| Aligning Carbon Footprint Measurement & Reduction With Sustainability & Energy Efficiency |
| 08.30 |
Coffee and Refreshments |
| 08.50 |
Chairman’s Opening Remarks |
The Chairman will set a context for the event by defining the key issues that businesses need to look at to drive the improvement of environmental performance. Carbon footprinting drives the improvement of carbon and life cycle analysis will examine improvements in the use of non-renewable resources, GHG, water, waste and pollution. Yet, what about other key criteria that we also need to measure, namely biodiversity? How do we develop an holistic approach based on all these aspects to ensure the most relevant environmental impacts that are specific to product category?
Chaired by Paul Smith, Carbon Footprinting and Labelling Project Leader, LRQA
OPENING PANEL
| 09.00 |
Broadening Carbon Footprint Measurement Into The Wider Sustainability Picture – Understanding What Needs To Be Measured; Carbon, Environmental & Socio-Economical |
- Understanding the most significant carbon footprint and environmental impacts in the supply chain - why a narrow focus purely on carbon is too specific
- Balancing the need for low carbon & environmental practices with the need to supply the world with food and consumer products at a competitive price
- Making sense of the latest studies into the following additional impacts:
- Agricultural
- Water usage and efficiency
- Non-carbon emissions including methane and nitrous oxides
- Global transportation and food miles
- Waste and recycling
- Ethical and social-economic development factors
- How will rainfall shortages or temperature changes affect existing food supplies
Andrew Baker, CEO, Duchy Originals
Stephen Johnson, Sustainable Development Manager, Scientific Advisers Manager, Boots UK Ltd
Professor Gareth Edwards-Jones, Professor of Agriculture, University of Wales
Stephen Weir, Director, Weir Total Supply Chain Sustainability
| 09.40 |
Questions & Discussion |
ASSESSING THE FUTURE FINANCIAL VALUE OF CARBON
| 09.55 |
The Latest Thinking On The Future Of Emissions Trading & The Market Value Of Carbon |
- How the ETS is being set up, how it’s progressing and what the future might hold and whether it might go global
- Pros and cons of a market price of carbon
- Overcoming difficulties of assessing estimates on the total cost of carbon
- Putting a cost on other sustainability issues
- What’s the cost of biodiversity loss, extra waste?
Edwin Aalders, Director, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
| 10.15 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 10.20 |
From Strategy to Offsetting - How To Choose The Right Standards And Implement Robust Carbon Management Programs |
- Understanding standards for governance and management of carbon; the voluntary carbon market; reporting, disclosure and assurance and in the measurement of carbon (excluding the PAS 2050)
- Evaluating the standards for the best available techniques in energy efficiency
Dr. Jochen Gassner, Director Climate Neutral, First Climate
BSI UPDATE ON STANDARDS FORMULATION
| 10.35 |
Developing Standards For Comparing Carbon Footprints Across Different Brands And Products |
- The latest on PAS 2050: specification for the assessment of the life cycle of GHG emissions of goods and services
- Benefits of a standardised approach
- Where next for standards?
Katherine Hunter, Head of Market Development – Sustainability, BSI British Standards
| 10.55 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 11.00 |
Coffee and Refreshments in the Networking Exhibition Area |
PAN EUROPEAN PANEL SESSION
| 11.30 |
Developing Common Methodologies For Calculating Environmental Indicators Including Carbon, Water Usage, Pollution, Biodiversity, Energy Consumption & Additional Sustainability Factors – How Do You Achieve The Optimum Balance? |
- Carbon methodology and its place in reducing environmental impacts of food production and consumption
- Improving product environmental performance through a life cycle based approach
- Incorporating carbon footprint measurement into environmental product labelling
Colin Macleod, Project Manager & Team Leader of the Food Chain Programme, Defra
Paul Rowsome, Group Environmental Affairs Manager, Carrefour Group
Benjamin Caspar, Head of EU Ecolabel, DG Environment, European Commission
| 12.00 |
Questions & Discussion |
| Understanding The Most Significant Carbon & Environmental Impacts In The FMCG Supply Chain |
| 12.10 |
Striking The Optimum Balance When Making Absolute Reductions In Carbon, Water and Packaging Across Your Supply Chain |
- Carrying out inventories to see who are the right suppliers in the optimum areas where reductions can be made or what is the payback of energy management?
- Engaging employees internally
Ian Walsh, Head of Environment, Cadbury Schweppes
| 12.30 |
Questions & Discussion |
PACKAGING AND WASTE PANEL
| 12.35 |
A Real World Case Study On Developing Collaborative Relationships To Realise Both Financial And Environmental Benefits In Packaging Choice |
- Understanding the needs of the product - is packaging a necessary evil?
- Saving on packaging for environmental benefit vs. losing out with product wastage
- How far back do you go? E.g. sustainable forests at the beginning of the process
- Different types of materials – most sustainable local products
- Water recycling and alternative uses of by-products
- What is the footprint created in the manufacturing plant?
- Evaluating the optimum packaging material for transporting
- Balancing the commercial and marketing needs of the retailers – they still want their product to look good
- Is there any action due or guidance on carbon reductions in packaging?
Henrik Ahlgren, Director, Billerud AB
| 12.50 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 12.55 |
Lunch and Refreshments In The Networking Exhibition Area |
CASE STUDY
| 14.00 |
Analysing The Carbon Footprint Of A Product From Agriculture & Farming, To Logistics, Production & Packaging |
- Measuring carbon impact of products - from raw materials
- Where are the most significant energy impacts
- Distribution and sustainable sourcing: what should you look at?
- Communication to the consumer
Chris Shearlock, Environment Manager, The Co-operative Group
| 14.20 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 14.25 |
Understanding The Link Between Water And Sustainability In The Supply Chain |
- Understanding the future availability, demand & management of water
- Which countries face the biggest water issues?
- Examining the correlation between water and energy efficiency in the supply chain
- How do you measure and manage your water footprint – Where do you start and how do you define the scope?
Tim Hess, Senior Lecturer, School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University
| 14.45 |
Questions & Discussion |
TRANSFERING LESSONS FROM FOOD & DRINK
| 14.50 |
Comparing The Key Carbon & Environmental Impacts Of Individual Food & Drink Categories |
- Understanding what Alpro is doing to reach carbon neutrality by 2020
- Where are the greatest carbon and environmental impacts within food and drink?
- Comparing produce with meat and livestock
- Examining the impact of processed and manufactured foods, including, for example, frozen, convenience and ready meals
- Assessing geographical and food miles factors and local vs. global issues
Bernard Deryckere, Managing Director, Alpro Soya
Carmel McQuaid, Climate Change Manager, Marks and Spencer
| 15.20 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 15.30 |
Coffee and Refreshments in the Networking Exhibition Area |
| 16.00 |
Developing A Sustainable Index For Raw Materials Used In Food Products – What Do You Include? How Far Do You Go? |
- Understanding the key impacts of different farming emissions and influences including soil type, geography
- Examining the relationship between organic farming practices and GHG emissions – impact of the use of fertilisers and pesticides
- Delivering common methodologies and checklists
- Understanding the key impacts of the specific characteristics of different food chains on calculating GHG emissions and methodology development
- The importance of understanding users needs and the related benefits and risks for methodology development of sustainability index
Rolien C. Wiersinga, Agricultural Economics Research Institute, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
| 16.15 |
New Zealand Strategy On Carbon Footprinting For The Land-Based Primary Products |
Alison Watson, Senior Analyst, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, New Zealand
The NZ Government are working in partnership with the NZ primary sector to develop internationally recognised, robust and transparent carbon footprint methodologies. Methodologies are first being developed at a sector specific level. The first tranche of projects, covering around 65% of NZ's primary exports are carbon footprint methodologies for kiwifruit, wine, dairy products, forestry products, and lamb.
CASE STUDY
| 16.25 |
Fonterra - Developing A Dairy Carbon Footprint |
John Hutchings, Sustainable Production General Manager, Fonterra Milk Supply, Fonterra
John will present Fonterra's work under the NZ strategy to develop a methodology for carbon footprinting for dairy products and share with you the key drivers for this work. This work aims to measure Fonterra’s carbon emissions across its complete supply chain for its major products and identify areas that require targeted programmes for reduction. It complements other sustainability initiatives that are being incorporated in all aspects of Fonterra's business.
| 16.30 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 16.45 |
Examining The Key Farm Production Impacts |
Meat and Dairy
Duncan Sinclair, Agriculture Manager, Waitrose
| 16.55 |
Questions & Discussion |
CASE STUDY
| 17.00 |
Exploring Carbon Issues In The Seafood Industry – Consumer Perceptions & Commercial Reality |
- Dealing with public perceptions
- Working with scientific evidence
- What are we trying to achieve
- What are the factors beyond climate change
Mike Mitchell, Head of Seafood Sustainability, FoodVest Group, (Young’s Seafoods)
| 17.20 |
Questions & Answers |
INTERACTIVE WORKING GROUP - Sessions Lead & Results Sponsored By:
Richard Kellett, Head of Solutions & Technology Strategy, SAS, UK
INTERACTIVE WORKING GROUP SESSION
The audience will split into facilitated groups to take part in a practical, working group discussion covering two key topics designed to encourage the sharing of both practical success and knowledge-needs. The key case study insights and learning points will be summarised and communicated during the morning of
day two. The benefits of the working group will be to: -
- Share industry experiences and successes in an interactive format
- Take away a transcription of the working group final analysis and share the anonymous best practice with peers in your organisation
- Focus on finding specific solutions associated with your strategy
| 17.30 |
PRACTICAL WORKING GROUP I - How to Successfully Engage
With Your Supply Chain on Carbon Reduction |
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PRACTICAL WORKING GROUP II – How to Practically Measure
And Define Methodologies For Broader Sustainability Impacts |
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| 18.30 |
End of Day One followed by Evening Drinks Reception in the Exhibition Area |
Evening Drinks Reception Hosted by LRQA
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| 08.30 |
Coffee and Refreshments |
| 08.50 |
Chairman’s Opening Remarks |
Chaired by Sarah Roberts, Corporate Responsibility and Carbon Footprint Manager, ARUP
| 09.00 |
Working Group Analysis - led by npower |
A spokesperson from each table will be invited to talk through their key findings from yesterday’s session.
David Cockshott, Head of Advanced Sales, npower business |
Reviewing Key Industry Lessons On:
1. Successfully Engaging With The Supply Chain On Carbon Reduction
2. Defining Methodologies For Non Carbon-Based Emissions
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ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTING FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE – THE BUSINESS CASE
| 09.30 |
Measuring Key Carbon & Environmental Impacts As A Tool For Prioritising Cost Cutting & Improving Environmental Performance |
- Capitalising on the link between carbon footprint reduction & energy management
- Ensuring your carbon reduction, sustainability & energy efficiency investment programmes are commercially viable
- Reducing costs in the supply chain through identifying energy & raw material inefficiencies
- Conclusion on the business benefits
Phil Green, CEO, Morphy Richards
John Wild, CSR Director, Morphy Richards
Thomas Mooney, Senior Vice President Sustainability, Fiji Water
| 10.10 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 10.15 |
Measuring Carbon & Sustainability Footprints with CAPP - A New Industry Sector Approach Delivers Results |
Ian Hall, CEO, Carbon Action Partnership (CAPP)
| 10.30 |
Comparing The Environmental Impacts Of Airfreight Vs Shipping |
- Identifying the key issues to do with airfreight and sea transportation
- Ability to respond to unexpected shortfalls in supply or surges in demand to maintain continuity of supply
- Cost to suppliers of airfreight
- Social and economic development factors – creating jobs and opportunities in some of the world’s poorest nations
- Is it right to focus on the environmental impact of airfreight against the impacts from other forms of food transport?
- Should air freight be addressed within the organic standards
- Developing shipping alternatives through innovations in technology and supply chain management
Ken Hayes, Standards Researcher, Soil Association who will represent the food sector
| 10.45 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 10.55 |
Coffee and Refreshments in the Networking Exhibition Area |
“So, you have the data, you know what you’re measuring, now what?”
IMPLEMENTING PRACTICAL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON & ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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| 11.25 |
Implementing An Holistic Strategy That Results In Significant Reductions In Carbon, Water & Energy Usage |
- Developing a strategy that considers issues relating to energy pricing, security of supply and the environment
- Investing in renewables using by products from waste
- Ensuring the strategy is implemented as part of an overall manufacturing approach rather than a “bolt on” investment
Richard Heathcote, Sustainability Development Manager, Scottish & Newcastle (Bulmers)
| 11.45 |
Questions & Discussion |
CASE STUDY
| 11.50 |
Implementing An Environmental Footprint Reduction Programme: Balancing The Use Of LCA & Carbon Footprinting Tools
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- Evaluating the data to understand what the business benefit will be
- Identifying the right partners
Dave Challis, Sustainability Manager, Europe, Kimberly Clark
| 12.10 |
Questions & Discussion |
MANUFACTURING CASE STUDY
| 12.15 |
Examining Best Practices For Achieving Carbon Reduction & Energy Efficiency In Manufacturing Production |
- How much energy can you save in reality
- Assessing the financial benefits
- Aligning the right energy efficiency practices to your company and products
Tom Schalenbourg, Group Environmental Advisor, Imperial Tobacco
| 12.35 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 12.40 |
Lunch and Refreshments served in the Networking Exhibition Area |
| 13.40 |
Reducing Emissions In Manufacturing Through Renewable Energy |
- Exploring different options for using renewable energy
- What are the main challenges when sourcing green energy and how to overcome them
- Understanding the business benefits: what is the payback in lower energy costs?
- Using renewable forms of energy to meet emissions reductions targets
I. WIND
Bill Bartlett, Corporate Affairs Director, McCain Foods
II. WASTE DERIVED FUEL
Dr. Gus Atri, Environmental Affairs Controller, Northern Foods
| 14.10 |
Questions & Discussion |
| REDUCING EMISSIONS IN TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS |
TRANSPORTATION ENERGY MANAGEMENT
| 14.20 |
Implementing An Effective Energy Management Strategy For Transportation & Logistics |
- Lowering fuel costs and simultaneously lowering the carbon footprint, emissions and smoke using the latest fuel technologies
- Understanding the cost benefit analysis of cost saving per truck and/or boiler
- Increasing the efficiency of your distribution routes and systems and realizing the cost and carbon benefits
- Cost-effectively implementing bio-fuelled vehicles into your transport fleet
- How load sharing can realistically be organized to maximize vehicle space and efficiency
- The benefits of local sourcing and supply on transport efficiency
- Minimizing airfreight's impact on the carbon footprint
Marie-Louise Ter Beek, Environmental Manager, McDonald’s
Drew McDowell, Managing Director, Dipetane International
| 14.50 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 14.55 |
Identifying Innovative Methods For Reducing Food Miles |
- Finding the right balance with distribution networks and local hubs: multiple, smaller distribution centres (DCs) versus one central DC
- Working with suppliers and transport operators to save food miles
- Examining impacts of sustainability and the effect on producers
Jonathon Bayne, Head of Technical Services, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Musgrave Retail Partners Ltd (Budgens/Londis)
| 15.15 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 15.20 |
Coffee and Refreshments in the Networking Exhibition Area |
| DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR PACKAGING, COMMUNICATION & LABELLING |
| 15.50 |
Engaging Customers On Sustainable Consumption |
- Identifying the opportunity: what works and what doesn’t work from the consumer perspective
- Implementing strategy: what are the secret ingredients to success?
- Delivering the result
Rachel Bradley, Social Responsibility Manager, B&Q
| 16.10 |
Questions & Discussion |
INTERACTIVE WORKING GROUP SESSION
The format of this session is the same as on day one, except the analysis of the groups will be communicated immediately following the session. The benefits of the working group will be to: -
- Share industry experiences in an interactive format
- Take away a transcription of the working group final analysis and share the anonymous best practice with peers in your organisation
- Focus on finding specific solutions associated with your strategy
| 16.15 |
PRACTICAL WORKING GROUP – Reviewing Consumer Communication Options Including Labelling |
- What category products are consumers buying now?
- Do consumers really look at the label in supermarkets?
- What really is the value and differentiator?
- How can we interact and work with consumers to increase their awareness
- Understanding the function of the label - what does the consumer do with that information – is it meaningful?
- Finding an appropriate portal other than the label through which to communicate to the consumer
- Is labelling really a distraction from the real issues behind communicating sustainability to the consumer?
| 16.45 |
Analysis of the Working Group |
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| 17.00 |
Chairman’s Closing Remarks and End of Conference |
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Andrew Baker, CEO, Duchy Originals
Bill Bartlett, Corporate Affairs Director, McCain Foods
Jonathon Bayne, Head of Technical Services, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Musgrave Retail Partners Ltd (Budgens/Londis)
Paul Smith, Carbon Footprinting and Labelling Project Leader, LRQA
Sarah Roberts, Corporate Responsibility and Carbon Footprint Manager, ARUP
Benjamin Caspar, Head of EU Ecolabel, DG Environment, European Commission
Dave Challis, Sustainability Manager, Europe, Kimberly Clark
Bernard Deryckere, Managing Director, Alpro Soya
Professor Gareth Edwards-Jones, Professor Agriculture, University of Wales
Phil Green, CEO, Morphy Richards
Katherine Hunter, Head of Market Development, Sustainability, BSI
Richard Heathcote, Sustainability Development Manager, Scottish & Newcastle (Bulmers)
Stephen Johnson, Sustainable Development Manager, Scientific Advisers Manager, Boots UK Ltd
Colin Macleod, Project Manager & Team Leader of the Food Chain Programme, Defra
Carmel McQuaid, Climate Change Manager, Marks and Spencer
Mike Mitchell, Head of Seafood Sustainability, FoodVest Group, (Young’s Seafoods)
Paul Rowsome, Group Environmental Affairs Manager, Carrefour
Tom Schalenbourg, Group Environmental Advisor, Imperial Tobacco
Chris Shearlock, Environment Manager, The Co-operative Group
Duncan Sinclair, Agriculture Manager, Waitrose
Marie-Louise Ter Beek, Environmental Manager, McDonald’s
Dr. Gus Atri, Environmental Affairs Controller, Northern Foods
Ian Walsh, Head of Environment, Cadbury Schweppes
John Wild, CSR Director, Morphy Richards
Edwin Aalders, Director, International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)
Dr. Tim Hess, School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University
Rolien C. Wiersinga, Agricultural Economics Research Institute, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Henrik Ahlgren, Director, Billerud AB
Stephen Weir, Director, Weir Total Supply Chain Sustainability
Richard Kellett, Head of Solutions & Technology Strategy, SAS, UK
Ian Hall, CEO, Carbon Action Partnership (CAPP)
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