iiE Awards Compere

Sarah Mukherjee MBE will be hosting our iiE Awards Ceremony in the afternoon. A former BBC Environment Correspondent, Sarah will be sharing and celebrating members that have gone above and beyond.

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Paul Irwin-Rhodes is Head of Sustainability and SHE at Greggs, leading its sustainability strategy, including the Greggs Pledge and Net Zero ambition.

With over 20 years of experience spanning sustainability, regulatory affairs and environmental leadership, Paul has played a pivotal role in shaping Greggs’ approach to responsible business, driving practical, scalable change across a complex national operation.

Known for his pragmatic, delivery-focused approach to sustainability, his work brings together environmental performance, colleague wellbeing and operational safety; helping to build a business that is not only commercially successful, but makes a meaningful, positive impact on communities and the planet.

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Gareth Kane has 28 years’ experience helping organisations embrace the Sustainability agenda. He established his business, Terra Infirma Ltd, in 2006 and has worked with a long list of clients, large and small, including the BBC, Stanley Black & Decker, the NHS, Johnson Matthey plc and Interface Inc. He has authored five books on business and Sustainability, and hosts the Net Zero Business Podcast.

9AM: Arrival Registration & refreshments

10:15AM: Welcome Jo Holmes, Northern iiE Lead

10:25AM: Headline Speaker Paul Irwin-Rhodes, Head of Sustainability & SHE at Greggs

11:00AM: Panel Discussion: A short panel discussion with contributions from experienced iiE members to share advice about how they have introduced and developed environmental management, sustainable practices and social value in their organisations.

12PM: Roundtable Discussion: Building on the initial panel discussion, the attendees will now split into 2 groups, based on selections made when registering, to discuss key questions, points raised, and share ideas.

1PM: Lunch, Networking & Exhibition

2PM: A Year in Review Celebrating the iiE Programme, Members and Partnerships – Antony Gough, iiE National Lead

2:25PM: In Conversation With Sarah Mukherjee MBE, CEO of ISEP & Gareth Kane Founder of Terra Infirma and host of the Net Zero Business Podcast

3PM: iiE Awards 2026 Compered by Sarah Mukherjee MBE, we will announce all our winners in this year's awards ceremony

4:30PM: Close

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