The Festival of Sustainable Business Exhibition will be the go-to place to find out what YOUR business can do to address the climate and ecological emergency.

Find out how sustainability can make business sense for you.

The free day is jam-packed full of activities for you to develop your knowledge and network:

• Register to attend our free exhibition showcasing interactive sustainability-related products and services at Paintworks
• Get inspired by other organisations at the 'COP Traction on Action' Talks Stage with YTKO
• Visit our interactive Transport Zones to meet transport solution providers and learn how to green your fleet or make your employees' commute more sustainable.
• Enjoy our sustainably sourced lunches in Future Leap's food space
• Refresh and connect with our free tea and coffee area within the City Leap networking zone
• When you are finished at the Festival Exhibition, why not pop across the road and take a nature walk in the beautiful Arnos Vale.

The Festival of Sustainable Business

Just over five years on from the 2015 Paris Agreement at COP21 and with COP26 having been hosted in Glasgow, the Festival is great opportunity to reflect on achievements and next steps. The Festival will showcase the innovative education, technologies and services available that will make the 2030 carbon neutrality goal a reality and celebrates businesses leading the way and inspiring the next generation.

Exhibitors Include

YTKO COP-Traction-On-Action Talks Programme

10:15 - 10:25 - Katherine Piper, Director of Partnerships, Future Leap - Welcome

10:25 - 10:35 - Sarah Ives, Project Director, YTKO - Introduction

10:35 - 10:45 - TBA

10:45 - 10:55 - Pippa Stockford, Managing Director, SustainIt - Making sustainability accessible for all = 5 steps to kick start your journey

10:55 - 11:05 - Andy Hawkins, B Corp Consultant, Future Leap

11:05- 11:20 - Meet Your Neighbour

11:20 - 11:30: Cags Diep and Duncan Silvey, Co-Directors, HumanKiND Festival - A Pedal Powered Festival Driven by Community

11:30 - 11:40 - David Arscott, Founder, Pyterra - Finance, SMEs and Net Zero

11:40 - 11:50 - Ian Barrett, CEO, Avon Wildlife Trust - Natural Solutions for your Ecological Footprint

11:50 - 12:05 - Meet Your Neighbour

12:05 - 12:15 - Meera Pandya, Founder, MojaKid (CleanCut Casual-Wear for Kids) - A Sustainability Narrative that is Inclusive

12:15 - 12:25 - Dan Grixti, Co-Founder, Tusko

12:25 - 12:35 - Simon Pole

12:35 - 12:50 - Meet Your Neighbour

12:50 - 13:20 - Panel Discussion - City Leap - Bristol’s journey towards becoming a zero-carbon, smart energy city

13:20 - 13:35 - Meet Your Neighbour

13:35 - 13:45 - Ben East, Director, Earthwise Construction Ltd - Taking The Plunge- Running a Sustainable Business

13:45 - 13:55 - Erinch Sahan, Business and Enterprise Lead, Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL)

13:55 - 14:05 - Triodos Bank UK

14:05 - 14:20 - Meet Your Neighbour

14:20 - 14:50 - Panel Discussion - How to become a sustainable business - key learnings, carbon neutrality and overcoming barriers

14:50 - 15:00 - Katherine Piper, Director of Partnerships, Future Leap - Close, Summary and Thank you

Exhibition Sponsors

Main Festival Sponsors

What else in sustainability is going on in June?

Michelmores, Future Leap and M Shed are excited to play their part in the region's sustainability goals. This June, key events in Bristol highlight the importance of collaboration in mitigating the effects of the climate emergency.

• Michelmores’ Sustainable Agriculture Conference – 22 June 2022
• Think Global: Act Bristol – Opening 25 June 2022

Arnos Vale is also directly across from the Festival Exhibition Paintworks venue, where you can immerse yourself in beautiful natural woodland and biodiversity before or after your visit to the exhibition.

The Festival of Nature is also taking place 10th-18th June.

Want to Know More?

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Opportunities, Suggestions and Conditions

Physical Attendees: It is important we look after each other and keep safe. We recommend all attendees take a lateral flow test prior to arrival. Please do not attend if you have any covid symptoms or are having to self isolate. Physical attendees must adhere to all safety guidelines sent in advance of the event.

We take photos at our events for marketing purposes, if you don’t want your picture taken please let us know in advance.

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Please let us know at least one week in advance if you have any accessibility needs.

If you require a complimentary carers/assistant ticket, please email events@futureleap.co.uk at least one week in advance and we will be happy to support you!