Construction's race to net zero: fact or fiction?
Join CIRIA's Annual Debate to hear leading experts discuss how construction is rising to the challenge of net zero carbon.
Online registration for this event is now closed. If you would like to register to attend, please complete and return the booking form to Sarah Macpherson
In keeping with CIRIA's commitment to championing performance across the built environment over the last 6o years, we are offering complimentary places to early career professionals to attend our Annual Debate on 9 June 2021.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Susan Richards.
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Background
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in November, when 195 nations are expected to report back on The Paris Agreement which required signatories to commit to limiting global warming to below 2 ºC above pre-industrial levels.
Not only are nations accountable, but so are industry leaders. Construction accounts for 30% of carbon emissions in the UK. How will the sector play its part and reduce its emissions by 68% below 1990 levels in the next decade to meet the UK’s ambitious new climate target?
In this Annual Debate, leading industry experts will discuss how the built environment sector is rising to the challenge and how cities across the UK are seizing opportunities to achieve net zero.
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Why attend
• Hear how policy is driving and effecting change
• Debate whether the construction industry needs to undertake more extreme
measures to reduce emissions
• Discover how the construction ecosystem is collaborating to reduce its
carbon footprint
• Explore whether the industry will be able to achieve net zero carbon and
business goals
• Earn valuable CPD
Who should attend
• Sustainability, environmental and carbon professionals
• Research and development specialists
• Strategy and innovation specialists
• Consultants
• Clients
• Contractors
• Academics
• Government and city officials
• Product suppliers and manufacturers
When
Wednesday 9 June 2021
14:00 - 16:00
Programme
14:00 Welcome and introduction
Dirk Vennix, Chief Executive, CIRIA
14:05 Chair’s opening remarks
Dr David Hancock, Construction Director, Infrastructure and Projects
Authority, Cabinet Office
14:10 Speakers will provide short opening remarks followed by chaired debate
and discussion
Panellists:
Lord Deben, Chairman, Climate Change Committee
Nicky Gavron, Former Deputy Mayor of London and former alternate Chair
and Deputy Chair of the London Assembly cross-party Planning and
Regeneration Committee
Sam Stacey, Challenge Director – Transforming Construction, Innovate UK
Andy Walker, Editor, Infrastructure Intelligence
Chris Harrop OBE, Director of Sustainability and Marketing, Marshalls
15:00 Debate and questions from the floor
15:50 Closing remarks
Fees
CIRIA members Free to attend
Early career professionals* Free to attend
Non-members £35 + VAT
*Early career professionals (with less than three years in industry), please complete and return the booking form to Sarah Macpherson to register your place.
Booking
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