BRC Sustainability Horizon Scan 2026
Explore the most significant regulatory requirements and industry trends impacting retail sustainability in 2026 and beyond.
This event is exclusive to BRC Retail Members and by invitation only.
On Wednesday 28 January, the Sustainability Community will come together for a full-day event dedicated to exploring the most significant regulatory requirements and industry trends impacting retail sustainability in 2026 and beyond. Join the BRC in partnership with Risilience for our second Sustainability Horizon Scan.
BRC Sustainability Horizon Scan
This event is designed to help members:
- get ahead of the curve on upcoming regulatory requirements
- build a compelling business case for action
- address shared challenges collectively
- unlock opportunities to drive sustainability across your strategy, teams, operations, and supply chain stakeholders
This is delivered through targeted workshops designed to equip you with actionable strategies for every stage of your sustainability journey.
By collaborating with peers and experts, you’ll gain fresh insights into regulatory requirements, learn how to build a robust business case for sustainability, and discover innovative solutions to shared challenges.
The event offers unique opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships that amplify your impact across the sector.
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Agenda
- 10.00 Arrival & Networking Coffee
- 10.30 Introductions & Presentation: UK Regulatory & Reporting Horizon Scan - BRC
- 11.30 Comfort Break
- 11.45 Presentation: Building the Business Case
- 12.30 Networking Lunch
- 13.10 Workshop A & Workshop B
- 14.10 Comfort Break
- 14.25 Workshop C & Workshop D
- 15.25 Comfort Break
- 15.45 Workshops Summary & Next Steps - Risilience
- 15.55 Closing Remarks - Andrew Opie, BRC
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Understand the key regulatory requirements and industry trends impacting retail sustainability into 2026 and beyond
- Communicate a clear business case for action on sustainability, leveraging the benefits (commercial, environmental, reputational, legal) – in the face of the challenging operating context for UK retail
- Understand how to drive action and impact through effectively engaging internal and external stakeholders
- Recognise key opportunities to collaborate with industry peers to overcome core barriers
- Network with other members on shared challenges and common solutions
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