustainable Business and Communications at Unilever. She now runs her own business, as an advisor on sustainability strategy for companies wishing to step change their strategy and commitment to sustainability. Current and recent clients include Mars; ABF/Primark; Lloyds Bank; Nat West Banking Group; Natura; Danone; and O2. She complements her client work by advising a range of sustainability focussed organisations on a pro-bono basis. Most recently, she sat as part of an expert panel advising the Ministry of Defence on the development of a Net Zero Carbon strategy.
Read her biography here.
Join us
You can register today to secure your spot
Together we can make a positive change to preserve and protect the environment and create a more sustainable future for everyone!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details
Travel
As part of our sustainable travel initiatives, we are proud to promote the many ways you can reach us via public transport to help reduce your carbon footprint. Click on our travel guide to find out more.
The Lowry: Compass Room
Pier 8, The Quays, Salford, M50 3AZ
Should you require accommodation the night before on 26th February, we have secured a preferential room rate of £105.00 including bed & breakfast at the Holiday Inn, Manchester, Mediacityuk – an IHG Hotel. To check availability, please email Hannah Mcloughlin directly via: hmcloughlin@himediacityuk.co.uk
Agenda
9.30am - Registration and Refreshments
10.00am - Welcome Introduction
10.15am – 12.55pm – A variety of engaging sessions, a panel discussion: Decarbonising Today for a Greener Tomorrow: Challenges and Opportunities Explored, as well as our keynote speaker: Sue Garrard (Global Sustainability Strategy Advisor)
1.55pm – 3.45pm – Further sessions and presentations, along with a panel discussion: No Action isn’t an Option: Tackling Risks and Ensuring Sustainability
4.00pm – 4.40pm - Supplying Sustainably: Recognising Responsible Procurement and Supply Chain Pioneers, and Building Bridges: Collaborating for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Presentation and Roundtable Discussion)
4.40pm – 5.00pm - From Insight to Action: Conclusion on a Day of Sustainability Inspiration
To access our comprehensive downloadable Agenda, please click here.
Speaker and Panellist Biographies
To find out more about our speakers and panellists before the conference, click here to read their biographies.
Lunch Menu
A selection of fish, vegetarian and vegan sandwiches alongside a buffet of:
Smoked salmon and mascarpone tartlet
King prawn skewers with mango and chilli dipping sauce
Warm falafel, Greek yoghurt and hummus
Beetroot and Feta cheese tartlet
All the seafood is sustainably sourced and certified under the Marine Stewardship Council's blue fish label.
Please do let us know beforehand in your registration form should you have any dietary requirements.
Any questions?
You can get in touch with us via email for any further information.