For London Climate Action Week, techUK and the British Standards Institution will look at the role BSI standards play in supporting sustainability outcomes in business, ranging from ‘green ops’ to material efficiency, organisational net zero targets. Standards are a key way to drive innovation and enable firms to stay ahead in the market, while also making it easier to operate internationally.
This event will hear from the tech sector representatives who sit on committees and make the standards, and examples of how standards get used and adopted, from smart contracts to digital twins helping decarbonise the energy grid. We’re keen to diversify and get new members involved so please register below to get involved.
Agenda
- 15:00 - 15:10 An introduction to the BSI and the role they play in the tech sector – Presentation from Sophie Erskine, BSI
- 15:10 - 15:20 The techUK view on how BSI standards drive the market – Presentation from techUK
- 15:20 - 15:50 Some of the sustainability standards being developed and how they are being used in the market
- Alastair Marke, representative for the Blockchain & Climate Institute on BSI Committee DLT/1 – Presentation on Smart Contracts
- Pedro Baiz, liaison representative for the BSI Sustainable Finance Committee on BSI Committee DLT/1 – Presentation on Sustainable Finance and the role of DLT
- Abbey Dorian, BSI Energy Sector Lead – Presentation on Digital Twins for the Energy Sector
- 15:45 - 15:55 Break
- 15:55 - 16:30 Panel: The role of standards in sustainable business and Q&A on how to get involved
- Sophie Erskine, BSI (Chair)
- Alastair Marke, representative for the Blockchain & Climate Institute on BSI Committee DLT/1 – Presentation on Smart Contracts
- Pedro Baiz, liaison representative for the BSI Sustainable Finance Committee on BSI Committee DLT/1 – Presentation on Sustainable Finance and the role of DLT
- Abbey Dorian, BSI Energy Sector Lead – Presentation on Digital Twins for the Energy Sector
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Craig Melson
Craig Melson
Craig is Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and leads on our work in these areas ranging from climate change, ESG disclosures and due diligence, through to circular economy, business and human rights, conflict minerals and post-Brexit regulation.
Prior to joining techUK he worked in public affairs and policy has an avid interest in new and emerging technologies. Craig has a degree in Ancient History from King’s College London and spends his time watching Watford FC and holding out hope for Half Life 3.
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Weronika Dorociak
Weronika Dorociak
Weronika joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Sustainability in October 2023.
Her role involves advocating for the tech sector in front of key policymakers and stakeholders. Weronika also leads the environmental and sustainability efforts within the Data Centres Group.
Prior to joining techUK, Weronika worked in public affairs and government relations in the legal sector, focusing on innovation and ESG within financial services. She also spent 2 years working as a Caseworker at Parliament. She holds a BA in Politics & International Relations from Queen Mary University of London.
Outside of work, Weronika can be found on a tennis court, at the gym, practicing yoga, or indulging in her love for Taylor Swift's music as a dedicated Swiftie.
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Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
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Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.
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