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Business Leaders Lecture with Polly Harrold and Wendy Whewell

How do SMEs feel about their path to net zero?

Wendy and Polly
In conversation | Public lectures

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent over 99% of all private sector businesses in the UK, with approximately three-quarters being sole traders. SMEs contribute to 43-53% of the UK's business-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Earlier this year, Santander UK conducted a survey of 500 SMEs to identify the challenges they face in becoming more sustainable and the support they require to address these challenges. In this lecture, we will explore the findings of this survey and discuss the barriers and opportunities for SMEs in their sustainability journey.

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  • When: Thursday 17 October 2024, 5.30 pm
  • Location: Lecture Theatre 5, Newton Building, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4BU
  • Booking deadline: Thursday 17 October 2024, 5.00 pm
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Event details

Timings

5.30 pm – 5.45 pm: arrival and registration

5.45 pm – 6.30 pm: Polly and Wendy presentation and Q&A

6.30 pm – 7.00 pm: post-lecture drinks and canapés

About the speakers - Polly Harrold and Wendy Whewell

Wendy Whewell is the Head of ESG & Climate Change for Corporate and Commercial Banking at Santander UK.

Wendy has spent her career in corporate relationship banking and is now involved in delivering Santander's ambition to be a leader in supporting businesses, individuals, and communities to navigate the journey of mitigating the risks of climate change and achieving net zero in a responsible and sustainable manner.

Throughout her career she has been involved in additional projects such as improving education, career advice, providing support to disadvantaged young people, and sustainability.

Polly Harrold is a Senior Public Affairs and Public Policy Manager at Santander UK who specialises in sustainability.

Before joining Santander UK, Polly worked in multiple Government departments, including the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Cabinet Office.

Nottingham Business School Students

This event can count towards your CPD hours, if applicable to your Personal Development Goals. Attendance at the event will be monitored and the event organisers will provide confirmation of your attendance to the lecture and networking, as evidence for your portfolio. The booking confirmation email alone will not count as attending the event. Guest speaker slides will not typically be made available, therefore you are encouraged to take notes and reflections throughout the lecture to use within your portfolio.

Location details

Room/Building:

Lecture Theatre 5, Newton Building

Address:

Goldsmith Street
 Nottingham
 Nottinghamshire
 NG1 4BU
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