In June 2019, government passed legislation committing it to achieving ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This means reducing emissions substantially from current levels, with the greenhouse gases the UK still emits in 2050 being equal to or less than what is removed from the atmosphere by either the natural environment or carbon capture technologies.

Aiming for NetZero represents an increase in the level of ambition from government’s previous emissions reduction target and achieving it is a colossal challenge and significantly more challenging than government’s previous target to reduce emissions by 80% by 2050. Reaching NetZero means all parts of the economy, including those that are harder to decarbonise, need to reduce emissions substantially. In some sectors, there are well-understood pathways to NetZero but there is uncertainty in other sectors over how to reduce emissions. This is because it is not yet known how quickly some technologies will develop or how much individuals will be willing to change their behaviours. Certain areas have been identified as key to having a significant impact, across the public sector estate, such as building and energy, transport and waste and recycling.

NetZero GOVERNMENT aims to bring together key experts that are helping drive forward the public sector strategy and we are calling for those responsible for facilities and estates, waste and recycling, corporate social responsibility, transport and travel plans, energy and environment to join us, online, on 17 June.

NetZero GOVERNMENT will be delivered using our innovative, online platform, webevents365. Cutting out the need for travel, to a venue, puts a marker down as to how we plan on helping the UK public sector deliver on its NetZero strategy.

The platform has a LIVE CHAT function, allowing you to network with your peers. You can post questions for the experts, in the Q&A element, and help shape the strategy, moving forward, by casting your vote in the LIVE POLLS. There will also be downloads available, at the click of a mouse.

We have been at the forefront of public sector development and strategy for more than 25 years. As publishers of Government Business and Health Business magazines, every edition tackles the issues faced by department heads and policy and decision-makers, in local and central government, NHS and the emergency services. Nobody is better placed to bring this subject matter together in a way that allows those that can help, interact with those that need it.

We have lined up experts to discuss the very latest in legislation, innovation and solutions, including UK100, NHS Property Services, Renewable Energy Association, Carbon & Energy Fund and Keep Britain Tidy.

If you have a remit to look at improving the energy efficiency of your building, you need to be with us on 18 June. We will look at solar, wind, heat pumps and more.

If you are responsible for ensuring that your waste is recycled where possible, or disposed of in a clean and environmentally responsible manner, you should be registering now.

And if you are looking at how you move your staff around, using the latest in clean and efficient vehicle technology, please get involved. We will look at electric vehicles, charging and infrastructure and other mobility solutions, including cycling and public transport.

RESERVE YOUR FREE PLACE AT NetZero GOVERNMENT HERE