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Back and ready to teach
EMEX is back, 24-25 November 2021 at ExCeL London, to empower the UK’s community of leading sustainability, energy and environmental professionals to succeed in the race to net zero
cheduled just three weeks
Safter COP26 in Glasgow, EMEX is the place where professionals across the private and the public sectors will be eager to translate pledges into action. EMEX is an immersive, twoday experience of interactions and active learning where professionals share best practices, source technology, sharpen their plans and hone their skills.
EMEX is free to attend with over 80 exhibitors and 50 seminars spread across four theatres focused on the following topics:
• energy and carbon management strategy; • sustainability and net zero; • built environment and transport; and • energy future and flexible networks.
Keynote speakers include: • Lord Deben, chairman of the
UK’s independent Committee on
Climate Change; • Ian Wright, chief executive of the
Food and Drink Federation; • Garrett Quinn, chief sustainability officer at Smurfit Kappa Group; • Guy Grainger, global head of sustainability services and ESG of
JLL; • Dr Christos Vidalakis, Head of
Property Sustainability, Office of
Government Property, Cabinet
Office; and • Matteo Deidda, sustainability manager, Lloyds Banking Group
Low-carbon retrofit strategies and solutions in historic and listed buildings will come under examination. The UK building stock is among the oldest in the world and, as such, it presents unique challenges in making it fit for the net zero future. EMEX will host a series of case studies and discussions focusing on specific building areas where fast decarbonisation and major savings can be done.
There will be presentations on heating and cooling featuring: the
Church of England; King’s Cross Estate; University of Reading; Wolfson College (Oxford); and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
(CISL). Speaking alongside will be representatives from suppliers
Hyspot, Optimised Buildings and
Max Fordham.
A presentation on building ventilation will feature BESA, Nicotra Gebhardt and Chauvin Arnoux.
Meanwhile the popular topic of building energy management systems and vacant buildings will be examined by speakers from Keele University and the University of Glasgow.
The growing popularity of district heating networks will come under the spotlight with particular attention paid to successful schemes including Islington’s Bunhill 2 and GreenSCIES.
There are many opportunities to accelerate decarbonisation in the supply chain. For example, in food and drink, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, over 90 per cent of companies’ carbon emissions come from the supply chains. EMEX will host a full morning programme moderated by the Food and Drink Federation with apetito, Danone, Budweiser Brewing Group, Avara Foods and Wealmoor discussing challenges and the enormous opportunities to drive down emissions within and beyond their own operations by engaging with stakeholders and suppliers at each stage of the value chain.
Deploying EV fleets at scale can be a daunting task for many companies looking to make the switch. Mitie, National Grid and DPD Group UK will share experiences from their meteoric deployments arming delegates with key considerations and practical knowledge on how to overcome many challenges lying ahead.
In addition, Mina and Allstar Business Solutions will discuss removing the payment complexities traditionally associated with expense reclaim. In addition, the issue of on-the-road, at home, and at work EV charging for employers and employees will be addressed.
The Public Sector has major plans to deliver upon the Government’s legal duty to reach Net Zero by 2050.
NHS England and NHS Improvement expanding scope of emissions covering the products procured from its 80,000 suppliers. While the NHS does not control these emissions directly it can use its considerable purchasing power to influence change.
The British Army with Royal Army Medical Corps’ VR’s Safety and Environmental Adviser and The Royal Logistics Corps’ Sustainability Lead 1st (UK) Division will present the multi-award winning Project Green Rhino, a framework through which the division of over 32,000 personnel, nine brigades and 89 separate establishments can focus its efforts to reach net zero by 2050.
Turn the blue lights green with London Ambulance Service NHS, Metropolitan Police, London Fire and Royal National Lifeboat Institution who will be unveiling world-leading technology and providing unique insights into the emergency services’ plans to deliver net zero results while advancing resilience and efficiency for front-line operations.
EMEX is also a unique opportunity to learn about the new technology available for energy professionals. Over 80 exhibitors are showcasing a broad range of low-carbon and energy-efficient solutions under one roof including AB Energy, Acutrace,
Atlas Copco, Axair Fans, B2B Energy, Bill Identity, Birdsall, Bosch, Carlo Gavazzi, Circulor, Clarke Energy, Direct Business Solutions, Energy in Buildings & Industry, ebm Papst, EnergyElephant, Total Data Centre Solutions, EWT, Group Horizon, Hark Systems, HMS Industrial Networks, Innotech Europe, National Grid, ND Metering, Nicotra-Gebhardt, Northern Gas & Power, Optimised Buildings Ltd, Power Capacitors, Siemens, SMA Solar Technology, Vexo International, Vinci Facilities, WEG
and many more
The full seminar programme and exhibitor listings are regularly updated on EMEX website
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Plan your route to net zero
EMEX 2021 is offering an impressive range of speakers across four theatres. From future energy solutions to planning your immediate carbon reduction plans, there will be something of interest for energy managers
THEATRE 1
Energy & Carbon Management Strategy
DAY 1 – 24TH NOVEMBER 2021
11:00-11:50 Skills and training critical to meet your Net Zero Targets
Dave Armstrong – Managing Director – Great Minds Property Group Scott Armstrong – Chief Operating Office – Planet Mark Amanda Scott – Managing Director – Willis Towers Watson
12:00-12:50 Transitioning to Net Zero Infrastructure
David Riley – Head of Carbon Neutrality – Anglian Water Tim Chapman – Director, Infrastructure Design – Arup Maria Manidaki – Technical Principal Net Zero / Principal Water Investment Planning Advisor – Mott MacDonald
13:00-13:50 Industrial Decarbonisation & Transformational path to Net Zero
Steve Rees – Production Team Leader – bp Alexander Pavlov – General Manager – Atlas Copco Compressors UK & I Matt Jenkinson – Senior Site Manager – Tarmac Building Products
14:00-14:50 Energy Managers for the future
Amy Blackwell – Sustainability and Environment Manager – Aston Manor Cider Beatriz Valdes – Networks Energy Manager – Vodafone UK Ian Beynon – Head of Energy – Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions Pradyumna Pandit – Managing Director, Sustainability and Energy Services – Mitie
15:00-16:10 Key Principles and Practical Approach to Carbon Offsetting
Ben Burggraaf – Head of Energy – Dŵr Cymru - Welsh Water Mike Tournier – Carbon Reduction SME – Achilles Andrew Baker – UK Woodland Carbon Markets Advisor – Scottish Forestry
DAY 2 – 25TH NOVEMBER 2021
10:10-10:50 Zero CAPEX Solutions – Rapid-fire presentations
Joe Warren – Co-Founder and Director – ZTP Jordan Appleson – CEO – Hark Tom Anderson – Co-Founder – Grid Edge
11:00-11:50 The Carbon Cost of Water in Reaching Net Zero
Andrew Tucker – Water Efficiency Manager – Thames Water Jacob Tompkins – OBE Chief Technology Officer – The Water Retail Company Laura White – Projects and Research Manager – Waterwise
12:00-12:50 Question Time
Lord Jonny Oates, Lord Rupert Redesdale, and Lord Larry Whitty
13:00-13:50 Project Green Rhino and the Army’s Preparations in the Race to Net Zero
Captain Nigel Williams – Safety and Environmental – Adviser – RAMC VR Major Peter Cornish – Sustainability Lead 1st (UK) Division – RLC
14:00-15:00 Net Zero, Business Leaders and Consumers Trends
Jim Needell – Chief Client Officer – Ipsos MORI Lucy Shea – CEO – Futerra
THEATRE 2
Sustainability & Net Zero
DAY 1 – 24TH NOVEMBER 2021
09:50-10:50 COP26 Roundup
Speakers to be confirmed
11:00-11:50 Keynote Address by Committee on Climate Change (CCC) Chairman Lord Deben
Lord Deben – Chairman – The Committee on Climate Change
12:00-12:50 Science-Based Targets: Scope 3 Emissions
Sonya Bhonsle – Global Head of Value Chains & Regional Director Corporations – CDP
13:00-13:25 Harness The Power Of Big Data & IoT: Accelerate to Net-Zero
Dan Smith – Director of Energy Services – Northern Gas and Power
13:30-13:55 Bringing Transparency in Most Complex Industrial Supply Chains
Douglas Johnson-Poensgen – Co- founder and CEO – Circulor
14:00-14:25 Lloyds Banking Group’s Journey to Net Zero Carbon Operation
Matteo Deidda – Sustainability Manager – Lloyds Banking Group
14:30-14:55 Siemens Journey
Olivia Whitlam – Head of Sustainability – Siemens
15:00-16:10 Climate is Changing: Adapt or Die!
David Vaughan – Former Director of Science – British Antarctic Survey Parthena Exizidou – Senior Carbon Manager (Net Zero Transition lead) – British Antarctic Survey Sarah Jolliffe – Carbon Reduction Lead – BAM Nuttall Sue Pritchard – CEO – Food, Farming and Countryside Commission
DAY 2 – 25TH NOVEMBER 2021
09:50-10:10 Roadmap to Net Zero for the UK’s Food and Drink Sector
Ian Wright – Chief Executive – Food & Drink Federation
10:10-10:50 Roadmap to Net Zero – tackling scope 1 & 2 carbon emissions
Andy Cooper – UK Sales Manager – Clarke Energy Cat Hay – Head Of Policy FDF Scotland – Food & Drink Federation Mauricio Coindreau – Head of Procurement & Sustainability – Budweiser Brewing Group UK & I Gerald Mason – Senior Vice President – Tate & Lyle Sugars
11:00-11:50 Decarbonising Supply chains: The Next Level of Collective Action
Cat Hay – Head Of Policy FDF Scotland – Food and Drink Federation Fernanda Aller – Senior Sustainability Manager – Wealmoor Ltd Gemma Brierley – Global Director of Sustainable Sourcing and Human Rights – Danone Anna Turrell – Head of Environment – Tesco Lee Sheppard – Director of Corporate Affairs and Policy – apetito UK
12:00-12:25 Path to Net-Zero for Industrial Companies: Smurfit Kappa’s Journey / Experience
Garrett Quinn – Chief Sustainability Officer – Smurfit Kappa Group
12:30-12:55 Harness The Power Of Big Data & IoT: Accelerate to Net-Zero
Dan Smith – Director of Energy Services – Northern Gas and Power
13:00-13:25 Mapping Climate Policy, Risk Management & Embracing Sustainable Finance to reach NetZero
Baishakhi Sengupta – Environmental Sustainability & Governance Strategic Consultant – Avara Food
13:30-13:55 Tackling Scope 3 on the Path to a Net Zero NHS
Nicole Fletcher – Sustainable Procurement Lead – NHS England and NHS Improvement
14:00-15:10 Net Zero for Emergency Services: a Tough Nut to Crack
Moderated by Lord Redesdale with Chris Rutherford – Fleet Commercial Manager – London Ambulance Service NHS Trust Emma Kent – Construction Director – Metropolitan Police Service Paul Cook – Carbon Reduction Manager – London Fire Brigade Victoria Limbrick – Energy & Environmental Resources Manager – Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI)
Raghav Singh is Senior Manager of Large Business at EDF
Solar Photovoltaics
Solar PV – A Net Zero Opportunity
Installing solar photovoltaic technology is an excellent step for any organisation wanting to commit to Net Zero. Raghav Singh examines the benefits
More and more organisations are committing to Net Zero, setting sustainability targets and pledging to reduce their environmental impact. Energy powers every business, so for any business, it’s the ideal place to start.
A cornerstone of the government’s recently published Net Zero Strategy is clean, or zero carbon, energy. By switching to zero carbon sources of electricity, businesses are boosting their own environmental credentials and helping Britain accelerate its journey to Net Zero.
Many businesses have chosen zero carbon electricity supply backed by renewable or nuclear generation over the years, as a first step to reduce their carbon footprint. More recently, we are seeing more organisations take the next step by committing to onsite electricity generation through solar energy from photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Why generate your own solar energy?
Solar PV is a great option for many types of business to generate zero carbon electricity on their own sites, enabling them to use often underutilised real estate - their free land, roof space or car parks - to accelerate their journey to Net Zero. • Reduce your carbon footprint
Generating your own electricity on-site can make a significant contribution to your environmental targets. Solar PV is a source of renewable electricity, meaning you’ll be able to report zero carbon emissions for this part your energy supply. Such a commitment to new renewable generation will demonstrate that your business is making a material contribution to Net Zero.
• Save with solar
On-site solar PV can offer significant financial savings, or protection, over the long term. Using ‘behind-the-meter’, or off-grid, solar power removes most ‘non-energy’ delivery costs and offers cost-free or fixed price energy. Furthermore, there are options to have this technology installed without investing your own capital, through Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) funded projects.
• Improve your resilience
Your business will rely less on energy imported from the grid, meaning you become more self-sufficient and increase your resilience. You’ll also reduce your exposure to an often-volatile energy market, offering budget certainty.
Solar PV in action
Tesco, the UK’s biggest retailer, has utilised the roofs of 14 of its stores to generate solar power. Working in partnership with EDF, the suitability of the sites was assessed, and long-term turnkey project designs were agreed, maximising value for Tesco across all selected stores.
The project included the installation of over 15,000 solar panels and generated over 4,235MWh of solar electricity in the first year of operation alone.
Throughout the project, EDF ensured a high level of health and safety was maintained on all live sites, protecting the integrity of the supermarket stores and allowing them to continue operating as normal throughout the construction
These long-term on-site solar projects make a significant contribution towards Tesco meeting its energy needs through 100 per cent renewable energy, all whilst saving money on their annual electricity bill!
By delivering new renewable generation projects and bringing new low carbon generation to the grid, Tesco is making a real contribution to reducing emissions and achieving Net Zero.
Ready to make a change?
Working with a reputable partner will ensure you choose an appropriate solar PV option to meet your sustainability and financial goals.
EDF has a dedicated team of specialists that can help you navigate the options and make the right decisions. With extensive experience in the renewable energy industry, we can support at every stage of the process to ensure a smooth integration with any existing electricity supply agreement.
There’s never been a more urgent time to take action and accelerate your journey to Net Zero.
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THEATRE 3
Built Environment & Transport
DAY 1 – 24TH NOVEMBER 2021
10:00-10:50 Sharing Practical Learnings from Large Scale EV Deployments
Lorna McAtear – Fleet Manager, Global Procurement – National Grid Olly Craughan – Head of CSR – DPD Group U.K. Ltd Simon King – Director of Sustainability, Social Value and Fleet – Mitie
12:00-12:50 Simplifying EV charging for fleets
Ashley Tate – CEO & Co-Founder – Mina Charlie Parry – Non Executive Director – Zap-Map Tom Rowlands – Vice President - Strategy – FLEETCOR
13:00-13:25 Improving Building Performance. Data driven optimisation of building assets
Tony Wright – Divisional Director of Upgrade – ebm-papst UK Ltd
13:30-13:55 Making sense of charging infrastructure and financing
Mark McLoughlin – Strategic Account Manager (Energy Finance) – Siemens Financial Services
14:00-14:25 Decarbonising Historic and Listed Buildings
Catherine Ross – Open & Sustainable Churches Officer – Church of England Matt Fulford – Founder – Inspired Efficiency
14:30-14:55 Decarbonisation of Historic Higher Education Estates
Bill Watts – Senior Partner – Max Fordham
15:00-15:25 Decarbonising Heating and Cooling in University Campuses
Chris Davis – UK Manager – Hysopt Chris Dunham – Managing Director – Carbon Descent Dan Fernbank – Energy & Sustainability Manager – University of Reading
15:30-15:55 Delivering a world-leading refurbishment and retrofit project: lessons from the Entopia building
Dr. Tim Forman – TitleSenior Research Associate – Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
DAY 2 – 25TH NOVEMBER 2021
10:10-10:40 How Lockdown Has Changed Our Understanding in Energy Management for Buildings
Gillian Brown – Energy Manager – University of Glasgow
11:00-12:30 The Net Zero Estates Playbook 12:350-12:50 RE:FIT 4
Tristan Oliver – Project Director – Local Partnerships Tony Lawson – Project Director – Local Partnerships
13:00-13:50 Building Ventilation – Balancing Indoor Air Quality with Energy Efficiency
Graeme Fox – Head of Technical – BESA Group Greg Llewellyn – Director & General Manager – Nicotra Gebhardt Julian Grant – General Manager – Chauvin Arnoux UK
14:00-15:00 Valuing net zero & ESG for offices
THEATRE 4
Energy Future & Flexible Networks
DAY 1 – 24TH NOVEMBER 2021
11:00-11:50 The Future Economics of Battery Installations
Brian Clavin – Head of Battery Energy Storage Solutions – Total Data Centre Solutions Iain Nicoll – Metering Team Leader – ELEXON
12:00-12:50 TBC 13:00-13:25 Mitigating the impact of TCR through solar and storage
Richard Batty – Key Account Manager – SMA Solar UK
14:00-14:25 Reducing The King’s Cross Estate Carbon Footprint, from Energy Supply, to Tenant Demand in a Joined up Approach
Gary Bark – Managing Director – Optimised Buildings Steve Kellett – Sustainability Manager – Argent LLP
14:30-15:00 TBC 15:00-15:50 Flexibility Market Participation: Return on Experience
Caroline Sejer Damgaard – Scheme Administrator – The ADE David Gibbin – Energy Flexibility Manager –Severn Trent Water Adam Sims – Power Responsive Manager – National Grid ESO
16:00-17:00 Zero CAPEX Solutions – Rapid-fire presentations
Dr Amrit Chandan – Chief Executive Officer & Co- founder – Aceleron Joe Borza – CEO and co-founder – EnergyElephan Miles Browne – Sales Manager – GridDuck Simble
DAY 2 – 25TH NOVEMBER 2021
10:00-10:25 District Heating Networks and Decarbonisation: Lessons learn from Islington’s Bunhill 2 and GreenSCIES
Rodrigo Matabuena – Energy Capital Projects Manager – Islington Council
10:30-10:50 Decarbonising Greater Manchester
Sean Owen – Head of Low Carbon – Greater Manchester Combined Authority
11:00-11:50 The Future of Energy
Caroline Bragg – Head of Policy – The ADE
12:30-12:55 Building Sustainable, Energy Efficient Food Infrastructure in the UK
Dean Attwell – Group Chief Executive and Co- Founder – Oakland International Jamie Burrows – Founder & CEO – Vertical Future
13:00-13:25 Greater Manchester Local Energy Market
Craig Morley – Energy Manager – Bruntwood Sean Owen – Head of Low Carbon – Greater Manchester Combined Authority
13:30-13:55 Subject to be confirmed
Reid Cunningham – Strategic Development Director – BAM FM and BAM Energy
14:00-15:00 Five technologies changing the future of renewable energy
Speakers to be confirmed
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Who’s exhibiting at EMEX 2021
AB Energy Aceleron Acutrace Allstar Business Solutions Association for Decentralised Energy AM Power Atlas Copco Aurora Axair Fans B2B Energy Bill Identity Birdsall Bosch Britek Technologies Carlo Gavazzi UK Chargemetrix Chauvin Arnoux Circulor Clarke Energy COMPTE.R Deer Technology Direct Business Solutions DTGen EBM Papst Energy in Buildings & Industry Elcomponent Energise EnergyElephant Energy Optimisation Solutions/TDCS Engineered Systems Environment Times ENWA eSight Energy eTactica EWT F & S Energy Grid Duck Grid Edge gridIMP Group Horizon Hark Systems HMS Industrial Networks Hysopt IC Synergy Ignite Energy Infrared Heating Panels IngSoft Innotech Europe Innovatium iScape IWFM Janitza Mina / Fleetcor ND Metering Netcontrol UK NewFound Energy NFU Energy Nicotra-Gebhardt Northern Gas & Power Optimised Buildings Pilot Group Power Capacitors Powerdown220 Power Responsive National Grid Re:fit | Local Partnerships Siemens Simble SMA Solar Technology AG TAL Tag Space4Climate Sunamp Total Data Solutions ThisWeekinFM UTL Group Vexo International VINCI Facilities Watkins Energy WEG Zero Trace Procurement
TALKING HEADS
Gerard Hunter
Gerard Hunter is head of building services and infrastructure, estates, the University of Warwick
Reduce, decarbonise and be smart
Gerard Hunter believes too many efforts to tackle climate change are driven by perception and being seen to adhere to the demand for action, rather than implementing substantive and effective change
The United Kingdom’s crucial ‘Net Zero’ target - to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100 per cent relative to 1990 levels by 2050 - is a highly scrutinised and ambitious aim, to which unprecedented amounts of finance and aid has been committed.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in his budget a £30bn injection into Britain’s Net Zero strategy. More than £1.2trn is spent globally each year to promote sustainable practices across the planet, in search of achieving the universally accepted target. Currently, 87 per cent of the £1.2trn budget goes into research and investment into sustainable sources of energy.
Simply put, 87 per cent is too much, leaving the budget distribution uneven. Only 13 per cent of the remaining budget is invested in efforts to fundamentally use less energy. Windfarms and buildings bearing solar panels currently generate the most media interest, and investment from governments and corporations around the world. As a society, too many efforts to tackle climate change are driven by perception and being seen to adhere to the demand for action, rather than implementing truly substantive and effective change.
But while solar farms, tidal wave plants and other renewable energy sources are sustainable in practice, their ultimate existence comes down to the necessity to meet an ever-increasing demand to use energy, and not save it.
In addition to Net Zero, another universally agreed climate target is currently at risk with the current spending practices in place. To limit global warming to 1.5°C this century, as set out in the Paris Agreement, estimates suggest that the current 13 per cent investment figure must be dramatically increased, to reach between 30 and 40 per cent of global sustainability expenditure. In other words, in a budget containing more than £1.2trn, hundreds of billions of pounds need to be invested in practices that reduce energy consumption across the globe. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the most sustainable energy is the energy we do not use.
Sometimes the simplest approaches can be the most effective, and that’s the strategy we’ve adopted at the University of Warwick. As an institution, we know we have an urgent need and responsibility to be more energy efficient and as such, we’ve focused on three key components: reducing, decarbonising and being smart.
Hunter: 'we must make a concerted effort to collectively reduce our energy consumption levels in daily life'
Having own standards to aspire to
We must make a concerted effort to collectively reduce our energy consumption levels in daily life. All organisations, irrespective of size, should have their own standards to aspire to, and to compare their progress against.
For example, through the ‘Warwick Standard’, we are striving to be more efficient about our campus’ buildings, and even how we build them. Since 2017, the University has developed all capital projects to comply with an energy-low carbon strategy, achieving a minimum 30 per cent improvement on building regulations, and 10 of our 17 buildings in Academic Square place in the top quartile of energy use nationally.
By putting aspirations and standards in writing, they become more achievable. Those serious about reducing energy consumption will yield the best results with innovative thinking and intricate planning. From the first shovel in the ground, to the finishing touches of a construction project, energy can be saved at every stage.
It’s also possible to reduce energy consumption in construction. Considering transportation and recycling materials and supplies, and whether or not construction is done on-or-off-site, up to 50 per cent of energy and carbon emissions can be saved.
Sustainable sources of energy are still vitally important if global Net Zero and global warming goals are to be achieved. Our most recent residential buildings, providing accommodation to more than 800 students, has implemented low carbon heating technologies, such as heat pumps. Landlords, offices and even regional development projects have the opportunity to do the same- only to a much greater scale- across their own organisations.
Smart building technology must be utilised and adapted in all new buildings and implemented into current ones wherever possible.
A building becomes ‘smart’ when its core systems within it are linked through sensors, building management systems and artificial intelligence. Lighting, plumbing, water meters, power, pumps, fire alarms and other components can all be efficiently monitored and managed to maximise a building’s energy efficiency. It simply comes down to those responsible to ensure that a building is using its energy as effectively as possible.
Businesses and institutions must be brave and prepared to go venture where others have not. In our current climate fight, we need pilots, pioneers, risk takers and big thinkers.
For example, A ‘SMART Campus’ pilot scheme is currently underway at the University, where a cluster of buildings representing 10 per cent of our overall energy demand is being used to assess the energy and carbon reduction opportunities through improved energy management, low carbon heating technologies, and machine learning.
We are becoming increasingly more energy efficient but understand more must be done. Collectively, across our research, innovation and leadership teams we understand that Net Zero is not enough; we must go beyond, and fundamentally reduce current energy consumption levels.
We must reduce, decarbonise and be smart.
