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SUMMARY:Small Modular Nuclear Reactors: Hope or Hype?
DESCRIPTION:Dr Mike Bluck\nDirector\, Centre for Nuclear Engineering\, Imperial College\nTuesday 28 May 2024\nNational Liberal Club\, 1 Whitehall Place\, London SW1A 2HE \nFuellers Advantage – A series of technical meetings\, held jointly by the Worshipful Company of Fuellers with the Science Circle of the National Liberal Club \nSUMMARY OF PRESENTATION\nThere is renewed global interest in nuclear power\, particularly as a result of energy security concerns arising as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are thought by many to be the answer to the challenges in the deployment of nuclear power. If successful they could play a key role in decarbonisation\, providing reliable low-carbon electricity and heat\, in support of intermittent renewables. There are more than 50 designs globally\, but all remain just that – designs. What are they\, when will we see them\, and will they be able to solve the nuclear industry’s problems? The UK has shortlisted six SMR designs\, and a competition is underway. In this talk I will summarise the technologies\, explain what ‘modular’ really means and what is needed from Government\, industry and finance to realise this potential?
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/small-modular-nuclear-reactors-hope-or-hype/
LOCATION:National Liberal Club\, 1 Whitehall Place\, London\, SW1A 2HE\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Worshipful Company of Fuellers":MAILTO:clerk@fuellers.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought
DESCRIPTION:Worshipful Company of Insurers\, Engineers\, Information Technologists and Company of Entrepreneurs \n  \nBy Invitation
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/food-for-thought/
LOCATION:WTW Offices\, 51 Lime Street\, London\, EC3M 7DQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240515T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240515T180000
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SUMMARY:LCAG All-SPOC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:By invitation to LCAG SPOCs only. Please register using the Event Website link below.
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/lcag-all-spoc-meeting/
ORGANIZER;CN="Livery Climate Action Group":MAILTO:info@liverycag.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T170000
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SUMMARY:Delivering Net Zero & Beyond for Buildings Estates and Archetypes
DESCRIPTION:Some practical steps that can be taken by small businesses and homeowners to mitigate the impacts of climate change. \nSpeakers: \nProf Sean Smith – Chair of Future Construction\, Director of Centre for Future Infrastructure \nEdinburgh Futures Institute\, University of Edinburgh \nDr Julio Bros-Williamson\, Chancellor’s Fellow for Net Zero Buildings \nSchool of Engineering\, University of Edinburgh \n 
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/delivering-net-zero-beyond-for-buildings-estates-and-archetypes/
LOCATION:Online event
ORGANIZER;CN="Livery Climate Action Group":MAILTO:info@liverycag.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240215T110000
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SUMMARY:How Pollinator-Friendly is the City of London?
DESCRIPTION:Background: \nPollinating London Together is a pan livery group founded by the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers and the Worshipful Company of Gardeners\, born out of a need to raise awareness of the importance of biodiversity and the decline in insect species\, specifically pollinators. Compared to other threatened species\, insects and pollinators are much less visible. The decline is largely due to habitat loss\, the overuse of chemicals\, and climate change. Not only will humans feel the loss of insects\, but so will birds and other animals in the food chain\, as they will not be able to feed on such insects or the fruit that they enable. \nTo address this decline\, PLT aims to help champion and create pollinator-friendly green spaces\, starting in the City of London\, allowing all pollinators\, including solitary bees\, bumblebees\, hoverflies\, butterflies\, moths and beetles\, to thrive and for workers and visitors of the City to benefit from the tranquillity of those green spaces. \nThis lecture will provide a summary of the findings from the pollinator and planting assessments in the City of London\, the development of pollinator-friendly planting and the identification of green corridors in the City. It will review the progress and future plans. \n\nSpeakers: \nDr Heather Barrett-Mold OBE is Vice Chair of the Pollinating London Together Charity\, a Past Master of the Gardeners Livery Company\, and founder member of the Livery Climate Action Group. \nHeather is a Chartered Scientist\, Chartered Horticulturist\, and Chartered Environmentalist. Currently a consultant. She was Principal/CEO of Pershore Group of Colleges\, and now Vice Chair of Governors at Capel Manor College. She was a member of the Government Advisory Panel on Sustainable Development Education for its lifetime of 5 years\, and then Advisor on the Secretary of State Sounding Board. Heather was an expert with the Commission for Sustainable London 2012\, and Secretary of State Board member for the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. She is a Fellow of the Linnaean Society\, Vice President of the Institution of Environmental Science\, Past President of the Institute of Horticulture\, and previous Chair of the Science Council. \n\nDr Konstantinos Tsiolis is a pollinator ecologist. He has recently finished his PhD at the University of Reading\, which focused on understanding the nesting preferences of ground-nesting bees in commercial fruit orchards. Since the spring of 2022\, he has been working for Pollinating London Together\, assessing the pollinator and pollinator-friendly planting diversity of the City of London and adjacent areas. He has also been in close contact with the City of London Corporation\, schools and local wildlife groups\, spreading awareness of pollinator needs and diversity.
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/how-pollinator-friendly-is-the-city-of-london/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240207T180000
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SUMMARY:Closer and Closer to 2071
DESCRIPTION:It’s been 10 years since climate scientist Chris Rapley first performed his play 2071: The World We’ll Leave Our Grandchildren. In its five-star review\, The Guardian called it ‘better than good: it is necessary’. \nIn the past decade\, the world – and the Climate Crisis – have changed. Join us on 7th February as Chris reads excerpts from 2071 and reflects on its implications for our planet today. \nFollowing Chris’s remarks\, renowned environmentalist Jonathon Porritt will discuss our options for making a difference as individuals – and the particular power of charitable giving to climate organisations. \nHosted by the Global Returns Project: a UK registered charity making it easy for individuals and businesses to donate to best-in-class climate charities\, with no deductions. \n100% of every donation made when reserving free tickets for this event will be split equally between the six climate charities supported by the Global Returns Project: \n\nBlue Marine Foundation\nClientEarth\nGlobal Canopy\nRainforest Trust UK\nTrillion Trees\nWhale and Dolphin Conservation\n\nThis is a high capacity event\, so please do circulate the invitation to others who might enjoy\, and encourage them to register.
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/closer-and-closer-to-2071/
LOCATION:Citypoint\, 1 Ropemaker Street London EC2Y 9AW\, Citypoint\, 1 Ropemaker Street\, London\, EC2Y 9AW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240205T193000
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SUMMARY:Cross-Livery event on NET-ZERO
DESCRIPTION:We need to decarbonise technologies and supply chains to deliver social value and move towards our net-zero commitment. The opportunity to reach net-zero by 2050 is here\, but that needs multi-sector collaboration and targeted solutions. This cross-livery event will bring Constructors and Information Technologists (IT) together to debate technological interdependencies between the sectors\, role of repair/refurbishments\, sustainable choices on materials and IT solutions. The keynotes will provide good account of the current industry practice and challenges faced in the supply chain. A debate/Q&A will allow attendees to raise questions to the experts and explore possible cross-sector solutions. \nKeynote Speakers\nTony Smith – Sika\nTony is the Head of Product Management for Concrete and Waterproofing\, which includes concrete admixtures\, fibres and waterproofing products such as membranes and coatings. He worked for a national aggregate and Readymix firm for 9 years in a variety of concrete technical and specification roles before joining Sika in 2015. He worked in Area Sales\, Specification and Business Development roles before joining the Product team. He is now responsible for the introduction of new products and technical / legal compliance of the product range. \nTony sits on the Cement Admixtures Association committee and various industry bodies such as the British Precast Concrete Federation. He is also a Certified Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing and has worked with design teams to create practical and effective waterproofing schemes. \nIsmail Hussein – Slabtec\nIsmail from Slabtec is a Civil/ Structural engineer who has held various Technical and Business Development roles within the refurbishment\, concrete repair\, structural strengthening\, waterproofing\, groundworks and temporary works industries. His role focuses on working with engineers\, contractors and clients to provide solutions for the refurbishment of existing structures. \nSlabtec is a refurbishment contractor specialising in concrete repair and the design + installation of innovative and optimised structural strengthening solutions. \nRussell Macdonald – Hewlett Packard Enterprise \nRussell Macdonald is Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Chief Technologist for Hybrid Solutions; developing thought leadership and strategies for hybrid cloud\, data first modernisation and IT sustainability. Russell has a passion for sustainability and social value in and out of work: as a member of HPE’s ESG council\, a keynote speaker at the BCS Green IT Specialist Group\, a member of the Climate Change & IT Working Group and the Social Value Leadership Group of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists (WCIT). \nHe is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Arts\, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)\, and member of the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) and the Institute for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS).
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/cross-livery-event-on-net-zero/
LOCATION:WCIT Hall\, 39a Bartholomew Close\, London\, EC1A 7JN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231130
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SUMMARY:The Fuellers' Duke of Edinburgh Future Energy Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Third Duke of Edinburgh Future Energy Conference will be held on Wednesday 29 November 2023. It is being held at The Royal Society of Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, London W1G 0AE. \nEarlybird tickets are now available and may be purchased by clicking here. \nABOUT THE CONFERENCE The Duke of Edinburgh Future Energy Conference is the third in an ongoing series of successful conferences for the energy industries\, covering a wide spectrum of disciplines  throughout the Energy sector\, and supporting professions such as finance\, public policy\, insurance and law. \nOrganised by The Worshipful Company of Fuellers\, speakers include senior professionals in industry and academia from across the disciplines of science\, engineering\, finance and government policy to explore one of the greatest challenges facing society today: the transition to a sustainable global energy future. By bringing together diverse knowledge\, interests and experience\, we will explore these key challenges in a holistic way. \nThe one-day conference is open to anyone with an interest in energy. We aim to stimulate debate: sharing differences and building new relationships. We hope to inspire the next generation of energy professionals. \nExperienced practitioners can network\, while people new to energy can build new relationships. \nVenue:\nRoyal Society of Medicine\, 1 Wimpole Street\, Westminster\, London\, W1G 0AE\n[view map] \n  \n\nBOOK NOW \n\n\n\n\n\nConference Programme and Timetable\n09:30 – Master Fueller\, short introduction\n09.40 – Keynote Speaker 1 – Energy Outlook – A Perspective from the United States – Lucian Pugliaresi\, President Energy Policy Research Foundation\n10:05 – Panel 1 Energy Markets. Chair: Jon Clark\, EY. Panel Discussion: How has the energy cost crisis affected energy and climate policy? What do we need to change?  How can we finance the future of energy: Gareth Ramsay\, BP Economist\, Richard Nourse\, Schroders Greencoat\, Dr Carole Nakhle Chief\, Crystol Energy.\n11:05 – Coffee\, networking and exhibition\n11:25 – Keynote Speaker 2 – Energy Outlook – A British Perspective (including the regulatory/technical challenges we face) – Juliet Davenport\, OBE\, President Energy Institute\n11:50 – Panel 2 Innovation. New technologies and new business models are still needed. In the second panel we draw from the world of engineering and digital sciences to explore the innovations being made\, the problems they are solving and the opportunities they are creating.\nChair – Prof. Robert Gross\, UK Energy Research Centre\, Technology Advances Overview…\n•    Large and micro hydrogen and ammonia production and usage technologies – Richard Hulf\, Hydrogen One.\n•    Nuclear\, fusion & small reactors – Prof.  Sir Ian Chapman\, UK Atomic Energy Authority – fusion and  Paul Spence\, EDF Energy – fission.\n•    Carbon Capture and Storage; Jason Frost of Aker Carbon Capture.\n13:15 – Networking lunch\n14:15 – Keynote 3 –Energy Outlook – Dame Mary Archer DBE\, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Science Museum\n14:40 – Panel 3 – Society and Organisational Change\, Chair – Philip Nichol – Gent\, Air Pilots Our third panel addresses the question of what it is like to manage organisations in the transition to a Net Zero world\, with particular emphasis on Livery Companies\, and organisations whose members are major energy users\, especially regarding transport.  How will society need to adapt to track the carbon cost of everything that we do? What skills will they need to embrace?\n•    Carl Lomas MBE\, Carmen\, Chairman at Institute of Couriers\,\n•    Jeremy Nicholson\,  Alfa Energy\n•    Greg Curtis\, RAF\, Air Fuels Sustainable Energy Association (AFSEA).\n•    Tim Morris\, Associated British Ports\n15:40 – Coffee and networking\n16:00 – Panel session 4: Panel Discussion. The way forward – reflections from within the Fuellers. Fuellers of different career stages and professional background reflect on the changes in the policy-innovation and market context they expect to see in the next 12-24 months\, based on the themes emerging from this Conference. Chair: Ash Shastri. Panel –\n•    Simon Brewster\, CEO at Dolphin N2\, Fueller\n•    Jai Ferguson\, Neuroscience & Psychology at King’s College London \, Sutton Trust Scholar \, Fueller \, Emerging Technologies Intern at HSBC\n•    Owain Johnson\, Managing Director\, Global Head of Research and Product Development at CME Group\, Fueller\n•    Gavin Towers\, Head of Energy Solutions\, Brook Green Supply\, Fueller\n17:00 – Keynote 4 – The Big Picture – In the final session we will invite a leading thinker from the world of energy to surmise key insights and give a personal reflection on the path forwards. Dan Monzani\, Managing Director for UK and Ireland\, Aurora Energy.\n17:25 – Closing thoughts and call to action- Master Fueller\n17:30 – Drinks reception\n18:05 Short speech by Master Fueller\n19:30 – Close \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/the-fuellers-duke-of-edinburgh-future-energy-conference-2023/
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
ORGANIZER;CN="Worshipful Company of Fuellers":MAILTO:clerk@fuellers.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Online Event: Why should the military care about climate change?
DESCRIPTION:The Livery Climate Action Group are pleased to welcome you to a fascinating seminar by Lt Gen Richard Nugee on the topic of whether climate change is a national security issue and why we and the military should care about climate. \nAfter a full\, operational career in the British Army\, as his final role Richard wrote a Review of Defence’s approach to Climate Change and Sustainability. He has since earned international recognition for bringing the implications of Climate Change and Sustainability to the Defence and National Security sectors. He is now the Non-Executive Director for Climate Change and Net Zero for the Ministry of Defence. He has expanded this policy interest into delivery\, as the Chair\, Director and Advisor of a number of renewable energy and environmental sustainability start-ups. \nAll Liveries have links across the military and\, as part of our further understanding of environmental issues\, it is imperative to see how this vital part of our country’s security and Government are addressing these issues. \nRegister for this free event here
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/online-event-military-role-in-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online event
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020024
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SUMMARY:WCIT Hybrid Event - "Towards a circular economy in the IT industry"
DESCRIPTION:Join the IT & Climate Change Group at this Hybrid event for an insight into how the IT industry is transitioning from a linear take-make-throw process to a more circular economy that mitigates its impact on the environment and the climate. \nElectronic waste (or e-waste) is the fastest-growing waste stream in the world\, and the UK generates the second-highest amount of e-waste per capita in the world\, at 23.9 kg/person. e-waste contains precious metals and rare earth materials that can be recovered and fed back into the supply chain. However\, many IT assets are now being remanufactured and repurposed for extended life\, providing a valuable source of lower-cost computing for SMEs\, nonprofits\, and charities. \nHow many old technology items like mobile devices\, laptops\, and accessories do you have lying around unused in drawers? \nRegister here
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/wcit-hybrid-event-towards-a-circular-economy-in-the-it-industry/
LOCATION:WCIT Hall\, 39a Bartholomew Close\, London\, EC1A 7JN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230928T000000
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SUMMARY:The UKFT Sustainability Conference: Solutions\, lessons and definitions
DESCRIPTION:The second UKFT Sustainability conference on 28 September in London will build on the success of the 2022 event by providing clear\, industry-relevant help and guidance specifically for the UK textile industry. \nThe speakers will offer advice on how to improve performance\, measure and monitor progress and communicate environmental credentials. The conference will give a clearer overview of the relevant environmental merits (or otherwise) of various fibres and certification schemes and an outline of the current landscape for sustainability legislation. \nThursday 28th September 2023 \nRegistration opens soon.
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/the-ukft-sustainability-conference-solutions-lessons-and-definitions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020024
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Investment for a Better World: Putting the environment first
DESCRIPTION:The Livery Climate Action Group with the Guild of Investment Managers is holding an in-person seminar for you to learn more about how your Charity and Livery funds can transition to net zero. \nSpeakers include: Tessa Younger Stewardship Lead\, Environmental at CCLA\, Eoin Murray Head of Investment at Federated Hermes\, together with the Master of the Guild of Investment Managers Henry Pollard CC. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nRegister for this free event here
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/sustainable-investment-for-a-better-world-putting-the-environment-first/
LOCATION:CCLA Investment Mgt\, 1 Angel Lane\, London\, EC4R 3AB
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230724T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230724T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020024
CREATED:20230619T140005Z
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Fusion & Fission: Where we are and the road ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and the South West Nuclear Hub on the challenges for Nuclear Fusion and advanced Fission energy \, this event will cover : \n\n A brief history of the nuclear industry in the UK and how that has influenced our current landscape. The differences between fission and fusion. The main challenges and opportunities for the sector.\nThe commercial pathway to fusion energy – how fusion energy technology is being developed and the role that it might play in the world’s future clean energy system.\nThe computational challenges associated with the realisation of fusion pilot plants\, and how the power of digital will make it possible.\n\n  \nMonday 24th July 2023 5:30pm – 8pm \nWCIT Hall – Livery Room \nRegister here: Nuclear Fusion Fission Event Tickets
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/nuclear-fusion-fission-where-we-are-and-the-road-ahead/
LOCATION:WCIT Hall\, 39a Bartholomew Close\, London\, EC1A 7JN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230703T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230703T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020024
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SUMMARY:LCAG Annual Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:LCAG’s second annual conference will be held on Monday July 3rd 2023 at the prestigious Merchant Taylors Hall \nHear insights from your fellow Liverymen and industry professionals on the approaches that they are taking in response to climate change and hear from experts on how your company can manage its impact on climate change and the environment. \nYou can read about our inaugural conference last year here \nNetworking opportunities and lunch provided. \nThe full programme of speakers and conference agenda below. You can still register to attend here \nnewprogramme
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/lcag-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Merchant Taylors’ Hall\, 30 Threadneedle Street\, London\, EC2R 8JB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230620T130000
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SUMMARY:Collecting and Measuring Carbon Data Webinar hosted by Heart of the City
DESCRIPTION:Heart of the City are hosting a webinar on how to measure carbon footprints for small businesses. They’ll break the process down into simple actionable steps from what data businesses need to collect to choosing a carbon calculator. You’ll also hear tips from an SME that’s already measured their footprint and find out more about the City of London Corporation’s fully funded net zero course for SMEs – it’s not one to miss! \n  \nDate 📅 Tuesday 20 June \nTime 🕙 12 midday \nLocation 📍 Online via Zoom \n  \nFor more information and to book your free place\, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and-learn-collecting-and-measuring-carbon-data-tickets-490619304547?aff=ElMe
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/collecting-and-measuring-carbon-data-webinar/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230606T200000
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SUMMARY:William Wright Lecture 2023 Lighting and the Circular Economy – presented by Jeff Shaw
DESCRIPTION:The circular economy as it relates to lighting is focused on managing materials and how they are used\, assembled and dismantled within the product design process; just as important are the lighting design decisions that are made to define how lighting products are used within the built environment. \nLighting designers have an influence in both these areas as the specifiers and designers of lighting projects and installations. The adoption of circular economy principles will allow lighting designers to change the way lighting systems are designed\, manufactured\, procured\, operated\,\nand returned. It needs a truly holistic approach to design that considers the lighting aesthetic and quality\, material impact of lighting systems\, energy efficiency\, financing\, optimal maintenance\, and the reuse or recycle mechanism. \nThe lecture will outline five principles identified to support a shift towards ‘circular lighting’ and discuss how we in the Lighting industry can contribute to the transformation of how lighting is manufactured and used within the built environment. \nSpeaker details: \nJeff is a lighting designer with over 25 years’ experience and an Associate Director within Arup’s lighting practice. A Past President and Fellow of the Society of Light & Lighting which is part of Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)\, Jeff has extensive experience working in multi-disciplinary teams on a wide range of building projects in the UK and overseas. Past projects include developing the lighting concept for the Beijing National Stadium for the 2008 Olympic Games\, the lighting design for the Tate Modern\, both the original building and its 2016 extension\, and recently developing a new lighting masterplan for Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront district. Jeff plays an active role in promoting lighting design within the firm\, in educating young designers and engineers in lighting\, in driving cutting-edged lighting-related research and in marketing the business externally. \nEvent details: \nTuesday 6th June\, 6.00-8.00pm\nARUP\, 80 Charlotte Street\, London\, W1T 4QS \nTo book your place: please fill out this form: William Wright Lecture 2023 Booking Form
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/william-wright-lecture-2023-lighting-and-the-circular-economy-presented-by-jeff-shaw/
LOCATION:ARUP offices\, 8 Fitzroy Street\, 8 Fitzroy Street\, London\, W1T 4BJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:In Person Event: Multi-Offtake PPA
DESCRIPTION:The City of London Corporation is hosting a workshop to understand and assess possible models for a Multi-Offtake Power Purchase Agreement. \nThe workshop is open to those who have previously expressed interest to be offtakers and new interested parties that are based in the Square Mile. \nWe will seek to produce the core principles of a strategy for developing a Multi-Offtake group as well as the next steps and a provisional timetable for a PPA. \nThis is a free event. To register click here
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/in-person-event-multi-offtake-ppa/
LOCATION:Guildhall\, 71 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 7HH\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T180000
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SUMMARY:Online Seminar: The Role of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in reaching Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the concept of power purchase agreements\, differing models and their related benefits and risks. \nA case study of the City of London Corporations Power Purchase Agreement\, including: An overview of the business case; forming the scope of the project; construction and delivery of the Solar Farm; Lessons learned; future development opportunities at South Farm. \nAn introduction to the Square Mile Multi-Offtaker PPA – Concept and update on current stage of development. \nSpeakers: \nPhil Dominy\, Director Energy & Infrastructure\, EY (Ernst & Young) – leads the renewable energy strategy and PPA team in the UK. He advises companies and public sector organisations on how to meet renewable energy targets and reduce energy costs at the same time. His specialism is renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) and he advised on the City of London PPA  signed in late 2020. \nGraeme Low\, Assistant Director – Head of Energy and Sustainability\, City of London Corporation – Graeme leads the Energy and Sustainability Team within the City Surveyors Department. He is responsible for the purchase of Energy on behalf of the organisation and is leading on the delivery of 4 aspects of the Climate Action Strategy focused around corporate and investment properties\, design standards and resilience. Graeme joined the organisation is 2020 with over 25 years experience in Energy and Carbon Management across public and private sector roles. Graeme has been managing the delivery of the PPA and sleeving agreement for the Corporation. \n  \nRegister for the event here: Power Purchase Agreement Online Seminar 
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/online-seminar-the-role-of-power-purchase-agreements-ppas-in-reaching-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T193000
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SUMMARY:Growth Tech Event: Climate start-ups and their impact
DESCRIPTION:A presentation and discussion with Climate VC\, hosted by the WCIT Entrepreneurs Panel and ‘IT and Climate Change’ working group host. Climate VC fund early-stage start-ups to drive material decarbonisation of the economy and day-to-day life though their fund and syndicate. They see climate change as the biggest opportunity the world has ever seen to invest in change and build the world we want to live in. Climate VC’s mission is to find\, foster and fund crazy\, unusual and innovative start-ups who want to have a global and gigatonne-scale impact on the climate. \nThe discussion: \nPeet Denny will open the evening with an insight into the Climate.VC Fund\, the drivers\, ambitions and aims\, how his experience can offer some direction\, guidance and insights into the key issues. This will be followed by two examples providing key insight into how climate tech start-ups are addressing the climate challenge: Paul Young and Osas Omoigiade\, business founders leaders of businesses funded by Climate.VC. Lt Gen Richard Nugee will then offer his view on the strategic imperatives that are driving the Climate.VC approach and their future direction. \nThe speakers \nPeet Denny \nPeet is the founding partner for Climate Ventures. He is an entrepreneur with a deep background in Information Technology\, which has led to him founding multiple companies. He is the founder of the largest UK AI community outside of London\, an international keynote speaker\, and former CTO of Wealth Wizards amongst many other achievements. \nPaul Young \nPaul is CTO and Co-Founder of Kita\, enabling nature-based solutions to thrive via insurance products that remove carbon delivery risk from buyers and sellers in the voluntary carbon market. Before focusing his career onto the fight against climate change\, he led R&D teams within data science-based fintech startups\, culminating with the co-founding of Sybenetix\, successfully acquired by Nasdaq in 2017. \nOsas Omoigiade \nOsas is the founder and CEO of Deep.Meta\, who are bringing advanced technology to reuse steel and save millions of tonnes of CO2. He has a PhD in Steel Metallurgy from Imperial College London and strong relationships with steel makers in the UK. Deep.Meta is backed by Imperial Enterprise Labs Centre for Climate Change and Innovation\, Google\, Innovate UK as well as Climate Tech and Automation investors. \nLt.Gen Richard Nugee \nRichard created the MOD’s Net Zero Strategy and is board member of multiple climate start-ups and a member of Climate VC’s impact advisory board. Richard was commissioned into the British Army in 1986 and completed numerous operational tours. He was latterly Chief of Defence People and in 2020 wrote a Review of Defence’s approach to Climate Change and Sustainability. He is now the Non-Executive Director for Climate Change for Defence\, Chair of the NAAFI Board and Director of his own Strategic Advisory. \nTickets: £12 (inc VAT). Refreshments will be provided. Any surplus will be donated to the WCIT Charity. \nIf you would like to attend\, please follow the link to book your place via Eventbrite: Climate start-ups and their impact event 
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/growth-tech-event-climate-start-ups-and-their-impact/
LOCATION:WCIT Hall\, 39a Bartholomew Close\, London\, EC1A 7JN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T180000
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SUMMARY:Gresham College Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Gresham College has been providing free public lectures since 1597 when Sir Thomas Gresham’s vision of a  college to bring the ‘new learning’ to Londoners was realised. Today we carry on Sir Thomas’s vision\, bringing some of the world’s most brilliant minds to speak in fields ranging across the arts and sciences. Gresham College has many events coming up over the next few months. Check out the lectures below. \n\nWhat is the Role of Nuclear Power in a Net Zero System?  Lecture\, Barnard’s Inn Hall\, Wednesday\, 19 Apr 2023 – 18:00\n\nThe UK’s nuclear power reactors have provided a significant proportion of the UK’s low carbon electricity over their lifetimes. Most will retire in this decade. Advances in technology mean that modern systems can compete with other forms of low carbon energy. \n  \nProfessor Myles Allen took his first degree in Physics and Philosophy\, followed by a doctorate in Atmospheric\, Oceanic and Planetary Physics\, both at the University of Oxford. He has worked at Oxford for most of his career\, with early stints at MIT and the UN Environment Programme in Kenya\, and is currently Director of the Oxford Net Zero initiative. \nProfessor Myles Allen’s Upcoming Events: \n\n\nThe Trillionth Tonne of Carbon and Why It Matters For Climate Change  Lecture\, Barnard’s Inn Hall\, Tuesday\, 18 Apr 2023 – 18:00 \n\n\nWhen we connect our model of the global carbon cycle to the model of atmosphere-ocean temperatures we find every tonne of CO2 we dump into the atmosphere ratchets up global temperatures\, permanently\, by around half a trillionth of a degree Celsius. So\, to stop global warming\, we need net zero carbon dioxide emissions. And to limit warming to 2°C\, we need to limit the total amount we emit to around 3.7 trillion tonnes of CO2: one trillion tonnes of carbon. \n\n\nHow the World Agreed on Net Zero Lecture\, Barnard’s Inn Hall\, Tuesday 23rd May 2023 – 18:00 \n\n\nThe climate had a bad year in 2009. Talks collapsed. Emails were hacked. And several papers found even 50-80% reductions weren’t enough: we had to get to net zero. Yet six years later\, negotiators from 190 countries acknowledged the need for net zero in the Paris Agreement\, even resolving to try to limit warming to 1.5 °C\, which means net zero global emissions around 2050. Can it be done? It certainly can. Will it be done? That’s up to all of us.
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/gresham-college-upcoming-events/
LOCATION:Barnard’s Inn Hall\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Climate Change,Environment Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230403T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230403T163000
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SUMMARY:SIMposium\, Economically competitive fusion energy event organised by Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers
DESCRIPTION:This year’s event is being opened up to a wider audience in the Livery and to those in the industry. It will be held in the SIM Hall otherwise known as Glaziers’ Hall. \nBuy a ticket here : SIMposium tickets link\nProspectus\nPower from nuclear fusion has begun to attract the attention of investors across the world.  While all nuclear-generated electricity to date has been based on fission or the “splitting of the atom”\, there is now considerable and revived interest in an alternative way of generating nuclear-based electricity\, from nuclear fusion\, which involves\, put simply\, squashing atoms together. \nThe aim of a fusion reactor is to generate extreme conditions like those found at the centre of the Sun\, which will cause hydrogen atoms continually to combine to make helium\, and release huge amounts of energy in the process\, with little radioactive waste.  While there has been progress in moving towards this goal\, continuous energy production has still not been achieved\, in spite of the significant research funding provided by many countries. \nBut new fusion enterprises are beginning to spring up\, and they are attracting billions of pounds in private investment.  Does this intriguing new phenomenon mean that we are closer than was commonly thought\, to generating economically competitive fusion energy?  The SIMposium has been organised in order to test this proposition\, and to showcase the research and financial strategies being employed to overcome the scientific and engineering obstacles that lie along the path towards commercial viability. \nSIMposium organised by the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers \nThe Master of the Scientific Instrument Makers organises the annual SIMposium\, which focuses on an important scientific topic of his or her choice\, with the added proviso that younger researchers in the fields of interest to the Company should\, ideally\, be given a chance to demonstrate their contributions. \nThis year’s SIMposium fits within the Lord Mayor’s theme of “Financing the Future”\, which the Rt Hon Lord Mayor\, Alderman Nicholas Lyons\, promulgated in his Annual Address to the Livery. \n  \nProgramme\nSIMposium\, 3 April 2023 – Economically competitive fusion energy  \n\n9.30 Arrival – coffee and biscuits\n10.00 Court Room\, Leadership Session 1. \nChaired by Professor Philip Thomas\, Master of the Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers\n10.00 Introduction: Professor Philip Thomas\n10.10 The global fusion landscape\, Tom Davis (Oxford Sigma)\n 10.35 Questions\n10.40  Introduction to fusion – UKAEA perspective\, Tim Bestwick\, Chief Technology Officer & Director Strategy\, Communications and Business Development at UK  Atomic Energy Authority\n11.05 Questions\n11.10  Coffee\n11.30  Court Room\, Leadership Session 2\nChaired by Charles Holroyd\, Deputy Master\, Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers\n11.30  Tokamak Energy – accelerating the development of commercial fusion\, David Kingham (Tokamak Energy)\n11.55  Questions\n12.00  Learning curves for fusion: prospects for increased private investment\, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli\, Company of World Traders\n12.25 Questions\n12.30  Open challenges for measurement in fusion\, speaker from UKAEA.  \n 12.55  Questions\n13.00 Lunch\n14.00 River Room\, Scholarship Session.\n14.00 Opening of poster session\, Prof. Tom Scott (Director of SW Nuclear Hub\, University of Bristol)\n14.15 onward: 12 Posters\, primarily from younger researchers in industry and university\n16.00  Tea available\n16.30  Close
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/simposium-economically-competitive-fusion-energy-event-organised-by-worshipful-company-of-scientific-instrument-makers/
LOCATION:Glaziers Hall\, 9 Montague Close\, London\, SE1 9DD\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T160000
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SUMMARY:Future Water Resources: A Briefing on Thames Water's Plan
DESCRIPTION:Thames Water are developing a Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP) to find ways to adapt to our changing climate\, supply water to more people as our population grows and reduce the amount of water we take from our rivers to protect the environment. Further to the launch of the plan in December 2022\, there will be a briefing at Walbrook Wharf\, 20 Cousin Lane\, Blackfriars at 2:00pm on 28 February 2023. It is anticipated that the presentation and Q&A would last for about two hours. \nAs you may be aware The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) published a report in 2018 ‘Preparing for a drier future’ which set out the significant challenges we face on water supply and the need to take action. This work prompted the first National Framework for Water Resources published by the Environment Agency in 2020 which requires water companies to collaborate to develop plans that consider their regional water needs. Five regional groups were set up and tasked with developing plans for a secure and sustainable water supply in their region\, and also that the regional plans should then fit together to provide a joined-up national solution. \nOver the past two years Thames Water has been working closely with Water Resources South East (WRSE) and the other five water companies across the SE region\, regulators\, stakeholders and customers to ensure that there is an effective regional plan for this area. The regional plan will deliver an appropriate level of drought resilience for the long term and combine demand management\, including reducing leakage\, and long term investment in water supply infrastructure. The regional plans are also crucial to support climate change resilience. WRSE published the draft SE regional plan for consultation in November 2021\, click here to read the plan and join in the consultation\, which ends on 20 February 2023. The SE regional plan has informed our draft statutory WRMP\, the website setting out our plans is available at https://thames-wrmp.co.uk where you can also respond to our consultation\, which ends on 21 March 2023. \nIf you would like to attend the proposed briefing please can you respond by email to Phil.Stride@thameswater.co.uk .
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/future-water-resources-a-briefing-on-thames-waters-plan/
LOCATION:Walbrook Wharf\,\, 20 Cousin Lane\, London\, EC4R 3TE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Symposium: Almshouses and Livery Climate Action Group Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:A series of presentations to discuss the heritage issues in upgrading and modernising these building types to achieve net zero. \nEvent Programme: \n\n10.00-10.10 Chairman’s introduction – Alderman Alison Gowman\, Chair of the Livery Climate Action Group and Chris Dyson\, Master of the Chartered Architects’ Livery Company\n\nFixing the past \n\n10.10-10.30 Refurbishing the 18th-century almshouses\, Museum of the Home\, Hackney – Naila Yousuf\, Wright & Wright\n10.30-10.50 Improving performance of listed buildings – Michael Popper\, P3r Engineers\n10.50-11.10 Upgrading historic fabric and planning: Royal Hospital – Dr Roger Bowdler\, Montagu Evans\n11.10-11.20 Panel Q&A \n11.20-11.40 Coffee break\n\nPlanning the future \n\n11.40-12.00 Transforming almshouses for the 21st century – Jenny Pannell\, Independent consultant\n12.00-12.20 Morden College: Social infrastructure for almshouses: Morden College – Alex Ely\, Mæ\n12.20-12.40 The contemporary almshouse: United St Saviour’s – Stephen Witherford\, Witherford Watson Mann Architects\n12.40-13.00 Panel Q&A and Chairman’s closing remarks
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/symposium-almshouses-and-livery-climate-action-group-net-zero/
LOCATION:Merchant Taylors’ Hall\, 30 Threadneedle Street\, London\, EC2R 8JB\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Webinar : Preparing for Combustion Transition: A framework for accelerating our transition to Net Zero
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for Combustion Transition: A framework for accelerating our transition to Net Zero Webinar \nPresented by Professor Simon Spooner\, Principal Scientist\, Atkins Infrastructure. \nAbout this Webinar\nWe have grown prosperous and numerous by burning and consuming the products of biological systems of the past and present. We have now learnt how to get what we need without having to do this anymore. We just have to get on and manage the transition to embracing and stewarding our world instead of consuming it. In this talk I will set out some concepts and principles for this\, some metrics to measure with and some plans and tools to help manage the transition. Then\, as Water Conservators and Livery Companies\, what might we be able to contribute here in the City? Can we develop alternative approaches to offsetting that will be more effective? Can the City lead in changing its infrastructure to eliminate combustion in our buildings and transport and so attain net zero? \nAbout the Speaker\nProf Simon Spooner is an environmental scientist applying scientific models combined with social\, economic\, political and regulatory methods to address the challenges that we face and help build better infrastructure systems. Currently his main activities are: as a senior expert advisor on the UK\nHealth Security Agency programme to develop wastewater epidemiology based responses to the Covid-19 pandemic; applying his SimBasinQ river basin water quality model to address the impact of wastewater discharges on our rivers; and developing nature based catchment solutions to flooding\,\nwater quality\, water resources\, biodiversity and carbon sequestration. He has developed the combustion transition framework\, an innovative approach to integrating GHG emissions reductions and land-use based regeneration of natural processes with a framework of metrics and economic\ntools to facilitate an accelerated transition to net-zero. \nOver the last 30 years as a consultant with Atkins and before that Mott MacDonald he worked about half his time overseas\, mostly in China\, on major World Bank\, EU and UK government projects in urban environment development\, energy systems and environmental policy. He was Technical Director for water and environment for Atkins in China mostly delivering urban planning projects. More recently he worked in partnership with KPMG for the UK FCDO in China on the development of environmental governance processes and access to international financing for infrastructure projects under China’s Belt and Road programme. In the UK he mostly worked for water companies in wastewater and river basin management and in water industry regulatory processes. \nHe is an honorary professor at Nottingham university in Ningbo and UK campuses and a visiting professor at many universities in China as well as Cambridge University in UK. He has written and edited a number of books on water and environmental management\, regulation and adaption of European approaches to China for OECD\, FWR\, EU and Chinese publishers. What he really enjoys is building on the latest science and digital systems to innovate and find simpler integrated solutions to complex problems. \nRegister for this event here: Eventbrite 
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/webinar-preparing-for-combustion-transition-a-framework-for-accelerating-our-transition-to-net-zero/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230220T160000
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SUMMARY:Day seminar: The Future of Energy in the UK
DESCRIPTION:Deputy Master\, Kenneth Cupitt in his responsibility as a member of the Education Committee has organised an all-day seminar on the topic “The Future of Energy” at Glaziers’ Hall\, with six speakers comprising business owners and decision makers will share their views on both the provision of energy for the country and what alternative choices may be available for future opportunities. \nInformation shared by the speakers will help business leaders make the right decisions over the next decade and learn what the UK Government\, and the supply industry\, is having to put in place for economic green energy. Topics will include: \n\nNuclear Energy (both Fusion and Fission will be covered and what Rolls Royce are developing with mini reactors for regional generation);\nMaking money from Sources of Energy (Ways of Cutting the Costs of Energy in a Business\, how to store energy in times of plenty for use in times of shortages\, achieving cost cutting by enabling businesses to trade energy);\nRooftop Solar Panels and PV Modules (advantages of using Solar Energy\, reduced Electricity Bill\, Return on Investment\, Renewable Energy\, Environmentally Friendly\, Energy Independence). A photovoltaic system or solar power system is an electric power system designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics;\nAdding Hydrogen to Supplement Natural Gas (now that trials of the addition of hydrogen to gas have been completed what it will do to benefit us all);\nHydrogen as a Fuel for Delivery Vehicles (there is unlikely to be enough Lithium to power storage batteries in the short term\, but larger vehicles are also likely to be powered by hydrogen to carry the bulky items and for the driving range);\nHeat Pump Technology (the conclusion\, thus far\, is that for heat pumps\, ammonia is thermodynamically the best refrigerant in the field of operation for comfort cooling and is also safer than using Fluorocarbons).
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/seminar-the-future-of-energy-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:Glaziers Hall\, 9 Montague Close\, London\, SE1 9DD\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:'Routes to Greater Sustainability' Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Furniture Makers Company for a day of knowledge sharing on what the furnishing sector can do to reduce climate change. \nClick here to register for free. \nThursday 16 February\, 11.00am – 5.00pm\, Furniture Makers’ Hall\, London \nProgramme: \n\n11.00am – Welcome – Tony Attard OBE DL\, Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company\n11.10am – Anticipated forthcoming legislation. The role of the British Furniture Confederation. Speakers: Jonathan Hindle\, chairman\, BFC Legislation update and Jessica Alexander\, executive director of the National Bed Federation / BFC\n11.30am – Coffee and networking\n12.00pm – Furniture Industry Sustainability Programme (FISP) – an industry specific standard. Speaker: John Hubbard\, technical consultant\, FIRA International\n12.15pm – Measuring your organisation’s carbon footprint – Nichola Pichel-Juan\, sustainability manager at SATRA Technology\n12.30pm – Capital investment in renewables. Speaker: Rollie Attard\, CEO of Panaz\n12.45pm – Lunch and networking\n1.45pm – Packaging and sustainability\, alternative solutions – John Hubbard\, technical consultant\, FIRA International\n2.00pm – A circular approach. Speaker: Adnan Zeb-Khan\, manager at Carpet Recycling UK\n2.15pm – A circular approach. Speaker: Angela Moran\, product strategy director at Silentnight\n2.30pm – Biomaterials and circularity. Speaker: Richard Naylor\, group sustainable development director at Hypnos Beds\n2.45pm – Networking\n3.15pm – Reuse and extending useful life. Speaker: Fiona Edwards\, head of sustainability at JPA Workspaces\n3.30pm – Design classics – maximising lifecycle through design. Speaker: Chris Black\, managing director of Sound Leisure\n3.45pm – Networking\n5.00pm – Close\n\nGuests are welcome to stay for a mixer event that will start at 5.30pm. Complimentary drinks and nibbles will be served.
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/routes-to-greater-sustainability-event/
LOCATION:Furniture Makers Hall\, 12 Austin Friars\, London\, EC2N 2HE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Historic Buildings Challenge: Carbon Reduction & Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Virtual workshop for historic building owners\, managers and occupiers within the Square Mile \nThis Historic Building Challenge\, as part of the City Corporation’s wider Climate Action Strategy\, is a research and collaborative knowledge sharing project to create a one-stop resource that recognises and shares best practice advice and case studies. \nThe historic environment expert team at Purcell Architects have been commissioned by the City of London to help you understand and navigate the obstacles that can seem daunting and expensive to overcome when adapting a historic building. \nFollowing a sold-out breakfast launch workshop on the 24th January\, this virtual session builds on this feedback and introduces the new engagement hub on Commonplace. \nWe need to hear from you; your experiences\, the challenges you face and the actions you are taking to help identify the most time and cost-effective solutions that can best protect\, enhance and sustain the value of your heritage asset. \nJoin us at this virtual morning workshop and help shape the Historic Buildings Carbon Reduction and Climate Resilience Challenge.
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/historic-buildings-challenge-carbon-reduction-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230124T083000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast event - Historic Buildings Carbon Reduction & Resilience Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The City of London Corporation and Purcell Architects are hosting a breakfast briefing on Historic Buildings Carbon Reduction & Climate Resilience Challenge. \nThey want to hear about your experiences and challenges you are facing with your historic listed buildings. They would like your feedback to help identify and share the most time and cost-effective solutions that can best protect\, enhance and sustain the value of your heritage asset. \nOrder of events: \n\n8:30am Welcome breakfast\n9:00am Introduction by historic built environment experts\, Purcell.\n9:20am Guided Q&A to investigate the challenges\, changes and strategies faced by those who own and use historic buildings in the Square Mile.\n\nThe obstacles to adapting listed buildings in the face of a rapidly changing climate can seem daunting\, numerous\, and expensive to overcome. Purcell Architects are a team of experts who have been commissioned by the City Corporation to help you understand and facilitate the adaptations to improve the resilience\, value and efficiency of your historic building. \nThe Historic Buildings Challenge is being delivered as part of the City Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy to support the achievement of net zero in the Square Mile by 2040. \nClick here for more information on the City Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy. \nRegister for the event here
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/breakfast-event-historic-buildings-carbon-reduction-resilience-challenge/
LOCATION:The City Centre\, 80 Basinghall Street\, London\, EC2V 5AR
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020024
CREATED:20230110T090929Z
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SUMMARY:Water Conservators’ Webinar 'Preparing For A Drier Future '
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join the Water Conservators’ January Webinar ‘ Preparing For A Drier Future ‘. \nWednesday 18th January 2023 5.30pm to 6.45pm \nPresented by Jim Hall\, Professor of Climate and Environmental Risks at the University of Oxford\, and Jon Chappell\, Senior Policy Adviser at the National Infrastructure Commission. \nAbout this Webinar\nThe National Infrastructure Commission is the government’s independent expert adviser on long term infrastructure policy. Among its advisory remit is water\, flooding and drought. In 2018 the Commission published a seminal report on the latter\, which has informed water sector plans and government planning assumptions ever since. Preparing for a Drier Future called for that additional water supply and demand reduction totalling 4\,000Ml/day to be delivered by 2050 to ensure England avoids severe drought. This webinar will set out the triple track approach recommended by the Commission: addressing system leakages\, investing in new supply and transfer infrastructure and reducing consumption. Commission representatives will offer an update on progress towards their proposed solutions and touch on future plans for reports on water related topics. \nRegister to the free event here
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/water-conservators-january-webinar-preparing-for-a-drier-future/
LOCATION:Online event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T020024
CREATED:20221221T093602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T094306Z
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SUMMARY:World Trade Conversations #1 - ESG
DESCRIPTION:Is ESG the promised land or a headache for you or your organisation? \nJoin the launch of the World Trade Conversations – a new series of interactive\, deep dives to help you generate fresh thinking and new momentum on all things World Trade. The first will focus on exploring ESG and the good\, bad and ugly or corporate ethics in a changing world. \nExploring modern corporate ethics in a changing world \nWhat participants will get: (less is more\, more with less) \n\nEngage in deep dialogue that generates fresh thinking by reframing assumptions and nurturing sparks of insight\nMake new connections that  add to your intuitive intelligence to find solutions\nParticipate in surfacing and building on the collective wisdom of the World Traders (and contributing to City of London and global trade)\n\nThere is no charge for attending this event. \nRegister here
URL:https://liverycag.org.uk/event/world-trade-conversations-esg/
LOCATION:DLA Piper\, 160 Aldersgate Street\, London\, EC1A 4HT\, 160 Aldersgate Street\, London\, EC1A 4HT\, United Kingdom
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