| Road to Net Zero Seminar 2026 |
Road to Net Zero Seminar 2026Road to Net Zero 2026: Working with the coatings industry’s downstream users to reduce carbon emissions. On Tuesday 24th February 2026, BCF will host the third Road to Net Zero Seminar at Spaces at the Spine, Liverpool. This year’s event will continue to build on the industry’s collective commitment to achieving Net Zero, focusing on how manufacturers and their downstream users can take ownership of carbon emissions across the value chain. With Scope 3 emissions representing the largest share of the industry’s carbon footprint, the 2026 seminar will explore strategies for tackling emissions in purchased goods and services, advancing circular economy practices, and adopting biobased solutions. Featuring expert insights, interactive panels, and a refreshed BCF Net Zero Roadmap, the event will provide practical guidance to help members accelerate progress towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.
ProgrammeWorking with the coatings industry’s downstream users to reduce carbon emissions Tuesday 24th February 2026 08:30Registration 09:30Welcome and BCF Net Zero Roadmap Refresh Session 1: Net Zero Strategy and Policy in Action10:00Mais Haddin, VP & Global Sustainability Lead – NexantFCA 10:25TBC Session Outcomes:
• Highlight the role of the circular economy in unlocking value and driving the net-zero transition. • Explore how policy, innovation, and industrial strategy can align the chemicals sector with net-zero goals. • Set the stage for the day by framing the challenges and opportunities facing the industry as it moves toward net zero. 10:50Exhibitor Presentations 11:00Refreshment Break, Networking and Exhibition Session 2: Owning What We Buy – The Scope 3 Challenge in Purchased Goods & Services11:20Presenter: TBC 11:45Anthony Rowell, Sales & Customer Success Director, TradePrintTradePrint Scope 3 Journey
12:10 Panel Discussion: Owning What We Buy – The Scope 3 Challenge in Purchased Goods & Services Session Objectives: • To explore how organizations can take ownership of their supply chain emissions. • To discuss practical strategies for measuring, managing, and reducing Scope 3 emissions. • To share experiences and challenges from different parts of the coatings and chemicals value chain. • To encourage collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers, and downstream users in pursuit of net zero goals. 13:00Lunch Session 3: Biobased Solutions and Life Cycle Assessments14:00Rachel Rothman, University of Sheffield (TBC) 14:20Panel Discussion: Biobased Innovation and LCAs – Charting the Path Forward 15:00BCF Closing Remarks 15:15Close of Formal Programme and Networking Pricing If you have any queries, please contact Lorraine Beard. early bird ticket price (ends 16/01/26)BCF MEMBER (+ VAT)£125.00
NON-MEMBER (+ VAT)£225.00
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Spaces at the Spine, LiverpoolLocated in Paddington Village, in the heart of Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter, The Spine is the northern home of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and it was officially inaugurated in 2021. Also known as the 'giraffe building', The Spine owes its name to the striking staircase on its north elevation, which resembles the human vertebrae and connects 14 floors of offices, public areas, and spaces for events and conferences. Learn More |
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