If you’re trying to move your organization towards net zero, clarity matters.
Many businesses are facing competing approaches, changing expectations and uncertainty about what credible long-term action should look like.
This webinar is designed to help you cut through that complexity. It will show you how the emerging international standard on net zero can support you to develop a transition plan, resulting in stronger business resilience, clearer decision-making, and more consistent action.
You’ll hear perspectives from policy, business, and standards leadership on why the transition matters, how the international standards system can support economic transition, and what the latest developments mean for organizations across the UK. Whether you work in business, government, civil society, or a trade association, this free session will help you understand what’s changing and how to respond.
Webinar details
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Date: Monday 28 September 2026
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Time: 14:00 – 15:00 (BST)
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Location: Online
What this webinar will cover
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Why the transition to net zero matters and how businesses can benefit.
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How international standards can bring clarity, consistency and coherence to economic transition.
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What the world’s first international, independently verifiable standard on net zero for organizations means for business.
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The latest UK policy context for net zero.
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What happens next following the global public consultation that closed on 9 September.
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Practical steps to help you prepare to adopt the international standard.
Event timings
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14:00 Welcome and Housekeeping
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14:05 Why the transition matters and how businesses will benefit
- 14:10 The role of the international standards system in supporting economic transition
- 14:15 The emergence of the first international standard on net zero for organizations and what it means for business
- 14:25 The net zero policy and regulatory context in the UK
- 14:35 Looking ahead: Update on the international development process following the global public consultation
- 14:40 How to prepare to adopt the international standard
- 14:45 Live Q&A Session
- 15:00 Event Close
If you want clearer direction on credible net zero action, this webinar will help you move forward with greater confidence. You’ll leave with a better understanding of the importance of transition plans, the emerging international standard, the policy context around it and the practical steps your organization can take next.
Speakers
Barbara Perata-Smith UK Regulators’ Network Barbara joined the UK Regulators’ Network in April 2024 having worked in regulation for nearly 15 years, mainly at the Civil Aviation Authority, where she led projects focused on sustainability, climate change adaptation, environmental information provision and noise policy. She is an experienced strategist and in 2022 led the development of the CAA’s first environmental sustainability strategy. Skilled in policy development, stakeholder engagement and communications, Barbara previously chaired the UKRN Climate Change Network, working with members to encourage a collaborative and coordinated approach across the sectors on decarbonisation. |
Emily Faint Senior Policy Manager, Net Zero, BSI Speaker bio pending |
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Speaker TBA Speaker bio pending |
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