Tuesday 10 Nov 2026
Hilton Leeds City HotelNeville StreetLeedsLS1 4BX
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
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:
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
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
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