Chairman Opening Remarks

• Why energy should be a boardroom concern - financial, carbon, operational and reputational considerations
• Risk factors and the importance of protecting supply
• Strategies for energy use and benefits of energy management

• Overview of the CRC EES - how it applies to different organisations, what CRC participants need to do and how to plan ahead?
• A progress report on CRC Reporting and the Performance League Tables
• How CRC EES will operate following the scheme simplifications and what it entails for the Environment Agency and participants

• Energy efficiency initiatives in cities in the UK and the role of building retrofits in reducing energy consumption
• District energy solutions in new developments - the Climate Positive programme
• Actions in energy efficiency and district/small scale renewables in C40 cities globally
• Lessons for cities and businesses from creating replicable and scalable projects tailored to local conditions

• Does the EU need to adopt more ambitious targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions?
• Will the UK meet its 2050 decarbonisation objectives?
• Is the urgent deployment of energy efficiency measures and the decarbonisation of power essential to achieving the UK's energy goals?
• Will these measures impact on energy retail markets - and what does this mean for energy consumers?
• How do UK businesses ensure they get energy at a viable cost?
• What steps should be taken to encourage investment in new technologies?
• Implications for energy consumers from Electricity Market Reform

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Dr Gabrielle Walker, Writer, broadcaster, energy and climate change specialist

• ISO 50001:2011 the new best practice framework for establishing energy management best practice - an overview
• Results of the first international survey on the benefits of certified energy management systems
• Key learnings; extracts from three ISO 50001 case studies: Food & Drink, Financial Services and Pharma Sectors

• Key steps to reducing emissions from products, processes and systems
• The importance of identifying carbon reduction strategies that are cost-effective and workable
• Assessment of tools for carbon reduction – best practice

• Shifting culture and behaviour for a low carbon economy - what needs to be done and why?
• Encouraging behaviour change and engaging with employees and communities
• Practical ideas for energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction

CASE STUDY: Carbon Reduction In Practice

• A track record of group-wide energy reduction - the (E-5) campaign
• Carbon reduction Case Study: The Target 2012 Campaign to reduce NG Bailey's carbon footprint by 20% by the end of 2012.
• Progress to date - key actions, successes and challenges

Cal Bailey, Sustainability Director, NG Bailey