Journey to Net Zero

18 November 2024

Speakers

  • Daniel Chan

    Partner , PwC

    Daniel is Chair of the ICAEW Charity Committee, a member of the Charities SORP Committee and a member of the CIPFA Charities and Public Benefit Entities Forum. He is a partner at PwC with extensive experience of working with charities and he leads the firm's thought leadership for the charity sector.

     

  • Paisley Ashton Holt

    Director , PwC

    Paisley has supported organisations with their ESG and Net Zero challenges for over 12 years. She specialises in ESG strategy, environmental and social impact measurement, and climate change mitigation and resilience. Paisley is a Chartered Management Consultant.

Programme

10.00   

Course introduction

10.05

Section 1 - ESG and materiality assessment

This section will provide an overview of ESG and how to determine key focus areas. This will specifically cover the materiality assessment and how it can be used to identify and prioritise issues that are most relevant to the charity, its stakeholders and its purpose.

10.30

Section 2 - Net Zero in the context of ESG

  • What is ‘net zero’?
  • Key considerations towards achieving ‘net zero’
  • Environmental, Social and Governance considerations

This section will look at what ‘net zero’ means and start exploring and understanding where a charity is on their ‘net zero’ journey, particularly in the context of ESG considerations.

11.00

BREAK

11.15

Section 3 - ‘Net Zero’ and ESG strategy

This section will look at how a charity can determine its ‘net zero’ and ESG strategy and the benefits of working through a clearly articulated plan for this. This section will also cover how the ‘net zero’ and ESG strategy links into the charity’s overall strategy and plans.

 

11.35

Section 4 - Breakout

This breakout provides an opportunity for attendees to share thoughts and perspectives on their charity’s considerations. Presenters will be attending the breakout groups to help inform the discussions and questions arising.

12.15

 BREAK

12.30

Section 4 - ‘Net zero’ and environmental reporting and assurance

This section will provide good practice examples of environmental reporting from within and beyond the charity sector.  This section will also look at the options for assurance of environmental reporting.

12.50

Conclusions and Q&A

13.00

End

 

Prices

(prices exc VAT)
Governance & Leadership subscriber - £119
Standard charity rate - £159
Corporate Governance & Leadership subscriber - £300
Corporate delegate - £400
For group bookings email [email protected] 

FAQs

When will I receive course materials and Zoom link to access the course?

After booking you will receive the following correspondence:

1 week before the course – an e-mail with your joining information, this includes the course programme and any other relevant materials.

1 day before the course – an e-mail with your final information, this includes the Zoom link, course programme any other relevant materials.

When will I be invoiced for my booking?

Invoices are manually processed so this will be sent to you by our events team shortly after your booking.

Will presentation slides be provided?

Presentations are provided in advance for the majority of our courses but this can vary and is down to the course leader’s discretion.

Will the sessions be recorded?

We do not record our courses as we feel this gives delegates the opportunity to have more open discussions and freely ask questions around the running of their charities.

Will I get a reminder prior to my course?

Yes, you will get e-mails one week and one day before your course with all of the information you need. You won’t receive a calendar invite so do make sure you put the date in your diary.

What if I can no longer attend the course?

Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), a substitution of a colleague, or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer. Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing and sent to [email protected]

For any other queries, please get in touch at [email protected].

Terms & Conditions

Substitution and cancellation policy: On receipt of your booking form, your place is confirmed. Delegate substitutions are allowed. Up to and including 14 days prior to the event, a refund (less a 15% administration fee), or one complimentary transfer to another training date can be issued. Only one complimentary transfer can be issued, no refund will be issued for a cancelled transfer.  Once a transfer has been processed, refund for the original booking will not be issued. Refunds or transfers are not available less than 14 days before the event date. Confirmation of cancellations MUST be in writing via [email protected]