Retail Action on Net Zero: How to mobilise and accelerate internally
The Carbon Trust Office, Level 5, Arbor, 255 Blackfriars Road, SE1 9AX
About this Event
Committed to carbon emissions reduction in your retail value chain but not sure where to start? Struggling to get buy-in from senior leadership to even commit to this as a strategic effort?
In this breakfast event hosted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the Carbon Trust, and Forum for the Future, you can hear from BRC members who have made the leap in their action on Net Zero.
Why Attend?
Be inspired on how to bring your leadership on board, learn how to distribute responsibility for this effort effectively, and discover what you can do as first steps to get going. This will be a breakfast event starting at 07.45, designed as an energising start to your day at London Climate Action Week (LCAW).
Brief agenda:
07.45: Registration and breakfast
08:15: Opening remarks from the BRC
08:20: Panel discussion and case studies from retailers.
Benedict Gee, the Carbon Trust
Tracey Banks, British Retail Consortium
Zoe Le Grand, Forum for the Future (moderator)
Alex Wells, Energy and Environment Manager at Superdry
Katherine Rolfe, Head of Sustainability & Environment at Wickes
Claire McMahon, Head of Environmental Delivery – Sustaniability at Specsavers
09:05: Table discussion/workshops
10:20: Q&A
End 10:30
This event is part of London Climate Action Week 2025. London Climate Action week is one of the world’s largest independent climate change events, bringing local and global experts from across sectors to harness the unique power of London for global climate action. London Climate Action Week showcases London as a leading example of how the whole of society can come together to shape and drive climate action.
PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at this event is reserved for senior sustainability professionals committed to their Net Zero journey. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept students or consultancies. Therefore please note that when signing up for this event, you are not guaranteed access, you are instead registering your interest. The Carbon Trust events team will confirm your attendance via email in due course.
The Carbon Trust, the British Retail Consortium and Forum for the Future
The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy with the mission to accelerate the move to a decarbonised future. Climate pioneers for more than 20 years, the Carbon Trust partners with leading businesses, governments and financial institutions to accelerate their route to Net Zero. They are your expert guide to turn your climate ambition into impact.
As the go-to trade association for UK retail businesses, the British Retail Consortium's mission is to make a positive difference to retail, its customers and the community, today and in the future, by influencing change and delivering member value through our communities and networks.
Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability organisation running out of offices in the UK, US, India and Singapore. Since they were founded in 1996, they've been working in partnership with business, governments and civil society to accelerate the shift towards a just and regenerative future in which both people and the planet thrive.
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