East Midlands Sustainability and CSR Conference 2026

Agenda

1. 9:00am

   Opening Remarks

   Introduction to the conference's theme and objectives.

2. 9:30am

   Year 11 of the East Midlands Green Growth Trends Report

   Presented by Dr Polina Baranova, Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability, University of Derby.

3. 10:00am

   Net Zero Doesn’t Have to Cost the Earth

   A discussion led by Torben Starkey, Carbon & Procurement Specialist, and Julie Adams, exploring how organizations can balance growth, profitability, and sustainability.

4. 10:45am

   Lifting the Lid on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)

   Led by James Cunningham, Managing Director, Geo Green Power.

5. 11:30am

   Pay now or pay more later: The real economics of sustainability

   Talk by Richard Smith, Director, PS:Planet discussing the implications of delaying sustainability measures.

6. 12:15pm

   Beyond CSR: Building shared value

   Presented by Dr Barbara Tomasella and Dr Elaine Conway.

7. 1:00pm

   Panel discussions on Sustainable Business and CSR

   Expert panel exploring current trends in sustainable business practices.

8. 2:00pm

   Workshops

   Interactive workshops focusing on various aspects of sustainability.

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