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SUMMARY:UK Sustainable Chemicals Summit
DESCRIPTION:18 November 2025 | 10:00 – 16:30 | Wilton Centre\, Teesside\nPurpose: Join Pioneer Group and the UK Alliance for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials (UK-ASCM)\, for this exciting event focused on driving innovation\, collaboration\, and a greener future for the chemical industry. \nJoin industry leaders\, innovators\, policymakers\, and researchers at the UK Sustainable Chemicals Summit 2025\, the premier event dedicated to advancing sustainability in the chemicals sector. \nAs the UK accelerates towards net zero and a circular economy\, this summit provides a vital platform to explore cutting-edge solutions\, foster strategic partnerships\, and shape the future of sustainable chemical production and use. \nWhy Attend?\n\nThought Leadership: Hear from top voices in government\, academia\, and industry on defossilisation\, green chemistry\, and policy alignment.\nInnovation Showcase: Discover breakthrough technologies and sustainable practices driving transformation across the chemical value chain.\nCollaborative Action: Engage in interactive panels\, workshops\, and networking opportunities designed to spark cross-sector collaboration and investment.\n\nAgenda: \n09:30 Registration and Refreshments \n10:00Welcome \nToby Reid\, Pioneer Group \n10:05 The Current UK landscape for Sustainable Chemicals: An overview of the UK’s sustainable chemicals sector today—highlighting key initiatives\, market drivers\, and innovation opportunities\, as well as the challenges shaping future growth. \nSteve Elliott\, CEO\, CIA \nSession One: UK Sustainable Chemicals & Materials Landscape \n10:20 UK Circular Economy Strategy: An exploration of the UK’s approach to building a circular economy—examining current strategies\, policy priorities\, and the role of innovation in driving sustainable growth. \nProfessor Andrew Dove\, Professor of Sustainable Polymer Chemistry\, University of Birmingham and member of the UK Governments Circular Economy Taskforce. \n10:40 Opportunities for the Chemicals Sector in delivering the UK Industrial Strategy: This session explores how the chemicals sector can play a central role in meeting the UK’s Industrial Strategy—driving innovation\, supporting clean growth\, and strengthening national competitiveness. \nAlastair Gardner\, Head of Trade & Investment\, Chemicals\,  Department for Business and Trade \n10:55 National Materials Innovation Strategy: A look at the UK’s National Materials Innovation Strategy—its goals\, priority areas\, and how it can accelerate the development of sustainable\, high-performance materials for industry. \nProfessor Suzanne Halden\, Project Lead\, National Materials Innovation Strategy\, ScotChem \n11:05 What can Patent Trends tell us about Innovation in the Chemicals Industry? \nDavid Jasiewicz\, Patent Attorney\, Appleyard Lees \n11:10 Innovate UK Business Connect Sustainable Chemicals Innovation Network: An update from the network and UK sustainable chemicals landscape map \nMichael Burnett\, Innovate UK Business Connect \n11:25 Yorkshire and Tees Valley Collaboration for Sustainable Chemicals \nDamian Kelly\, VP Innovation\, Croda \nProfessor Helen Sneddon\, Professor of Sustainable Chemistry and Director of the Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence\, University of York \nSophie Walton\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\, CPI \n11:40 Innovation Grangemouth – Sustainable Chemicals \nAileen Lamb\, Innovation Grangemouth Lead\, Scottish Enterprise \n11:55 Lunch  \nSession Two: Smart Regulation for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials\n13:00 Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Science and Innovation (BB-REG-NET) Network: BB-REG-NET is a pioneering network uniting experts from academia\, industry\, policy\, regulatory bodies and NGOs. Hear about their upcoming White Paper ‘Bio-Based Policy for People & Planet’. \nDr Jen Vanderhoven\, COO\, BBIA  \n13:15 Life Cycle Assessment Regulatory Science and Innovation Network (LCARSIN): Hear about research from LCARSIN on how the foundation industries use life cycle assessment tools to reduce their environmental impact. \nProfessor Rachel Rothman\, University of Sheffield \n13:30 Royal Society of Chemicals Roadmap and Polymers in Liquid Formulation: Hear about the next steps for the roadmap. \nProfessor Anju Massey-Brooker and Stephanie Metzger\, Royal Society of Chemistry \n13:45 The need for a UK biomass hierarchy and sustainability criteria \nLiam Hardy\, Head of Research\, Green Alliance \n14:00 Break \nSession Three: UK Hubs for Sustainable Chemicals Innovation and Manufacturing\n14:15 Process Industries Net Zero: Green Chemistry and Process Intensification for Sustainable Manufacturing \nRyan Siddall\, Innovation & Partnerships Manager\, Newcastle University \n14:25 Mini Workshop: Carbon-Loop Sustainable Biomanufacturing Hub (C-Loop) \nProfessor Louise Horsfall\, University of Edinburgh \n14:55 Mini Workshop: Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA Hub) \nProfessor Matthew Davidson\, University of Bath \n15:25 Mini Workshop: Great British Chemicals  \nProfessor Peter Styring\, University of Sheffield \nSession Four: UK Leadership in Sustainable Chemistry: What’s Next? \n15:55 Live Poll \nThe UK has long been recognised for its world-class research\, innovation\, and industrial capacity in sustainable chemistry—from pioneering green chemistry principles to advancing biobased and circular solutions. But with global competition intensifying\, net zero deadlines approaching\, and increasing demand for low-carbon products\, the key question now is: how do we maintain and grow our leadership position? In this interactive session we will use a live poll to explore what the next phase of UK sustainable chemistry could look like—what’s working\, where the gaps are\, and what opportunities lie ahead. \nDr Mark Corbett\, Director\, Biorenewables Development Centre \n16:20 Summary and Next Steps  \n16:30 Close \n 
URL:https://thepioneergroup.com/event/uk-sustainable-chemicals-summit-wilton-centre/
LOCATION:Wilton Centre\, Wilton Centre\, Redcar\, TS10 4RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Live Event,Pioneer Presents,wilton
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