Why is climate change back on the business agenda? Are climate risks becoming more pressing for business? Are green growth strategies becoming more compelling? Are low carbon opportunities becoming more attractive?
The 2012 Climate Leadership Programme gives senior executives from business, civil society and the public sector the opportunity to work with international peers to explore the implications and opportunities relating to climate change.
Delivered by an experienced faculty and a strong team of senior industry practitioners, the seminar’s business focus is underpinned by scientific insight, including a guided tour of the British Antarctic Survey where delegates will have the opportunity to engage directly with scientists working at the leading edge of climate measurement and modelling. Delegates will also benefit from significant networking opportunities as the programme’s Gala Dinner at Queens College will include previous alumni of the programme.
Speakers and Faculty will include:
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Paul Crewe, Head of Engineering, Sustainability Energy & Environment, J Sainsbury
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Jack Frost, Director, Fuel Cells, Johnson Matthey
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Tony Juniper, Senior Associate, Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership
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Dr Stephen Peake, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Technology, Open University
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Dr David Reiner, Director of the MPhil in Technology Policy Programme, Judge Business School
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Tim Reeder, Regional Climate Change Programme Manager, Environment Agency UK
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Fiona Shaw, Executive Director, Willis Research Network
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Dr Emily Shuckburgh, Research Fellow, British Antarctic Survey
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James Stacey, Partner, Earth Capital Partners
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Mark Watts, Director, Arup
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Wolfgang Weinmann, Producer Partnership Manager, Cafedirect
Download the outline programme for the 2012 Cambridge seminar.
Audience
- Executives responsible for strategic and investment decisions relating to climate, energy, resources, procurement, policy and innovation.
- A few places are reserved for leaders from government and international NGOs.
Confirmed delegates include executives from AstraZeneca, Barclays, Environment Agency (UK), European Investment Bank, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, GlaxoSmithKline, Lafarge North America, Oxfam, RES Group, Rolls-Royce, Sainsbury's, Siemens, Standard Chartered, Tetra Pak, UNDP and Unilever.
Why Climate Leadership?
"The course has done a great job framing the discussion
from the science to the implications...
and how we do change."
Tanya Spencer, Director, Ecomagination, GE
Seminar Timings
The seminar will begin on Tuesday 29 May 2012 with registration between 9.30 and 10.30am. The first session will start promptly at 10.30am. The seminar will finish on Thursday 31 May at around 5pm.
Madingley Hall
Accommodation and Facilities
The 16th Century Madingley Hall was rented by Queen Victoria in the 1860s as a residence for the then Prince of Wales when he was an undergraduate at Cambridge University. Madingley Hall is set in landscaped grounds of over seven acres.
All bedrooms have en suite facilities and are equipped with telephones and internet connections but there are no alarm clocks or hairdryers so you may wish to bring your own. Please note that Madingley Hall does not accept payment by AMEX or Diners Card.
Meals will be served in the historic dining room, and the main sessions will be held in the Saloon. There is a common room, where newspapers are provided, and a bar-lounge. Office facilities are available, including a fax and message service.
Directions to Madingley
Travelling by Rail
Frequent, fast trains run to Cambridge from London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street and there are good cross-country links from many other parts of the UK. Cambridge Station is 20 minutes from Madingley Hall by taxi.
Travelling by Coach
National Express run regular coach services from London Victoria and other destinations to the Cambridge Bus Station on Drummer Street. There are also regular coach services to London airports. Cambridge Bus Station is 20 minutes from Madingley Hall by taxi.
Travelling by Car
Madingley Hall is situated 3 miles west of Cambridge, and is easily accessible from the M11, the A14 and the A1. By car, central London is about 90 minutes away.
From the North (via A1): leave the A14 for Dry Drayton, just after Bar Hill. In Dry Drayton, turn left just before the church. At the T-junction in Madingley turn right. After 100 yards, the Hall is on the left.
From Newmarket and the East (via A14): leave the Cambridge northern by-pass on the slip-road leading to the M11/A1307/A14 –signed Huntingdon A14. Immediately after re-joining the A14 fork left for Madingley village. Pass the Three Horseshoes public house on the left. After 100 yards find the Hall gates on the right, opposite a left turn to Cambridge.
From the South (via M11): leave M11 at junction 13 signed Bedford & Cambridge (A428/A1303). Turn left towards Bedford (A428). 250 yards on, turn right into Madingley. In just over a mile come to a T-junction with the Hall gates in front.
From the West (via A428): after the Dry Drayton-Hardwick roundabout, the single carriageway becomes a dual carriageway. Half a mile on, take the slip road on the left signed Cambridge and Madingley. At the roundabout turn left for Madingley. The Hall gates are on the left, opposite the road signposted for Cambridge.
Parking
There is ample car-parking space at the Hall. Cars may be left in front of the main Hall during registration, but should then be taken to the car park.
Travelling by Air
The nearest airport is London Stansted, 30 minutes from Cambridge by car, with many services to many UK and European destinations. It is connected to Cambridge by a good rail link. Telephone numbers of other airports in the region are also available. Regular bus services operate between Cambridge and Stansted, Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports. Cambridge is 20 minutes from Madingley Hall by taxi.
Maps
Download maps to Madingley Hall.
Further Information and Contact Details
Madingley Hall
Madingley
Cambridge
CB23 8AQ
Tel: +44 (0)1954 280280 (Main Switchboard)
Fax: +44 (0)1954 280290 (Main Switchboard)
Further information can be found on the Madingley Hall website.