We are excited to invite you to the Annual Supply Chain Sustainability School Summit on January 22, 2025, at O’Reilly Hall, University College Dublin. This event is designed for everyone involved in the built environment, from small subcontractors to industry leaders and sustainability experts. This year’s theme, Driving Sustainability Through Partnership, showcases the collaborative efforts needed to create meaningful impact in the built environment.

The summit will feature insightful speakers, a panel discussion with experts addressing key challenges and innovations in sustainable supply chains, and a valuable opportunity to network over a light lunch. Whether you’re a large company or a small business, you’ll have the chance to connect, learn, and collaborate toward a more sustainable future.

What to Expect

Our summit features sessions across the ESG pillars—Environmental, Social, and Governance—highlighting the latest strategies and innovations shaping sustainable supply chains.

Speakers include:

  • Charles Mitchell, Senior Quantity Surveyor/Construction Adviser, Office of Government Procurement
  • Dr. Paul Leahy, Senior Lecturer in Wind Energy at UCC and Head of R&D at BladeBridge
  • Anthony Burrowes, Social Value Manager at Sisk
  • Ingrid De Doncker, Co-Founder & Head of Research and Innovation at Future Planet
  • Seán McCaffrey, Supplier Performance Manager, Iarnród Éirean
  • Linda O’Sullivan, Head of Social Inclusion, Business in the Community Ireland
  • Marie Hunt, Head of Research, IPUT
  • Sarah Chatfield, Consultant, Action Sustainability

Guided by MC Chris Gordon, sustainability advocate and seasoned facilitator, the day promises a series of thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities.

Our Partners—Arup, Cairn Homes plc, Construction Industry Federation, Electricity Supply Board (ESB), Gas Networks Ireland, Glenveagh Properties plc, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, IPUT Real Estate Dublin, John Paul Construction, Kingspan Insulation Ltd, Kirby Group Engineering, Murphy, Park Developments, Roadstone, Saint-Gobain Ireland, Sisk,  Skanstec Engineering, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), and Uisce Éireann—will be there to share insights and discuss the path forward for a more sustainable future. Don’t miss this chance to build valuable connections and collaborate with these industry leaders!

Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 08:30 – 14:30
Location: University College Dublin, O’Reilly Hall

Draft Agenda (Subject to Change)

08:30 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 – 09:15
Opening Remarks
Andrew Wilson, Programmes Manager, Supply Chain Sustainability School

09:15 – 09:45
Keynote Address & Presentation
Charles Mitchell, Senior Quantity Surveyor/Construction Adviser, Office of Government Procurement

10:00 – 10:30
Environmental Focus: Decommissioning Wind Turbine Blades: Eliminating Barriers and Unlocking Value
Presentation by Dr. Paul Leahy, Senior Lecturer in Wind Energy, UCC; Head of R&D at BladeBridge

10:30 – 11:00
Morning Break

11:00 – 11:45
Social Impact: Expert Panel Discussion
Moderator: Chris Gordon
Panelists:

  • Anthony Burrowes, Social Value Manager, Sisk
  • Linda O’Sullivan, Head of Social Inclusion, Business in the Community Ireland
  • Marie Hunt, Head of Research, IPUT
  • Sarah Chatfield, Consultant, Action Sustainability
  • Séan McCaffrey, Supplier Performance Manager, Iarnród Éireann

 

12:00 – 12:45
Governance & Sustainability Reporting: Interactive Session
Facilitator: Ingrid De Doncker, Co-Founder & Head of Research and Innovation, Future Planet

12:45 – 13:00
Closing Remarks & Future Outlook

13:00 onwards
Networking Lunch & Farewell

We look forward to seeing you there as we shape the future of sustainable supply chains together!