Warwick, UK: Georgios Tetradis-Mairis, head of R&D futures, Nomad Foods; Dr Chloe Brimicombe, climate scientist, University of Graz, Austria; and Dr Tim Fox, consultant in climate change mitigation and adaptation, are the keynote speakers at the Cold Chain Climate Summit 2024.
The summit takes place on 13 March at Warwick University’s Slate Conference Centre, and follows last year’s inaugural event. The summit will see cold chain logistics professionals, sustainability-focussed suppliers from the UK and beyond, government officials, and leading academics, explore key issues, challenges and opportunities for the cold chain in responding to and preparing for net zero.
The event’s morning sessions will focus on climate resilience and the cold chain, and the afternoon session will explore the potential for reviewing temperature setpoints to save energy across the cold chain. Tom Southall, executive director, Cold Chain Federation, said: “Climate change will not only have a significant effect on the way the UK cold chain operates, but it will also change the requirements of our customers and the policy and regulation placed upon us by future Governments.
“Our industry’s need for this event is evident. With more than 200 cold chain professionals expected to come together in March to share knowledge about sustainability risks, adaptations and innovations, I am delighted that we will be joined by a stellar cast of speakers and panellists to help us plot the route to a sustainable cold chain.”
The focus on climate resilience in the morning’s session will include keynote speakers and panellists examining how climate change will affect temperatures in the UK, particularly in the summer months. This will include the impact of future temperature rises on cold chain infrastructure and services. The afternoon session will discuss increasing temperature setpoints to save energy across the cold chain, including the practical considerations for businesses and regulators and the next steps for the industry.
The summit will include a networking lunch and the 2024 Cold Chain Sustainability Awards presentation, recognising businesses and individuals leading the way towards a more sustainable UK temperature-controlled logistics industry. Entries for the awards are open until 31 January 2024.
All Cold Chain Federation member companies are entitled to one free ticket. Cold Chain Federation member companies can purchase additional tickets at £120 VAT. To book visit the website.
