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DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it i
 s a defining factor in business success.\nAcross the East Midlands and bey
 ond\, companies are facing rising costs\, tighter regulations\, shifting c
 ustomer expectations\, and increasing pressure from investors. In this env
 ironment\, sustainability is not just about responsibility but about resil
 ience\, profitability\, and long-term competitive advantage. There is also
  a focus on the importance of CSR to organisational strategy and the assoc
 iated benefits.\nIn the current economic climate\, this year’s conference 
 is built on a simple yet critical premise: sustainability must pay.\nOn th
 e day there will be a range of keynote presentations\, panel discussions\,
  workshops\, exhibitors and opportunities to network with like-minded busi
 nesses. Lunch will be provided\, followed by the final workshop sessions.
 \nAgenda:\n\nYear 11 of the East Midlands Green Growth Trends Report – Dr 
 Polina Baranova\, Associate Professor of Strategy and Sustainability\, Uni
 versity of Derby\nNet Zero Doesn’t Have to Cost the Earth - Torben Starkey
 \, Carbon & Procurement Specialist\, and Julie Adams\, Client Relationship
  Manager\, Auditel (U.K.) Limited\nHow can organisations balance growth\, 
 profitability\, and sustainability in today’s challenging economic climate
 ? This session explores how businesses can reduce their carbon footprint w
 ithout compromising financial performance.\nWith rising costs\, many organ
 isations feel forced to choose between cost control and climate action. Au
 ditel will demonstrate why that trade-off is no longer necessary.\nLifting
  the Lid on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA): Driving Decarbonisation While
  Managing Energy Costs – James Cunningham\, Managing Director\, Geo Green 
 Power\nWith rising energy price volatility and increasing pressure to meet
  Net Zero commitments\, solar PV becomes an obvious choice to reduce scope
  2 emissions\, lower energy bills and increase long-term energy security\;
  but is a PPA the right way to fund it?\nPay now or pay more later: The re
 al economics of sustainability – Richard Smith\, Director\, PS: Planet\nWe
  often hear that “sustainability must pay.” But the reality is: sustainabi
 lity will be paid for\, one way or another. The real questions are who pic
 ks up the bill\, how large it will be\, and what we stand to lose if we le
 ave it too late - Richard will challenge the idea that sustainability only
  matters if there is an immediate financial return. Drawing on the latest 
 climate science\, he will explain why action is not optional and why delay
  is rarely the cheaper option.\nBeyond CSR: Building shared value – Dr Bar
 bara Tomasella\, University of Derby\, Dr Elaine Conway\, Loughborough Uni
 versity.\nWorkshops and Panel discussions on Sustainable Business and CSR 
 - see 'Additional Content' below.\n\nClick here for more Information and t
 o book on. https://rbpbusiness.org.uk/events/event/250-east-midlands-susta
 inability-and-csr-conference-2026
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LOCATION:University of Derby (Kedleston Road\, Derby\, DE22 1GB)
SUMMARY:East Midlands Sustainability and CSR Conference 2026
URL:https://rbpbusiness.org.uk/events/event/250-east-midlands-sustainabilit
 y-and-csr-conference-2026
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