Overview
Join Equans UK & Ireland and the IWFM Sustainability Special Interest Group (SIG) for a pivotal event focusing on sustainability within the workplace and facilities management (WFM) sector.
This gathering seeks to deliver a wealth of benefits for attendees, including actionable insights into cutting-edge sustainability practices and strategies. Expert panels will dissect the complexities of government and public sector requirements, offering clarity and practical guidance.
Discussions will spotlight real-world examples of successful sustainability initiatives, providing a blueprint for attendees to implement within their own organisations. Beyond the informative sessions, the event will serve as a prime networking opportunity, fostering collaboration and innovation among industry professionals committed to driving sustainability forward in WFM.
Key topics:
- Regulatory changes
- Market expectations
- Well-being
- Social value
- Decarbonisation
Key takeaways
The event is designed to offer attendees:
- A deeper understanding and increased awareness of the key findings from the 2024 Sustainability Survey
- Insight into the broader context and complexity of the challenges highlighted in the survey
- Practical takeaways that can be applied in real-world scenarios
- A valuable opportunity to connect and network with peers
Refreshments and nibbles will be provided.
Agenda
- 14:00 - Arrival (Doors open 1.45pm)
- 14:15 - Introduction – Kam Singh, IWFM Sustainability SIG Chair
- 14:30 - Presentation ‘Key issues from the IWFM Sustainability Survey’ – Melissa Gilbert, Senior Research Manager, IWFM and Kam Singh, IWFM Sustainability SIG Chair
- Panel session & Q&A. The panellists are:
- Ann Beavis - Head of Sustainable Development, Crown Workspace (Panel Chair)
- Lee Doyle - Director of Facilities Management Strategy, Clifford Chance
- Nick Blake - Associate Director, Gardiner & Theobald LLP
- Kristian Walker - Senior Sustainability Manager, BBC
- 15:20 - Case studies on social value – Andrew Gladstone-Heighton, Head of Policy and Insight, IWFM and Amelle Mestari, Procurement & CSR Director, Equans UK & Ireland
- 15:30 - Break
- 15:40 - Presentation ‘Regulatory changes and shifting expectations and how to prepare for them in an uncertain world’ – Sunil Shah, Managing Director, Acclaro Advisory
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Panel session & Q&A. The panellists are:
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Anna Williamson, a pracademic working in the field of regenerative sustainability as a consultant and associate lecturer at the University of Built Environment
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Rob Molyneux - Head of Sustainability & Environment, Equans UK & Ireland
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Sunil Shah - Managing Director, Acclaro Advisory
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Philip Kennedy - Head of Facilities and Health and Safety, Hempsons
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- 16:25 - Close and thanks - Amelle Mestari, Procurement & CSR Director, Equans UK & Ireland
- 16:30 - Networking with drinks and canapes
- 18:00 - Event close