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National Sustainability Summit
February 22nd 2024
RDS, Dublin




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National Sustainability Summit
22nd February 2024 | RDS, Dublin
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The National Sustainability Summit, being held on the 22nd February in RDS,
Dublin, will focus on the new opportunities for businesses and enterprising
individuals arising from the Government’s recently published Climate Action
Plan, which aims to achieve a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future for
Ireland.

Embracing every relevant sector – electricity, enterprise, housing, heating,
transport, agriculture, waste, and the public sector – the Climate Action Plan
identifies how Ireland will achieve its 2030 targets for carbon emissions, and
puts the country on a trajectory to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Adopting the same model as the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs, it sets out
over 180 actions, together with hundreds of sub-actions that need to be taken.

For example, the Climate Action Plan aims to: move to 70% renewable electricity
by 2030 – currently only 30% of our electricity comes from renewable sources;
introduce 950,000 electric vehicles onto our roads and deliver a nationwide
charging network; ban the sale of petrol/diesel cars from 2030; deliver
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture; and eliminate
non-recyclable plastic while imposing higher fees on the production of materials
which are difficult to recycle.

Other actions include: the delivery of an intensive programme of retrofitting to
install 400,000 heat pumps in homes and businesses, replacing existing
carbon-intensive heating systems; the establishment of a new Microgeneration
Scheme, allowing homeowners to generate their own electricity and sell any
excess back to the National Grid; a new Retrofit Plan to retrofit 500,000 homes,
with large groups of houses being retrofitted by the same contractor to reduce
costs, smart finance, and easy pay back methods; and the expansion of the
network of cycling paths and ‘Park and Ride’ facilities to ease congestion.

Irish companies across all industrial and commercial sectors are looking to
reduce their ecological footprints and are already pursuing sustainability
strategies. Of course, the adoption of sustainability practices can also lead to
improving operational efficiency by reducing costs, such as water and energy,
and waste.

The Key Areas Focused on Include

 * Energy Efficiency
   
 * Reenable Energy
   
 * Sustainable Packaging
   
 * Waste & Recycling
   
 * Water
   
 * Circular Economy
   
 * ESG
   
 * Sustainable Buildings
   
 * Sustainable Transport
   
 * Environmental Protection
   
 * Biodiversity

Sectors Attending

 * Manufacturing
   
 * Retail
   
 * Food & Agriculture
   
 * Transport & Logistics
   
 * Public Sector
   
 * Construction & Built Environment

SPEAKERS CONFIRMED

FEMI AKINWOLE

SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR - HIGH JUMP LOGISTICS

"THE ROLE OF THIRD-PARTY LOGISTICS ON WASTE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Femi S. Akinwole, has an MBA and Supply Chain Director, High Jump Logistics with
over 6 years in Warehouse management (3PL), Logistics Operations, Stock
management, Procurement Management, Materials and Inventory management, KPI and
SOP planning, receiving management, Training and Skill Planning, Business
Development, Client Management, Vendor Development & Management.





Introduction: This presentation examines the growing importance of sustainable
waste and resource management. Traditional methods are proving inadequate in the
face of the global waste crisis and depleting resources. This introductory
section lays the groundwork for understanding the pivotal role that 3PL
providers can play in addressing these challenges. 3PL Providers: Catalysts of
Change: Exploring the role of 3PL providers in waste and resource management,
this paper delves into what exactly these external logistics experts bring to
the table. Their expertise spans a wide range of logistics and supply chain
functions, making them well-equipped to tackle the complexities of sustainable
waste management. Elevating Waste Management Strategies: This section highlights
the transformational impact that 3PL providers have on waste management
practices. It covers key areas where their expertise shines: Optimized
Collection and Transportation: 3PL providers employ technology to streamline
waste collection and transportation, reducing fuel consumption and emissions
while ensuring efficient waste pick-up routes. Materials Recovery and Recycling:
Collaborating with recycling facilities, 3PL providers ensure that recyclable
materials find their way back into the supply chain, contributing to the
circular economy. Reverse Logistics: For industries with products of limited
lifecycles, 3PL providers manage the reverse flow, ensuring proper disposal,
recycling, or refurbishment. Sustainable Packaging Solutions: Through innovative
packaging strategies, 3PL providers contribute to minimizing waste by advocating
for eco-friendly materials and optimized packaging. Data-Driven Insights:
Advanced data analytics and tracking systems allow 3PL providers to offer
businesses insights into waste generation patterns, enabling proactive reduction
strategies. Efficient Resource Utilization: Beyond waste, 3PL provider’s aid
businesses in optimizing resource utilization by managing inventory efficiently,
thus minimizing excess production and raw material consumption. Benefits and
Collaboration: The benefits of partnering with 3PL providers are manifold. Their
specialized knowledge, operational efficiency, cost savings, sustainability
alignment, and innovative solutions offer businesses a strategic advantage in
the pursuit of responsible waste and resource management. Challenges and Future
Prospects: Acknowledging challenges such as regulatory compliance, technological
integration, and stakeholder collaboration, the talk emphasizes the need for a
collective effort between businesses and 3PL providers to address these hurdles.
The evolving landscape of waste management presents opportunities for continuous
improvement and innovation. Conclusion: Forging a Sustainable Path: In
conclusion, the underscores the pivotal role of third-party logistics providers
in reshaping waste and resource management practices. By harnessing their
expertise and innovation, businesses can not only enhance their operational
efficiency but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability. As
the world confronts resource scarcity and environmental concerns, the
partnership between businesses and 3PL providers stands as a beacon of hope in
forging a path toward a more sustainable and responsible future.


SEVIL BOZDOGAN

MSC. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - DUBLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL

"SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS AND EXISTING PROBLEM"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Studying Level 9 QQI MSc. Supply Chain Management at DBS. 9 years chemical
industry experience in sale, marketing, business development, purchasing and
specialized on plastics industry, having product and technical knowledge of
polymers, additive, masterbatch, and recycled resin





1) Waste & Waste types; collection problem, SCM of waste 2) Recycled Resin;
definition&types, quality effects of waste on r-resin, supply issues, SCM of
r-resin, how to overcome from SCM perspective 3)How to reach 30%replacement of
virgin plastic recycling goal based on Climate Action Plan; from SCM
perspective, from production perspective, solutions to possible production
problems to reach goal


CHRIS GORDON

CEO - IRISH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE NETWORK

"BUYSOCIAL - DOING GOOD, SPENDING WELL"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



The Irish Social Enterprise is the National Body for Social Enterprise in
Ireland. Chris MM Gordon is the CEO and expert on social enterprise, social
economy and community benefit clauses.





Benefit from social enterprises in your supply chain. Win contracts with
community benefit clauses. Work better with communities and stakeholders and
measure your positive social impact.


JP JOHNSON

SENIOR ENERGY CONSULTANT - SYMPHONY ENERGY

"HOW TO OVERCOME 3 KEY ENERGY PERFORMANCE CHALLENGES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



JP Johnson is a Senior Energy Consultant at Symphony Energy, a leading retrofit
company based in Dublin. He brings decades of experience in process optimisation
at Microsoft and Oracle to the energy efficiency space.





Join JP as he explores the key challenges commercial buildings face on their
journey towards meeting Paris Proof targets. Discover effective strategies and
solutions that can be applied to surmount these challenges and drive sustainable
energy performance.


CIARÁN MURPHY

EXECUTIVE MANAGER - RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND INNOVATION - CODEMA

"SECTOR INTEGRATION - SUPPORTING CLIMATE TARGETS & A POOLBEG AREA ENERGY
MODELLING CASE STUDY"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



John holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy from University College
Cork, and a BEng in Civil Engineering from IT Carlow. He is also a CIBSE
certified Heat Networks Consultant and a qualified Domestic BER Assessor. John
has worked in the areas of energy master-planning, technoeconomic analysis and
sustainable business case development since 2013. He also has expertise in the
design and hydraulic analysis of district heating networks, industrial energy
auditing (across Europe and the US), large-scale district cooling thermo-dynamic
analysis (in the Middle East), building energy compliance (in both the UK and
Ireland) and energy strategy. During this period John developed specialist
knowledge in the following technologies; CHP, EfW, heat pumps, hydronic systems,
compressors, ORC, gas boilers, solar (PV and thermal), biomass and absorption
chillers. John has also acted as an advisor on policy within the district energy
sector in both the UK and Ireland specifically in the areas of financial support
mechanisms, development strategy and regulatory compliance.

Since joining Codema in early 2018, John has primarily worked on the Interreg
NWE South Dublin District Heating pilot project; providing technical advice,
partaking in stakeholder engagement, developing procurement strategy and
implementation, and performing whole life cost benefit analysis for the proposed
DH system. This innovative system seeks to utilise low-temperature waste heat
from a data centre to feed a large-scale heat pump and supply space heating and
hot water to a cluster of nearby public and residential buildings in its initial
phases. John is also responsible for the development of a heat source map and
transition roadmap for South Dublin, which will act as an evidence base and
reference document respectively to aid the identification and development of
further district heating opportunities in the South Dublin region. John also
plays an important role in the development of the Dublin Region Energy
Masterplan, drawing on his previo





Give an update on the development of the district heating industry in Ireland,
current status and future plans Present the finding of an SEAI funded project
exploring sector integration opportunities in the roll out of three strategic
decarbonisation approaches in Ireland - District heat, offshore wind, and
hydrogen Key question of project is exploring opportunities for efficient use of
future potentially curtailed wind energy off the Dublin coast Case study centred
on the example of the Poolbeg area of Dublin, with learnings applicable
nationwide Project Partners: Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency, & MullanGrid


DESMOND O'SULLIVAN

VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - OPTEL GROUP

"THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Optel Group is a privately owned company founded over 33 years ago by three
College graduates who wanted to have an Impact. Optel started applying our
solutions in the Pharmaceutical Industry and have since diversified our business
into Food and Beverage, Medical Device, Agrochemical, Metals and Minerals, CPG,
Fashion and Clothing, Residual Materials etc… We are also member of the WEF
(World Economic Forum), WBCSD (World Business Council for Sustainable
Development), UN GC (United Nations Global Compact), GBA (Global Business
Alliance), GBA (Global Battery Alliance), GS1 and many other international
organizations to be at the center of the movement. Optel Group are a B-Corp
Certified entity. Numbers: 33+ Years…..5 Facilities on 4 continents….Presence in
more than 30 countries…6000+ systems installed worldwide…… 25 BILLION products
tracked each year. 500,000 Producers connects through the ISC with our
technology.





A presentation looking at the opportunities to develop and implement sustainable
Spply Chains.


PÁDRAIG POWER

SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER: GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND IRELAND - REFURBED.IE

"REDUCING COSTS, INCREASING IMPACT: THE ROLE OF REFURBISHED TECHNOLOGY IN ESG
STRATEGIES"

Speaker Bio Synopsis



Pádraig’s background is in Neuroscience and he has an MSc in Marketing and
Management from University College Cork. He has held marketing roles in Credit
Unions throughout Ireland; including Ireland’s strongest lending CU (HSSCU).
Currently, Pádraig holds the role of Senior Marketing Manager: Global Operations
and Ireland at refurbed. His role includes managing all of the marketing for
refurbed in Ireland, along with leading marketing topics on an international
scale; including branding, campaign management and more. Through his role,
Pádraig keeps sustainability at the core of all his marketing activities. Some
of Pádraig's achievements in this role include establishing a partnership with
an Irish tree-planting initiative, increasing refurbed Ireland’s customer base
by more than 7 times, hugely increasing refurbed’s brand awareness, partnering
with multiple brands such as Too Good To Go and 48, and launching new
sustainable categories in Ireland such as gaming consoles, household appliances
and electronic accessories.





As Senior Marketing Manager at refurbed, Ireland's leading online marketplace
for refurbished technology, Pádraig will explore the role of refurbished
technology in ESG strategies, focusing on cost reduction and increased impact.
Pádraig will discuss the environmental benefits of refurbished technology such
as reducing electronic waste and promoting the circular economy. Pádraig will
also look at the best practices for integrating refurbished technology into ESG
strategies enabling attendees to implement these strategies within their own
organisations.


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