Join us for an inspiring session of insights, innovation, and actionable strategies aimed at transforming Scotland’s towns and communities in the push for Net Zero. Hosted by Scotland’s Towns Partnership, this online event brings together leaders and visionaries from across Scotland’s public, private, and third sectors to discuss the power of localism in meeting climate goals.
In Scotland, the drive to Net Zero starts at the heart of each town. Our towns and town centres are not only places of connection but also vital players in the fight against climate change. This event will examine how Scotland’s places can take the lead by reimagining, repurposing, and championing sustainable business and community practices. Through expert-led sessions and an exemplar showcase, you’ll gain insights into how collaboration and local action can unlock sustainability and climate resilience for a better, greener Scotland.
Let’s transform Scotland’s towns to be greener, resilient, and prosperous – together. Register today and be part of Scotland’s journey to Net Zero!
Why Attend?
- Gain Insight: Learn from the UK’s longest-established carbon-neutral water retailer and Scotland’s circular economy public body about impactful business practices for Net Zero.
- Discover Innovation: Be inspired by creative solutions like human-powered energy systems, sustainable design, and climate-resilient placemaking projects.
- Engage & Collaborate: Share ideas, ask questions, and connect with experts to drive real, actionable change within your own organisation or community.
Highlights
- Welcome & Context by Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership
- Business Stream – A leader in water retail sharing their path to Net Zero by 2030
- Zero Waste Scotland – Innovating the circular economy to support businesses on their Net Zero journey
- Showcase with unique insights from local authority and climate resilience projects, including Fife Council, PeachyKeen, and Sniffer
- “Share & Inspire” Session – Learn from fellow attendees and pose questions to our panel of experts
Agenda
10:00 – 10:05 Welcome and Context: Kimberley Guthrie, Chief Officer, Scotland’s Towns Partnership
10:05 – 10:15 Sophia Goring, Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Business Stream
Demonstrating climate change through business provision, we hear how, from the UK’s longest established water retailer, now carbon neutral, as it works towards its goal to be net zero by 2030.
10:15 – 10:25 Donna Kudarenko, Consultant – Cities and Regions, Zero Waste Scotland
Scotland’s circular economy public body shares how businesses are reducing costs, generating new income streams on the drive for net zero.
10:25 – 10:35 Questions
Showcase
10:35 – 10:45 Andrew Bowie, Director, PeachyKeen
Discussing how the design and manufacture of human powered energy systems can help in your town.
10:45 – 10:55 Lisa Edwards, Fife Council
We hear about examples from a place that has embraced its environmental responsibilities to make change happen, linking to the living well locally commitment.
10:55 – 11:05 Emilie Wadsworth, Senior Climate Resilience Manager, Sniffer
Integrating climate resilience into placemaking, Emilie shares projects bringing people and ideas together to create positive change
11:05 – 11:25 Share & Inspire || Questions for Speakers – Chaired by Kimberley Guthrie
Learn from audience experience and ideas. Put your questions to our speakers.
11:25 – 11:30 Closing Remarks: Kimberley Guthrie