BOSS Sustainability Conference
Kate Power, BloombergNEF: UK Energy Transition: State of Play & Outlook
Kate Power is an Analyst covering European regional energy transitions at BloombergNEF. Within this role, she contributes to BNEF's long-term energy transition scenario modelling for Northwestern Europe, focusing on the power and industrial sectors. Prior to joining BNEF, Kate worked as an onsite renewable energy consultant in the real estate sector and as a climate finance research analyst at the OECD.
Kate holds an MSc in Energy Systems and Data Analytics from University College London and a BSc in Global Health and Economics from the University of Toronto.
BloombergNEF (BNEF)
is a leading provider of primary research on clean energy, advanced transport, digital industry, innovative materials and commodities. BNEF's global team leverages the world's most sophisticated data sets to create clear perspectives and in-depth forecasts that frame the financial, economic and policy implications of industry-transforming trends and technologies. BNEF research and analysis is accessible via web and mobile platforms as well as on the Bloomberg Terminal.
Lydia Brant, MCIPS: Tork Paper Circle - Closing the loop for paper handtowels.
Lydia, Tender & Sustainability Specialist Professional Hygiene UK&I at Essity, has a passion for sustainability. For the past 6 years, she has thrived in various roles at Essity, building on her 16 years of experience in procurement for energy production and professional hygiene. This diverse journey has given her a robust foundation in sustainable practices.
With a lifelong interest in sustainability and climate change, she loves sharing her knowledge and inspiring others to adopt environmentally-friendly initiatives.
Essity UK&I
is a leading global hygiene and health company dedicated to improving well-being through its products and solutions. Operating in over 150 countries, Essity offers essential hygiene and health products such as tissue, personal care, and professional hygiene solutions. In the UK and Republic of Ireland, Essity's Consumer Goods division provides personal care and tissue products for home use, featuring well-known brands like Bodyform, TENA, Velvet, Plenty, and Cushelle.
Martin Eames
Martin Eames has over 40 years experience of the office products market including 12 years as a main Board Director of Wiggins Teape, now Antalis. More recently Martin launched and managed Product Promotion Services, a Field Marketing Company which provides Sales Support Services to a number of the Leading Brands in the office products market, until selling the company to new owners earlier this year.
Martin has been Chairman of the BOSS Environmental Forum for the past 5 years
Blaine Bevis
Blaine Bevis leads Sustainability for 3M’s Consumer Business Group in Europe, collaborating on renowned brands such as Post-it® Notes, Scotch® Packaging and Office tapes, and Command™ Adhesive Hooks and Strips. With over 30 years of commercial experience at 3M, Blaine has held various roles of increasing responsibility in sales and marketing, equipping him with a robust background for managing the ongoing sustainability transformation within the business. As the current Sustainability Leader, Blaine is dedicated to implementing initiatives and programs that meet emerging regulatory requirements, transitioning portfolios to exceed future customer expectations, and driving growth to continue 3M’s longstanding and successful heritage in the area of Sustainability.
Julie Hadley
Julie Hadley joined the Banner team, as the CSR and Social Value Manager in late June 2021 and is now Head of CSR for Evo Group, working on behalf of Vow, Complete and Banner. She works cross functionally within the business to help deliver sustainability and corporate social responsibility strategy. She is currently focussing on decarbonisation and supply chain compliance.
Julie has many years of valuable practical and strategic experience within the business supplies industry, having worked both for Lyreco UK and Staples UK in roles related to Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility.
Andrew Bryers
Andrew Bryers is the Head of Sustainability at Lyreco UK and Ireland, where he leads a team to integrate sustainability and social value throughout the business. He has over 18 years working on Sustainability and Energy Management, particular in operations of Higher Education. At Lyreco, Andrew leads on working with their supply chain to make sure they source more sustainable product ranges from suppliers that are aligned to their same sustainable agenda. He also works to support the wider community, locally and nationally on several social value initiatives. He is a Chartered Energy Manager.