Earth Day Action:
Target Zero
Event at a Glance
A high‑energy day of insight and innovation with panel discussions sparking fresh ideas, bold conversations, and powerful connections with industry-leading voices in:
Hospitality, Property, Retail and Manufacturing
We invite you to join us at Sustainably Speaking, our flagship London event taking place in Shoreditch, London.
Prepare for a full-day experience designed to support your organisation at every stage of their sustainability and net zero journey.
Taking place on Earth Day, it’s the perfect moment to come together, share ideas, and explore practical ways to accelerate meaningful climate action.
Our Panel Discussions
We have now confirmed these incredible speakers for our panel sessions:
Panel 1 – UK Hospitality Panel
- Tim Doubleday, Chief Financial Officer, Burger King UK
- Jennifer Guilfoyle, Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, Maybourne Hotels
- Allen Simpson, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, UKHospitality
- James Hall, Chief Operating Officer, Evolve Energy
Panel 2 – Property Panel
- Ying Seow, Director of Sustainable Operations, JLL
- Nadra Ahmed CBE, Executive Chairman, National Care Association
- Malcolm Hanna, Senior Sustainability Manager, Legal & General
Panel 3 – Manufacturing Panel
- Luke Olly, Group Carbon Manager, Sainsbury’s
- Michael Moore, Plant Manager, Roxane UK
Agenda and timings
When? | What? | Where? |
9 – 10 | Networking/breakfast/arrival and registration | Innovation Zone – Studio 2 |
10 | Open – Ben Beetham Host | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
10 – 10.15 | Michael Abbott – Welcome and intro to SE First | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
10.15 – 10.25 | Sam Davidson – Intro to event and Target Zero | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
10.25 – 10.35 | Matt Osborne – Green Innovation in Procurement | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
11.00 – 11.30 | Panel 1 – Hospitality | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
11.45 – 12.15 | Sustainable Energy Consortium – Workshop | Strategic Partners – Studio 3 |
12.30 – 1.30 | LUNCH and NETWORKING |
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1.30 – 1.45 | Hannah Cox – Better Business Network/Project Salt Run | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
2.00 – 2.30 | Panel 2 – Property | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
2.45 – 3.15 | Panel 3 – Retail & Manufacturing | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
3.30 – 4.00 | Sustainable Energy Consortium – Workshop | Strategic Partners – Studio 3 |
4.00 | Close – Ben Beetham Host | Inspiration Zone – Studio 1 |
What to expect:
- Networking opportunities
Connect with peers, industry experts, and the Sustainable Energy First team in an open and engaging environment.
- All-day hospitality
Enjoy breakfast and refreshments available throughout the day, followed by a complimentary lunch at midday. - and our Technology partner showcases
Throughout the day, our specialist partners will be on hand to demonstrate solutions, answer questions, and explore how to turn your net zero ambitions into measurable progress.
Check out the below confirmed Technology Partners:
Partner Name | Partner Type | Info |
EnergyAce | Building Optimisation | EnergyAce is a national award-winning energy management company & manufacturer of energy saving systems in the form of Power Factor Correction, Voltage Management Systems |
Primelight Controls | Lighting Controls | Specialist solutions for smart wireless lighting controls that are designed to reduce energy consumption in commercial and industrial buildings. |
Stark Charge | Electric Vehicles | Stark Charge deliver EV charging simplified with our fully managed, data-driven approach. Handling everything so you can focus on your business. |
Evolve Energy Supply | Energy Supplier | Evolve Energy is a UK business energy supplier providing electricity and gas to industrial and commercial (I&C) customers, specialising in renewable energy … |
Shawton x ADE/AMPYR | Renewables | Delivering sustainable solar energy projects for businesses. Fully funded solar energy solutions with no upfront costs. Cut costs and carbon. |
Future Biogas | Renewables | Future Biogas are a UK leader in the design, development, construction and operation of Anaerobic Digestion plants that produce biomethane. |
emmaAI | Building Optimisation | EMMA AI enhances energy management by tracking use and advising on efficiency improvements with our automated energy management software. |
PPAYA | Renewables/Generators | PPAYA is the UK’s leading PPA marketplace, connecting renewable energy generators with energy suppliers to secure the best Power Purchase Agreement deals. |
Westwood Energy | Solar PV | Westwood Energy design, build and maintain solar PV for commercial and agricultural units across the UK |
H20IQ | Water Efficiency | H2OiQ helps customers lower water consumption, energy use and carbon impact, improve water quality, and reduces water and waste‑related charges across billing and alternative water supplies. |
Our goal is to create an environment that’s genuinely useful – combining practical conversations, real examples, and plenty of time to learn, share, and collaborate.
Location:
We’ll be hosting the event at Motel Studios, Arch 406–408, Long Street, London, E2 8HG – one of Shoreditch’s most impressive creative venues. As our first major London event, we’ve chosen a space that’s modern, accessible, and purpose-built for inspiring discussion and collaboration. We can’t wait to see you there!
Find full venue details here: https://www.motelstudios.co.uk/
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