Eco Drinks 2025

Planet-proof the drinks industry through sustainable production practices

22

January

  • London, UK
  • Ticketed

Why attend?

Join us in exploring the latest developments at the top of the drinks industry’s net-zero agenda.

Giving light to high-in-demand topics relating to innovations in green technology, energy efficiency, and cost-reduction in drinks production.

Conference highlights:

• Developing a carbon-zero roadmap
• Advancing production processes
• Striving for circularity
• Resilient value chains
• Evaluating achievements
• Thinking outside the box with sustainable innovation

Key takeaways:

• Access the latest GlobalData industry report for need-to-know data and analysis
• Network with peers and build connections
• Be inspired by innovative case studies
• Meet with solution providers in one space

A 1-day conference dedicated to in-depth exploration of sustainability initiatives across various drinks categories, including alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and dairy RTDs.

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Agenda

  • 22 Jan 2025
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8 AM

Registration

8:50 AM

Chair Introduction

9 AM

GlobalData Keynote Speech

9:15 AM

Developing a zero-carbon roadmap: A half full or half empty promise in the drinks industry?

Leveraging data, analysis and expert insights to fuel realistic sustainability targets

Senior Representative, GlobalData

PART 1: ADVANCING PRODUCTION PROCESSES

9:30 AM

Green technology moving the needle in operational efficiency

Answering to blocks in cost-saving and efficiency, new technology is transforming drinks production

9:50 AM

Turning a new page with AI for efficiency and machine learning

Becoming a staple for improving efficiency, operating innovative tech and managing supply chains, can AI’s role in drinks production be an ethical one?

10:05 AM

Fireside chat: Investment, government funding and partnerships for green initiatives

Financial backing for sustainability strategies in current political and economic landscapes

 

GlobalData Thematics team, Investment, Consulting, Brand

10:35 AM

Morning re-energise and networking break

PART 2: STRIVING FOR CIRCULARITY

11:05 AM

How digital innovation is driving the renewable energy transition

Refuelling sustainability targets by harnessing the latest tech for electricity and hydrogen Industry case study

11:25 AM

Panel discussion: Innovations in waste reduction, water conservation and recyclability during production

Learning from industry successes in reducing emissions, improving circularity, and maintaining affordability Smart solutions provider, drinks brands

12:05 PM

Lunch and networking break

PART 3: RESILIENT VALUE CHAINS

1:05 PM

Panel Discussion: The crucial role of collaboration in sourcing, production and distribution

Aligning sustainability goals across the supply chain from agriculture to transit, through transparency, circularity and partnership

Drink brands, third-party schemes/ certifications, NGOs, distributors

1:45 PM

ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS: Pin-pointing hotspots for improvement

2 x 40-minute discussions on a topic of your choice. Attendees can swap to participate in up to two out of five topics.

  1. Utilising in-house resources for affordable and practical sustainability measures
  2. Extending renewables innovation to retail and hospitality
  3. Getting creative with harnessing natural resources
  4. How sustainability goals, cost-reduction strategies, and efficient practices align
  5. Consistent sustainability efforts across Scopes 1, 2 & 3
  6. Approaching carbon insetting with customised energy and cost-saving plans

3:05 PM

Afternoon refreshments and E.ON DRAW

PART 4: EVALUATING ACHIEVEMENTS

3:35 PM

Panel Discussion: Collective industry targets vs brand-specific approaches

Fragmented approaches to avoiding green-washing claims, complying with regulator and industry body schemes, and scaling responsibly with data- driven goals

GlobalData, regulators, drinks brands, energy suppliers

4:15 PM

Measurable sustainability commitments

Reviewing how sustainability reports and targets are measured and reported

Solution provider - measurements, accreditation

4:30 PM

Parallels in consumer buying behaviours and net-zero initiatives

How are industry goals matching up to consumer expectations?

GlobalData Senior Representative

4:50 PM

Closing Keynote: Thinking outside the box with sustainable innovation

Where can the industry continue to make scalable and accessible progress for net-zero targets Drinks brand

5:05 PM

Close of conference

Plan Your Visit

Venue

The Minster Building

21 Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7AG

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SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRIES

Ben Gemmell

Head of Consumer Portfolio

+(44) 207 661 8841

SPEAKING ENQUIRIES

Joanne Murphy

Conference Producer

+44 20 4540 7593

MARKETING ENQUIRIES

Madelayne Goodall

Marketing Manager

Sponsorship Enquiries

To enquire about sponsorship opportunities for the conference, please contact:

Ben Gemmell

Head of Consumer Portfolio


+(44) 207 661 8841

Speaker Enquiries

To enquire about speaking opportunities for the conference, please contact:

Joanne Murphy

Conference Producer


+44 20 4540 7593