The organisers of the Net Zero Lighting conference taking place on 29 April in London have announced the full line-up of speakers and an agenda packed with authoritative talks and discussions.
The 2025 line-up is as follows:
• Maria del Mar Rojas, Europe Engagement Manager with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), will outline how to set targets and have them validated by the SBTi.
• Rahul Shah, Global Director, Built Environment at BSI, will take attendees through the key carbon-reduction standards in the market. These are: PAS 2080, ISO14064,67,68 etc., the suite of ISO/British standards, and ISO Net Zero guidelines (IWA:42). Rahul will explain how these can force change in the lighting sector.
• Robert Allison, Director of Auditel, will explain how public bodies such as the NHS and the Highways Agency are all beginning to roll out procurement policies that demand visibility of suppliers’ sustainable policies and certifications.
• Mike Collett, Director at Exalta, will outline the pitfalls and the opportunities in setting a Carbon Reduction Plan. Mike will also assess the priorities in terms of delivering tangible recordable gains that will be reflected in certifications.
• John Gorse, Country Lead for Public & Government Affairs at Signify, will explain the Ecovadis scheme, the commitment required, and the demand-side drivers.
• A speaker from Stoane Lighting will explain the B Corp process and whether or not certification confers any competitive advantage in the lighting market.
Furthermore, three case studies will show how companies within and outside the lighting industry have tackled net zero:
• Mark Helm, Quality Assurance & Lean Six Sigma Manager at the Thorn Lighting plant, will explain how the plant has reduced energy consumption by 1.3 million kWh.
• Daniel Lintell, Sustainability Manager at Triton Showers, will discuss the practical changes the business has made to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard and carbon neutrality in accordance with PAS 2060:2014.
• Andrew Mullen, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs specialist at Beko, will explain the steps this global appliance manufacturer is taking to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals.
Commenting on the agenda, conference Chair, Ray Molony, remarks, “The industry is beginning to move at pace on addressing its carbon emissions, and this vital event is set to give them the key information and actionable insights to move forward with confidence. I’m especially looking forward to hearing from experts outside the industry who are further on the journey and can both inform and inspire us.”
Recolight CEO, Nigel Harvey, adds, “Decarbonisation and net zero are arguably the most important policies any business can implement. This one-day conference will be packed with advice that will help companies get on the path to net zero, and to explain how the different third-party certification schemes work.”
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