The fourth annual Corporate Climate Response – London event takes an in-depth, detailed look at two of the most pressing topics in climate response: the UK’s new mandatory carbon trading system and climate change’s impact on the food sector.

Keynote Address from: Phil Woolas, MP, Minister for the Environment

Day One, May 20th, is dedicated to helping corporates understand the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC). The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) is the UK’s new mandatory carbon trading scheme targeting emissions from around 5,000 large business and public sector organisations. The scheme covers organisations that have mandatory half-hourly metered electricity consumption greater than 6,000 MWh per year. 2008 is the qualifying year for CRC participants with electricity consumption through mandatory meters determining participation. Leading experts from DEFRA and top UK businesses provide the very latest update on how the final trading scheme will operate and offers practical advice on how to comply efficiently and cost-effectively.

Day Two, May 21st, focuses on Climate Change and the Food Industry. The food supply chain is one of the most complex and largest industry sectors in the world. As such, the food industry is highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change and responding to its risks is now part of the mission of most food companies. This day will examine the top climate change issues affecting food retailers, processors, and manufacturers. Corporate and industry experts will examine carbon reduction and climate impact at every stage of the food supply chain from agriculture through to waste.

Speakers include:
> Philip Douglas, Head of Branch, Carbon Reduction Commitment, Defra
> Sally Comber, Senior Policy Advisor, Defra
> Amy Foxe, Head of Environment, BSkyB
> Andy Francis, Energy Manager, B&Q
> Gill Hall, Director, IBM Carbon Centre of Excellence
> Ray Wilson, Risk and Governance Director, Barclays Facilities Management
> Dave Farebrother, Assistant Director, Environmental Services, Land Securities
> Jack Cunningham, Group Environment Manager, ITV
> Maggie Kemp, Environment Manager, Cable & Wireless
> James Conlin, Performance Manager, BAA Plc

Key topics to be discussed include:
> The final coverage criteria for CRC companies
> An update on the league table that will rate companies’ carbon performance
> Landlord-Tenant relations
> What companies need to do today to prepare for the CRC

We are also pleased to announce that Sue Dibb of the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) is now confirmed to speak on May 21st at our Climate Change and the Food Industry day. Dibb will discuss where supermarkets are failing on climate change in presenting from SDC’s recent report which shows that too many food retailer products and practices are unhealthy, unjust and unsustainable.

Representatives from Tesco, M&S, Nestle, The Co-operative Group, Cadbury Schweppes, Pepsi, Scottish & Newcastle, and GSK are also among those presenting on this day.

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