Unlocking Net Zero Investment – London Bridge Event 2025
2025-12-03 16:00 - 18:30 UTC | 22 Bishopsgate
Unlocking Net Zero Investment – London Bridge Event 2025

How can the UK unlock the scale of investment needed to meet Net Zero goals? The Unlocking Net Zero Investment event, hosted by Team London Bridge, brings together investors, sustainability experts, and business leaders to explore exactly that.
Held in the heart of London’s business district, this event provides unique insights into funding Net Zero transitions, scaling climate solutions, and aligning investment with impact. If you’re working in sustainability, finance, or urban development—this is not one to miss.

Why Attend the Unlocking Net Zero Investment Event?
Decarbonising the UK economy requires unprecedented investment. But where will that capital come from—and how can businesses and communities attract it? This event will explore:

The role of place-based strategies in attracting Net Zero investment

Public-private finance models that work

What investors are really looking for in sustainability-focused projects

How local and national initiatives are mobilising capital for green infrastructure

Through panels, presentations, and networking, you’ll gain practical insights on connecting ambition with funding.

Event Details – Join the Conversation in London Bridge

📍 Location: Convene, 22 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ

📅 Date: Wednesday 3 December 2024

⏰ Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm GMT

🎟️ Tickets: Free (with registration)

🔗 Register here →

This event forms part of Team London Bridge’s ongoing commitment to helping the local business community become a more sustainable, future-ready district.

What You’ll Learn at the Net Zero Investment Event
Key discussions will focus on:

Financing challenges and opportunities for Net Zero transformation

Investment trends and what they mean for UK SMEs

Mobilising capital at the local level

The power of partnerships to unlock funding and innovation

Case studies and expert panels will highlight how UK cities and businesses are already attracting green investment—and what others can learn from them.

Who Should Attend?
This event is relevant to:

SME leaders and sustainability officers

Investors and financial institutions

Local authorities and urban planners

Developers and infrastructure leads

Anyone interested in climate finance and the green economy

It’s especially useful for those working at the intersection of business, sustainability, and finance, seeking to scale impact through smart investment.

Invest in a Greener Future
The Unlocking Net Zero Investment event is your opportunity to understand the finance behind the climate transition—and how to access it. With the right knowledge, networks, and partners, we can accelerate investment into the UK’s low-carbon future.
👉 Reserve your free place today:https://www.teamlondonbridge.co.uk/events/unlocking-net-zero-investment/

Newcastle Community Energy Networking Event
2025-12-04 13:30 - 16:30 UTC | The Catalyst, 3, Helix, Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5TG
This December, you’re invited to a free, in-person community energy networking event for local government, community energy enterprises and voluntary groups.

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from a range of community energy experts on how they’re delivering low carbon energy projects, from solar and EV charging to heat networks, across communities in the North East, and connect with like-minded peers tackling similar challenges.

Thursday 4th December, 1.30-4.30pm
The Catalyst, 3, Helix, Science Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5TG

Please RSVP by registering here or emailing matthew.ahluwalia@ashden.org

Community Energy Seeing is Believing North East and Yorkshire is a programme funded by the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub and delivered by Community Energy England, Ashden and Centre for Sustainable Energy. It is designed to share inspiring stories from people already doing great things in community energy through site visits, networking events and matchmaking, in order to support new connections and projects.

Why attend?

Hear directly from community energy experts, including from Northumberland Community Energy Ltd and Rural Design Centre, on the keys to successfully funding and delivering a community energy project
Meet the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub and hear about the support they can offer your organisation – including heat network development
Connect with like-minded peers to share opportunities and challenges with your community energy projects

Energy Ambassadors course 70
2025-12-04 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-12-18 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | Virtual, -, -
Overview

Become an Energy Ambassador for your community group or organisation and be equipped to support others to reduce and manage energy costs

Are you involved in your local community or do you work for a voluntary or public sector organisation?
Run over 3 sessions (1.5 hours per week), this enjoyable and informative course aims to raise awareness of ways to save energy, support schemes, and how you can advise others to reduce costs and manage energy bills. We will provide practical resources that you can share with others, and also send out regular newsletters and updates after the course.
This information continues to be absolutely vital. Although energy prices fell by 7% on 1st July, this followed three consecutives price rises which equated to a 17% increase since 1st October 2024. National Energy Action estimate that 6 million households are now in fuel poverty and there are record levels of energy debt, with nearly £4 billion owed to energy suppliers.
You will learn about:

All content is updated for every course to reflect ongoing changes in the world of energy.
Please note that this is a 3-week course, 1.5 hours per week

Thurs 4th Dec, 2-3.30pm
Thurs 11th Dec, 2-3.30pm
Thurs 18th Dec, 2-3.30pm

The course is funded by Northern Gas Networks and is free to anyone who is based within their operating area (most of Yorkshire, Northern Cumbria and the North East of England).
Feedback from previous courses
This will be our 70th Energy Ambassadors course since the project kicked off way back at the start of the first Covid lockdown in April 2020 and we have received some excellent feedback:
“The training given initially and the updates throughout the year are invaluable to our organisation. Due to the work pressures we have we don’t have the time to keep ahead of what is happening in the energy world. This then allows us to support our elderly clients throughout the year.”
“Kate and Chris delivered the course in a very relaxed and professional manner and made the learners feel at ease”
“This has to have been one of the most useful and informative courses I have attended in a long time, with direct relevance to our client group (older people) at this time”.
“One of the best courses, informative, interesting and useful. Trainers who delivered made the course enjoyable. Great team.”
“One of the best courses for information I have ever done – delivered really well and very engaging facilitators thank you”
“It was brilliant. Pitched at the right level. Each session was the perfect length of time. Lots of great information and signposting”
“All of the course content was helpful. Best course I have attended in ages. Thank you”

Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme: Buildings and Retrofit
2025-12-10 13:00 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual, -, -
Buildings and Retrofit
Innovate UK’s Net Zero Living Programme supports 52 local authorities, their partners and communities to overcome non-technological barriers to adopting and scaling up net zero solutions.
This webinar is the first of three sharing insights from the programme, with the aim of helping wider stakeholders to benefit from the learnings, best practice and expertise gained.
Whether you’re a local authority thinking about different ways to approach retrofit, a supplier, innovator or a community wanting to tackle the challenge of upgrading our buildings, this session is for you. We’ll explore some of the solutions successfully implemented by the Net Zero Living participants and discuss how to go about scaling them.
What to expect
We’ll be joined by local authorities and government representatives to discuss their experiences of delivering innovative projects in their areas, and highlighting some case studies that show the role and additional value that local government can bring in using its assets, power and voice to unlock the local retrofit markets of the future.
We will also be launching our report, Delivering Better Buildings, which digs into how to grow a local retrofit market, build skills and quantify the clear wider health, social and economic value of retrofit.

B Local North East Beach Clean & Meet Up
2025-12-11 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Longlands Beach
Overview

Beach clean & catch-up: join us 9am at Crusoes Café for coffee, conversation & giving back on Longsands before year-end.

Before the year wraps up, let’s come together for a morning of fresh air, friendly faces, and positive action.
We’ll meet at Crusoes Beach Café at 9am to grab a hot drink and a catch-up, then head onto Longsands for a beach clean. It’s a chance to blow away the cobwebs, give something back to the place we love, and enjoy the magic of the North Sea in December.
This isn’t a formal meeting – just a relaxed get-together with a purpose. A chance to take a break from the office and enjoy some good conversation, a bit of exercise, and that feel-good buzz you get from making a difference.
Why come along?
🌍 Do something simple but powerful for our coastline
🤝 Connect with like-minded people who care about people and planet
💙 Live the B Corp spirit of using business as a force for good
✨ End the year on a high with fresh energy and community vibes
Whether you’re part of the B Corp community, curious to learn more, or just want to join in, everyone’s welcome.
What to bring:

Warm clothes and a waterproof (it is December!)
Gloves if you have them
A smile and a bit of community spirit

We’ll bring bags and litter pickers.
About B Local North East
B Local North East is the regional voice of the global B Corp movement, supporting businesses who believe in balancing profit with purpose. We host regular events to connect, learn, and collaborate – helping our region become a leader in responsible business.
👉 This event is free, but please register so we know you’re joining.

Veganuary 2026
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31 | Various Events – UK
Veganuary is an annual January campaign where businesses commit to promoting plant-based products to reduce emissions, boost sales, and align with sustainability goals.

Business Takeaways

Reduce Scope 3 emissions from food supply chains by promoting plant-based options.
Boost brand credibility and sales targeting sustainability-focused consumers.
Align with net zero goals through commitments like 50% plant-based menus.
Avoid greenwashing perceptions by partnering with a reputable nonprofit.
Enhance corporate wellness and ESG reporting with workplace challenges.

Who is it for

Sustainability managers focused on Scope 3 and supply chain decarbonisation.
CSR and ESG directors integrating plant-based strategies.
Food and beverage procurement teams seeking emission reductions.
Marketing leads targeting eco-conscious consumers.
Operations managers in hospitality and retail.
Corporate wellness coordinators for employee programs.

Veganuary challenges businesses to increase plant-based offerings during January, helping connect with conscious consumers and drive visibility for sustainable products. Major companies like Ikea, Unilever, and Burger King UK participate to cut food-related emissions and meet net zero targets. The campaign supports corporate strategies for environment, health, and animal welfare without participation fees.

Waste Smart (Foundation) Training
2026-01-14 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00, 2026-01-21 09:00 - 2026-01-22 15:00 UTC | Virtual, -, -
AIMS:
To provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to:
Prevent wastes arising from workplace activities
Contribute to improving the management of resources
COURSE CONTENT:
The course is comprised of 5 sessions:
Waste as a resource
The environmental impact of waste
The cost of managing waste
Understanding and applying the Waste Hierarchy
Legislation and compliance
WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THE COURSE:
Understanding why improving resource and waste management is important
Knowledge of key regulations and understanding of the responsibilities of
those directly involved in managing wastes
Understanding how resource management can be improved through
reducing waste in the workplace
Skills to identify improvements in your own workplace
A certificate to demonstrate successful achievement of the course

Energy Savers Week 2026
2026-01-19 - 2026-01-25 | Virtual, -, -
Annual UK campaign to help households and businesses reduce energy use, cut bills, combat fuel poverty, and lower emissions.

19/01/26 – 25/0126
Takeaways for UK Business

Learn strategies to reduce operational energy costs and Scope 3 emissions in business facilities.
Access guidance on energy-efficient upgrades for compliance with UK net-zero targets.
Identify financial support and incentives for sustainable energy practices.
Gain insights into supplier switching and tariffs to optimize business energy spend.
Implement employee awareness initiatives to drive workplace energy savings.

What audience will benefit from this focus event

Sustainability managers seeking emission reduction tactics.
Facilities and operations teams handling energy efficiency.
ESG and compliance officers tracking carbon reporting.
Finance teams optimizing utility costs.
Small business owners tackling fuel poverty and net zero.

Energy Savers Week is a national awareness campaign run by the Energy Saving Trust and Citizens Advice. It provides practical advice on improving energy efficiency, switching suppliers, and accessing support to manage costs and reduce environmental impact. The event promotes simple changes like adjusting heating and using efficient lighting to contribute to net-zero goals.

Waste Smart Plus (Advanced)
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-30 | Virtual, -, -
AIMS
To provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to:
Reduce costs and aid compliance by preventing wastes arising from workplace
activities
Improve the management of wastes that are unavoidable
COURSE CONTENT
The course is comprised of 8 sessions:
Waste as a resource
The environmental impact of waste
The cost of managing waste
Understanding and applying the Waste Hierarchy
Legislation and ensuring compliance
How to identify opportunities to reduce waste in the workplace
Managing resources and wastes in the workplace
How to demonstrate improvements
WHAT YOU WILL GET OUT OF THE COURSE
The knowledge to help you identify improvements in resource and waste
management
The understanding of where and how to make those improvements
The skills to implement those improvements and demonstrate their impact to others
A certificate to demonstrate successful achievement of the course

East of England Sustainable Building Network
2026-02-02 | Oak Bar & Terrace, 89 Yarmouth Road, Norwich NR7 0HH, Norwich, NR7 0HH, United Kingdom
A bi-monthly breakfast networking event in Norwich for construction and sustainability professionals to explore sustainable approaches in the built environment.
What You’ll Learn
• Practical insights for integrating sustainability into construction.
• Learn about nature restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) compliance.
• Network with construction, property, and sustainability professionals across the East of England.
Who Should Attend
Construction professionals, developers, architects, engineers, building services specialists, sustainability consultants, planners, local stakeholders, and anyone interested in sustainable building and a low-carbon built environment in the East of England.
About the Event
The East of England Sustainable Building Network (EESBN) is a bi-monthly networking and learning opportunity hosted by Cannon Clarke Group for professionals in construction and sustainability. This event provides a platform to discuss increasing sustainability in the built environment while sharing insights and making connections over breakfast. Guests will learn from speakers including Nattergal Ltd, a nature restoration company focused on biodiversity recovery and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units, essential for regulatory compliance in development projects. Join us to gain practical insights on how the construction sector can align with the UK’s Net Zero Carbon goals by 2050.
Event Details
Organiser: Cannon Clarke Group
Organiser website:

Sustainable Design Experts, UK

Start:

2026-02-02 09:00 AM

End:

2026-02-02 11:30 AM

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World Wetlands Day 2026 – Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage
2026-02-02 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Our Planet
Event Title: World Wetlands Day 2026 – Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural HeritageEvent URL: https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/Event Date: 2 February 2026 (Monday) Location: Global / Virtual + Local community events (online resources via the official site)
World Wetlands Day 2026 explores the deep-rooted connections between wetlands and traditional knowledge systems, celebrating cultural heritage and the timeless role of community-based stewardship in sustaining wetland ecosystems.
World Wetlands Day, observed annually on 2 February to mark the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971, is a global awareness day highlighting the critical ecological, climatic and cultural roles of wetlands. For 2026, the theme “Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge: Celebrating Cultural Heritage” spotlights how generations of traditional and indigenous practices have sustained wetland landscapes and shaped local identities. This campaign invites communities, educators, policymakers and conservation professionals to share stories, host events, and amplify the vital importance of wetlands for nature and people.
Organiser: Secretariat of the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar Convention) Who Should Attend: Sustainability professionals, NGOs, educators, policymakers, community groups, students, and anyone committed to nature and climate resilience.Visit the official World Wetlands Day website for event toolkits, campaign graphics, pledge activities, educational materials and ideas for local celebrations.

Unlocking the Benefits of Responsible Business
2026-02-04 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Online, -, UK
Overview

Discover how environmental action, wellbeing and inclusion unite to create responsible-business impact in this practical fireside chat.

How can organisations make responsible business more than a buzzword?
How can environmental action, wellbeing and inclusion come together to create real, measurable impact?
Join Positive About Inclusion, Genee, and Venture Zero for a dynamic fireside chat exploring how organisations can unlock the full benefits of responsible business. This session brings together three leading consultancies whose work spans environmental performance, workplace wellbeing, Carbon Literacy, and inclusive culture offering a rare, joined-up perspective on what responsible business really looks like in practice.
Whether you’re just getting started, looking to strengthen your ESG and social value commitments, or seeking practical ideas to engage your teams, this conversation will give you inspiration and actionable insights you can use immediately.
What to Expect
In this lively, interactive conversation, we’ll explore:

Why responsible business is becoming essential — not optional
How environmental auditing and strong frameworks drive real progress
Why wellbeing and understanding climate change matter for engagement and culture
How inclusion and leadership shape trustworthy, people centred organisations
The power of collaboration across People and Planet agendas
Practical steps any organisation can take to start making meaningful change

With speakers from three specialist organisations, you’ll hear real stories, practical examples, and insights drawn from working closely with businesses, public sector bodies and VCSE organisations across the UK.
More info about our speakers
Positive About Inclusion CIC is an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) consultancy and training provider. We work with businesses across the public, private and third sectors, supporting them to create inclusive workplace cultures where everyone can feel a sense of belonging. Established in 2020 when our co-founders Lucy Malarkey and Karen Faulkner pivoted from long careers in the public sector, Positive About Inclusion is a profit for purpose social enterprise. As well as providing bespoke training and consultancy solutions, we generate further positive social impact through the Inclusion Forum North East, a free network for like minded professionals who share a passion for EDI to connect, collaborate and cultivate skills and knowledge.
Genee Consulting Ltd are a B Corp certified environmental consultancy based in Gateshead, and the North East and North West delivery partner for Investors in the Environment, a nationally recognised environmental accreditation scheme. The Investors in the Environment programme offers a framework to support organisations through the development and maintenance of an environmental management system, one which works for your organisation, not against it. Through the framework, your organisation can identify environmental impacts and put actions in place to drive reductions and find cost savings. In this webinar, Genee will show how strong environmental foundations not only build trust and reduce risk but also unlock real, lasting benefits for organisations committed to responsible business.
Venture Zero is a purpose-led, B Corp Pending organisation that works cross-sector to help businesses and communities contribute to a healthier, more sustainable world. We believe responsible businesses should recognise the deep synergy between our health and wellbeing, the natural environment and community engagement – and we deliver accredited Carbon Literacy training and MHFA England–certified Mental Health First Aid training to inspire meaningful action in these areas. Through our North East–based Impact Network, we share knowledge, spark conversations and create connections that support organisations on their journey toward sustainable wellbeing and becoming better, more responsible businesses.

GRIPS 2026 – Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability
2026-02-10 00:00 - 2026-02-12 23:59 (Europe/London) | Online (virtual event), -, United Kingdom
Three-day virtual UK-led conference showcasing research and innovation in plastics sustainability and circular solutions.
What You’ll Learn
Exposure to cutting-edge plastics and circular economy innovation, partnership opportunities, and insight into how new materials and systems can reduce waste and Scope 3 emissions.
Who Should Attend
Manufacturers, retailers, packaging specialists, innovators, researchers, policymakers and corporate sustainability teams tackling plastic and packaging impacts.
About the Event
GRIPS 2026 – Global Research & Innovation in Plastics Sustainability is a three-day online conference highlighting UK and international projects that address the environmental impacts of plastics. The event presents funded innovations on plastic reduction, reuse, recycling and circular business models, and explores how they support wider climate and resource goals.
Event Details
Organiser: Innovate UK Business Connect
Organiser website:

Home

Start:

2026-02-10

End:

2026-02-12

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ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference & Expo 2026
2026-02-26 | Introba, 150 Holborn, London EC1N 2NS, UK
Join the ASBP’s 9th annual Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo in London, focusing on air quality and healthy built environments.
What You’ll Learn
Gain insights into the management of air quality, understanding PFAS and POPS regulations affecting construction products, and the implementation of WELL Standards for enhanced indoor environmental quality in buildings. Network with industry professionals committed to sustainability and innovation in the built environment.
Who Should Attend
This conference is ideal for architects, designers, specifiers, ESG managers, sustainability professionals, contractors, building product manufacturers, and construction clients focused on developing healthy, low-carbon built environments.
About the Event
The ASBP’s 9th annual Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo 2026 takes place on Thursday 26 February at Introba, 150 Holborn, London EC1N 2NS. The event runs from 13:00 to 19:30 with registration from 13:00 and sessions commencing at 13:30, followed by drinks and networking until 19:30. Highlights include a keynote by Professor Stephen Holgate on air pollution and health, alongside sessions on PFAS and POPS in construction products, WELL Building Standard, and case studies from WELL projects. Attendees can also hear insights during networking from experts across various sectors including academic institutions and regulatory bodies.
Event Details
Organiser: The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
Organiser website:

https://asbp.org.uk

Start:

2026-02-26 01:00 PM

End:

2026-02-26 07:30 PM

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Carbon Capture and Biodiversity Summit – Economist Impact Sustainability Week 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-04 | InterContinental London – The O2, 1 Waterview Dr, London SE10 0TW, UK
Join leaders in sustainability at the Carbon Capture and Biodiversity Summit during Economist Impact Sustainability Week 2026 to explore innovative solutions for net zero.
What You’ll Learn
Discover scalable strategies for carbon capture and biodiversity; network with sustainability leaders; understand cutting-edge applications of AI and supply chain management for emissions reduction; obtain impactful tools for improving sustainability outcomes.
Who Should Attend
Chief Sustainability Officers, energy professionals, corporate sustainability leaders, tech innovators, policymakers, investors focused on green solutions, and supply chain directors.
About the Event
Economist Impact Sustainability Week 2026 will gather business leaders, policymakers, and sustainability professionals in London from 2–4 March. Focused summits on Carbon Capture and Biodiversity will provide attendees with practical strategies for driving sustainable profitability.
Sessions will delve into emerging technologies, supply chain decarbonisation, and effective waste management solutions. The CSO Leaders Club will facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration and knowledge sharing among senior sustainability officers.
Participants will gain insights on implementing sustainability innovations in their organisations, enhancing their capabilities in AI applications, carbon emissions reduction, and setting a course for attaining net zero targets.
Event Details
Organiser: Economist Impact
Organiser website:

https://www.economist.com/

Start:

2026-03-02

End:

2026-03-04

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11th Annual Sustainability Week 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-04 | InterContinental London – The O2, 1 Waterview Dr, London SE10 0TW, UK
Sustainability Week 2026 brings together 1,500+ sustainability leaders in London to discuss net zero strategies, supply chains, AI applications, waste management, carbon capture, and biodiversity.
What You’ll Learn
Develop practical net zero roadmaps; implement supply chain decarbonisation strategies; integrate AI for sustainability reporting; explore carbon capture technologies; strengthen biodiversity initiatives; build partnerships through CSO networking.
Who Should Attend
Chief Sustainability Officers; ESG Directors; Net Zero Managers; Supply Chain Executives; Corporate Affairs Leaders; Policy & Regulation Specialists from FTSE 350, mid-market, and global corporations.
About the Event
The 11th Annual Sustainability Week, organised by Economist Impact, takes place 2-4 March 2026 at Intercontinental London – the O2. This flagship event attracts over 1,500 attendees including senior sustainability executives, policymakers, and industry leaders.
Sessions cover practical solutions across AI integration, supply chain decarbonisation, waste management, and new 2026 additions: Carbon Capture and Biodiversity summits. Peer-to-peer formats like the CSO Leaders Club facilitate strategic networking among decision-makers.
The event equips participants with actionable insights for accelerating corporate sustainability while maintaining profitability amid evolving regulations and net zero targets.
Event Details
Organiser: Economist Impact
Organiser website:

https://impact.economist.com

Start:

2026-03-02

End:

2026-03-04

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Reset Connect North 2026
2026-03-03 - 2026-03-04 | Royal Armouries, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT, United Kingdom
Regional sustainability and net zero event bringing leaders, investors, innovators.
What You’ll Learn
Access funding, partnerships for sustainable growth.
Who Should Attend
Business leaders, government bodies, innovators.
About the Event
Debuts in North of England at Royal Armouries, tools, funding, partnerships for green revolution.

Connecting leaders, investors and innovators to drive sustainable growth across the UK’s green economy

Reset Connect North will make its debut on 3-4 March 2026 at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. We are proud to welcome KPMG as our headline sponsor and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority as strategic partner, setting the stage for an inspiring and impactful inaugural event.
Taking place during the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival, Reset Connect North is the premier regional edition of the UK’s award-winning sustainability and net zero event, designed to bring our proven exhibition-led format to the North of England.
The event will empower regional businesses, investors and government bodies. It will provide your organisation with the tools, access to funding and partnerships you need to lead the green industrial revolution.
Registration for the event is now open! Book your free pass or join us as a VIP and save 30% on your pass with our preview rate by 23 January.

Event Details
Organiser:
Organiser website: Reset Connect North 2026 | Leading Net-Zero Event in Leeds

Start:

2026-03-03

End:

2026-03-04

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Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit 2026
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-05 | QEII Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Join over 1,000 sustainability executives and policymakers at Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit 2026 for key insights on net-zero strategies, decarbonisation, and sustainable transformation.
What You’ll Learn
Acquire actionable strategies to achieve net-zero goals, connect with peers from diverse sectors focusing on decarbonisation, explore emerging climate-tech solutions, review expert case studies on scaling decarbonisation efforts, and navigate compliance requirements associated with net-zero targets.
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for Chief Sustainability Officers, ESG managers, climate strategy directors, procurement and supply chain professionals, policymakers, and consultants focused on emissions reduction and net-zero transformations in both enterprise and public sectors.
About the Event
Sustainability LIVE: The Net Zero Summit 2026 will be held at the QEII Centre in Westminster from March 4 to 5, 2026. This premier event features over 60 key sustainability leaders delivering keynotes, panel discussions, fireside chats, and executive workshops addressing net-zero and decarbonisation challenges. Network with Chief Sustainability Officers from top organizations such as NVIDIA, Schneider Electric, and Virgin Media O2. This summit emphasizes the vital link between sustainability and procurement, aligning transformative practices across both sectors to achieve ambitious net-zero goals.
Event Details
Organiser: BizClik
Organiser website:

https://www.bizclik.com

Start:

2026-03-04

End:

2026-03-05

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Women in Recycling Conference for International Women's Day 2026
2026-03-06 | Council House, Victoria Square, Birmingham B3 3AP, UK
Annual conference celebrating women’s leadership in recycling, focusing on commercial, regulatory, and operational challenges in the sector on International Women’s Day.
What You’ll Learn
Insights on adapting to regulatory changes and export rules; strategies for compliance and risk management; networking with female industry leaders; tools for leadership and well-being.
Who Should Attend
Women in recycling/resources sectors including entrepreneurs, directors, managers, compliance professionals; those navigating male-dominated environments.
About the Event
The Women in Recycling Conference marks International Women’s Day 2026 with a full-day event including networking from 9am, discussions on key industry challenges, and an evening dinner. Topics include UK/global recycling policy changes, international waste shipments, bans/restrictions, and facility fire risks. Aimed at women across all career levels in recycling and resources.
Event Details
Organiser: Steff Dixon
Start:

2026-03-06

End:

2026-03-06

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The Big Plastic Count
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-15 | Various Events – UK
Join the UK’s largest investigation into household plastic waste, where participants count plastic packaging for one week.
What You’ll Learn
Understand plastic waste volumes and recycling rates; gather data to inform supply chain sustainability; contribute to advocacy for reduced single-use plastics and policy changes like bans on exports.
Who Should Attend
Businesses generating plastic waste, sustainability managers, schools, community groups, households
About the Event
The Big Plastic Count is a citizen science initiative run by Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic. Participants from households, schools, communities, and businesses count their plastic packaging waste over one week to reveal the scale of the UK’s plastic crisis and pressure the government for action on plastic pollution. Previous counts showed UK households produce nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging annually, with only 12% recycled domestically. The 2026 count aims to gather more evidence amid global plastics treaty negotiations. No physical venue is required; participants count waste at home or school.
Event Details
Organiser: Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic
Organiser website:

Greenpeace UK

Start:

2026-03-09

End:

2026-03-15

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Meaningful Business: Insights into Social Value Creation and Delivery
2026-03-09 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | York Guildhall, Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL
York GuildhallYork, England
Monday, Mar 9, 2026 from 10 am to 12:30 pm

Overview

Everyone’s talking about social value. Far fewer people are clear on what it actually means – or how to do it well.

Social value is no longer something organisations can afford to ignore. It’s shaping how organisations grow, win work, build partnerships and support their communities. But for many businesses and organisations, it can still feel vague, confusing or overly complicated.
This free Meaningful Business event is about cutting through the noise and having an honest, practical conversation about social value – what it is, why it matters and how it can work in the real world.
If you’re a business owner, part of an SME, social enterprise, public sector organisation or community group in York and North Yorkshire – and you care about doing business in a way that creates genuine impact – this session is for you.
What this session is about
This is a practical, conversational event focused on real-world social value.
You can expect:
· Short expert talks
· An interactive workshop
· Open discussion and shared learning
· Time to connect with others working on social value locally
What you’ll learn
· What social value is and why it matters right now
· How social value can be co-produced across sectors
· How to think about social value at strategic, organisational and community levels
· How businesses can work with public sector partners to create long-term impact
· Practical ideas you can take away and apply
Speakers
· Dr Madeline Powell, University of York – Interactive workshop on co-production and social value
· Sam Leach, Co-founder of Spark & Chair of the Community Wealth Building Committee
· Dr Adrian Madden & Dr Alex Alterskye, The Meaningful Business Network
Who should come along?
· Local businesses and SMEs
· Social enterprises and community organisations
· Public sector partners
· Members of the Meaningful Business Network
· Anyone interested in social value, impact and purpose-led business
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This is a free event, but places are limited, please ensure you only sign up if you can attend and if reserved, please release your place if you cannot attend
If you’re interested in social value and want to be part of a practical, thoughtful conversation about how it works in the real world, we’d love to see you there.
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London ESG March City of London Networking Breakfast, Make ESG Connections
2026-03-12 | Polo Bar – 24 Hour Great British Cafe, 176 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 4NQ, United Kingdom
Join ESG Network at Polo Bar for a networking breakfast focused on Environmental, Social & Governance topics.
What You’ll Learn
Build professional connections within the ESG sector and discuss innovative ideas to enhance business sustainability practices.
Who Should Attend
Sustainability leaders, ESG professionals, fund managers, corporate governance advisors, and others interested in environmental and social governance.
About the Event
Attend the March 2026 Networking Breakfast at the Famous Polo Breakfast Bar in the City of London. Engage with professionals in the ESG sector, expand your business network, and discuss key ESG topics over a buffet breakfast that includes vegetarian options. Each ticket includes unlimited teas, coffees, juices, and a printed attendee sheet.
Event Details
Organiser: ESG Network
Organiser website:

https://www.esgnetwork.co.uk

Start:

2026-03-12 08:00 AM

End:

2026-03-12 10:00 AM

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The Great British Spring Clean
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-29 | United Kingdom, -, United Kingdom
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.
What You’ll Learn
Engage corporate teams in community environmental action, build brand reputation through litter-picking initiatives, and demonstrate commitment to local environmental stewardship.
Who Should Attend
Individuals, community groups, businesses, councils, and environmental organisations.
About the Event
The 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.
Event Details
Organiser: Keep Britain Tidy
Organiser website:

https://www.keepbritaintidy.org.uk

Start:

2026-03-13

End:

2026-03-29

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International Circular Fashion Week Conference 2026
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-17 | The Rose Bowl, Leeds Beckett University, Portland Way, Leeds LS1 3HB, United Kingdom
A global platform where innovation and sustainability shape the future of fashion, celebrating heritage, craft, repair, and upcycling.
What You’ll Learn
Insights into circular fashion models and sustainable design practices; opportunities to discover innovative materials and zero-waste design approaches; networking with global sustainability leaders, designers, and policy-makers; understanding how heritage and traditional crafts can be integrated into modern circular fashion; exposure to upcycling, repair, and remanufacturing strategies.
Who Should Attend
Fashion designers and entrepreneurs; sustainability researchers and academics; policy-makers and educators; cultural practitioners and artists; fashion students and changemakers; businesses seeking circular fashion innovation; retail and brand leaders interested in sustainable practices.
About the Event
The International Circular Fashion Week Conference is a pioneering two-day event that brings together designers, entrepreneurs, researchers, educators, policy-makers, students, and changemakers from around the world to reimagine a fashion industry that works for both people and the planet. The 2026 edition places special focus on cultural heritage, folklore, traditional craft, repair, and upcycling through bold contemporary expression. Through panel discussions, exhibitions, workshops, and live showcases, the conference highlights groundbreaking circular models, materials, and ideas. The event features school workshops, cultural performances, and fashion shows, providing unique opportunities for international networking, cross-sector collaboration, and real-world impact.
Event Details
Organiser: Circular Fashion Incubator CIC
Organiser website:

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Start:

2026-03-16 09:00 AM

End:

2026-03-17 07:00 PM

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Trees Are The Key Awareness Week
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-22 | Global, -, Global
Annual awareness week highlighting health benefits of trees and tree planting to combat climate change, encompassing International Day of Forests (21 March), run by The Word Forest Organisation.
What You’ll Learn
Engage in tree planting for carbon sequestration and biodiversity; partner with charities for nature-based climate solutions; support community-led reforestation in supply chains.
Who Should Attend
CSR managers, sustainability officers, environmental NGOs, corporate tree-planting partners, community groups focused on climate action.
About the Event
Trees Are The Key Awareness Week is an annual initiative by The Word Forest Organisation, a UK-registered charity. It raises awareness of trees’ health benefits and their role in tackling climate change through rapid planting in the tropics. The week encompasses the UN International Day of Forests on 21 March. The organisation plants fast-growing trees in Kenya, builds classrooms, facilitates education on environmental topics like permaculture and agroforestry, and empowers women through groups like Mothers of The Forest. These efforts support biodiversity, clean air, soil health, and community resilience. They also plant trees in the UK and promote holistic environmental action linking tree planting with humanitarian support.
Event Details
Organiser: The Word Forest Organisation
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Start:

2026-03-16

End:

2026-03-22

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Big Walk and Wheel 2026
2026-03-16 - 2026-03-27 | United Kingdom (multiple community locations), United Kingdom
Participate in the UK’s largest inter-school active travel challenge from 16–27 March 2026.
What You’ll Learn
Schools can utilize free curriculum-aligned resources to integrate active travel and sustainability into daily operations, fostering community engagement and environmental impact reduction.
Who Should Attend
This 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.
About the Event
Big 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.
Event Details
Organiser: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Organiser website:

https://www.walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/

Start:

2026-03-16

End:

2026-03-27

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World Water Day 2026: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows
2026-03-17 | University of Strathclyde, The Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow G1 1RD, United Kingdom
An in-person symposium exploring partnerships for building equitable and sustainable water solutions, examining the intersection of water access and gender equity with speakers from industry, the third sector, and academia.
What You’ll Learn
Understand partnerships and strategies for delivering sustainable water solutions; explore how gender equity and diversity improve water service effectiveness; learn from collaborative approaches between UK and African institutions addressing shared freshwater challenges; gain insights into innovative solutions emerging from cross-sector partnerships in the water sector.
Who Should Attend
Water sector professionals, sustainability leaders, engineers, policy makers, representatives from water utilities and NGOs, academics, and business leaders in infrastructure and environmental sectors seeking to understand equitable water solutions and gender-inclusive sustainability strategies.
About the Event
World Water Day 2026 is an in-person symposium hosted by the University of Strathclyde, Scottish Water, and WaterAid on 17 March 2026. The event explores the critical intersection of water access and gender equity, aligning with the UN’s 2026 theme ‘Where Water Flows, Equality Grows’. Participants will examine how water challenges disproportionately affect women and girls worldwide. The symposium features leading voices from industry, the third sector, and academia, including speakers from the Royal Society of Edinburgh, WaterAid, Scottish Water, and University of Strathclyde, with expertise from UK and African partner institutions. Sessions will focus on commonalities in water challenges, innovative solutions from collaborative partnerships, and the urgent need for collective action as climate change intensifies pressure on freshwater resources.
Event Details
Organiser: University of Strathclyde, Scottish Water, WaterAid
Organiser website:

https://www.strath.ac.uk/

Start:

2026-03-17 09:30 AM

End:

2026-03-17 04:30 PM

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Global Recycling Day 2026
2026-03-18 | Online (virtual event), -, United Kingdom
An annual global initiative to promote the importance of recycling in preserving resources and combating climate change.
What You’ll Learn
Highlights the business case for resource efficiency, circular economy models and investment in recycling infrastructure and innovation to cut emissions and costs across value chains.
Who Should Attend
Sustainability and ESG leaders, waste and resource managers, manufacturing and retail businesses, policymakers, NGOs and educators interested in circular economy and recycling.
About the Event
Global Recycling Day, created by the Global Recycling Foundation, is held every year on 18 March to recognise and celebrate the crucial role that recycling plays in conserving primary resources and reducing carbon emissions. The day encourages governments, businesses and individuals worldwide to treat recyclables as a resource and to support better collection, processing and circular economy solutions.
Event Details
Organiser: Global Recycling Foundation
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Start:

2026-03-18

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2026-03-18

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