Sustainable Business Services

Carbon footprint reporting: key terms, frameworks and business growth
2024-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online
L&L: Carbon footprint reporting: key terms, frameworks and business growth
Join the North East Camber of Commerce Lunch and Learn Collection
As business starts to move towards a net zero future, we will explore carbon data, reports and management plans.
We’re seeing more and more interest and demand for carbon data, reports and management plans, as business starts to move towards a net zero future.
In this lunch and learn, we will hear from James Staniforth, Sustainable Business Services Ltd about some of the different reporting requirements and frameworks available. We will support attendees with an understanding of how to be prepared and being ahead of the curve in this regard.
Join this Lunch and Learn to help you understand the journey to net zero.
KEY INFORMATION
Dress code: We don’t stipulate a dress code at our events, but we’d recommend you dress like you’re going to meet new clients. The most important this is that you’re comfortable.
Behaviour & 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.
Our events are open to Chamber members only. If you’re not a member and would like to attend, or discuss the benefits of membership, please email: your@neechamber.co.uk.
This is a member only series, any queries Knowledge Manager, tim.marsden@necc.co.uk

Northern Sustainability Summit 2024
2024-07-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX
The Northern Sustainability Summit, headline sponsored by Electricity North West, is back for 2024! It will bring together people from all sectors, from those leading on sustainability to those who are in the early stages of their journey.
If you missed last year’s Northern Sustainability Summit, you can watch the highlights video below. It attracted 30 exhibitors, 48 speakers and over 600 registrations.
This year we will focus on making sustainability work for businesses. Expect sessions looking at attracting eco-conscious consumers, accessing finance, reporting and offsetting, the role of infrastructure and the green industrial revolution.

The leading sustainability event in the North, for the curious and the experts to come togther.

Net Zero Week 2024
2024-07-08 08:00 - 2024-07-14 17:00 | Online
Net Zero Week is ultimately about people and actions. People with a global perspective, national policy makers, business owners, energy and sustainability professionals, asset owners, technologists, investors, regional leaders, academics… and so many more. It is people who matter, who make changes, who invest, who make plans, who inspire, who solve big problems, who collaborate. Net Zero Week brings all interested parties together.
Net Zero Week™ is part of this much needed momentum.
A week of focus, events, interviews and webinars
KEYNOTE | Net Zero Solutions: Integrating Circular Economy and Building Decarbonisation for Inclusive Transition
KEYNOTE | Fireside chat with Mike Nugent, Hitachi ZeroCarbon
KEYNOTE | Fireside chat with Sam Hall, Conservative Environment Network
INSIDER | Decarbonising your business and beyond: How to excel in meeting supplier sustainability expectations
are just a few of the events available online or in person

Siemens Beyond 1% Summit 2024
2024-07-03 08:00 - 2024-07-04 17:00 | Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Beyond 1% Summit 2024, a Siemens conference, is scheduled for July 3-4 in Sydney, Australia.
The national summit is designed to explore “how digitalization and technology can accelerate sustainability, grow the economy and drive business success,” Siemens said.

Join us in Sydney for a national summit to explore how digitalization and technology can accelerate sustainability, grow the economy and drive business success.

The rapid deployment of digitalization and new technology into our energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors is critical to support climate goals, and to make businesses more competitive. It is also essential to allow Australia to take a leading role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions: beyond the 1% of emissions we are responsible for today.
With real-world examples and the best talent from business, government and academia, this Summit will go beyond the buzzwords to explore the technologies and tools that will help drive sustainable outcomes, deliver business success and strengthen our economy. There is no other event like this.
Featuring a line-up of global and local industry experts, the Summit will:

Demystify net zero and Australia’s commitments, and explain the impacts and opportunities for your business;
Explore the key technologies needed to accelerate and drive sustainability;
Showcase and celebrate real examples of success from Australia and overseas;
Highlight the avenues for businesses in Australia to access government support – from innovation to commercialization to global success;
Provide extensive opportunities for collaboration and networking.

The Big Zero Show
2024-07-02 - 2024-07-03 | Coventry Building Society Arena, Judds Lane, Coventry, CV6 6GE
The Big Zero Show 2024
Over two days, this year’s Big Zero Show will showcase innovation, technology and inspirational speakers to help business, big or small cut their emissions.
In addition, day two will address the skills shortage and help both new starters and those thinking of a career change, explore the opportunities of the low carbon economy.
We are delighted to have Coventry City Council and Energy UK as our Principal Partners for our biggest event yet!

Day 1 – Net Zero five years on… Are we on track?

Net zero is a way to cut your costs and help the planet, so what’s stopping you? Often, it’s just the right help and advice. That’s what we will provide for you at our event. Workshops, expert speakers, case studies and exhibitions. Plus, networking with 1500 peers and potential customers.
Register for free now.

Day 2 – ‘Net Zero: Your Future Workplace

Announcing our 2024 Net Zero Skills Day—an essential event for anyone eyeing a career in the low-carbon world.
Whether you’re a graduate seeking purpose or an experienced worker looking to reskill, we’ve got inspiring talks, sector showcases and networking opportunities to help you find your place in this evolving industry.
Register here

CleanTech Venture Day 2024
2024-07-02 | KPMG Canary Wharf, 15 Canada Square, London, E14 5GL
CleanTech Venture Day 2024 is scheduled for July 2 at KPMG’s office in Canary Wharf, London, England.

Since 2006 CLEANTECH VENTURE DAY has been providing a curated programme of cutting edge technology, investment opportunities and thought leadership from across the global cleantech and climate tech ecosystem.
Cleantech Venture Day’s upcoming event will be a forum for innovators, investors, large enterprises and economic development partners to see next-generation climate tech solutions and investment opportunities.
Innovators that have pitched at previous Cleantech Venture Day events have gone on to raise more than $650m in secured investments.
Alongside this, networking, tech scouting and thought leadership from industry and academic experts makes the Cleantech Venture Day the must-attend event for cleantech and climate tech industry leaders, innovators and influencers.
INVESTING IN INNOVATION
Cleantech Venture Day will take place in London on 2nd July, bringing together innovative cleantech companies with experienced fund managers, business angels and corporate investors. If you’re looking for world-class deals in cleantech and climate tech, this event is for you.
WORLD-CLASS AGENDA
Organised by Cambridge Cleantech, Oxfordshire Greentech and Climate Tech Supercluster.
With

An investors-only breakfast session exploring the collaboration between policymakers and investors to accelerate innovation
16 companies pitching (5 min-pitch, 5 min-Q&A)
Experts talks
Plenty of networking time
Networking Reception
Stands

UNIQUE VENUE:
The event will be held in one prestigious venue:
KPMG : The pitches and expert talks will take place at KPMG, Canary Wharf, London.
F or more details, including past events, agenda, dealflow, speakers, etc. , please check our website: https://www.climatetechinnovation.com/cleantech-venture-day

Plastic Free July
2024-07-01 08:00 - 2024-07-31 17:00 | Our Planet
Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste.

Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
Plastic Free July provides resources and ideas to help you (and millions of others around the world) reduce single-use plastic waste everyday at home, work, school, and even at your local café.
The movement has inspired 100+ million participants in 190 countries. You making a small change will collectively make a massive difference to our communities. You can choose to refuse single-use plastics in July (and beyond!). Best of all, being part of Plastic Free July will help you to find great alternatives that can become new habits forever.
Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
Follow the link to learn more and take part!

Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Day Two: Future Cities
2024-06-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds, LS1 2HA
Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Day One: Circular Economy Sustainable Business Services
join SBS and the team to network with peers and learn more about retrofitting and creating new sustainable infrastructure in our towns and cities is a crucial part of the journey to building (literally!) a sustainable future. To build the cities of the future requires a holistic and integrated approach to urban planning and development that considers the interconnectedness of environmental, social, and economic factors.
We’re pleased to be bringing back and expanding our Future Cities conference day for year 2, as we dig deeper into the conversation around the circular economy in construction, how we move from place to place, creating truly regenerative designs, adopting new forms of energy, using ‘waste’ materials, and of course, really importantly, who’s going to do these new jobs of the future, and how we’re going to train and upskill them!

Day two focuses on the themes of circular economy, covering:

Transport
Construction
Energy
Skills
Water
People and Place
Housing

Who attends
Whether you’re a seasoned sustainability expert or just starting out, this festival is for anyone who wants to hear from experts in the field and learn more about initiatives that are already happening across Yorkshire and the UK.
The Yorkshire Sustainability Festival is a place where industry thought leaders come together to network with like-minded individuals all committed to making a difference. We welcome everyone from the start-up community through to established businesses who want their voices heard on issues that matter.
You can also sign up for Day 1 of our festival – Circular Economy.
Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Day One: Circular Economy Sustainable Business Services

Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Day One: Circular Economy
2024-06-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Cloth Hall Court, Quebec Street, Leeds, LS1 2HA
Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Day One: Circular Economy Sustainable Business Services
Join SBS and the team at Day 1 Yorkshire Sustainability Festival with the theme – How do we achieve living in a circular economy from manufacturing, tech, economy and finance to, going green.
We believe that transitioning to a circular economy is a fundamental part of building the new sustainable world of the future, so we want to deep dive into the topic by making it the thread that runs through our conference on day one.
We’ll be hearing from world-renowned experts on the doughnut economics model, how AI can help us to bring to life a circular economy, what skills will be needed in a circular economy, how we create new manufacturing methods to turn ‘waste’ into a new product, and what our food system will look like in the circular economy.
Day one focuses on the themes of circular economy, covering:

Economy and Finance
Manufacturing
Going Green/SME Support
Skills
Waste
Food
Tech

Who attends
Whether you’re a seasoned sustainability expert or just starting out, this conference is for anyone who wants to hear from experts in the field and learn more about initiatives that are already happening across Yorkshire and the UK.
The Yorkshire Sustainability Festival is a place where industry thought leaders come together to network with like-minded individuals all committed to making a difference. We welcome everyone from the start-up community through to established businesses who want their voices heard on issues that matter.
You can also sign up for Day 2 of our conference – Future Cities.
*Limited tickets available -with further discounts available for SME’s and start up’s
Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Day One: Circular Economy Sustainable Business Services

York Sustainability Symposium
2024-06-14 16:00 - 18:30 | York, TBC
York Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in York
As Yorkshire Sustainability Festival develops and grows, we are bringing together Sustainability Symposiums in 4 key locations across North, East, South and West Yorkshire.
YSF serves as a regional assembly where leaders from the public, private, and third sectors actively participate and attend our events. Our Sustainability Symposiums are designated platforms for crucial dialogues involving leaders from anchor institutions, corporations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and youth representatives.
With our headline partners, Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission, these roundtable discussions will dig into their topic-based insight papers and recently updated YHCC Climate Action Plan. This has been developed with over 1000 hours of expert input and more than 1200 engagements online to create a comprehensive plan for the Yorkshire and Humber to attain a just transition to net zero by 2038 and to be a well-adapted, climate-ready region that priorities nature’s recovery.
Each part of our region has different challenges and different solutions to the problems we face from climate change, and as such, we’ll discuss the frameworks needed in each region with leaders paving the way in that region.
At our York Sustainability Symposium, we will host a series of high level roundtable discussions with leaders from across anchor institutions, corporates, SMEs, start ups and young people.
The topics we will dig into are:

Construction
Renewable Energy
Transport
Skills for the future
Tech
Building a circular economy
Food

Our agenda will be as follows:

2pm – Arrival
2:30pm – All roundtable discussions begin
4:30pm – Drinks Reception with an internationally renowned keynote speaker – watch this space for an announcement.
6:30pm – Close

To be part of these discussions, you need to be a decision maker in your organisation. There will be representation from the public sector, corporate, SME, and Third sector in every discussion. You can apply for a place in one of our roundtables. Follow the below link to register your interest in your chosen city and topic and tell us what you’ll be able to contribute to the discussion.
Please note: applying for a place does not guarantee you entry.
York Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in York

Bradford Sustainability Symposium
2024-06-13 14:00 - 18:30 | Bradford, TBC
Bradford Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in Bradford
As Yorkshire Sustainability Festival develops and grows, we are bringing together Sustainability Symposiums in 4 key locations across North, East, South and West Yorkshire.
YSF serves as a regional assembly where leaders from the public, private, and third sectors actively participate and attend our events. Our Sustainability Symposiums are designated platforms for crucial dialogues involving leaders from anchor institutions, corporations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and youth representatives.
With our headline partners, Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission, these roundtable discussions will dig into their topic-based insight papers and recently updated YHCC Climate Action Plan. This has been developed with over 1000 hours of expert input and more than 1200 engagements online to create a comprehensive plan for the Yorkshire and Humber to attain a just transition to net zero by 2038 and to be a well-adapted, climate-ready region that priorities nature’s recovery.
Each part of our region has different challenges and different solutions to the problems we face from climate change, and as such, we’ll discuss the frameworks needed in each region with leaders paving the way in that region.
At our Bradford Sustainability Symposium, we will host a series of high level roundtable discussions with leaders from across anchor institutions, corporates, SMEs, start ups and young people.
The topics we will dig into are:

Construction
Renewable Energy
Transport
Skills for the future
Tech
Building a circular economy
Food

Our agenda will be as follows:

2pm – Arrival
2:30pm – All roundtable discussions begin
4:30pm – Drinks Reception with an internationally renowned keynote speaker – watch this space for an announcement.
6:30pm – Close

To be part of these discussions, you need to be a decision maker in your organisation. There will be representation from the public sector, corporate, SME, and Third sector in every discussion. You can apply for a place in one of our roundtables. Follow the below link to register your interest in your chosen city and topic and tell us what you’ll be able to contribute to the discussion.
Please note: applying for a place does not guarantee you entry.
Bradford Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in Bradford

The Climate Fresk
2024-06-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Natwest, 8 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HD
The Climate Fresk – Yorkshire Sustainability Festival – Join SBS
Earthchain and Climate Clarity are excited to bring The Climate Fresk to Yorkshire, with kind support from NatWest.
This globally renowned 3 hour, hands-on workshop is aimed at professionals looking to make their organisations more sustainable, who are seeking a deeper understanding of climate change. It begins with a game, which guides you through the findings of reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global authority on climate science. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of our climate, a stronger connection to the social issues of climate change, and clear ideas about how they can make a difference.

Hull Sustainability Symposium
2024-06-11 14:00 - 18:30 | Hull, TBC
Hull Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in Hull
As Yorkshire Sustainability Festival develops and grows, we are bringing together Sustainability Symposiums in 4 key locations across North, East, South and West Yorkshire.
YSF serves as a regional assembly where leaders from the public, private, and third sectors actively participate and attend our events. Our Sustainability Symposiums are designated platforms for crucial dialogues involving leaders from anchor institutions, corporations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and youth representatives.
With our headline partners, Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission, these roundtable discussions will dig into their topic-based insight papers and recently updated YHCC Climate Action Plan. This has been developed with over 1000 hours of expert input and more than 1200 engagements online to create a comprehensive plan for the Yorkshire and Humber to attain a just transition to net zero by 2038 and to be a well-adapted, climate-ready region that priorities nature’s recovery.
Each part of our region has different challenges and different solutions to the problems we face from climate change, and as such, we’ll discuss the frameworks needed in each region with leaders paving the way in that region.
At our Hull Sustainability Symposium, we will host a series of high level roundtable discussions with leaders from across anchor institutions, corporates, SMEs, start ups and young people.
The topics we will dig into are:

Construction
Renewable Energy
Transport
Skills for the future
Tech
Building a circular economy
Food

Our agenda will be as follows:

2pm – Arrival
2:30pm – All roundtable discussions begin
4:30pm – Drinks Reception with an internationally renowned keynote speaker – watch this space for an announcement.
6:30pm – Close

To be part of these discussions, you need to be a decision maker in your organisation. There will be representation from the public sector, corporate, SME, and Third sector in every discussion. You can apply for a place in one of our roundtables. Follow the below link to register your interest in your chosen city and topic and tell us what you’ll be able to contribute to the discussion.
Please note: applying for a place does not guarantee you entry.
Hull Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in Hull

Sheffield Sustainability Symposium
2024-06-10 14:00 - 18:30 | Sheffield, TBC
Sheffield Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in Sheffield
As Yorkshire Sustainability Festival develops and grows, we are bringing together Sustainability Symposiums in 4 key locations across North, East, South and West Yorkshire.
YSF serves as a regional assembly where leaders from the public, private, and third sectors actively participate and attend our events. Our Sustainability Symposiums are designated platforms for crucial dialogues involving leaders from anchor institutions, corporations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), startups, and youth representatives.
With our headline partners, Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission, these roundtable discussions will dig into their topic-based insight papers and recently updated YHCC Climate Action Plan. This has been developed with over 1000 hours of expert input and more than 1200 engagements online to create a comprehensive plan for the Yorkshire and Humber to attain a just transition to net zero by 2038 and to be a well-adapted, climate-ready region that priorities nature’s recovery.
Each part of our region has different challenges and different solutions to the problems we face from climate change, and as such, we’ll discuss the frameworks needed in each region with leaders paving the way in that region.
At our Sheffield Sustainability Symposium, we will host a series of high level roundtable discussions with leaders from across anchor institutions, corporates, SMEs, start ups and young people.
The topics we will dig into are:

Construction
Renewable Energy
Transport
Skills for the future
Tech
Building a circular economy
Food

Our agenda will be as follows:

2pm – Arrival
2:30pm – All roundtable discussions begin
4:30pm – Drinks Reception with an internationally renowned keynote speaker – watch this space for an announcement.
6:30pm – Close

To be part of these discussions, you need to be a decision maker in your organisation. There will be representation from the public sector, corporate, SME, and Third sector in every discussion. You can apply for a place in one of our roundtables. Follow the below link to register your interest in your chosen city and topic and tell us what you’ll be able to contribute to the discussion.
Please note: applying for a place does not guarantee you entry.
Sheffield Sustainability Symposium Sustainable Business Services- Join SBS at this event held in Sheffield

World Environmental Day 2024
2024-06-05 | Our Planet
World Environment Day 2024 this years theme is Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.
World Environment Day is the biggest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), and held annually since 1973, it has grown to be the largest global platform for environmental outreach. It is celebrated by millions of people across the world.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host World Environment Day 2024 with a focus on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. Land restoration is a key pillar of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030), a rallying call for the protection and revival of ecosystems all around the world, which is critical to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

International Day for Biological Diversity - 2024
2024-05-22 | Our Planet
From agreement to action: build back biodiversity
As the global community is called to re-examine our relationship to the natural world, one thing is certain: despite all our technological advances we are completely dependent on healthy and vibrant ecosystems for our water, food, medicines, clothes, fuel, shelter and energy, just to name a few.
This involves respecting, protecting, and repairing our biological wealth.
Undoubtedly, this year is special in terms of biodiversity conservation. We now have a renewed sense of hope with the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, a historic agreement signed in December 2022 that sets goals and concrete measures to stop and reverse the loss of nature by 2050.
The slogan was chosen to continue building momentum and support for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference #COP15. The slogan is available in the 6 United Nations languages.
Biodiversity remains the answer to several sustainable development challenges. From nature-based solutions to climate, health issues, food and water security, and sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity is the foundation upon which we can build back better.

Better Business Day 2024: Liverpool
2024-05-21 | Royal Liver Building, Liverpool, L3 1HU
Join us on Tuesday 21st May 1.00PM – 3:00 PM for Better Business Day 2024: The Pitch for Better Business – convened by the Better Business Act and supported by 2030hub and Matchstick Creative.
We will be hosting our lunch time panel event at the Royal Liver Building, focusing on the legal changes needed to ensure UK businesses no longer cause problems but instead create solutions to the social, environmental and economic crises we face.
‘Business as usual’ is failing us. A focus on immediate returns for shareholders has led to a worsening of prospects for other important stakeholders — people and the planet. From the Post Office prioritising the needs of its main shareholder at the expense of its employees, to the P&O firing scandal, it is clear that it can no longer be optional for UK business to align the long-term interests of people, planet and profit. There is a better way of doing business.
Hear from the companies supporting this campaign and meet UK business and political leaders, all taking place in the historic Royal Liver Building overlooking the River Mersey.

Walk to School Week - 2024
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-24 | Our Planet
Walk to School Week – Join Sustainable Business Services in engaging with our schools and children on the benefits to getting outside and walking to school.
Far to may journeys are short and can be replaced by walking and cycling. Walking our kids to school can be a great way to encourage good behaviour from a young age.
Walk to School week 2024’s theme is The Magic of Walking.
This year’s challenge encourages children to travel actively to school every day of the week. Meeting various magical beings along the way, they will learn about the important reasons to walk or wheel and its benefits for individuals, communities and the planet!

World Bee Day 2024
2024-05-20 | Our Planet
World Bee Day is one of a number of awareness days that focus on the importance of the humble bee and the important role it plays in bringing food to our table.

Waterwise Water Saving Week 2024
2024-05-13 08:00 - 2024-05-17 17:00 | Our Planet
Waterwise Water Saving Week 2024 SBS
We need your help to spread our message far and wide!
Support Water Saving Week with our downloadable posters! Perfect for workplaces and shared spaces, these posters serve as gentle reminders to conserve water. Strategically place them near water sources like kettles, sinks, and bathrooms to help combat wastage.
You can also show your support by downloading and sharing our social media assets, including your very own Water Saving Week pledge post, along with other educational content.

Join Sustainable Business Services in checking out the Waterwise website, downloading the resources and engaging internally and externally about the pledges you are making
Remember to use the hashtag #WaterSavingWeek and tag us @waterwise (LinkedIn & X) or @waterwiseuk (Instagram).
Waterwise Water Saving Week 2024 SBS

International Compost Awareness Week - 2024
2024-05-05 - 2024-05-11 | Our Planet
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is to work together to raise public awareness on why we all should be composting our organics recycling and using compost.

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2025
2024-05-04 - 2025-05-10 | Our Planet
🌍 International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2025
Compost for Climate: Nourish the Earth, Empower the Future
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) returns from May 4–10, 2025, to celebrate the power of composting in building healthier soil, reducing waste, and fighting climate change.
Hosted by the Compost Research & Education Foundation, this annual campaign raises awareness about composting’s critical role in sustainable waste management and regenerative agriculture.

Why Composting Matters More Than Ever

Cuts Methane Emissions: Composting food waste keeps it out of landfills, where it would otherwise produce harmful methane gas.

Improves Soil Health: Compost enhances soil structure, water retention, and fertility—vital for climate-resilient agriculture.

Supports Circular Systems: Turning waste into a resource closes the loop on consumption.

Empowers Communities: Home, school, and municipal composting programs engage people of all ages in sustainable action.

👉 Get involved and explore ICAW resources

How to Participate
ICAW 2025 is open to individuals, schools, organizations, and municipalities across the globe. Here’s how you can take part:

Host a composting workshop or demo

Share educational materials in your community

Start a compost bin at home, work, or school

Enter the annual ICAW Poster Contest

Promote composting through your networks and local events

Whether you’re a seasoned soil advocate or just getting started, ICAW is your chance to promote composting as a climate solution.

📍 Event Details

Event: International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW)

Dates: May 4–10, 2025

Location: Worldwide

Host: Compost Research & Education Foundation

No Mow May 2024
2024-05-01 - 2024-05-31 | Our Planet
This May there is a very easy thing you can do in your garden to help wild flowers and struggling pollinators too – put your lawnmowers away for No Mow May. Whether it’s a small patch or your whole lawn, you can have an impact.
Plantlife’s #NoMowMay is back this year.
Join our No Mow May™ movement. Don’t mow this May and let it grow!
Provide a feast for pollinators, tackle pollution, reduce urban heat extremes, and lock away atmospheric carbon below ground.

London ESG April 2024 Mayfair Drinks Reception -Make ESG Connections
2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:30 | The Burlington Arms, 21 Old Burlington Street, Mayfair, London, W1S 2JL
ESG Network is a New Business Network dedicated to professionals working within London’s many Environmental, Social /Sustainable and Governance sectors.
Join us at the Famous Burlington Arms in Mayfair for our April 2024 Networking Reception and join us in sampling their wonderful Food, Drinks and the opportunity to chat about the ESG sector, learn more about the many related topics and make new friends and seek out fresh business leads.
Each ticket includes two drinks (alcoholic or soft) a food buffet (including vegetarian options) and your own printed attendee sheet to take away.

All our networking events are extremely relaxed and casual affairs

No Dress Code
No Speeches
No Membership Fees
No Sales Presentations

Just buy a ticket and turn up on the day and enjoy yourself!

North East B Social
2024-04-30 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lumen, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE4 5BZ
Join us at The Lumen in Newcastle for an evening dedicated to celebrating businesses that are changing the game by combining purpose and profit.
Daniel Adamson from Robson Laidler will lead a discussion on impact reporting: what it is, how to go about it, and why you probably already are without knowing it!
Graham Odds from Scott Logic, a newly certified B Corp, will bring to life an example of how they are driving progress collaboratively in understanding, measuring and reducing the environmental impact of software and IT infrastructure.
With many more looking to become B Corp certified, this is your perfect opportunity to learn from those that have been there, and build your network of peers who are on the same journey.
What to expect:

Gain insights into the B Corp movement
Connect with like-minded businesses
Meet B Corp leaders offering advice on the B Corp assessment
Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with food, drinks, and great company

Secure your spot now for just £5 to cover catering.
Don’t miss the chance to be part of a growing community dedicated to using business as a force for good.
Let’s build a collaborative network of businesses in the North East that are making a positive impact together! 🌍✨

Innovation Zero
2024-04-30 08:00 - 2024-05-01 17:00 | Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
Innovation Zero was launched in 2023 by Clean Tech Events. The event is chaired by the Rt Hon Sir Liam Fox MP and partnered with the UK Government. It is the platform for action, positioned between the policy-focused COP events. It’s free-to-attend, and access-all-areas.
The following themes run throughout all content forums:

Scaling clean technology
Financing the transformation
Low carbon leadership
Investing in green infrastructure
Innovative enabling policy
Circularity
Supply chain

Innovation is the best weapon in the fight against climate change and we shine the light on new solutions from the Energy, Transport & Mobility, Industrial, Finance, Advanced Tech, Food & Agriculture, Oceans & Water, Communication, Aviation & Shipping, Carbon Markets, Minerals & Materials sectors.
Attendees will also be able to hear from senior policymakers across the world as they announce key strategic partnerships, global investment opportunities and new Paris Agreement-aligned initiatives.

Newcastle – People, Planet, Pint: Sustainability Meetup
2024-04-25 17:00 - 21:00 | The Town Wall, Pink Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 5HX, United Kingdom
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved

Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved.
No pitches, powerpoints or panels. Just People, Planet, Pint/s.
Your local meetup is a great place to start your journey or continue learning, and meet diverse people to chat about life and how we can sustain it. Every job is a climate job, so come along and learn about how you can take action, as well as what is going on locally.
We welcome everyone, regardless of their experience or background. People Planet Pint is a space where everyone can feel comfortable learning about sustainability and sharing their ideas.
Afterall, creating a sustainable future requires connected communities. And what better way to bring everyone together than over a drink?
Prefer a Pastry to a Pint? Head along to ‘People Planet Pastry’! Equally relaxed and welcoming, they run during the day and offer an informal way to learn about what is going on locally in sustainability.

Impact Investing Forum 2024
2024-04-24 09:00 - 2024-04-25 15:30 | Kensington Conference and Event Centre, London, W8 7NX
We are delighted to announce IIWF 2024 live & in-person event’s keynote and speakers including Goldman Sachs, EU, EIB & Big Issue. Full list of speakers and keynotes for conference Impact Investing World Forum 2024 coming soon!
Agenda – Day 1
24TH APRIL

09:00 AM
KEYNOTE I: IMPACT INVESTING AND SUSTAINABILITY

09:20 AM
KEYNOTE II: ESG DATA TRENDS AND CHALLENGES

09:40 AM
KEYNOTE III: FUTURE OF IMPACT MEASUREMENT

10:00 AM
KEYNOTE IV: SUSTAINABILITY DATA AND ANALYTICS

10:20 AM
NETWORKING BREAK (TEAS & SNACKS)

10:50 AM
KEYNOTE V: ESG AND IMPACT INVESTING STRATEGY

11:10 AM
KEYNOTE VI: DISRUPTING THE LINK BETWEEN HOUSING INSTABILITY AND JUSTICE INVOLVEMENT

11:30 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION: LATEST MARKET TRENDS IN IMPACT INVESTING SECTOR 2023-2024

12:30 PM
NETWORKING BREAK – LUNCH BREAK

01:30 PM
THE FRONTIER OF INNOVATIVE FINANCE

01:45 PM
DEMOCRATISATION OF FINANCE

02:00 PM
EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES

02:15 PM
BLENDED FINANCE FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION IN EMERGING MARKETS

02:30 PM
NETWORKING BREAK – (TEAS & SNACKS)

03:00 PM
BLENDED FINANCE’S POTENTIAL TO DRIVE SOCIAL OUTCOMES IN INDIA

03:15 PM
QUANTIFYING IMPACT – BEYOND THE BINARY CHOICE

03:30 PM
ADDIING LIQUIDITY AND TRANSPARENCY TO THE VOLUNTARY CARBON MARKET

04:00 PM
DRINKS RECEPTION

Agenda Day 2

25TH APRIL

09:20 AM
KEYNOTE I: IMPACT FUNDS AND SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

09:40 AM
KEYNOTE III: AN OVERVIEW OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT INVESTMENT MARKET IN THE UK

10:00 AM
KEYNOTE IV: BLENDED FINANCE AND CLIMATE BASED SOLUTIONS

10:20 AM
NETWORKING BREAK – (TEAS & SNACKS)

10:50 AM
KEYNOTE V: DELIVERING IMPACT INVESTMENTS IN THE EU

11:10 AM
KEYNOTE V: SUSTAINABLE INVESTING AND ESG

11:30 AM
PANEL DISCUSSION: EXPLORING NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN IMPACT INVESTING MARKET GLOBALLY

12:30 PM
NETWORKING BREAK – (LUNCH)

01:30 PM
IMPACT INVESTING IN THE WATER, SANITATION, HYGIENE (WASH) AND SOLID WASTE SECTORS

01:45 PM
QUANTIFYING CORPORATE IMPACT

02:00 PM
ESG, IMPACT & CLIMATE COMPLIANCE

02:15 PM
WHY US STOCKS AND TREASURIES ARE OVERVALUED – AN VIEW FROM IMPACT IMPACTING

02:30 PM
NETWORKING BREAK – (TEAS & SNACKS)

03:00 PM
IMPACT INVESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN INSURTECH SOUTHEAST ASIA

03:15 PM
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION HOUSEHOLD-LEVEL MODELING SOFTWARE (REHLMS)

03:30 PM
MEASURING IMPACT INVESTING: DECODING THE SFDR, EU’S GREEN GOLD STANDARD

Earth Day 2024
2024-04-22 | Our Planet
Whilst our planet needs attention every day, Earth Day 2024 is a focus day to Get Inspired. Take Action. Be a part of the green revolution.
For Earth Day 2024, EARTHDAY.ORG is unwavering in our commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health, demanding a 60% reduction in the production of ALL plastics by 2040. Our theme, Planet vs. Plastics, calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, rapidly phase out all single use plastics, urgently push for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, and demand an end to fast fashion. Join us as we build a plastic-free planet for generations to come!

Earthfest
2024-04-18 08:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 | Kings Cross, Euston Road, London, N1 9AL
INNOVATE, INSPIRE, IMPACT
Attention business leaders and sustainability pioneers! Mark your calendars for an exclusive opportunity to drive forward the green agenda at Earthfest, taking place at the iconic King’s Cross on Friday 19 April, 2024. For a fraction of the cost of similar events, immerse yourself in a day dedicated to thought leadership, innovation, and networking in the heart of London’s sustainability movement.
What to Expect:
Innovation Expo at Lewis Cubitt Square: Begin your day at the bustling heart of Earthfest, where businesses across sectors like Clean Transport, Sustainable Living, and Zero Waste converge. Discover new products, forge partnerships, and gain insights from leading sustainable businesses. Including a Fashion Zone, where you can explore the forefront of sustainable fashion.
Camden Electric: Get hands-on with the future of transport. Featuring Tesla, among other innovators, this zone offers a deep dive into sustainable mobility solutions. Don’t miss the chance for test drives and expert Q&As on transitioning to electric.
Racing Green: LIVE: Be part of an engaging live podcast session at Samsung KX, where environmental thought leaders and innovators share their stories. Special guests, including Jordan Brompton of myenergi, and Tessa Clarke of Olio, will offer valuable perspectives on accelerating environmental change.
The Future of Greentech: LIVE: Hosted at Google, this summit is a must-attend for those looking to stay at the cutting edge of climate innovation. Engage with experts discussing the latest trends and breakthroughs in green technology. This year’s topics are: Green AI, Future Cities, and Renewable Energy. Networking and Collaboration Earthfest isn’t just about learning; it’s a prime opportunity for networking. Connect with like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and potential partners who are equally committed to sustainability.
This event is designed to foster connections that drive real change, making your attendance an investment in the future of your business and the planet.
There is an optional add-on ticket for access to an exclusive VIP networking drinks event at Samsung KX. Affordable Access to Unparalleled Insights Your ticket to Earthfest offers unmatched value. Gain access to panels, talks, and workshops that would cost significantly more at other conferences. It’s an affordable way to enhance your understanding, expand your network, and explore the latest in sustainability—all in one dynamic setting.
Join us on Friday 19 April, for a day that promises to enrich your professional journey and equip your business for a sustainable future.
Earthfest is not just an event; it’s a stepping stone to driving impactful environmental change through business excellence. Secure your spot today and be part of the movement shaping a greener tomorrow.
