Description
Industrial symbiosis embodies the circular economy within the manufacturing sector, focusing on re-engineering industrial processes to minimize waste, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
International Synergies Ltd has pioneered SYNERGie®, an award-winning resource matching platform that facilitates the identification and tracking of resource reuse opportunities. By inputting available and required resources, users can discover cross-sector reuse possibilities, promoting sustainability and operational efficiency.
SYNERGie® has been instrumental in achieving significant environmental and economic benefits, including:
-42 million tonnes of CO₂e savings in England.
-Over £1 billion in cost savings for companies.
-£1 billion in revenue generation.
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Speakers
Jacqueline Gibson, Northern Ireland Director International Synergies Ltd.
Jacqueline Gibson is a seasoned sustainability professional with over 20 years of experience driving sustainable development across government, private businesses, and the NGO sector. Her notable achievements include:
-Sustainability Advisor at Blenheim Palace: Jacqueline has been instrumental in advancing Blenheim Palace's sustainability initiatives, leading efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within the historic estate.
-BUSINESS GREEN - Advocate for Waste Reduction and Recycling: She actively participates in community clean-up events, emphasizing the importance of confronting waste production and promoting responsible recycling.
-Recognition in Sustainability Circles: Jacqueline's work has been acknowledged in various forums, including interviews and discussions highlighting her role in promoting sustainability at Blenheim Palace.
-Public Engagements: She has shared her insights on sustainability through public platforms, contributing to broader discussions on environmental responsibility and resource management.
Jacqueline's dedication and leadership continue to inspire sustainable practices across multiple sectors, contributing significantly to the advancement of environmental sustainability.
Guy Eames, VP Growth at earthbot.io.
Guy Eames MSc. BA. is a Sustainability Protagonist and Social Entrepreneur with over 20 years of international business development experience in Multinationals, Start-ups, Industry Associations. Guy believes in delivering change through developing business tools, online training and launching new cutting-edge technologies in emerging markets. Lived and worked in 6 countries. He has a Master degree in Climate Change and Sustainable Development from Demontfort University, Leicester and a BA in European Business from Reutlingen University (Germany) and Middlesex University. Guy has played various roles in establishing Green Building Councils in 5 countries and has been engaged as a sustainability expert in many large scale projects. He was co-author of the reports to the International Olympic Committee for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. More recent projects include advising the BRE to adapt BREEAM for implementation in non English speaking countries and creating instruments to expand sustainable construction techniques between the BRICS countries. Guy is one of the founders of earthbot.io.
