Recorded: 8 June 2021 (11:00 - 13:00 UK time)
What’s this webinar about?
BSI has produced a report on industrial biotechnology and how standards and regulation can help accelerate CO2 emissions reduction. This webinar covers the report’s main findings and what they mean for different industries. It also sets this in the context of current government and industry perspectives on industrial biotechnology and conclude with a panel discussion on opportunities, priorities and challenges.
Who is this webinar for?
The event will be of particular interest to organizations involved in:
- Manufacturing, including chemicals and plastics
- Waste management, recycling and the circular economy
- Sustainable finance
- Food and agritech
- Energy including biofuels
- Transport and mobility
- Government and regulators
What will participants gain?
- A deeper understanding of the industrial biotechnology roadmap report and what it means for their sector
- Insights into the current state of play of UK industrial biotechnology from government and industry associations
- An opportunity to feedback on recommendations in the report
Agenda
11:00 - 11:05 Introduction - Anne Hayes, Director of Sectors, British Standards Institution (BSI)
11:05 - 11:20 Industrial biotechnology report – key findings and recommendations - Ryan Lynch, Practice Director, Sustainability, British Standards Institution (BSI)
11:20 - 11:40 Government priorities and the link to net zero - Rohan Kemp, Head of Bioeconomy, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
11:40 - 11:55 Supporting UK innovation in biotechnology - Paul Bello, Innovation Lead for Industrial Biotechnology, Innovate UK
11:55 - 12:10 Industry perspective and opportunities - Paul Mines, Chair, Industrial Biotechnology Leadership Forum (IBLF)
12:10 - 12:25 Innovation and growth in Scotland - Liz Fletcher, Director of Business Engagement and Operations, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)
12:25 - 13:00 Panel discussion: Opportunities, priorities and challenges for industrial biotechnology (Chaired by Anne Hayes)
13:00 End of the webinar