Innovating to Net Zero

Energy Systems Catapult is a leading technology and innovation centre set up to help the UK navigate the transformation of our whole energy system and capture the new commercial opportunities created. Our vision is for a clean, intelligent, energy system that works for people, communities and businesses.Our mission is to bring the worlds of industry, academia and Government together in service of building consensus on the transition pathways to a future energy system and to accelerate the development of new technology-based products and services in the energy sector. It is a non-profit company, limited by guarantee. In addition to developing its own globally unique technical capabilities in whole systems approaches it will act as an ‘impartial broker’, measured by the success of the companies it partners with, ultimately resulting in the creation of wealth and positive social impact for the UK.

Energy Systems Catapult

How can we unleash the innovation required to achieve our Net Zero emissions target by 2050?

One Great George Street

In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to commit to a ‘Net Zero’ emissions target by 2050.How can we unleash the innovation needed to achieve this ambitious target?Energy Systems Catapult has updated its <a href="https://es.catapult.org.uk/news/options-choices-actions-how-could-the-uk-be-low-carbon-by-2050/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">whole systems scenarios</a> to explore the possible pathways to Net Zero, and how we might get there cost-effectively. While there remain many possible routes, innovation – in technologies, in people’s behaviour and in policy - is essential to whichever path we choose to take.Your invite to ‘Innovating to Net Zero’Join us at our flagship event where we will launch and share insights from our updated scenarios, and showcase some of the brilliant companies that are looking to transform the sector.You&#x27;ll also hear from industry experts, Government and consumer bodies on a range of topics, including:<ul><li>What are the most important innovations needed for Net Zero?</li><li>How do we create the right markets to scale new products and services that we need?</li><li>How much can we expect from citizens and consumers on the way to Net Zero?</li><li>What market, policy and regulatory changes have to happen in this parliament?</li></ul>Speakers already confirmed include:<ul><li>Damitha Adikaari, BEIS</li><li>Laura Sandys CBE, Challenging Ideas</li><li>Tim Lord, BEIS</li><li>Julia Pyke, EDF</li><li>Mary Starks, Ofgem</li><li>Gillian Cooper, Citizens Advice Bureau</li><li>Baroness Bryony Worthington, author of the Climate Change Act</li><li>Mark Johnson, Kew Technologies </li><li>Micheal Liebriech, Liebriech Associates </li><li>Colin Calder, PassivSystems</li><li>Rebecca Willis, Citizens Assemblies </li><li>Adrian Letts, OVO Retail</li></ul>View our <a href="https://es.catapult.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Innovating-to-Net-Zero-Draft-Agenda-1.2.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">draft agenda </a>(subject to change).Note: Places are limited, and attendance is strictly by registration only.

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