EVENTS
2023
10 December
master-builders-solutions.com Inspiring people to build better Master Builders Solutions has been advancing the construction industry with its concrete admixtures, fibre reinforcements and construction systems for more than a century. Vice President of Global Marketing Paul Seiler and Global Head of Marketing Sustainability Dr. Behnaz Zaribaf discussed the latest company developments, in conversation with Imogen Ward.
10 December
www.kaprel.com Premium glass partitions, made localKaprel was established in 2014 to provide acoustic glass partitions to the UAE interiors market, without the long lead times. The company’s focus on local manufacturing reduces both cost and carbon footprint, making Kaprel an ideal alternative to imported products. Kharis Atkins, Founder & Managing Director, explained to Hannah Barnett
10 December
www.wearepapilo.com Sustainable transformationPapilo is a total waste management solutions provider specialising in working with blue-chip companies in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. The company delivers outsourced waste disposal and recycling services, promoting a more sustainable planet. CEO Paul Hodgkiss, CFO Russell Collins, ESG Lead Ashleigh Duke and Marketing Assistant Isabel Collins discussed recent developments. Report
10 December
playpower.com The power of playA global leader in the production of recreational equipment, PlayPower is committed to making play safe, sustainable and accessible. The company produces a wide range of innovative products, from commercial playground equipment to floating marine docks. Vice President of Corporate Sustainability Ken Schober discussed environmental and social initiatives. Report by Antonia
10 December
suretank.com Turnkey engineeringSuretank is a leading mechanical and electrical engineering solutions provider based in Co. Louth, Ireland. The company designs, manufactures and delivers certified products and services across 10 industries within the Marine, Energy, Industrial and Infrastructure sectors. Marketing Lead Robert Byrne discussed major projects and initiatives, in conversation with Antonia Cole.
10 December
www.uefa.com Inspiring the future of footballKnown as the home of European football, UEFA is renowned for developing the game and driving meaningful social and environmental change. Executive Director of Social & Environmental Sustainability Michele Uva (who was recently selected for the TIME Magazine’s TIME100 Climate list of influential leaders driving business climate action) discussed the
10 December
www.whitecroftlighting.com Leading the UK Lighting Sector: Whitecroft’s Circular Service Model CapabilitiesWhitecroft Lighting, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers with more than 75 years of expertise, is undergoing a strategic transformation designed to redefine the future of commercial lighting. Supported by a high-capacity manufacturing base in Ashton-under-Lyne and the global strength of the Fagerhult Group, its
10 December
wipasz.pl Innovative green farmingPoland-based company Wipasz is dedicated to producing the very best quality chicken meat and feeds, involving itself in every step of the process to make sure this commitment is upheld. With the company experiencing an impressive growth trajectory, Vice President of the Meat Division Dawid Dudek revealed the latest investments and company-wide
10 December
www.conexpoconagg.com An overview of CONEXPO-CON/AGGHeld in Las Vegas from 3rd to 7th March 2026, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is the international gathering place for the construction industries, focusing on construction, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Held every three years, the event features the latest technologies and innovations in equipment, products and services, plus extensive industry-targeted education.
10 December
alertservices02@gmail.com Security services for AnguillaAlert Security Services Ltd offers a broad range of services on the island of Anguilla, working closely with Anguilla Air & Sea Ports Authority. Managing Director Peterson Boland and Director Wycliffe Fahie answered a few questions about Alert Security Services.
10 December
www.biofach.de BIOFACH 2026From 10th to 13th February 2026, the world’s largest organic food trade fair will take place at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre in Germany. BIOFACH brings together exhibitors and visitors from the entire organic food and natural cosmetics sector with regional, national and international stake-holders. A diverse trade fair programme and a wide range
12 December
MYGroup, a leading UK waste management and recycling company, is joining forces with the British Beauty Council and its Sustainable Beauty Coalition for the 2026 Great British Beauty Clean Up, offering beauty businesses a special, fully managed take back solution for hard-to-recycle empties. The MYGroup x British Beauty Council take-back scheme aims to encourage more brands, retailers, salons and spas
12 December
Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL), has announced plans with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) and Bristow Group (NYSE: VTOL), to launch the UK’s first electric air-taxi routes between Canary Wharf and major transport hubs. Proposed routes to and from Canary Wharf at launch would include Heathrow, Gatwick, Cambridge and Oxford. By combining Vertical’s category-leading aircraft, Skyports’ London Heliport,
12 December
Luxury automotive manufacturer JLR has reengineered one of the most structurally important but carbon intensive components within its future vehicles ‑ the instrument panel crosscar beam. The crosscar beam, which spans the width of the vehicle behind the dashboard, is a critical structural backbone in a vehicle’s cockpit, playing a key role in passenger safety,
12 December
Tesco has reaffirmed its aim to protect and restore nature across key sourcing regions in its supply chain, as it revealed the progress it’s made during the first year of its Nature Programme initiative. The retailer launched its Nature Programme in 2023, with five projects now established in partnership with Forestry England, delivered in the
17 December
Luxury automotive manufacturer JLR has reengineered one of the most structurally important, but carbon intensive, components within its future vehicles – the instrument panel crosscar beam. The crosscar beam, which spans the width of the vehicle behind the dashboard, is a critical structural backbone in a vehicle’s cockpit, playing a key role in passenger safety, protecting occupants
17 December
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has announced the start of commercial operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport; the first project to be completed under Masdar’s £1 billion commitment to invest in UK battery energy storage. The company will also develop two new
17 December
Transport projects will be better connected to jobs, shops, schools and healthcare thanks to a new Connectivity Tool launched for planning professionals. The web-based tool will help built environment professionals and planners in England and Wales give schemes a ‘connectivity score’ and better map them to essential services, helping to place them in areas that are better connected
17 December
Orbital Marine Power Ltd (‘Orbital’), the Scotland-based operator of the world’s most powerful tidal turbine, has secured a multi-million pound investment to advance its international commercial projects and contribute to the wider decarbonisation of energy. PXN Ventures – the combined VC arm of Praetura Ventures and Par Equity – joined existing shareholders including Scottish Enterprise to
9 January
The Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), together with other ministries and regulators, has officially launched its first national Corporate Sustainable Disclosure Standard No. 1 – Climate (Trial), marking a pivotal step in building a national framework for sustainability reporting. The standard, jointly issued on 25 December 2025, by the key ministries
9 January
Syensqo and Axens have announced the launch of Argylium, a new company dedicated to developing and scaling-up commercial demonstration of advanced materials for solid-state batteries in Europe. This collaboration represents an important step toward strengthening Europe’s innovation and excellence in creating the next generation of batteries. Solid-state batteries are considered one of the most promising
