ESA Working Group | Health & Safety
2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP | This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Health & Safety. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

ADBA Event | World Biogas Expo
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-10 | NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The World Biogas Expo is co-organised by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA), and is the leading global biogas trade show of its kind, with representation from the UK and over a hundred countries. It features dozens of guest speakers, over a hundred exhibition stands, and thousands of delegates – all at the cutting-edge of biogas. The World Biogas Expo is co-located with The World Biogas Summit (hosted by WBA) and the AD and Biogas Industry Awards Ceremony (co-organised by ADBA and WBA).

letsrecycle.com Event | National Civic Amenity Site/HWRC Conference 2025
2025-07-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Select Car Leasing Stadium Reading RG2 0FL
Join industry professionals, local authorities, and waste management leaders for a full-day conference dedicated to the future of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) and civic amenity site operations.

Eunomia Webinar | From risk to regeneration: Navigate the role of nature in your business using TNFD
2025-07-10 15:30 - 16:15 | Online
Join Eunomia for a live webinar with Tom Raven, natural economy expert at Eunomia, where he will help you navigate the role of nature in your business using TNFD (Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures).
Get up to speed quickly on how TNFD works, the framework’s expectations, how it links to other sustainability reporting regulations, and how to move from a position of risk to regeneration.

How can we responsibly implement AI in high-stakes industries?
2025-07-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
AI’ is often equated with today’s consumer-facing and enterprise co-pilot applications. These tools are changing many industries with tangible impacts already being felt, yet there is much more to AI than chatbots. Some of the biggest potential gains from AI lie in industries like energy, manufacturing, transport, healthcare, and government. These ‘high stakes’ sectors have particularly stringent requirements when it comes to safety, reliability, and explainability. A selection of AI pioneers will discuss how AI tools can be implemented responsibly in these key areas.

ESA Members Only Roundtable | The UK's 'Failure to Prevent Fraud' Offence
2025-07-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Shoosmiths, 1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ
We are delighted to team up with S&W and Shoosmiths to provide ESA members with an exclusive roundtable looking at the new offence for Failure to Prevent Fraud, specifically tailored to the waste industry.
This session will focus on the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offense, with insights specifically tailored for the waste industry.
This roundtable is designed for senior professionals in Compliance, Risk, and Legal teams within ESA member organizations.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
The enactment of the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence (FTPFO) presents a substantial new dimension to already complex compliance challenges faced by the waste industry. During the roundtable, we will explore:

The key legal provisions introduced by the Act.
The underlying fraud offenses, triggering the FTPFO.
Specific, practical implications on the waste industry.
The potential defences available, with a focus on what constitutes reasonable controls to ensure compliance.
How are you approaching the risk assessment for the FTPFO in your organisation and how well progressed are you?
To what extent does your risk assessment process consider fraud risks specifically in the context of the FTPFO legal framework and your organisation?
How are you identifying and evaluating the risk of your Associated Persons?
Which areas/associated persons have you identified as posing the greatest risk to your organisation?
Where have you identified the most significant gaps in your current risk framework?
How important do you consider firm and group culture to be in successfully implementing FTPFO measures and what steps can you take to shift culture?

ESA Board Meeting
2025-07-17 14:30 - 17:00
CLOSED MEETING – BOARD MEMBER COMPANIES ONLY | The ESA Board Meeting is only open to Board Representative companies.

ESA Working Group | Biodiversity
2025-07-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP | This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on biodiversity. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

DEFRA Webinar | Digital Waste Tracking
2025-07-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Defra are hosting this webinar to provide further information about Digital Waste Tracking and their recent announcement.

ESA Working Group | Energy from Waste (EfW)
2025-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP | This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Energy from Waste (EfW). If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

ESA Strategy Group | ETS
2025-07-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP | This is an exclusive Board Member Only Working Group focussing on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). If you are a Board Member Company and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

ESA Working Group | Social Value
2025-07-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY WORKING GROUP | This is an exclusive Member Only Working Group focussing on Social Value. If you are a member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

UK ETS Authority Webinar | UK ETS waste expansion webinar - waste operators and stakeholders
2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
The UK ETS Authority is holding a series of webinars to explain the interim response we have published to the 2024 consultation on expanding the UK ETS to the waste sector. This webinar is specifically aimed at waste operators and wider sector stakeholders. The Authority will present key points from the response, set out next steps, and take questions from stakeholders.

ESA Strategy Group | Health & Safety
2025-07-31 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP | This is an exclusive Board Member Only Working Group focussing on Health & Safety. If you are a Board Member Company and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

External Webinar | Procurement Act 2023: Where Are We Now—and What’s Next?
2025-08-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
This free webinar, brought to you in association with Tracker and the Procurement Act Live event, will feature exclusive insights from Carl Thomas, Implementation & Governance Lead at the Welsh Government — a key figure involved in shaping and supporting the rollout of the Procurement Act. This session will explore what has worked so far, what challenges remain, and what suppliers should now expect from buyers in terms of behaviours, expectations, and priorities.

External Webinar | Carbon-14 Testing for Cement Decarbonization & CCUS
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
This webinar explores how Carbon-14 analysis enables accurate differentiation between fossil and biogenic CO2 – supporting GHG inventories, regulatory compliance, and CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage) project validation.

ESA Strategy Group | Health & Safety
2025-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP | This is an exclusive Board Member Only Strategy Group focussing on Health & Safety. If you are a Board Member and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

Be Waste Wise Webinar | The Future is Package-Lite: Minimizing Plastic, Maximizing Impact
2025-08-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
This global webinar explores innovative strategies, technologies, and policies to reduce product plastic packaging while boosting sustainability, circularity, and brand value. Experts from packaging design, sustainability, retail, and policy will share actionable insights and real-world solutions that help businesses and governments move from plastic dependency to planet-positive packaging.

NHS Webinar | Detailed Market Sounding - April 2027 Scope 3 Reporting and Target Setting - Supplier Session 1
2025-09-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join the NHSE Sustainable Proc. Team for this live session, open to all stakeholders, where the NHS England team will talk through the the proposed policy positions in the Detailed Market Sounding and answer clarifying questions.

Carbon Capture Global Summit
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-03 | QEII Centre, London
The Carbon Capture Global Summit 2025 (#CCGS2025), is the world’s leading event for CCUS, dedicated to galvanizing a strategic global alliance that drives CCUS deployment further.

WEET Forum Event | Next steps for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme
2025-09-08 09:00 - 13:30 | Online
This conference will examine next steps for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme. Areas for discussion include options for expanding the scope of the scheme, integrating greenhouse gas removal technologies and voluntary carbon markets, aligning with international regimes such as the EU ETS, and taking forward long-term strategy and governance as the UK ETS moves towards its second allocation phase.

ESA Working Group | Biodiversity
2025-09-08 14:00 - 15:30 | In Person, TBC

AMCS Webinar | Future-proof waste management: Navigating digital waste tracking with AMCS
2025-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Join ESA Member Company AMCS for a comprehensive webinar where they will explore the intricacies of the digital waste tracking legislation and how AMCS Group can support your organisation with the tools and knowledge necessary for compliance and efficiency.

NHS Webinar | Detailed Market Sounding - April 2027 Scope 3 Reporting and Target Setting - Supplier Session 2
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Online

ESA Strategy Group | ETS
2025-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | ESA Offices
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER ONLY STRATEGY GROUP | This is an exclusive Board Member Only Startegy Group focussing on the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). If you are a Board Member Company and wish to join the group, please reach out in the normal ways

NERF Event | North East Recycling Forum Meeting
2025-09-11 09:30 - 13:30 | Energy Central Campus Quay Road Blyth NE24 3PA
NERF Quarterly Meetings are held in many venues around the North East region.
The aim of the Forum is to:

Share Information – A platform for sharing knowledge, innovations, and regulatory updates.
Support Best Practices – Sharing learnings with presentations from experts in the sector.
Make Connections – Facilitating collaboration between local authorities, businesses, and industry professionals

edie Event | edie Sustainable Supply Chains Summit
2025-09-17 | 1 America Square, London
Navigating disruption & unlocking value
edie’s event brings together cross-sector sustainability, net-zero, supply chain and procurement professionals to identify new ideas and actions for effectively engaging suppliers, building resilience, and taking control of scope 3 emissions.

RWM | Resource & Waste Management Expo 2025
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-18 | NEC Birmingham, Pendigo Way, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Resource & Waste Management Expo (RWM) returns in 2025 as the premier event for professionals across the recycling, resource, and waste management sectors. Whether you’re a waste leader, sustainability expert, or an industry newcomer, RWM offers the perfect platform to connect with global innovators, discover the latest trends, and source groundbreaking solutions for sustainable resource management.
With over 9,000 attendees in 2024, RWM 2025 is set to be bigger and better than ever, featuring cutting-edge solutions, live demonstrations, expert-led sessions, lucrative investment opportunities, and crucial insights to elevate your operation.
Why Attend RWM 2025?

Discover your next solution: Explore cutting-edge innovations, initiatives, technology and solutions in recycling, energy-from-waste, circular economy strategies, and more across three exhibition halls and a 10,000m² outdoor area.
Live Demonstrations: Witness incredible displays of the latest waste processing machinery and collection vehicles in-action, and see their benefits first-hand.
Expert-Led Conferences: Gain valuable insights from keynote sessions, seminars, and workshops designed to address industry challenges and provide actionable insights.
Unparalleled Networking: Connect with peers, suppliers, consultants, and decision-makers driving sustainable resource forward across diverse sectors. Create powerful new partnerships to take your business to new heights.
Comprehensive Solutions: Access a one-stop platform for resource management, offering everything from advanced technologies to actionable strategies.

RWM is part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS), the UK’s largest event dedicated to environmental services and technology. The Expo unites eight co-located shows, and one free ticket provides attendees with a unique, comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements in resource, waste, land, water, energy, air quality, and everything in between:

RWM – Resource & Waste Management Expo
CLR – Contamination & Land Remediation Expo
EFD – Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo
WWEM – Water, Wastewater & Environmental Management Expo
AQE – Air Quality & Emissions Expo
GEO – Geotechnical Engineering and Operations Expo (New for 2025)
CARS & MRE – Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event (Co-located with ESS for the first time!)
