2050 CONNECTED CONFERENCE

Day 1 - Manufacturers Connected Forum

09:30 - 09:40        Welcome Address

09:40 - 09:50        BEAMA’s Connected 2050 Hub: Supporting Your Net Zero Journey

• Learn about BEAMA’s Connected 2050 Hub, a resource centre designed to support affiliated members in navigating sustainability challenges and achieving net-zero and circularity goals.

09:50 - 10:20        Panel: 2050 Connected: A Manufacturer's Road Map

• Explore the major business changes shaping supply chain decarbonisation. Discussion will include practical strategies for manufacturers to prepare for future regulatory and market expectations.

10:20 - 10:30        Understanding UK Product Standards and Compliance

• Review of the latest UK product standards, focusing on energy-related products and safety compliance requirements.

NETWORKING BREAK

11:15 - 11:45        Navigating EU Sustainability Regulations – The Omnibus Simplification Package

• A deep dive into the EU’s Omnibus Simplification Package, covering the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Taxonomy Regulation, and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), along with their impact on manufacturers.

11:45 - 12:00        Preparing for Digital Product Passports

• Insights into upcoming product passport regulations and their implications for product tracking and reporting.

12:00 - 12:20        Embodied Carbon and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)

• Overview of how embodied carbon data and LCAs are being used by the market for sustainability planning, and how they are being included within regulatory requirements.

12:20 - 12:45        Panel Discussion: Overcoming Challenges in Reporting Embodied Carbon

• Industry leaders discuss the challenges of reporting embodied carbon, the benefits of transparency, and the opportunities for innovation for more sustainable manufacturing.

12:45 - 13:00        Understanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

• A clear breakdown of the UK and EU CBAM timelines, expected impacts, and steps manufacturers can take to stay ahead.

NETWORKING LUNCH

14:00 - 14:30        UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR)

• A summary of the UK SDR consultation and its potential implications for manufacturers, including reporting obligations and compliance timelines.

14:30 - 14:45        Building Common Standards for Environmental Action

• Discussion on the development and adoption of practical, industry-led environmental standards to drive consistent progress in sustainability.

14:45 - 15:15         Manufacturer Experience, Engaging Suppliers and Why it Matters?

• Practical guidance on effective supplier engagement, fostering consistency across supply chains, and overcoming common challenges.

15:15 - 15:45        Panel Discussion: Supporting Decarbonisation by Bringing Supply Chain Partners into Sustainability Efforts

• A panel of industry experts explores strategies for engaging supply chain partners in sustainability initiatives. Topics include addressing material availability, cost concerns, and supply chain stability.

15:45 - 16:00        Concluding Remarks and Closing Address

• Key takeaways from the day, a look ahead to the next steps, and final thoughts on the importance of collaboration to achieve net zero.

Day 2 - Navigating Scope 3: Advancing Supply Chain Action

09:30 - 09:40        Welcome Address

09:40 - 09:50        Government Policy and Business Decarbonisation

• DESNZ’s perspective on fostering collaboration across the market and supply chain and the role of government regulation in enabling decarbonisation.

09:55 - 10:20        In Conversation with… Balancing Environmental Specification Requirements

• DESNZ’s perspective on fostering collaboration across the market and supply chain and the role of government regulation in enabling decarbonisation.

10:20 - 10:30        Digital Innovations in Energy Management

• Learn about the transformative role of digital technologies in optimising energy use and enhancing sustainability in HVAC and lighting systems.

NETWORKING BREAK

11:15 - 11:45        Engaging Manufacturers to Reduce Scope 3 Emissions

• Gain practical advice on engaging manufacturers to help reduce the scope 3 emissions of your projects and organisation.

11:45 - 12:10        Making Green Claims

• Learn how to identify and communicate genuine sustainability practices while avoiding greenwashing pitfalls.

12:10 - 12:40        Making Sense of Life Cycle Assessment Reports

• Understanding, interpreting, and using life cycle assessment (LCA) reports for your projects.

12:40 - 13:00        Panel Q&A: Understanding Product Embodied Carbon

• Get answers to your questions about product embodied carbon from experts involved and supporting the Product Carbon Initiative.

NETWORKING LUNCH

14:00 - 14:30        Panel: Balancing Cost and Net Zero Goals

• Join the conversation about balancing budget constraints with sustainability targets in project planning.

14:30 - 14:45        The Net Zero Carbon Building Standard

• An introduction to the key points and practical implications of the Net Zero Carbon Building Standard.

14:45 - 15:15        Upcoming Regulations to Drive Supply Chain Decarbonisation

• Stay ahead of the curve with an overview of upcoming regulations aimed at reducing emissions in your supply chain.

15:15 - 15:45        Panel Q&A: How Sustainable Product Development Supports Industrial                                            Decarbonisation.

• Hear from specifiers about the challenges and opportunities in driving sustainability through product requirements.

15:45 - 16:00        Closing Address: The Road Ahead