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About this event
Get ready for the Yorkshire Business Summit: Synergies for Net Zero. This in-person event in partnership with the Yorkshire Asian Business Association (YABA) is a must-attend for anyone looking to create a sustainable future for their business.
Join us as we explore synergies that will help us achieve the West Yorkshire Region's combined goal to become a Net Zero carbon economy by 2038. With expert speakers and practical workshops, you'll learn what the Net Zero goal means to your business and explore how to reduce your carbon footprint and make a positive impact on the environment.
What's happening
10.30-11.00am Registration and Networking (Refreshments)
11.00-11.30am Welcome and Opening Remarks with Professor Mohammed Arif (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Leeds Trinity University), Professor Yanguo Jing (Dean of Faculty, Leeds Trinity University), Amarjit Singh (Chair, Yorkshire Asian Business Association) and Councillor James Lewis (Leader, Leeds City Council)
11.30am-12.15pm NetZero360: The Science and Strategy of Reducing Carbon Footprints in a business with Zainab Bibi (Chief Executive, ZB Consulting)
12.15-1.00pm Resource available at Leeds Trinity University for businesses facilitated by Professor Mohammed Arif
1.00-2.00 Networking lunch
2.00-3.30pm Panel Discussion: The Road to Net Zero - Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in business.
Chaired by Professor Yanguo Jing with:
- Professor Steve Johnson (Leeds Trinity University)
- Lois Koko (Student, Leeds Trinity University)
- Barney Mynott (Development Manager, Federation of Small Business)
- Mo Hussain (Managing Director, Pink Elephant)
- Nicole Ballantyne (Head of Customer Success and Partnerships, MESTEC)
- Julian Wells (Director, Whitecap Consulting)
3.30-4.10pm Sustainable Business Challenge - Student Competition
4.10-4.30pm Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks with Professor Yanguo Jing and Dally Kaur (Chief Executive, Ideas That Work)
4.30-5.00pm Networking Reception (Refreshments)
When
Monday 26 June 2023, 10.30am-5.00pm
Where
Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, LS18 5HD
How to book
Please register via Eventbrite. If you have any dietary or access requirements then please note these in your response.
Further information
For further information about this event, please contact Dr. Salman Ahmad (Summit Lead) at S.Ahmad@leedstrinity.ac.uk