Transport operator FirstGroup’s head of corporate responsibility will reveal at next week’s Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition the company’s modal change and the route to net-zero.
At the event, which takes place on 19-20 March at the NEC Birmingham, Jay Ham will discuss the potential of the modal shift, why shifting to low-carbon public transport is a necessary measure and the role of zero-emission vehicles in achieving net-zero.
As an ESG professional committed to harnessing the power of technology and innovation to drive change, Ham has leaned to apply ‘test-iterate-thrive’ and ‘lean methodology’ models to navigate tight deadlines, build products and drive results.
This entrepreneurship is complemented by discipline and rigour achieved from in house and consultant roles with global corporates including South Western Railway, ADQ Holdings, FIFA and Investec Bank Plc.
Ham joins a phenomenal line-up of speakers at Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition 2024, which will feature both case-study presentations from exhibitors focussing on the benefits of their products and services along with sessions delivered by industry thought-leaders and experts in the sustainability field.
Some of the standout speakers confirmed to share their in-depth knowledge of how sustainable practices and processes in the transportation, supply-chain and logistics industries can benefit the bottom line as well as people and the planet include:
- Chris Lane, strategic head of transport innovation, Transport for West Midlands
- Helen Hayden, executive member for sustainable development and infrastructure, Leeds City Council
- Nicola Small, city region sustainable transport settlement programme director, Coventry City Council
- Dr Anna Railton, cabinet member for Zero Carbon Oxford and climate justice, Oxford City Council
What’s more, the Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition will be co-located with fellow Akabo Media events, IntraLogisteX 2024 – the UK’s premier intralogistics and materials handling exhibition, and Robotics and Automation – the UK’s largest exhibition dedicated to these technologies, to form the overarching Logistics, Supply Chain and Automation Expo.
As a result, visitors who register for any of these events will also be able to access all three exhibitions and conference theatres with one ticket. The co-location also means an immediate gain in the number of exhibiting companies and qualifying professional visitors, with more than 8,000 buyers expected.
Additionally, the Logistics, Supply Chain and Automation Expo will see the official launch of Aurora Insights – Akabo Media’s brand-new research and consultancy division, which will encompass data-based reports, executive summaries and a monthly podcast, exploring the latest trends and innovations in urban mobility, sustainability, supply chain, logistics, and robotics and automation.
For more information about Sustainable Supply Chain Exhibition 2024, including on how to register for a free visitor pass, and to see the full and final conference agenda and speaker lineup, click here.
