About the Festival

On the 21st September, we will be facilitating the largest hybrid sustainability conference in the South West at the Bristol Hotel, providing a platform for forward-thinking organisations to share and expand knowledge, as well as making valuable connections and building business opportunities. 

Just over five years on from the 2015 Paris Agreement at COP21 and with COP26 being hosted in Glasgow, the Festival will be a great opportunity to reflect on achievements. The Festival will showcase the innovative technologies and services available that will make the 2030 carbon neutrality goal a reality and will celebrate the businesses leading the way and inspiring the next generation.

We are so excited to meet physically once again over delicious food and refreshments to inspire each other to take the next step in sustainability. Virtual tickets are available too, for those who cannot come to the physical venue. 

The Hybrid Conference

The Hybrid Conference of 5 seminar and networking events will take place on the 21st September 2021 at The Bristol Hotel. The conference will also be held simultaneously online, where virtual attendees can network, ask questions and participate in the event.

More details on all seminar topics and speakers released soon.

Accelerating Sustainable Infrastructure

Sponsored by TLT LLP

Businesses and communities are increasingly focusing on the importance sustainability and net zero which in turn is accelerating the deployment of sustainable infrastructure and opening up opportunities for a range of businesses involved in the transition to electrification.

In this session, we look at how we can embed sustainable infrastructure in our towns and cities and the role businesses and communities play, how collaboration can make sustainable infrastructure more accessible, and what more needs to be done at a local and national level to accelerate the electrification transition.

Community-level Low Carbon Energy Solutions

Sponsored by Kensa Contracting

In this session, Kensa Contracting will discuss how a combination of ground source heat pumps, PV, battery, and smart controls is delivering low-carbon energy solutions scalable to meet the needs of a low-carbon future.

Sero Homes will provide insight into how this has been delivered at a community scale in South Wales. L&G will discuss how and why they are investing in low-carbon solutions, and their strategy for achieving net-zero carbon.
More details on event brief and speaker to be announced soon.

How To Make Buildings More Sustainable

Sponsored by Bevan Brittan

In the UK, the operation of buildings accounts for around 30 per cent of emissions, and globally, residential housing alone is set to become the biggest consumer of electricity. If we are to meet the aims of the Paris Agreement and our own carbon emission goals, then using low carbon heating, retrofitting buildings, and ensuring net zero across the whole life of a building are already some of the most important actions we can take against the climate crisis.

This session will provide some key insights on the challenges, barriers, opportunities and potential delivery routes in this market, including the impact of ESG funding.
More information and speakers to be announced!

The B Corp Journey: Better Business and Behaviour Change

Sponsored by Triodos Bank

Certified B Corporations® (B Corps™) are for-profit companies that use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. In this session, we’ll hear from a number of local B Corps about they became certified, what it means for them and why building a network of ‘better businesses’ is important.

In this seminar you can expect informative talks, valuable networking opportunities and inspiring discussions to further support your ability to discover, collaborate and innovate.

Business, COP26 and Nature-based Solutions

Why should businesses adopt nature-based solutions for climate and nature? What steps can your company take to achieve a natural positive future? How can nature-based solutions benefit your business?

Nature loss and climate change are inextricably linked; we cannot achieve the Paris climate goals without nature-based solutions. Addressing the ecological and climate emergency needs to be a key part of the future strategy to build back better.

Join us in the run-up to COP26 to discuss one of their key themes: nature-based solutions.

More information and speakers to be announced!

Please email us if you’d like to get involved as sponsor, exhibitor or speaker.

www.festivalofsustainablebusiness.co.uk

Confirmed Seminar Sponsors

Main Festival Sponsors

Opportunities, Suggestions and Conditions

Physical Attendees: It is important we look after each other and keep safe. We recommend all attendees take a lateral flow test prior to arrival. Please do not attend if you have any covid symptoms or are having to self isolate. Physical attendees must adhere to all safety guidelines sent in advance of the event.

Most of our events are available on demand here, however this does not include opportunities to network, take part in the discussions or do a 60 second pitch!

We will share your name, job title & company with the other event attendees for this event only. If you don’t want this information to be shared please let us know when you have purchased your ticket.

We take photos at our events for marketing purposes, if you don’t want your picture taken please let us know in advance.

We record some of our events for marketing purposes, if you don't want to be in the recording please let us know in advance.

We have included a £1 carbon offsetting fee to all event tickets in our commitment to being carbon neutral in our operations. You can find out about our chosen charity here.

Please let us know at least one week in advance if you require closed captions or have any other accessibility needs.

If you require a complimentary carers/assistant ticket, please email events@futureleap.co.uk at least one week in advance and we will be happy to support you!