Lahiru Ranasinghe
Head of Net Zero | easyJet
[10:35 AM - 11:05 AM]
The Road to Net Zero
Sponsored By easyJet, Trees4Travel, Direct ATPI, Melia Hotels International, FCM, Clarasight
The Road to Net Zero
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The road to net zero is a journey which requires a collaboration, collective effort, and commitment from all stakeholders across the business travel ecosystem. This in person event will explore and debate the headwinds and tailwinds impacting the industry as its drives towards a more sustainable future. Paving the way for a net-zero carbon footprint we aim to help you to underpin business travel as a force for good.
The event will delve into the various initiatives, innovations and strategies being implemented to reduce the carbon footprint of business travel, whilst addressing some of the challenges impacting the sector.
Key takeaways
- The supporting role of the TMC and green tech organisations
- How air and hotel sectors are rising to the challenge
- The importance of individual responsibility alongside the role of the Travel Manager/ Programme
- Education and awareness campaigns to empower travellers to make more sustainable choices
What to expect
- A warm welcome to all delegates with refreshments available throughout (see agenda for more details)
- Delegates will sit at round tables facing the stage (which are unallocated – free seating)
- We actively encourage delegate participation and have dedicated times within the agenda to engage
- For further assistance, including intros for new members please visit the registration desk just outside of the event rooms
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Agenda
Tue 27th Feb
10:00 AM
Welcome
Welcome
Opening
10:05 AM
Session
Session
Turning Sustainability on Its Head
Through collaboration in our industry, Trees4Travel believes we can scale up and accelerate positive environmental changes.
Discover the basis of ZEERO, who are a mix between a sustainability sharing economy and a crowdfund. The micro-investments will support the research and development of innovations and solutions to produce clean energy for our world, enabling everyone to take part.
Nico Nicholas
CEO | Trees4Travel
10:35 AM
Session
Session
A Year On...
As the aviation sector progresses on their journey, we will discuss some of the headwinds impacting the sector and the role we all play in creating a more sustainable future for travel.
A year on from ITMs Sustainability Summit in London, we are joined by easyJet’s Head of Net Zero, Lahiru Ranasinghe, who will share the progress easyJet have and continue to make on their road to net zero.
Lahiru Ranasinghe
Head of Net Zero | easyJet
11:05 AM
Session
Session
The Crucial Role of Travel Managers in Advancing Net Zero Goals
Business travel is increasingly coming into focus for many organisations in relation to their net zero commitments. During this session our expert panel of travel managers will share the steps they are taking to build a sustainable travel programme and how they are consulting the business.
They will address some of the challenges they have experienced on their journey and discuss the importance of effective stakeholder management.
Mark Avery
Business Services & Travel Leader | PwC
Jan T. Jacobsen
Global Procurement Director Travel & Mobility | Accenture
Sally Higgs
Travel and Events Sustainability Manager | Amazon
11:40 AM
Break
Break
Networking Break
12:15 PM
Session
Session
Future-proofing Your Business with Sustainable Business Travel
Bridging the gap between public commitments and implementation is a crucial first step in decarbonisation. Sustainable business travel programs are a catalyst for achieving your broader cost savings, productivity, and sustainability goals. By implementing innovative solutions that embrace sustainable best practices, the future of business travel is sustainable travel.
In this session, Clarasight co-founder Philip Charm will explain why, to truly make an impact on managing business travel emissions, it's critical to treat your carbon emissions like you do your financials and will break down the strategies and techniques forward-thinking organisations are doing to lead the way in sustainable travel.
Phillip Charm
Co-Founder & CBO | Clarasight
12:45 PM
Session
Session
EU CSRD - Making it work for your program
The EU CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) regulations officially came into effect at the start of the year and will be a requirement for all applicable organisations operating in the EU.
Once we establish the immediate & fundamental impact and requirements posed by the CSRD on business travel & organisational reporting requirements, we can explore the wider opportunities that this initiative will bring to a travel program.
This includes evolving strategic applications of sustainability requirements to analysing tangible sustainability initiatives that run across the spectrum of the end-to-end travel journey. From travellers making the right choices at the right time, to full visibility of the impact on the company (and personal footprint). Taking this through to deciding the strategy for carbon reduction, removal and offsetting, these sessions will provide a robust, sustainable approach to a managed travel program in an engaging and interesting way.
Glenn Thorsen
Global Sustainability Lead - FCM Consulting | FCM
Eve Smith
Change Management & Communications Lead | FCM
1:15 PM
Session
Session
A word from Melia
Sponsored By Melia Hotels International
Gianni Salvadori
Director Global Sales, Corporate & MICE, UK&I and Italy | Melia Hotels International
1:25 PM
Lunch
Lunch
Networking Lunch
2:35 PM
Session
Session
Navigating the Path to Net Zero: Strategies for TMCs
Net Zero 2050 can only happen when the entire travel industry pulls together. This session will cover the steps ATPI is taking to reach net zero, and how their initiatives are translated into client-facing solutions for corporates for whom travel is unavoidable.
James Finnie
Head of Travel | NES Fircroft
Pippa Strasser-Ganderton
Director - ATPI Halo Sustainable Travel & Events Solutions | Direct ATPI
3:05 PM
Session
Session
An introduction to Travalyst & Table Session
Brad West will talk through the role that Travalyst, and its coalition partners, play in the drive for clear, consistent and credible sustainability in the travel industry. In particular we will discuss how Travalyst is starting to evolve its frameworks to better suit the needs of the business travel sector.
Brad West
Head of Global Partnerships | Travalyst
3:45 PM
Close
Close
Event Close
Partners & Sponsors
Other
Title Sponsor
Clarasight
Title Sponsor
Direct ATPI
Title Sponsor
easyJet
Title Sponsor
FCM
Title Sponsor
Melia Hotels International
Title Sponsor
Trees4Travel
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Scott Davies
Chief Executive Officer | ITM
Sally Higgs
Travel and Events Sustainability Manager | Amazon
[11:05 AM - 11:40 AM]
Mark Avery
Business Services & Travel Leader | PwC
[11:05 AM - 11:40 AM]
Nico Nicholas
CEO | Trees4Travel
[10:05 AM - 10:35 AM]
Gianni Salvadori
Director Global Sales, Corporate & MICE, UK&I and Italy | Melia Hotels International
[1:15 PM - 1:25 PM]
Glenn Thorsen
Global Sustainability Lead - FCM Consulting | FCM
[12:45 PM - 1:15 PM]
Pippa Strasser-Ganderton
Director - ATPI Halo Sustainable Travel & Events Solutions | Direct ATPI
[2:35 PM - 3:05 PM]
Eve Smith
Change Management & Communications Lead | FCM
[12:45 PM - 1:15 PM]
Phillip Charm
Co-Founder & CBO | Clarasight
[12:15 PM - 12:45 PM]
Brad West
Head of Global Partnerships | Travalyst
[3:05 PM - 3:45 PM]
James Finnie
Head of Travel | NES Fircroft
[2:35 PM - 3:05 PM]
Jan T. Jacobsen
Global Procurement Director Travel & Mobility | Accenture
[11:05 AM - 11:40 AM]
Material
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Road to Net Zero Slide Deck
Post Event Material
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Road to Net Zero Slide Deck
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RTNZ - Trees4Travel Slides
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ZEERO Full Deck
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RTNZ - FCM Slides
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CSRD session FCM
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Road to Net Zero Article: Event Summary
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Upload Date: 07 Mar 2024
ITM Road to Net Zero Summit Helps Buyers and Suppliers Pave the Way to Reducing Carbon Footprint...Read the article
Venue
ME London
About Venue
Your guests will step off London’s vibrant streets and into our modern, avant-garde hotel. With adaptable spaces we can create your perfect event, convention or meeting. We offer an independent reception area and 500 square metres that can be divided into seven individual spaces. Cutting-edge technology and a professional team means your event will be impeccable, seamless, and impressive.
Address
336-337 StrandLondon, Greater London, United Kingdom, WC2R 1HA
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By Train
Charing Cross
By Tube
Charing Cross
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Registration Fee
Business Supplier
Free
Business IP Buyer
Free
Business Buyer
Free
Connect Buyer
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Buyer
£ 49.00 (Ex. VAT)
Connect IP Supplier
£ 89.00 (Ex. VAT)
Non-Member
£ 99.00 (Ex. VAT)
Business IP Supplier
Free
Connect Supplier
£ 89.00 (Ex. VAT)
Registration Closes
Monday Feb 26, 2024
1:00 AM Europe/LondonEvent Time
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Europe/LondonVenue
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Meeting
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Social
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