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: The UK’s Progress on Emissions Reduction
- The latest report on progress in reducing emissions
- 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 achieving the net zero goals
Professor Piers Forster, Interim Chair of the Climate Change Committee, Founding Director of the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures at the University of Leeds
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
Chloë Fiddy, Senior Policy and Engagement Lead, IEMA
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
- Darar Apiri, Senior Specialist Sustainable Procurement, WRAP
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
Becky Valentine, Co-owner, Sustainabilty & Building Health Consultant, Spenbeck
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