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SUMMARY:Sustainability and Innovation in Global Trade – Fife Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:Sustainability and Innovation in Global Trade – Fife Event 2025\n\nGlobal markets are shifting fast—and sustainable innovation is now a key driver of trade success. The Sustainability and Innovation in Global Trade event\, delivered by Fife Council Economic Development (InvestFife) in partnership with Fife Chamber\, Business Gateway Fife\, and Scottish Development International (SDI)\, is your opportunity to get ahead. \nWhether you’re already exporting or just starting to explore international markets\, this free in-person event will help you unlock competitive advantage through green technologies\, sustainable practices\, and product innovation. \n\nWhy This Sustainability Innovation Global Trade Event Matters\nAs international trade becomes increasingly shaped by environmental regulations\, consumer expectations\, and supply chain resilience\, Scottish businesses must adapt. This event will explore how innovation and sustainability intersect to: \n\n\nImprove export readiness \n\n\nEnhance competitiveness in global markets \n\n\nAlign with international ESG and reporting standards \n\n\nFuture-proof products through R&D and market-led innovation \n\n\nDelivered via St Andrews Management Centre\, this is more than a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to take your business global\, sustainably. \n\nEvent Details – Be Part of Fife’s Global Growth Vision\n\n\n📍 Location: 14 St Catherine Street\, Cupar\, KY15 4HH \n\n\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 3 December 2025 \n\n\n⏰ Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm GMT \n\n\n🎟️ Tickets: Free (registration required via Fife Chamber) \n\n\n🔗 Register here → \n\n\nThis collaborative session is part of a wider programme supporting Fife exporters and international trade ambitions through practical learning\, peer insights\, and public-private partnerships. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn at the Global Trade Sustainability Event\nThis event focuses on four key pillars of sustainable international growth: \n\n\n🌍 Leveraging green technologies to enhance trade competitiveness \n\n\n📊 Adapting to sustainability reporting requirements and ESG regulations \n\n\n🚀 Innovating for international markets – R&D\, product design\, and go-to-market strategy \n\n\n💡 Real-world case studies from Scottish exporters who’ve successfully adapted to global change \n\n\nThe content is designed to support SMEs and established exporters alike. \n\nWho Should Attend?\nPerfect for businesses across all sectors in Fife and Scotland looking to: \n\n\nScale internationally through sustainability \n\n\nNavigate new trade and reporting requirements \n\n\nLearn from peers and experts \n\n\nConnect with support from Fife Council\, SDI\, and Business Gateway \n\n\nWhether you’re in manufacturing\, food and drink\, tech\, or professional services\, this event provides tailored\, actionable insight. \n\n<H2> Final Thoughts: Lead the Future of Sustainable Trade\nTrade and sustainability no longer sit in separate silos. They are now mutually reinforcing strategies—and the most successful businesses will be those that innovate early and act boldly. The Sustainability and Innovation in Global Trade event is your opportunity to build knowledge\, connections\, and strategies to grow responsibly in international markets. \n👉 Reserve your free place today:https://www.fifechamber.co.uk/event/30D5B7F8-5053-4BA1-BA73-B8F4BE54EC9E
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/sustainability-innovation-global-trade-event/
CATEGORIES:Global Trade,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The Politics of Net Zero: Can we afford (in) action?
DESCRIPTION:Event Overview: The Politics of Net Zero: Can we afford (in) action?\nUnderstand how political decisions shape the UK’s path to net zero\nEvent Date: Thursday 4 December 2025Time: 5:45 PM – 7:45 PM GMTLocation: \nCassie Building\nClaremont Road\nUniversity of Newcastle\nNewcastle Upon Tyne\, NE1 7RU\nUnited Kingdom\nEvent Type: In-person\nHosted by: Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)\nRegistration & Full Details:👉 Visit Official Event Page \n\nWhy Attend: The Politics of Net Zero\nNet zero isn’t just about technology or innovation — it’s deeply influenced by politics. As the UK works to hit its climate targets\, political shifts can either accelerate or stall progress. This event brings together leaders in infrastructure\, sustainability\, and policy to unpack the politics of net zero and what it means for our climate and economy. \nExpect bold conversations on: \n\n\nThe UK’s net zero legislation and evolving policy landscape \n\n\nWhat upcoming elections may mean for green ambitions \n\n\nThe role of infrastructure in delivering a just transition \n\n\nHow political narratives shape business strategy \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nThis event is ideal for: \n\n\nSustainability professionals \n\n\nInfrastructure and built environment leaders \n\n\nPolicy and public affairs teams \n\n\nUK businesses aligning to net zero goals \n\n\nAnyone interested in the intersection of climate action and politics \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\nAttendees will walk away with: \n\n\nStrategic insight into UK net zero policy \n\n\nAwareness of how political forces may affect climate outcomes \n\n\nIdeas for future-proofing business decisions \n\n\nA better understanding of your role in the wider transition \n\n\n\nSBS Insight\nAt Sustainable Business Services (SBS)\, we help UK organisations adapt to the ever-changing net zero policy environment. Events like these offer essential context for understanding how politics\, infrastructure\, and climate commitments intersect — a conversation that directly impacts your compliance\, funding\, and long-term strategy. \n\nIf you’re working on a climate-aligned business plan or reporting strategy\, this event is a valuable resource. \n\n\nSBS Program’s\nExplore related support and resources on our website supporting your businesses ambition: \n\n\nNet-Zero Program \n\n\nSBS Compliance \n\n\nSBS Academy \n\n\nSBS Community \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear from the experts on the frontline of climate politics.Register now and stay ahead of the policy curve. \n👉 Register Here → ICE Event Page
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/politics-of-net-zero-uk-climate-event/
CATEGORIES:Buildings,Net-Zero
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SUMMARY:Midlands Energy Conference 2025: Clean Growth for Business
DESCRIPTION:Description\nHeld in partnership with the University of Nottingham’s Energy Institute\, the 2025 Midlands Energy Conference will explore how businesses\, academia and policy makers can come together to ensure that clean growth underpins our future economic landscape. \nHow we approach energy production\, storage and infrastructure in the Midlands will have a profound impact on the cost of doing business and the ability to decarbonise – the Conference will explore the strengths of the region and the role of the business community in this space. \nThe Midlands has all the components to lead the development of future energy provision\, storage and distribution\, with cutting-edge advancements in fission\, fusion\, and hydrogen technologies. We are home to globally competitive businesses operating at the forefront of clean energy deployment\, and universities driving innovation and skills development in next-generation energy systems. \nThis year’s conference will shine a spotlight on the groundbreaking work taking place across the Midlands in shaping the future of energy production\, infrastructure\, and storage. \n****Places limited to a maximum of two representatives per organisation please**** \n\n\n\nOverview\nAgenda:\n– Welcome from our host\, Derwent Hydroelectric Power Limited – including an overview of their operations \n– Regional energy update from the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) – Michael Gallagher\, Director of Green Growth & Climate Resilience\, EMCCA \nWe will hear about the work of the Green Growth and Climate Resilience team in the context of the wider EMCCA organisation. \n– Flogas (DCC Energy UK) Business Case Study – How the company has supported the transition from fossil fuels to lower carbon alternatives and now providing a “transitional” energy source to deliver decarbonisation goals\, including some of the work they are doing with Bio-LPG \n– Swadlincote Energy Recovery Facility (SERF) – market leading Energy from Waste (EfW) project – Adam Hinds\, Director\, R&P Clean Power \n– STEP Fusion: Positioning East Midlands at the heart of the emerging fusion energy sector – Howard Wilson\, Director of Science and Technology\, UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. \n– Derby District Heat Network – Fei Zheng\, Project Director\, The Derby Energy Network \n– Student case studies on the future of energy creation and storage – Introduced by Pfr David Grant\, Director of the University of Nottingham Energy Institute \n1. Transport and mobility: Title: Electric Machines Driving Aircraft Electrification – Linnan Sun \n2. Communities and built environment: Community Energy in Practice: Lessons from Real-World Demonstrators – Mitchell Searjeant \n3. Energy generation and management: Metal Hydride Buffering of Offshore Generated Hydrogen – Amelia-Rose Edgley \n– Detail of the Peak Cluster – John Egan\, CEO\, Peak Cluster Ltd. \nOverview of the Peak Cluster\, which brings together the UK’s leading producers to decarbonise 40% of the UK’s cement and lime production using carbon capture and storage technology. \n– Panel discussion \n– Networking over a buffet lunch
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/midlands-energy-conference-2025-clean-growth-for-business/
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