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SUMMARY:ICAEW Sustainability Summit
DESCRIPTION:4-5 November 2025\, Virtual event \nThis two-day summit is designed to provide finance professionals with the practical insights and strategies necessary to lead on sustainability. \n\nHighlights\n\n The ICAEW Sustainability Summit dives into the heart of the issues for those working in business\, practice\, financial institutions\, and NGOs to enable you to drive meaningful action on climate\, nature and social impact within your organisation and beyond. Start taking action today.\n\nAgenda – Tuesday 4th November\n\nFrom number cruncher to value creator: how finance professionals are shaping purpose\, people\, and performance\n\nWhat does good growth look like?\n\nHow to get organisational buy-in for sustainability\n\n\nWednesday 5th November\n\nBuilding sustainability into business strategy \nEmbedding nature information in financial decision making \nSustainability reporting and assurance: What’s coming and best practice
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/icaew-sustainability-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Finance,Sustainability
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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:Development and Sustainability Forum
DESCRIPTION:By North East Chamber of Commerce\n\n\nAddress Newcastle College Energy Academy Wallsend\, England \nMonday\, Mar 23 from 2 pm to 4 pm\n\nOverview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNew Development and Sustainability Forum for business\, policy\, infrastructure and place leaders shaping net zero growth in the North East. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the new for 2026 Development and Sustainability Forum\, a practical\, action-oriented space bringing together leaders from business\, policy\, infrastructure\, planning\, energy and place. \nThis first forum will set the ambition\, principles and direction of the series\, creating a shared understanding of how sustainable development and energy infrastructure support jobs\, net zero delivery and prosperous places across the North East. The session will combine short scene-setting contributions (content TBC)\, networking\, and interactive discussion. \nAttendees can expect open conversation\, cross-sector insight and the opportunity to help shape the Forum’s priorities and themes for 2026. The event is designed to support collaboration\, inform decision-making and position the Forum as a trusted convening space for the region. \nHosted by North East Chamber of Commerce\, with contributions from regional partners including Northern Powergrid (speakers and agenda TBC).
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/development-and-sustainability-forum/
LOCATION:Newcastle College Energy Academy\, Hadrian Road\, Wallsend\, NE28 6HH
CATEGORIES:Policy & Regulation,Sustainability
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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:Sustainability Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\nFootwear Sustainability Summit: translating regulation into real business action. \n\n\n\n\nBFA Members enjoy significantly reduced ticket prices. If you are a current member and do not have your unique discount code\, please email events@britishfootwearassociation.co.uk \n– \nMove from intention to implementation. Regulation\, compliance\, circularity and consumer trust – what footwear businesses must prioritise now. \nFollowing consecutive sold-out events\, the Sustainability Summit returns in 2026 with a focused\, action-led agenda. \nAs legislation accelerates and expectations increase across supply chains\, data transparency\, durability and green claims\, the 2026 programme translates regulatory change into clear business priorities. It addresses operational and financial realities\, sharing practical case insights from brands\, manufacturers and technical experts across the sector. \nBringing together senior decision-makers across sustainability\, compliance\, technical\, operations and leadership functions\, the event provides clarity on immediate priorities and the actions required next. \nArrivals\, Networking & Exhibitions: 09:00–10:00\nSummit Programme: 10:00–16:00 \nWhat’s Included with Your Ticket: \n\nFull access to the Sustainability Summit\, including expert-led talks and discussions\nAccess to exhibitors showcasing innovative business solutions and materials\nNetworking breaks with coffee\, tea\, and snacks\nA networking lunch\nDigital access to session recordings and presentations after the event\n\nNow in its 4th year\, the Sustainability Summit continues to bring together a diverse range of speakers and attendees from across the industry. Previous events have featured representatives from companies such as Vivobarefoot\, ECCO\, Nike\, Dr. Martens\, River Island\, Deichmann\, Centric Software\, B-Corp\, British Pasture Leather\, FDRA\, Eurofins\, Fairfax & Favor\, the Boot Repair Company\, Purified Footwear\, schuh\, De Montfort University and many more. \nWhat People Are Saying:\n“The sessions were insightful and practical. I left with ideas I could immediately put into action.” \n“There were so many exceptional and inspirational speakers. The quality was very high.” \nTickets are limited due to the interactive nature of the event and sell out every year. If you work in footwear or sustainability\, this is an event not to be missed.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/sustainability-summit-2026/
LOCATION:MTC – Manufacturing Technology Centre\, Pilot Way\, Coventry\, CV7 9JU
CATEGORIES:Events,Expo,Supply Chain & Scope 3,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:The International Conference on Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:Conference Objective and Philosophical Framework\n\nThe International Conference on Sustainable Development is organized by the European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with CIT University.\nThe 14th ICSD 2026 draws inspiration from the pressing challenges of environmental\, economic\, and socio-cultural sustainability\, addressing the needs of present and future generations within a global-scale context.\n\nThe Conference venue is:\n\nRoma Eventi\, Congress Center\, Piazza della Pilotta\, 4\, Rome\, Italy\nWe are pleased to welcome you to ICSD 2026\, held in the very heart of historic Rome.\nThe venue\, Roma Eventi\, located within the premises of the Pontifical Gregorian University\, at Piazza della Pilotta 4\, Rome\, Italy\, lies just steps from the iconic Trevi Fountain\, and within walking distance of the Spanish Steps\, Piazza Venezia\, the Pantheon\, the Roman Forum\, Piazza Navona\, and the Colosseum. \nIt is a setting of enduring inspiration – where timeless cultural heritage meets academic thought – an ideal place for global dialogue on sustainable development. \nConference dates: Wednesday\, 09 September – Thursday\, 10 September 2026\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload Venue Information\n                   Download the Conference Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Conference theme is:\n“Creating a unified foundation for the Sustainable Development: research\, practice and education”.\n\n\n\nThis theme emphasizes the strong foundation that is provided by using research to inform our everyday practices\, policies\, and analytical approaches.\n\n The 2026 Conference will once again provide a forum for the sharing of ideas\, presentation of research findings\, and discussion of professional issues relevant to Sustainability Science.\nThis initiative will advance through a multidisciplinary approach\, integrating diverse fields and perspectives to address the core and interconnected questions of Sustainable Development. It serves as a collaborative platform for scholars\, educators\, and practitioners from all professional disciplines who share a commitment to sustainability. The focus is on a holistic perspective that embraces the intersection of environmental\, cultural\, economic\, and social dimensions. \nWe invite you to submit an abstract in the range of the following streams within the ICSD2026 program: \n1. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY:\n    Financial Sustainability\, SMEs\, Microfinance\, Emerging Economies\, International Trade\, Circular Economy\, Green Financing\, Public-Private\n    Partnerships\, Economic Resilience\, Sustainable Business Models\, and Data-Driven Economic Strategies..\n\n2. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY:\n    Water and Soil conservation\, Climate Change\, Disaster Risk Reduction\, Renewable Energy\, Food and Environmental Legislation\, Biodiversity\n    Conservation\, Sustainable Agriculture\, Waste Management\, Carbon Neutral Strategies\, Urban Ecosystem Restoration\, and Mathematical\n    Modeling for Environmental Challenges.\n\n3. SOCIO-CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY:\n    Sustainable Urbanism\, Education\, Governance\, Human Development\, Psychology\, Sociology\, Cultural Heritage Preservation\, Social Equity\,\n   Community Engagement\, Indigenous Knowledge Systems\, Health and Well-being\, Public Health Systems.\n\nWe are inviting proposals for paper presentations\, posters/exhibits\, or virtual presentation. Proposal ideas that extend beyond these thematic areas will also be considered.  For more information about the ideas and themes underlying this community send an e-mail at: icsd@ecsdev.org Virtual participation is available for those who are unable to attend the conference in person.  All conference registrants (online and online poster) can be published in the European Journal of Sustainable Development.
URL:https://sbs.eco/sustainable-events/the-international-conference-on-sustainable-development/
LOCATION:Roma Eventi\, Congress Centre\, Piazza della Pilotta\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Planet,Sustainability
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