As the UK accelerates its efforts to achieve net zero, the involvement of businesses and communities is essential for a fair and inclusive transition.

Without thoughtful engagement, we risk leaving many behind, resulting in an unjust, unproductive, and unsustainable shift.

The Centre for Sustainable Business and The Productivity Institute invite you to join the conversation at our upcoming workshop: Accelerating to Net Zero: Engaging Communities & Business Workshop.

This event will explore how stakeholders can collaborate to create positive pathways, balancing environmental goals with economic and social justice.

Join us as we discuss strategies for fostering stronger partnerships that support a future where both businesses and communities thrive in the journey to net zero.

Programme

9.30am-10.00am	Welcome & light breakfast with Professor Damian Grimshaw & Dr Britt Regal
10.00am-10.45am	Panel 1: Engaging Communities (with Q&A). Chair: Britt Regal Panel: Dr Kirstie Hewlett (Policy Institute) Dr Anna Rebman (King’s Business School) Kristin Hall (Southwak Council- Streets for People) Ryan McGibbon (Southwark Council – EV Plans)
10.45am-11.30am	Panel 2: Engaging Businesses (with Q&A). Chair: Damian Grimshaw  Panel: Gurinder Dhillon (OttoCar), Jo Lucas (C-Cr8) Professor Laura J. Spence (King’s Business School), Professor Jonatan Pinkse (Centre for Sustainable Business)
11.30am-12pm	Group discussion and solution scoping. Chair: Damian Grimshaw
12pm-1pm	Networking lunch