With increasing scrutiny from regulators and a surge in litigation cases, companies across all sectors, including tech, are under pressure to ensure their sustainability claims are accurate and truthful.
Join us for an engaging in-person event organised by techUK and Bates Wells, where we will dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of greenwashing regulation and litigation.
What to expect
- Expert panel discussion: This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from leading experts about the latest trends in greenwashing litigation, understand advertising rules, and gain practical tips to avoid greenwashing or ethics washing. You will learn how to protect your brand while promoting sustainability initiatives in a compliant and effective manner. Our panel of experts will discuss how to collaborate effectively with legal counsel, leverage partnerships, and ensure your company's marketing efforts align with regulatory expectations.
- Interactive Q&A: Participate in an interactive Q&A session with our panellists, where you will have the chance to ask questions and gain personalised insights into navigating greenwashing regulations and effectively promoting sustainability initiatives within your organisation.
- Networking session: Connect with peers and industry experts during a relaxed networking session over drinks and refreshments, providing an excellent opportunity to build valuable relationships, exchange experiences and share best practices.
Chair
Weronika Dorociak
Speakers
Martin Bellamy
Robert Oakley
Guy Parker
Hayley Fletcher
Shany Mizrahi Otero
Matilda Graham
Who should attend?
This event is designed for marketing and PR professionals, sustainability officers, and compliance managers in the tech industry. If you are involved in your company’s branding, marketing, or sustainability efforts, or have a role in navigating regulatory compliance, this event will provide valuable insights and practical guidance.
At Bates Wells, we’re not the average law firm. We believe that actions speak louder than words. We strive to do the right thing as a business and to help our clients make a positive impact on their people and society.
Bates Wells is a truly purpose-driven law firm and the first UK law firm to be a B Corp, which means we consider the impact of our decisions on our people, clients, suppliers, community, and the environment. Our commitment to this is woven into our governing document, so that this is a part of the way we operate, not just the icing on the cake.
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Contact the team
Craig Melson
Craig Melson
Craig is Associate Director for Climate, Environment and Sustainability and leads on our work in these areas ranging from climate change, ESG disclosures and due diligence, through to circular economy, business and human rights, conflict minerals and post-Brexit regulation.
Prior to joining techUK he worked in public affairs and policy has an avid interest in new and emerging technologies. Craig has a degree in Ancient History from King’s College London and spends his time watching Watford FC and holding out hope for Half Life 3.
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- [email protected]
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- 020 7331 2172
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- @techUK,@techUK
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- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
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- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-melson-25479936,https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-melson-25479936
Weronika Dorociak
Weronika Dorociak
Weronika joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Sustainability in October 2023.
Her role involves advocating for the tech sector in front of key policymakers and stakeholders. Weronika also leads the environmental and sustainability efforts within the Data Centres Group.
Prior to joining techUK, Weronika worked in public affairs and government relations in the legal sector, focusing on innovation and ESG within financial services. She also spent 2 years working as a Caseworker at Parliament. She holds a BA in Politics & International Relations from Queen Mary University of London.
Outside of work, Weronika can be found on a tennis court, at the gym, practicing yoga, or indulging in her love for Taylor Swift's music as a dedicated Swiftie.
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- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/weronikaedorociak/
Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
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- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.
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- [email protected]
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- 020 7331 2006
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- @techUK
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- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-banach-50139650
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