The National Achieving Net Zero in the Public Sector Conference and Exhibition
Salford Community Stadium, Greater Manchester 25 September 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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8:30am
Delegate Registration and Networking
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Dr Geoff Mackey, UK Head at PlasticsEurope, Director at Chamerion Ltd, Advisory Group Chair at CAPE, Strategic Advisory Board at University of Nottingham
9:40am
Opening Keynote: Making National Net Zero Ambitions a Reality in 2050
- Exploring the critical decisions and policy interventions needed in the next several years to stay aligned with the UK’s Net Zero target
- The role that public sector organisations, local authorities, and communities play in delivering Net Zero
10:00am
Building Public Sector Capability to Accelerate Net Zero
- Understanding the specific strategies and skills that enable an effective delivery of Net Zero ambitions
- The importance of setting realistic targets and transition plans
- Encouraging employees and stakeholders to take ownership of Net Zero objectives in their day-to-day roles
10:20am
Tackling the Rising Cost of Water
- Understanding the UK water supply and reduction targets
- The water carbon link
- Reducing cost, carbon and using less water
- Working with Telex
Telex
10:40am
Questions And Answers Session
10:55am
Break and Networking
11:25am
Industry Case Study
Savi Energy
11:45am
Sustainability Reporting in the Public Sector: Understanding Progress Metrics in Net Zero
- The vital importance of sustainability reporting in decision making processes
- Progress and the state of public sector sustainability reporting
- Understanding existing global standards and frameworks for sustainability reporting
- Barriers to the implementation of sustainability reporting within the public sector
Amit Verma, Sustainability Policy Manager, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
12:05pm
Addressing Funding Challenges of Public Sector Decarbonisation Projects
Salix Finance
12:25pm
Industry Case Study
Igne Group Limited
12:45pm
Questions And Answers Session
12:55pm
Lunch And Networking
1:55pm
Industry Case Study
51 to Carbon Zero
2:15pm
Panel Discussion: Public Sector Decarbonisation Strategies for Transport, Buildings, and Land Use
- What is the role of local governments and combined authorities in driving sector-specific decarbonisation?
- Understanding the challenges associated with decarbonising transport
- What are the most cost-effective approaches to decarbonising public buildings like schools, hospitals, and council housing?
- How can councils support local food systems and reduce agricultural emissions?
- Addressing practical barriers that slow the net zero progress
Speakers:
- Amit Verma, Sustainability Policy Manager, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
- Becky Valentine, Co-owner, Sustainabilty & Building Health Consultant, Spenbeck
2:45pm
Questions And Answers Session
2:55pm
Break and Networking
3:25pm
Empowering People to Deliver Net Zero: Strategies for Meaningful Engagement
- Understand the critical roles of context and psychological safety
- Explore the impact of climate anxiety on effective policy delivery
- Examine the psychological barriers to engagement
- Optimise engagement using simple actions and storytelling
3:45pm
Case Study: Successful Implementation of Sustainability Solutions in the Public Sector
- Understanding the key factors that lead to success of green initiatives in the public sector
- Measuring success in tangible environmental, financial, and social outcomes
4:05pm
Chair's Summary and Close