October 13, 2021
Circular Economy - The Good, The Bad, and The Ambiguous
We are proud to be working with The Chamber of Commerce, IEMA, and the Circular Economy Club in bringing together different perspectives, we hope to generate new ideas and innovations that will help us to continue our sustainability journey.
We are excited by the opportunities associated with the Circular Economy and this event will be the first in a series that helps us to promote and develop a circular approach to workplace and product design.
Join us for our first Circular Economy conference on 20th October from 12-5pm: “Circular Economy - The good, the bad and the ambiguous.”
This is a hybrid event – online and in person tickets can be booked via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/circular-economy-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ambiguous-hybrid-event-tickets-185832910237
Co-hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and The Senator Group, this event will help participants to understand the principles of Circular Economy.... what does it mean? How far do we go? Who can get involved? What are the challenges and more importantly what are the opportunities? Our speakers Chris Wilson and Andy Whyle will cut through some of the jargon for you!
Alongside guest speakers from IEMA and the Chamber Low Carbon, The Senator Group will share its journey so far. This includes how we are starting to embed circular economy principles into our business – looking at what has been achieved to date, as well as future plans.
Through an open debate we will explain our approach to the Circular Economy, and the challenges/opportunities within the manufacturing sector.
About the Hosts:
Lianne Smith (Senator Group) – Group Sustainability and ISO Manager
Lianne is MIEMA qualified and is driving The Senator Group’s sustainability strategy, which includes the embedding of circular economy principles throughout our business.
Stephen Sykes (Chamber Low Carbon/2030hub)
With over 30 years of experience in the field of sustainability, Stephen is the Chamber Low Carbon Programme Manager supporting businesses across Lancashire to go green and Co Founder and Director of 2030 hub the world’s first UN recognised local hub promoting the Sustainable Development Goals.
About the Speakers:
Chris Wilson (Chris Wilson Consulting)
An independent consultant and IIEMA Steering Group member, Chris advises clients across their sustainability and environmental strategies, which includes circular economy principles. Chris is a lecturer at both undergraduate and postgraduate level in wastes/ environmental management and is an approved trainer for CIWM and IEMA. He has published in multiple peer reviewed international journals and presented research at international conferences.
Andrew Whyle - Chair of the IEMA Circular Economy Network
As an IEMA Fellow Andy Chairs the Circular Economy Network Steering and supports their Governance. Recognised as a Sustainability West Midlands Green Leader, he is a proven leading practitioner on a local, national and international basis. A subject matter expert on the circular economy, he co-authored the Business Lens chapter of the Government Office of Science - From Waste to Resource Productivity report, (utilised to create the Resources and Waste Strategy). His experience has been used to increase circularity in the UK and across the world. A guest lecturer at several universities, his practitioner experience has led to several best practice case studies, developing and demonstrating circular economy solutions.
Paul O’Brien (Senator Group) – Senator Sustain Manager
Paul is responsible for the Senator Sustain factory and has led innovations in product and materials re-use with both clients and supply chain. Paul has been responsible for an astronomical rise in our r-use and recycling services and is passionate about helping our clients and supply chain to achieve zero waste and circular economy goals.
Matt Ousby (Senator Group) – Head of Design at Allermuir
Matt is responsible for design at our Allermuir brand – providing soft seating, collaboration and breakout furniture to the commercial office, hospitality and education sectors. Matt works with our supply chain to identify new materials that support circular economy principles and is leading on R&D for fully circular products within this brand.
Geno Smith (Senator Group) – Head of Group Purchasing
Geno is leading our supply chain engagement strategy for circular economy. Geno is responsible for embedding sustainability into our supply chain processes, and identifying companies that can support a robust circular economy approach to design, manufacturing, and logistics.
