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CIA Sustainability Conference

Hilton Leeds City HotelNeville StreetLeedsLS1 4BX

190.00 GBP (ex. VAT) - CIA Membership includes all CIA/CNW members
220.00 GBP (ex. VAT) - Non - Members
230.00 GBP (ex. VAT) - CIA Membership incl. all CIA/CNW/Delegate + Poster
260.00 GBP (ex. VAT) - Non - Member Delegate + poster

Cost

Full CIA member companies are entitled to 3 FREE SPACES! All attendees must pre-register and, given the limited spaces on offer, any withdrawals with less than 5 working days’ notice will incur a £50 penalty.

The CIA Member (includes all CIA & CNW Member) rate is £190.00 plus VAT -  Applies to 4th delegate

The Non Member rate is £220.00 plus VAT

£20 discount for second and subsequent delegates applied at checkout

Exhibition cost:

Poster + member rate/includes 1 delegate(includes all CIA & CNW Member) is £230.00 plus VAT

Poster + non-member rate/includes 1 delegate is £260.00 plus VAT

For enquiries and floorplan on exhibition space please email events@cia.org.uk 

Join us at the CIA Annual Sustainability Conference 2026, a leading platform for exploring the latest sustainability trends, policies, and technologies shaping the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. 
The conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and sustainability professionals to discuss decarbonisation, circularity, reporting and disclosure, green finance, and the transition to net zero.
Hear from a range of expert speakers showcasing innovative solutions, best practices, and strategic collaborations driving a more sustainable future for industry.

Who Should Attend:

  • Chemical industry professionals, including researchers, engineers, and executives.
  • Sustainability officers and environmental managers.
  • Policymakers and regulatory officials.
  • Academics and students focused on chemical engineering and environmental sciences.
  • Entrepreneurs and innovators in the green tech and chemical sectors.
  • Anyone with an interest in the transition to Net zero and the broader sustainability agenda!

AGENDA

 

09:00 

REGISTRATION, COFFEE, AND EXHIBITORS                                                

09:45 

 Welcome and Introduction 

09:55 

 Navigating Sustainability Reporting: A Practical Guide for the Chemical  Industry 

 Nicolas Heath, Partner at ERM 

10:20 

 Energy management, decarbonisation and circularity for the chemicals        sector  

 John Barclay, Technical Director, SLR Consulting 

 

10:45 

COFFEE BREAK                                                                                     

11:00 

Panel: Building a resilient and agile chemical industry through emerging perspectives 

12:00 

LUNCH BREAK                                                                            

13:00 

Green Hydrogen Pathways: Unlocking Green Ammonia and E Methanol for Low Carbon Industry  

Stephen Livermore, Technical Manager, Green Cat Hydrogen 

13:25 

Utilising CO2 as a Feedstock in Chemical Manufacturing 

Nick Smith, Commercial Director, Viridi  

13:50 

Bio-Based Ingredients in Specialty Chemicals: Reducing Dependence on Fossil-Derived Raw Materials 

Sarah Davidson, Technology Development Lead, Croda  

14:15 

Project ASPIRE, A demonstration of flexible green ammonia synthesis 

Tristan Davenne, Head of the Energy Research Unit, Science and Technology Facilities Council 

14:40 

COFFEE BREAK                                                                            

15:00 

The Future of Sustainable Chemicals: Innovation, Competitiveness and the UK's Net Zero Transition 

15:25 

Getting EPR Data Right: How Collaboration Reduces Costs and Risk 

 Sandy Dhesi, Commercial Manager, Ecoveritas  

15:50 

Concluding remarks 

16:00 

CLOSE 

 

 

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