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2026 Conference Agenda
Explore the CIA Sustainability conference agenda below. We will discuss ground-breaking innovations, best practices and strategic collaborations that are driving sustainability within the sector.
Morning
| 09:00 | REGISTRATION, COFFEE, AND EXHIBITORS |
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09:45 |
Welcome and Introduction |
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09:55 |
Navigating Sustainability Reporting: A Practical Guide for the Chemical Industry Nicolas Heath, Partner at ERM |
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10:20 |
Energy management, decarbonisation and circularity for the chemicals sector John Barclay, Technical Director, SLR Consulting |
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10:45 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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11:00 |
The Role of Behind-The-Meter PPA in Delivering Sustainability and Business Competitiveness in Chemicals David Kipling, CEO, On-Site Energy Ltd |
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11:25 |
Panel: Building a resilient and agile chemical industry through emerging perspectives |
Afternoon
| 12:05 | LUNCH BREAK |
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13:00 |
Green Hydrogen Pathways: Unlocking Green Ammonia and E Methanol for Low Carbon Industry Stephen Livermore, Technical Manager, Green Cat Hydrogen |
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13:25 |
Utilising CO₂ as a Feedstock in Chemical Manufacturing Nick Smith, Commercial Director, Viridi |
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13:50 |
Bio-Based Ingredients in Specialty Chemicals: Reducing Dependence on Fossil-Derived Raw Materials Sarah Davidson, Technology Development Lead , Croda |
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14:15 |
Project ASPIRE, A demonstration of flexible green ammonia synthesis Tristan Davenne, Head of the Energy Research Unit, Science and Technology Facilities Council |
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14:40 |
COFFEE BREAK |
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15:00 |
(TBC) Great British Chemicals |
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15:25 |
Getting EPR Data Right: How Collaboration Reduces Costs and Risk Sandy Dhesi, Commercial Manager, Ecoveritas |
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15:50 |
Concluding Remarks |
16:00 - CLOSE
Meet our 2026 sponsors
SLR Consulting
SLR Consulting is a global sustainability consultancy helping organisations address environmental and ESG challenges. With multidisciplinary specialists across major regions, SLR provides strategic advice, technical expertise and practical delivery that support low‑carbon transition, strengthen compliance and enable clients to create lasting environmental, social and economic value.
On‑Site Energy
On‑Site Energy supports energy‑intensive organisations with behind‑the‑meter generation and efficiency projects that cut costs, reduce carbon and improve resilience. Operating across the UK and Europe, the company delivers financed, engineered and digitally enabled solutions that accelerate industrial decarbonisation and strengthen long‑term operational performance.
Shaping a sustainable future for the chemical industry
The Chemical Industries Association Annual Sustainability Conference
