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SUMMARY:The Great British Spring Clean
DESCRIPTION:Keep Britain Tidy’s annual national clean-up campaign where members of the British public join forces with partners to pick up litter and clean up landscapes. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nEngage corporate teams in community environmental action\, build brand reputation through litter-picking initiatives\, and demonstrate commitment to local environmental stewardship. \nWho Should Attend\nIndividuals\, community groups\, businesses\, councils\, and environmental organisations. \nAbout the Event\nThe Great British Spring Clean is an annual national clean-up campaign by Keep Britain Tidy. Members of the public join forces with big businesses\, trusts\, community groups\, and councils to pick up litter and clean up landscapes. The campaign aims to change behaviour permanently by spotlighting the problems caused by littering. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: Keep Britain Tidy \nOrganiser website:\n\nhttps://www.keepbritaintidy.org.uk\n \nStart:\n\n2026-03-13\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-03-29\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/great-british-spring-clean/
LOCATION:United Kingdom\, -\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Nature & Biodiversity,Waste
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SUMMARY:Big Walk and Wheel 2026
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the UK’s largest inter-school active travel challenge from 16–27 March 2026. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nSchools can utilize free curriculum-aligned resources to integrate active travel and sustainability into daily operations\, fostering community engagement and environmental impact reduction. \nWho Should Attend\nThis event is ideal for primary and secondary schools across the UK\, including school staff\, pupils\, parents\, and families\, especially those focused on promoting active travel and reducing environmental impact. \nAbout the Event\nBig Walk and Wheel 2026 is the UK’s largest inter-school walking\, wheeling\, scooting and cycling challenge\, now in its 17th year and delivered by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Running from 16–27 March 2026\, this challenge inspires pupils and staff to make active journeys to school\, improving air quality in neighborhoods and promoting sustainable travel habits. Open to all UK schools including SEN/ALN/ASN schools\, the challenge is free to join with schools competing to record the highest percentage of pupils using active travel. Daily prizes are awarded to schools with significant participation. The challenge includes curriculum-linked lesson plans\, assembly presentations\, and resources to engage the community in active travel. \nEvent Details\nOrganiser: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust \nOrganiser website:\n\nhttps://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/\n \nStart:\n\n2026-03-16\n \nEnd:\n\n2026-03-27\n \nEvent link:\n\nView event details
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/big-walk-wheel-2026/
LOCATION:United Kingdom (multiple community locations)\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education,Net Zero & Climate,Skills & Workforce
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SUMMARY:ClientEarth Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The ClientEarth Summit 2026: law and justice for a better future \nJustice doesn’t just happen by accident. It’s fought for\, defended\, and made real through action. \nThe ClientEarth Summit returns in 2026 for three days of thought-provoking conversations on the role the law plays in shaping our future. \nYou’ll hear from ClientEarth\, and our inspiring partners\, peers\, communities\, and global experts about how they put the law into practice\, leveraging its power to demand accountability. \nIn a world that’s changing daily\, often unpredictably and beyond imagination\, the Rule of Law and the Courts remain a key solution to protect our rights and our planet. \nJoin us for the discussion and have your say. \nSessions\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe forever chemicals hiding in plain sight: how do you solve a problem like PFAS?\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 24\, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPippa Neill\, Hélène Duguy\, Dharmesh Shah\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen ‘protected’ means protected: Marine conservation success stories\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Mar 24\, 2026 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\nKarlijn Steinbusch\, John Condon\, Ana Macarena Molina Hernández\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe power of communication\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabon’s Indigenous guardians: harnessing the law to protect land and life\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT\n\nDiane Vandesmet\, Alex Ebang Mbele\, Clémence Tranchand\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe hidden costs of AI: energy\, resources and environmental injustice\n\n\n\n\nWed\, Mar 25\, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT\n\nNatascha Hospedales\, Christiaan van Veen\, Sebastian Smart\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate\, courts\, and the shifting world order: what comes next?\n\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 26\, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT\n\nAdam Weiss\, Flávia Bellaguarda\, Dr. Elisa Morgera\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVirtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClimate risk as financial risk: costs\, liabilities and litigation\n\n\n\n\nThu\, Mar 26\, 2026 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM GMT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimberly Blake\, Tanya Jemec
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/clientearth-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, -\, -
CATEGORIES:Policy & Regulation,Supply Chain & Scope 3,Sustainable Business
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SUMMARY:edie 26 Sustainability and Net Zero Conference
DESCRIPTION:edie 26 returns to London’s Business Design Centre on 25-26 March 2026\, bringing together over 1\,000 business\, sustainability\, and net-zero leaders. \nThe event features six themed stages\, expert-led workshops\, advisory clinics\, roundtables\, and an Innovation Pavilion. It focuses on practical climate transition plans\, sustainability strategy\, and transparent ESG reporting without greenwashing. This flagship event unites UK and European corporate sustainability professionals to accelerate climate action and business transformation.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/edie-26-sustainability-and-net-zero-conference/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, 52 Upper St\, Islington\, London\, N1 0QH\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Net Zero & Climate,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Practical Sustainability for Business: from Strategy to Action
DESCRIPTION:By North East Chamber of Commerce\n\n\n\n\n\nAccenture Newcastle upon Tyne\, England \nThursday\, Mar 26 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am\n\n\n\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful morning about sustainability for business. \n\n\n\n\nThis event aims to support businesses in moving from sustainability ambition to meaningful action. \nBy bringing together regional employers\, the session will explore how sustainability can drive efficiency\, resilience\, and long-term value. Attendees will gain practical insight from sector-specific examples and real-world experience\, and leave with greater confidence to make informed\, measurable sustainability improvements within their organisation. \nThis is a jointly hosted event\, between the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and North East Combined Authority (NECA) SHINE initiative. \nAs this is jointly hosted\, registration details (name\, company\, email) will be shared between both organisations. Please make a note during checkout should you not want details shared. \nBreakfast & refreshments will be provided on arrival. \nAgenda \n08:30 – 09:00 Arrival\, networking & breakfast \n09:00 – 09:05 Welcome and introductions (NECC/NECA) \n09:05 – 09:15 Presentation 1: Accenture \n\nGlobal business – local responsibility\nSustainability at Accenture Newcastle\n\n09:15 – 09:35 Presentation 2: Esh Group (Darush Dodds) \n\nEsh & Shine: What we do and why we do it\nThe Even Greener carbon reduction programme\nDelivering reduced emissions & improved financials\n\n09:35 – 09:55 Presentation 3: Suez Waste Management \n\nKey sustainability challenges within waste management\nPractical steps to reduce waste at source\nResource efficiency and circular practise\n\n09:55 – 10:15 Presentaion 4: iCOR Systems (Tamma Carel) \n\nSupporting SME’s through sustainability changes and challenges\nEnsuring impact with sustainability initiatives\n\n10:15 – 10:30 Panel discussion & open Q&A \n\nWhere can you realistically start on sustainability\nQuick wins vs long-term strategy\nCompetitive advantage\, risk management & profitibility\nSustainability as a driver of resilience and reputation\n\n10:30 event close \nWhat do I wear to a Chamber event: We don’t have a dress code\, but we suggest dressing as if meeting new clients. Your comfort is key. \nBehaviour and conduct: our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet\, where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect\, to both each other and Chamber colleagues. \nThis event is a joint event between NECA and NECC. You can find out more about NECA’s SHINE initiative HERE \nThis event is also supported by Suez\, with further information available HERE \nThank you to Accenture for hosting the event\, with further information HERE \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/practical-sustainability-for-business-from-strategy-to-action/
LOCATION:Accenture\, 5 Quick Silver Way\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE27 0QQ
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