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Diversity Drives Innovation: Connecting Purpose-Driven Professionals in Sustainability 

Date

25 February 2025

Time

15:00 – 17:30

Location

Elm House, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B5 7SW 

Organisers

Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action

uni of bham

The Event

The Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA) invites you to join us, to be part of a diverse group of academics, industry leaders, and sustainability practitioners to explore how diversity fuels innovation in achieving sustainability goals. 

We will be diving into how diversity is vital to driving innovation and bringing together purpose-driven professionals in sustainability to share their experiences and perspectives. There will also be ample networking opportunities during the event to connect with one another and explore how interdisciplinarity sparks exciting new ideas. 

Keynote speaker 

Scarlett Allen-Horton

  • BBC Apprentice Finalist and business partner to Lord Sugar
  • Innovative entrepreneur committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) 
  • EDI ambassador and advisor to the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK 

Scarlett’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is demonstrated by her role as an EDI ambassador and advisor to the Recruitment Employment Confederation UK and numerous voluntary initiatives. In addition, she serves as a board committee advisor to the UK Black Business Show and is a judge for the REC Awards and Black Talent Awards. 

Join us for an afternoon of fireside style discussions, inspirational speakers and dedicated networking. 

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