Organizations everywhere have set net zero targets, but turning ambition into action remains one of the biggest challenges
Join this practical session where you’ll gain first-hand insight into how net zero transition plans are built, delivered, and embedded into day to day operations. Drawing on BSI’s own journey, this webinar cuts through theory to focus on what actually works, so you can accelerate progress within your organization.
Webinar details
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Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
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Time: 14.00-15.00 (BST)
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Location: Online
Why attend
This session is designed to help you bridge the gap between strategy and delivery, giving you practical tools and real-world lessons to move forward with confidence.
You'll learn:
- How leading organizations are evolving their net zero approaches in a changing business landscape.
- How to prioritize decarbonization actions based on impact, cost and feasibility.
- How to build and implement a credible, effective transition plan.
- Real lessons learned from delivering a live operational net zero strategy.
- How to overcome common barriers and secure stakeholder buy-in.
Is this webinar for you?
This session is ideal for professionals responsible for sustainability strategy and delivery, including:
- Chief Sustainability Officers
- Heads and Directors of Sustainability
- ESG Leads
- Net Zero and Sustainability Managers
- Sustainability Consultants
If you’re navigating the complexity of decarbonisation while balancing commercial realities, this session will give you practical direction.
What challenges will we help you solve?
Many organizations are facing similar barriers when progressing their net zero journey. This webinar directly addresses:
- Uncertainty about where to start with delivery.
- Difficulty translating commitments into practical action.
- Limited resources and competing priorities.
- Challenges identifying the most impactful initiatives.
- Securing leadership and stakeholder engagement.
- Measuring and tracking progress effectively.
- Balancing ambition with operational realities.
Event timings
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14:00–14:05 | Welcome and introduction
Overview of the session and interactive audience poll. -
14:05–14:15 | The state of net zero
Insights from BSI’s Net Zero Temperature Check, including key trends, barriers and opportunities. -
14:15–14:30 | From ambition to delivery
What makes an effective transition plan, and how to avoid common pitfalls. -
14:30–14:50 | Practical net zero levers
Lessons from BSI’s own transition, including:
• Business travel and mobility
• Energy and estates
• Technology and digital operations
• Supply chain engagement
• Culture and behaviour change -
14:50–15:00 | Q&A session
Your questions answered, plus actionable next steps.
Change starts here
Net zero success depends on action, not just ambition. Join us to learn how to deliver a transition plan that works in practice.
Complete the form to register now.
Speakers
Liz Woods Liz Woods is a Group Head of Sustainable Operations at BSI, where she leads the organisational operational net zero transition programme and sustainability strategy across areas including energy, travel, technology, supply chain and culture. With over a decade of experience in sustainability, ESG and climate strategy, Liz has held leadership roles spanning insurance and professional services. She previously led climate resilience and net zero strategies at Aviva before joining BSI in 2026. At BSI, Liz is responsible for developing and delivering the organisation’s operational transition plan, helping translate long-term climate ambitions into practical actions and measurable outcomes. Her work focuses on enabling business transformation through robust governance, data driven decision-making and real-world decarbonisation levers. Liz is passionate about helping organisations move beyond target-setting to successfully embed sustainability into everyday business operations. |
Chris Smith Chris is Group Sustainable Operations Manager at BSI, overseeing and supporting all aspects of sustainability from decarbonisation and carbon offsetting through to GHG data capture, audit and supplier engagement. He is currently studying an MSC in Sustainability Leadership and has been delivering sustainability initiatives in international organisations for the last two years. Chris has a long background in delivering organisational and client change, previously focusing on technology and digital transformation in the communications sector before making a purposeful career change to the sustainability field. His experience in engaging and delivering for a wide range of stakeholders enables him to build the strong, authentic relationships required to help navigate the myriad of challenges associated with a net zero transition. Motivated by the desire to build a better future for generations to come, Chris strives to deliver high quality, sustainable outcomes for businesses. |
