The Waterline 2024 - Business Breakfast

The Humber is at the forefront of climate change, empowering people, and places to reach net zero and creating an economic model for global decarbonisation. 

The Waterline is a flagship campaign advancing the Humber’s net zero ambition since its launch in 2019. By aligning business, academia, and communities with the global climate agenda, each Waterline has built on the region’s unique assets, skills, and capabilities, positioning the Humber as a hub for innovation and climate action.

Every year, the Waterline evolves to address emerging challenges and opportunities in sustainability and this year promises to be no different.

Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024

Time: 9:00am to 11:30am, followed by the Sustainability Challenge

Location: Aura Innovation Centre, Hull

On Wednesday, 27th November, The Waterline and its partners will host a dynamic event focused on the critical role of engaging the next generation in the net zero agenda, and how fostering collaboration and meaningful partnerships drives action for real impact.

The Business Breakfast session will feature an "in conversation" style business breakfast with leading voices to discuss key sustainability topics critical to the Humber and the UK’s net-zero transition.

This year’s event will focus on the critical role of engaging the next generation in the net zero agenda, and how fostering collaboration and meaningful partnerships drives action for real impact.

The conversations will highlight the Humber’s strategic importance in achieving the UK’s net zero ambitions, emphasising a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a people-centred approach. Discussions with our speakers will delve into the pivotal role of devolution in accelerating economic growth and sustainability, and how strategic collaboration between the north and south banks of the Humber can further drive this progress. Additionally, our speakers will cover the region’s leadership in environmental responsibility, including “planet first” business strategies, alongside the critical need to prioritise purpose over short-term profit. Equally, the speakers will explore how empowering the next generation, promoting diversity in STEM careers, and fostering a workforce that drives sustainable solutions are essential to securing the region's green future.

We also ask you to stay with us following the business session to vote on and engage with the student teams who are presenting their sustainability projects on exhibition stands. Your support is vital in developing and inspiring our leaders of the future.

The Phillips 66 Sustainability Challenge showcases innovative projects by the next generation of sustainability leaders. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with and vote on their favourite projects, with winners announced during the Sustainability Challenge Awards later in the day.

Ruth Amos of Kids Invent Stuff will inspire students with a keynote speech, which will be followed by the announcement of the Phillips 66 Sustainability Challenge award winners.