| 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 08:30 Registration 09:30 BCF welcome by Zoe Slade 09:45 Tom Bowtell, CEO – British Coatings Federation (BCF) From Insight to Action: The Next Phase of the Net Zero Roadmap Session 1: Net Zero Strategy and Policy in Action 10:15 Professor Jo Meehan, Director Centre for Sustainable Business 10:50 Exhibitor Presentations 11:00 Refreshment Break, Networking and Exhibition Session 2: Owning What We Buy – The Scope 3 Challenge in Purchased Goods & Services 11:20 Ana Sanséau-Blanchard, Product Sustainability Manager, Industrial Coatings Marketing, AkzoNobel Coatings in Context: A System-Level Approach to carbon reduction
11:45 Anthony Rowell, Sales & Customer Success Director, TradePrint
12:10 Panel Discussion: Owning What We Buy – The Scope 3 Challenge in Purchased Goods & Services
Session Objectives: 13:00 Lunch Session 3: Biobased Solutions and Life Cycle Assessments 14:00 Rachel Rothman/ Stuart Walker, University of Sheffield 14:20 Panel Discussion: Biobased Innovation and LCAs – Charting the Path Forward Chair: Ben Delaney, Head of Membership, BCF
15:00 BCF Closing Remarks 15:15 Close of Formal Programme and Networking Pricing If you have any queries, please contact Lorraine Beard. early bird ticket price (ends 23/01/26)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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