Retail Action on Net Zero: How to mobilise and accelerate internally

Committed to carbon emissions reduction in your retail value chain but not sure where to start? Struggling to get buy-in from senior leadership to even commit to this as a strategic effort?

In this breakfast event hosted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), the Carbon Trust, and Forum for the Future, you can hear from BRC members who have made the leap in their action on Net Zero.

Why Attend?

Be inspired on how to bring your leadership on board, learn how to distribute responsibility for this effort effectively, and discover what you can do as first steps to get going. This will be a breakfast event starting at 07.45, designed as an energising start to your day at London Climate Action Week (LCAW).

Brief agenda (07.45am - 10.30am)

07.45: Registration and breakfast

08:15: Opening remarks from the BRC

08:20: Panel discussion and case studies from retailers.

• Benedict Gee, SBT & Net Zero Commercial Lead, Carbon Trust
• Tracey Banks, Climate Action Lead, British Retail Consortium
• Zoe Le Grand, Managing Director UK/Europe, Forum for the Future (moderator)
• Alex Wells, Energy and Environment Manager, Superdry
• Katherine Rolfe, Head of Sustainability & Environment, Wickes
• Clare McMahon, Head of Environmental Delivery – Sustainability, Specsavers

09:05: Table discussion/workshops

10:20: Q&A

End 10:30

About LCAW

This event is part of London Climate Action Week 2025. London Climate Action week is one of the world's largest independent climate change events, bringing local and global experts from across sectors to harness the unique power of London for global climate action. London Climate Action Week showcases London as a leading example of how the whole of society can come together to shape and drive climate action.

PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at this event is reserved for senior retail sustainability professionals committed to their Net Zero journey. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept students or consultancies. Therefore please note that when signing up for this event, you are not guaranteed access, you are instead registering your interest. The Carbon Trust events team will confirm your attendance via email in due course.