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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

The Role of Behind-The-Meter PPA in Delivering Sustainability and Business Competitiveness in Chemicals

David Kipling, CEO, On-Site Energy Ltd

11:25

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

12:05

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

SarahDavidson, 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

(TBC)

Great British Chemicals

15:25

Getting EPR Data Right: How Collaboration Reduces Costs and Risk

Sandy Dhesi,Commercial Manager, Ecoveritas

15:50

Concluding Remarks

16:00

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020 7963 6758 

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