Sustainability is fast becoming a priority for every sector in the UK economy. A combination of public pressure, business resilience and regulation are leading businesses to consider how they can improve their ESG credentials. This comes with many challenges which technology strives to address, but these challenges are compounded when the complexity of international trade relations are factored in.
Countries across the world are all at different stages on their sustainability journey and will all have completing domestic priorities which they have to contend with. We believe that the deployment of digital technology can improve the adoption of sustainable trade practices across the world. Policy can also be designed to scale the trade in clean tech globally, helping to decarbonise other sectors like energy and agriculture.
This event will look at international trade in the tech sector through the lens of sustainability. The day’s agenda will include:
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Free Trade Agreements and the role of sustainable trade chapters for sustainability
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Increasing the trade of clean tech between the UK and Non-EU countries
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Digital transparency for sustainable trade and supply chain digitalisation.
We will hear from academics, NGOs, the business community, and Government on the current trends in these three areas and discuss implications and opportunities for the tech economy in the UK.
Agenda
10:00 – 11:00 5 mins intros 40 min panel 10 min Q&A |
Panel: International Trade and Sustainability
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Emily Reid [Confirmed] AusTrade (Confirmed) |
11:00-11:10 |
Short Break |
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11:10 – 11:30 |
Presentations: Innovation in practice – Showcase member x2 |
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11:30 – 12:30 5 mins intros 40 min panel 10 min Q&A |
Panel: The Role of Tech in Trade Sustainability
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12:30 |
Close |
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techUK – Committed to Climate Action
By 2030, digital technology can cut global emissions by 15%. Cloud computing, 5G, AI and IoT have the potential to support dramatic reductions in carbon emissions in sectors such as transport, agriculture, and manufacturing. techUK is working to foster the right policy framework and leadership so we can all play our part. For more information on how techUK can support you, please visit our Climate Action Hub and click ‘contact us’.
