We’re casting off and setting sail over to Shoreham Port, and we’re bringing our Net Zero Champions along for the ride (no wetsuit required).

Part of their ongoing work, the Southwick Reef is a recently installed pioneering habitat enhancement project designed to support biodiversity, research and community engagement along the Harbour Arm.

Come along to meet your fellow Net Zero Champions – the people in our business community interested in or already driving the journey towards Net Zero locally. You’ll also hear a short presentation before a visit to the reef.

You might meet a like-minded person who’s working on something you didn’t know about, get a new idea that you can bring back to your business, or simply come along to find out what’s happening in the sustainability space in your local area.

Thank you to our supporting members, Emer Gillespie from Spark & Bell, Vicki Ramsden from Integrity Executive Coaching and Mark O’Halloran from Knights for helping to shape our Net Zero Champions programme.

There is very little parking available at the Port and this will need to be paid for by phone- so with sustainability especially in mind, we do recommend people travel via public transport, with Southwick station a 3 minute walk and the 700 bus stopping right outside.

About Net Zero Champions

The Net Zero Champions are people working in business who have been charged with the task of driving towards Net Zero. Our Net Zero Champions are a group to share expertise and experience with others, as well as ask for help and advice. If you'd like to get involved, you can find out more here.

Meet your speaker

Lydia Harvey, Head of Environment & Sustainability, Shoreham Port

Having gained an MSc in Marine and Coastal Resource Management, Lydia has been with the Port for over four years. Seeking to promote and conserve the environment in which the Port operates, Lydia has been working alongside the Port’s skilled team of Engineers to create and monitor Southwick Reef.

FAQs

Can you cater for dietary requirements? We do our best to accommodate dietary requirements where possible. However, as we work with a range of venues, we may not be able to cater for more extensive requirements.

To give the venue enough notice, please make sure you include any dietary requirements in the order form when booking your place - we are not be able to accommodate requests made on the day of the event.

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Agenda

09:20 AM - 09:30 AM: Meet in the visitors centre in Nautilus House

09:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Visit to the reef followed by a presentation