Sustainable Construction – Building a Low Carbon Future in Greater Manchester

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  James Baker CEO @ Graphene@Manchester

  James joined the University of Manchester after 25 years in Industry where most recently he was Vice-President of Technology Collaboration Programmes and Managing Director of the Advanced Technology Centres for BAE Systems in the UK. As the CEO Graphene@Manchester, which includes the business responsibilities for the National Graphene Institute (NGI) and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC), he will be looking to develop the industrial partnerships and collaborations to accelerate the commercialisation opportunities for graphene.

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  Mark Apsey Managing Director @ Ameresco

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  Matt Paskin Design Director @ Whitecroft Lighting

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  Jo Holden Sustainability Director @ Peel

  Jo is a chartered environmentalist and leads on all aspects of sustainability for Peel L&P. In 2019 Jo published Peel L&P’s first Sustainability Five Year Plan, based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and this year helped the business to establish a net zero carbon office portfolio. Jo also oversees the company’s ISO 50001 energy management system and is keen to promote the links between net zero carbon and nature-based solutions to climate change. Jo is a member of the GMCA’s Low Carbon Buildings Challenge Group, the GM Natural Capital Group and the GM Environment Fund Advisory Group. Before joining Peel L&P in 2016, Jo worked for the Environment Agency and prior to that managed environmental matters for a large DIY retailer for 10 years, specialising in sustainable global supply chains.

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  Will Swan Energy House @ Salford University