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#18. Net Zero Delusion - Are We Walking in to a Net Zero Failure in 2050?
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Is the Facilities Management industry’s Net Zero ambition a game-changing goal or an illusion? This unmissable session cuts through the greenwashing to explore whether the sector is truly on track to deliver sustainable results. Are we tackling emissions head-on, or are we outsourcing the problem? How do bold targets align with the reality of operations on the ground? With open and honest debate, we’ll expose the challenges, discuss practical solutions, and ask if the industry is setting itself up for success—or failure. Come prepared to question everything you thought you knew about FM and Net Zero.
Speakers:
- Andrew Hulbert, Vice Chair - Pareto FM
- Tarniah Thompson, Head of FM & Sustainability - SHW
- Ella Gladwin, Chartered Business Management Apprentice - Thermatic Group
- Paula Carey, Communications & Strategic Partnerships Manager - Waste To Wonder
- Emma Wilson, Social Impact Director - Pareto FM
This podcast was recorded live at The Workplace Event in April 2025 and the session took place at the Workplace Leaders Summit, sponsored by Eptura.
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