Future Planet Podcast

15. Collaboration to create a thriving low carbon economy - Simon Dawes, Head of Sustainable Business Strategy of UK Environment Agency

21 Mar 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode, we welcome Simon Dawes, a driving force behind the Environment Agency's push towards sustainability, with over two decades of experience in the environmental sector. Currently, Simon is the Head of Sustainable Business Strategy, where he led the development and integration of a Net Zero delivery plan for a complex £1.3bn organisation. He also spearheaded the creation of an expansive Carbon Literacy training program for 11,000 staff, fostering a culture of innovation and sustainability at every level.Simon is a key player in the UK's journey to Net Zero, representing the Environment Agency on task forces and acting as a Sustainability Ambassador.Beyond his sustainability role, Simon is driven by a zest for adventure and challenge. A keen snowboarder and supporter of protecting our winters. His passion has led him to conquer the towering summits of Europe's Mt. Blanc and Africa's Kilimanjaro, alongside testing his endurance in triathlons at the Olympic distance. Simon's story is one of passion, leadership, and a relentless pursuit of a better future for all. We explore:🌱 Simon’s vision for the future of the UK🌱 The role of a regulator and how to be inclusive and progressive 🌱 How to accelerate change through collaboration in the construction sector🌱 The business reasons to embracing the circular economy🌱 That the circular economy and net zero are intrinsically interlinked🌱 Water, rivers, pollution and Climate adaptation 🌱 …and the projects Simon is working on as part of the UK environment agencyListen to the end to hear about Simon's campaigning passion with Protect Our Winters and the role sports can play in creating a better world for all. You can read the action takeaways from this episode, comment, co-create future episodes and connect with fellow change makers in the FuturePlanet community of action, visit https://www.futureplanet.love to sign in or sign up.Let's get into it. Where shall we go next, what questions shall we ask? To co-create the podcast with us, connect with fellow change makers in the FuturePlanet community of action, visit www.futureplanet.love to sign in or sign up.

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15. Collaboration to create a thriving low carbon economy - Simon Dawes, Head of Sustainable Business Strategy of UK Environment Agency

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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