Energy for a Net Zero Society

Conference Theme

How do we build the foundations and policies of the low carbon transition to achieve a net zero carbon society in a way that is fair and just?  This conference will address how we live, work and travel, and how policy, infrastructure and the private sector can respond to enable the transformation of heat, transport and industry.

Now we have all been impacted by Covid-19, it is clear that how we recover from this public health crisis will reshape how we tackle the climate change crisis. In the immediate term, there has been a sharp fall in economic activity and emissions. But the long-term impact depends on how low-carbon investments are affected, and whether opportunities are taken to reinforce some of the (positive, for the environment) behaviour changes that have been observed in lock-down (such as increased remote working and cycling) or to tackle some of the potentially negative impacts (reduced use of public transport).

Over two days, this research conference will consider how the transition has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, how economic recovery plans might accelerate the transition, and if governments are backing up the rhetoric in delivering plans for a green recovery. We will explore what can be learnt from the experiences of other countries and market sectors.

COP 26

This conference will take place 2 months before the important UN Climate Change Conference, COP26, which is being held in Glasgow in November 2021.

It will also follow the publication of the CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget in December 2020 which has set the path to the UK’s new net-zero emissions target in 2050, as the first carbon budget to be set into law following that commitment.

Over the course of the year, to demonstrate that it is serious about net-zero, the Government will need to commit to this pathway and firm up its policy plans. The Government will be considering how to achieve the societal transformation required for net-zero which is precisely the focus of the BIEE conference.

Who Attends ?

The conference is aimed at energy analysts, researchers, strategy and policy thinkers from all backgrounds, including industry, academia and research organisations, government, the finance community, NGOs and consultancies.

See who attended in 2018 here.

See full speaker list here.

Format

This is a HYBRID event. You can book  to attend in person or online or a mixture of the two (one day at the event one day online) or switch between the two if your plans change.

Registration fees start from £200.

The closing date for in person attendance is September 3rd and for online September 7th

Visit the registration page for more information.

Presenter Information

Presenters are required to submit their papers presentations, presentation recording and bios by August 31st. For details of how and where to submit your material, see the Notes for Presenters page.

Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Cornwall Insight is the pre-eminent provider of research, analysis, consulting and training to businesses and stakeholders in the Great British, Irish and Australian energy markets.

Silver Sponsors

The BP Economics Team is responsible for the preparation of the BP Statistical Review and BP 2035 Energy Outlook.

Global leader in low-carbon energies

Arup is an independent firm of 15,000 designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s built environment from over 90 offices.

Bronze Sponsors

Building an economy that works for everyone.

Transforming the System

Putting economics to good use.

Your advisor for the energy transition and changing bio economy. Providing leading solutions for generations to come.