Embodied Ecological Impacts Conference
We are experiencing a severe ecological crisis. The built environment needs to step up its ambition to address theses issues – after all, we are a sector with major impact. In our industry, we tend to focus on the impact we have on nature or around the site: green roofs and walls, street trees, urban greening, or Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). However, while crucially important, these do little to solve the global loss of biodiversity we are experiencing.
To address the built environments impacts properly we need to look at impact via our supply chain and the extraction of materials. Similar to embodied carbon, embodied ecological impacts are caused by the resource extraction and manufacturing process, such as the production and transportation of raw materials and the disposal of unused materials. These impacts occur offsite, mainly via materials extraction and the supply chain.
Continuing UKGBC’s work on Embodied Ecological Impacts (EEI), this conference – free to members- will bring together experts to share knowledge and explore knowledge gaps. There are still many unknowns when it comes to decision making on built environment projects. These include:
- Lack of transparency in supply chains
- Lack of consensus on metrics and data needs
- Lack of best practice examples
Through keynote lectures, panel discussions and interactive activities, this event will address these challenges and explore ways of overcoming them.
We will discuss the role of data and metrics, but also the urgent need to act in the absence of this data. We will share existing best practice and have the opportunity to meet individuals working at the cutting edge of this topic and build new networks.
We’ll feature pioneers from varied backgrounds and perspectives – such as academia, developers, or contractors – and we’ll hear from sectors beyond the build environment to learn from their experience.
Who is this conference for?
This event is for everyone who is trying to assess embodied ecological impacts on their projects. Architects, engineers, consultants, as well as contractors and manufacturers will all benefit from the insights of this event.
Why attend
1. Learn from experts in the field
2. Understand
3. Build relationships
4. Share your expertise with UKGBC
Speakers
We have a great line-up for speakers already confirmed, with more to come. They include:
- Smith Mordak, CEO, UKGBC
- Laura Batty, Senior Associate, Heyne Tillett Steel
- Kai Liebetanz, Head of Nature, UKGBC
- Will Arnold, Head of Climate Action, IStructE
- Hamza Butt, Programme Officer, UNEP-WCMC
- Mike Burgass, Director, Biodiversify
- Eva MacNamara, Director, Expedition Engineering
We look forward to seeing you at our first EEI conference!
UKGBC cancellation and refund policy
Please see our website for more details on our cancellations and refunds: https://ukgbc.org/ukgbc-cancellation-and-refund-policy/
Project partners
Resilience & Nature Programme Partners
With thanks to our programme partners who make our work on nature possible.