SPOC Forum
Online eventA discussion and feedback on the draft Guidance Note for SPOC Roles and Responsibilities
A discussion and feedback on the draft Guidance Note for SPOC Roles and Responsibilities
The discharge of raw sewage into rivers, as well as major water companies’ financial problems, have become serious political and social concerns for the public. British cities have faced similar challenges in the past, most notoriously the ‘Great Stink’ in London in 1858 that led to the construction of Bazalgette’s sewer. Then in the nineteenth […]
Materials have arguably the greatest impact on a product’s sustainability credentials so what are the latest developments and considerations to support greater environmental and social responsibility? This event is focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishings sector. Experts from the industry will host sessions on foam, textiles, […]
Heart of the City: Lunch and Learn Online On 12 March, join us for an online, expert-led Lunch and Learn: How to Manage Greenwashing Risks, where we’ll explore what greenwashing really means, the risks it poses, and how to ensure your sustainability claims are credible. Confused about greenwashing? Join us as we explore its meaning, risks […]
Join LCAG Core Group and SPOCs to hear about Biodiversity activities in the City of London with Ben Bishop, Environmental Resilience Officer at the City of London Corporation. Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lcag/1512323
Presented by Tom Cheesbrough, Manager, Design Integration EMEA, Vantage Data Centers This webinar will examine the rapid growth of the data centre sector exploring the purposes of data centres, their construction and operation and their environmental impact. Data centres in Europe and the US are significant consumers of water, primarily for cooling purposes, with estimates […]
Heart of the City and Planet Mark In-person Lunch and Learn Join Heart of the City and Planet Mark to kick-start your SME’s net zero journey with actionable insights and networking opportunities - complimented with a free lunch! This special Lunch and Learn, co-hosted by Heart of the City and Planet Mark, is designed to […]
Diet and agriculture are borderline untouchable “third rail” issues in the climate debate. But with the global food system contributing up to an extra degree of warming by 2100, they cannot be ignored. Sensible policies are hindered by carbon footprinting conventions that distort the impact of methane – in both directions. This lecture explains how […]
With Dr Peter Matthews and Mark Lloyd This year’s Plumbers’ Annual Lecture at Wax Chandlers Hall will explore the historical context of water management, the stakeholders involved, and the current crisis affecting our inland waters. The press is full of the alarming state of the quality of our river waters and public trust in water companies is […]
A discussion on carbon calculation and mitigation with representatives from companies with nuances on approaches taken. Heart of the City, introduced by Andy Melia (CEO) and Katie Rogers, will talk about the methodology behind counting carbon emissions for small organisations, the drawbacks and compromises needed and the online calculators that give some reliable standard measurements. […]
Many events across London, mainly over the weekend of 24-25 May 2025. In the CIty of London, Join us at Guildhall Yard on Sunday 25 May for inclusive, all-ages and abilities cycling activities as part of London Cycling Festival. Enjoy family-friendly rides, bike maintenance facilities, information stalls, and bicycle test rides. See the London Cycling Festival […]
The Whitechapel Lecture: Speaker: Professor Mark Jolly, FIMMM, FICME, CEng, CEnv Professor of Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing at Cranfield University We live in a materials world. Everything we use is made from materials extracted from the planet. Yet, our current way of making and using most materials follows a linear model: take, make, and dispose. […]