NHS Net Zero 2025

Gail Emms is a decorated badminton player who has numerous awards at the top level. Some of her most notable achievements came at the World Championships, European Championships and the Olympic Games. Emms won silver at the 2004 Olympic games where she was partnered with Nathan Robertson in the mixed doubles. She also went on to win gold at the 2004 European Championships and the 2006 World Championships. In addition to this, Gail clinched another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2006. Following this success, she went on to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics but unfortunately was knocked out of the competition in the early stages. As a result of her successful career in badminton, Gail Emms was awarded an MBE in the 2009 birthday honours.

 

Coventry City Council is one of the leading authorities for sustainability, energy management (a CDP ‘A-‘ rated City) and particularly for innovation in the sustainable transport sector where along with Oxford to be the first Electric Bus City, it also has the largest percentage of electric vehicle recharging points outside of London, it’s developing a light rapid transit system with plans for scheduled routes across the City, also promoting extensive growth in segregated cycleways and the introduction of liveable neighbourhoods. 

 

Prior to his current role as Head of Sustainability & Climate Change for Coventry, Bret has a long history of working at a senior level in national charities and local government of managing change in delivering regeneration and environmental sustainability projects, initiatives and programmes   As a former Environmental Strategy Co-ordinator for the City of Cardiff, a CEO of ‘Back on the Map’ CIC which was an independent NDC for Sunderland, a Constituency Director in Birmingham City Council, and more recently Head of Environment in Eastleigh Hampshire responsible where he established an integrated team of highways engineers working alongside sustainable transport specialists, ecologists and pollution control officers working on innovative programmes for monitoring and improving air quality (including the DEFRA national local real time pollution monitoring network) and changing priorities in urban design for the benefit of communities.  The City recently approved its second Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan https://www.coventry.gov.uk/climate-change.  Currently Bret has been involved in the development of the City’s Green Skills Roadmap, the Just Transition Plan and now submitted the ARP4 Report to DEFRA as one of the UK pilot cities for reporting on adaptation and resilience with a Draft multi-agency Adaptation and Resilience Plan in the final stages of its development.                                                                   

 

Bret also co-founded the Welsh National Environmental Co-ordinators Forum and played an active role in Eurocities, he was seconded to the Wales European Centre in Brussells where he represented Welsh interests on matters concerning regional development, the environment and energy.  He was a member of the EU’s Urban Environment Expert Group and was on the Team that drafted the European Commission’s Strategy for Sustainable Cities and Towns and the Aalborg Charter.  Bret was also involved in the Development of the UN’s Habitat II Programme for Sustainable Human Settlements with the Prepcomm meetings in New York and the negotiating the agreement at the Summit in Istanbul.  He is currently a member of IEMA’s National Policy & Practice Committee.

My personal motto is create, communicate, lead and inspire to achieve excellent outcomes. I have a track record of delivering successful results, engaging and getting the best out of others and developing a positive, innovative and solution-focused culture within a team.

I have more than 30 years’ experience in project management. Fifteen years of which were spent in managing United Nations agencies funded health and other development projects in both urban and rural communities. I am highly skilled in conceptualising and developing programmes and projects which led to consultancies with among others the World Bank - Economic Development Institute. I have produced project proposals and business cases which were funded by both International and National funding agencies

Background in Facilities Management previously worked  in private sector for IBM ,Honda Uk & Thames Water .

Worked in the NHS for 20 years as Estates Operational Manager , Compliance lead and 5 years in current position as Sustainability Lead .

 

Roles & responsibilities include developing NHS Green Plan for the Trust, leading on Sustainable travel and Heat Decarbonisation of the Estate.

20 years+ experience in sustainable retrofit and renewable energy systems, currently working as the Sustainability Lead for South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, operating within the Estates Department. Main activities include creating the Trust’s Green Plan, carbon analysis and reporting, helping Procurement introduce sustainability measures into the supply chain, and facilitating the installation of EV charging infrastructure to support the Trust’s growing fleet of electric vehicles.

Have 30 years’ experience of working in NHS and parallel 14 years of Local Government as a locally elected Councillor representing the Green Party. I have worked in different workstream areas of NHS at local, regional, and national level.  Currently working as Net Zero Programme Manager in NE&Y region.  Was working as Net Zero Programme Lead within NHSE Midlands up to 28th February 2025.  

I am an experienced healthcare leader and General & Laparoscopic Consultant Surgeon (Colorectal) with 20 years of NHS experience. As a lead IBD and Endometriosis Surgeon, I provide specialist support to the West Midland Endometriosis Society and Birmingham Women's & Children's Hospital. I am passionate advocate for sustainability, working closely with the Green Team within the TRUST to drive sustainable healthcare practices. Committed to the NHS Net Zero goal,I actively empower colleagues to integrate sustainability into their practice, their patient care and hospital operations and policies. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, we can make healthcare greener and more sustainable for future generations

Saltire Sustainability provide advice and support to organisations wanting to improve their sustainability and ESG positioning, whether through actions towards Net Zero and Decarbonisation, route map formation, transitioning, materiality assessment or collating, curating and presenting ESG metrics and reporting. Target setting (including scienced based aligned or supporting SBTi submission) and plotting the approach to the practical achievement of targets is also provided.

Consenting support is provided; including consenting strategy, stakeholder and consultant management services, approach and presentation, alongside peer review and proofing services.

Safety and interacting with regulators support can also be provided, with a particularly successful short course being on how to deal with unannounced or inspection visits from regulators; this can be tailored to your business. It is best to be prepared if the worst happens.

Serving (though not limited to) transport and logistics, minerals, metals, energy, renewables, construction, IT/Data Centres and recycling sectors through consultancy support and advice, interim management and fractional executive services.

For over 25 years I have been implementing commercial strategies for start ups and larger multi national organisations across Europe building strong commercial pipelines for long term growth and investment. I have now re-established a base in the North East and am focused on helping develop businesses enabling inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

The work undertaken as Head of Sustainability in the Trust and ICB provides a grounding and understanding of ESH in manufacturing, health care generally, AI, pharmaceutical, digital, technology, energy and retail. The nature of how we work contributes to environmental and social degradation.

It is important that being Head of Sustainability the role encompasses public relations, operations and, of course, the staff on the journey to combat the environmental impact a company and we have.

I have worked with simple and complex commercial, change, design, planning and other teams within Client, Contractor and Subcontractor organisations. I understand the levels of communication and the needs of each of these organisations to ensure gateways and others are achieved.

I understand that whilst the environmental and social impacts are addressed it doesn't come without the commercial role. In bringing in new technologies and working ethos the outcomes must be matched with a change in behaviours to enhance the financial impacts which can be a reduction in costs, or an increase which could be offset with new clients and benefits, not previously available.

I also understand the complexities required from risk management to procurement, financial reporting and managing the supply chain. In review, I would confirm I have the following qualities strong commercial awareness, strong client liaison skills, project management and team leadership. Together with an extensive understanding of flexibility and a talent for negotiation. I would see myself as a proactive not a reactive person.

Neil Hind is currently the Head of Commercial Consulting for NHS Shared Business Services. The role is to look at supporting NHS organisations with commercial and procurement transformation and support. More recently he was the Chief Procurement Officer for  NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICS and has been supporting Net Zero for Carbon & Social Value Projects for NHS Greater Manchester.

Neil has worked across various private and public sector organisations advising and delivering on various procurement, programme and sustainability programmes. He is also a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply and holds an MBA from the University of Liverpool.

He has previously held the roles of the Head of Procurement for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, was Head of Procurement at NHS England whilst implementing a new Commercial and Procurement team, and was the GM NHS Procurement Programme Director, setting up one of the first ICS procurement teams within the NHS.

Maggie has been an environmental campaigner since 1989 and has led Durham County Council’s Sustainability Team since 1995 supporting local, national and international partnership initiatives. Maggie Bosanquet is the Low Carbon Economy Team Leader at Durham County Council where she leads a team managing the County-wide response to the climate emergency and net zero targets. This includes a multi-million pound electric vehicle charging infrastructure programme, whole building retrofits and renewable energy installations, energy and carbon monitoring and reporting, a programme of support for businesses, schools and community groups and a major focus on energy master planning and sustainable heat.

She leads a high level, strategic net zero partnership across the County and is actively involved in a range of knowledge sharing partnerships with local authorities and other net zero partners at local, regional and international level. Maggie sits on various boards and committees and in 2022 she was awarded an Honorary PhD (Doctorate of Science) for her work by Durham University.

 

Kelly has a worked in NHS procurement for 10 years, and specialises in Procurement Law, Policy and Governance. As well as holding MCIPS Chartered Status, she completed her Masters in Procurement Law and Policy in 2022 with a specialist focus on how procurement laws and policies are developed and implemented.

 

Kelly began her commercial career in the Isle of Man, before moving to England in 2014. Kelly joined the Yorkshire and Humber region led her to deliver regional procurement commissioned health services for several CCGs, before moving to the Lincolnshire ICS to lead the clinical procurement team during the COVID19 pandemic. Kelly joined the DHSC in 2022 undertaking health market analysis and sector insights, before leading on the development of the Modern Slavery Regulations which have recently been out to consultation.

 

Kelly’s recent move to NHS England now sees her support the system directly in implementing sustainable procurement policies. She is currently leading on system-level engagement strategies for the sustainability team, as well as the team’s data strategy to improve buyer and supplier reporting, and to understand progress against our required policies.

Certified FCIPS Member as of 8th September 2017 and Chartered Procurement Professional

* Advises SME's and Entrepreneur's on procurement process within public sector (NHS) helping them with value propositions and business cases. Pitch training to decision makers and instrumental in driving innovation into NHS Hospital Trusts. NIA Fellow Mentor on Procurement.

• Specialises in identifying cost improvement opportunities, winning over key decision makers/clinicians through mutual professional respect, bringing a whole new complete holistic approach through LEAN procurement techniques. Fully understanding of the NHS Green Plan, GM Net Zero 2038.

• Advised and assisted both private and public sector clients (face to face) in manufacturing industry and commercial sectors in the U.K re Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Facilities & Supply Chain Management attaining reduced supplier bases, cost savings, increased performance and quality.

• Conducted studies on competitiveness and suggested and implemented improvements in productivity for manufacturing companies in the North West and South of England.

• Managed Buyer performance and implemented purchasing processes and systems such as e-tender, e-quotation and e-procurement for operating and financial effectiveness throughout (NHS, Local Government, Police, Education and many more).

• Monitored after-care activities, training and development for staff involved in Purchasing, with emphasis on improvement through the use of e-commerce.

My goals are to continually listen and learn and pass on best practice techniques to other procurement professionals, and to write a book on my experiences within procurement.

Specialties: Financial Management• Sales Leadership • Business Development • Competitive Market Position • Revenue Growth • Strategic Planning• Cross-functional Team Leadership • Expense, Cost & Margin Control • Healthcare Supply Chain • E-Commerce • Strategic Thinking • Cost Savings • Best Value • Continuous Improvement • Hollistic Procurement • Supplier Reduction • Value for Money

Gail Emms is a decorated badminton player who has numerous awards at the top level. Some of her most notable achievements came at the World Championships, European Championships and the Olympic Games. Emms won silver at the 2004 Olympic games where she was partnered with Nathan Robertson in the mixed doubles. She also went on to win gold at the 2004 European Championships and the 2006 World Championships. In addition to this, Gail clinched another gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in 2006. Following this success, she went on to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics but unfortunately was knocked out of the competition in the early stages. As a result of her successful career in badminton, Gail Emms was awarded an MBE in the 2009 birthday honours.

With 20 years of clinical expertise in the NHS as a registered nurse and an unwavering commitment to the delivery of high-quality care and patient safety, I have continued my professional journey into academia as an AEP Lecturer at King’s College London in the Adult Department of the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care. As one of the Sustainability Leads in the Faculty, it is my responsibility to facilitate embedding environmental sustainability throughout the nursing curricula and all programmes. Motivated and curious, with an inclusive and caring approach to delivering education, I continue to draw on my clinical leadership skills and knowledge of environmental sustainability in healthcare to empower students through educational innovation, energy, and enthusiasm.

My personal motto is create, communicate, lead and inspire to achieve excellent outcomes. I have a track record of delivering successful results, engaging and getting the best out of others and developing a positive, innovative and solution-focused culture within a team.

I have more than 30 years’ experience in project management. Fifteen years of which were spent in managing United Nations agencies funded health and other development projects in both urban and rural communities. I am highly skilled in conceptualising and developing programmes and projects which led to consultancies with among others the World Bank - Economic Development Institute. I have produced project proposals and business cases which were funded by both International and National funding agencies

KEY SKILLS

• Strategic thinking: creative, evidence based, analytical, solution focused, thrives on change,
• Partnership building: built strong internal and external relationships over the past 11 years to deliver projects as smoothly and safely as possible
• Operational management: decisive, track record of achievement, effective service and business planning, policy formulation, strong budgetary and financial skills, resource utilisation
• Performance improvement: change management, deliver against key indicators, operate across different sectors, programme/project management

After studying for a Masters in Sustainability and Management at Royal Holloway, Addie became ABHI's first Sustainability Executive, joining the Association in 2022 to lead on this critical agenda. 

Addie provides support to the membership and works with stakeholders to ensure the role of sustainability within HealthTech is recognised. In managing ABHI's Sustainability Group, Addie is helping the industry to tackle the opportunities and challenges that exist on such a complex topic.

For the past three years, I have been immersed in the role of Regional Greener NHS Lead for NHS Kent & Medway, where I've spearheaded the organisation's journey toward achieving ambitious 'net zero' targets. My expertise lies in navigating complex systems, fostering collaboration across sectors, and implementing sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact while enhancing patient outcomes. This involves championing green spaces, promoting biodiversity, minimising fossil fuel use and waste, ensuring sustainable procurement, and adapting estates for severe weather. Success in this role stems from a strong commitment to education, behavior enablement, and innovation, underpinned by compassionate leadership and effective stakeholder engagement.

 

Building on this practical experience, I am currently pursuing a Master's degree at Teesside University to further specialise as a Sustainability Business Specialist. This academic pursuit allows me to deepen my understanding of sustainable business strategies and equip me with the latest knowledge to drive even greater positive change within the NHS.