Overview
Join us to discover how to boost sustainability investment and to achieve meaningful net zero outcomes in workplace and facilities management (WFM). This webinar will feature our latest guidance note developed with our sustainability partner Equans UK & Ireland.
From the 2023 Sustainability Survey report, the lack of robust business cases and inappropriate ROIs were identified as major barriers to implementing sustainability measures, which could put the net zero target of 2050 at risk. The new guidance note will help WFM professionals to develop and present a structured business case for energy and environmental management aligned to their organisation’s needs. It also touches on finance language, key stakeholders and what critical data is required to unlock the finances needed.
The author will provide a short overview of the content of the guidance followed by a panel discussion that will cover:
- Translating data insights into impactful proposals that resonate with senior leadership.
- Making the business case for securing essential financial support for sustainability projects.
- Improving communication with senior leaders and clients as well as their partners or stakeholders.
- Sharing case studies showcasing the client’s perspective.
By attending the webinar, you will gain valuable insights to help you meet your organisation’s sustainability needs and build resilience for future changes as they occur.
Book now to secure your spot for the webinar and gain valuable insights that will help you stay ahead of the curve in a low carbon future.
Speakers
Sofie Hooper
Sofie Hooper leads on the IWFM’s wider policy and public affairs work, helping to raise the voice of the Institute, its members and the wider workplace and facilities management sector. She engages with stakeholders to ensure best practice is taken on board and concerns affecting workplace and facilities professionals are mitigated.
Covering a wide range of activities and areas, sustainability, workplace and building safety form the core agenda. Sofie has been leading on IWFM’s Building Safety Manager work programme, feeding into the legislative process towards the Building Safety Bill. She provided the Secretariat for the Competence Steering Group’s Working Group 8, which developed the Building Safety Managers competence framework.
In addition to being the co-author of the Group’s report, Safer people, safer homes: Building Safety Management, she is a regular contributor to Facilitate. Building on WG8’s recommendations, Sofie is a part of the Interim Executive of the Building Safety Alliance, a cross sector collaboration which is working to improve holistic building safety competence across the occupation phase. She is also a part of the Steering Committee for the DLUCH sponsored PAS 8673, which is setting the competence specification for Building Safety Managers.
Sunil Shah
Sunil is the founder of Acclaro Advisory, which provides policy, corporate and project support across a wide range of sustainability issues affecting organisations. With 25 years of experience within the built environment, he is uniquely experienced throughout the lifecycle of developments, delivering sustainability solutions at the design, planning and operational stages.
Matt Smith
Matt Smith, Energy Manager at Equans, is based at Worcester Hospital. Matt has many years of experience in energy management and has delivered solar panels, pump replacement and LED projects in the last 18 months.