UK-Turkey Race to Zero Summit

8 July 2021

2021 is a decisive year for climate action – and businesses play a critical role in reducing emissions and building our resilience to climate change. Ahead of COP26, the UK-Turkey Race to Zero Summit will bring together UK and Turkish businesses, to discuss the need for private sector climate action, and the business case for net-zero emissions.

 

Join the UK-Turkey Race to Zero Summit, 8 July to:

  • Discover how businesses in the UK and in Turkey are combatting climate change and successfully making commitments to net-zero emissions.
  • Learn more about the Race to Zero, and how your company can join and contribute to combatting climate change, and the opportunities committing to net-zero emissions offers in terms of corporate image, competitive advantage and innovation
  • Engage with insights and discussion from UK and Turkish business leaders, who are leading the way in the Race to Zero.

 

The global low-carbon transition is inevitable and accelerating. Now is the time for companies to ensure they are part of the race. 

 

If you have questions about the Race to Zero and how it is involved with COP26, read our Race To Zero FAQs section.

    Speakers

    • Sir Dominick Chilcott KCMG - Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey
    • Lord Janvrin – UK Trade Envoy to Turkey (Panel moderator)
    • Rt Hon. Graham Stuart MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Exports)
    • Simone Kaslowski, President - TUSIAD
    • Kürşat Apan, Supply Chain Director-Mey Diageo
    • Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO - Arcelik
    • Hasan Suel, External Affairs Director, Vodafone Turkey
    • Haluk Kürkçü, CEO - Brisa
    • Enis Amasyalı, CEO - Borusan EnBW Enerji
    • Rachael Everard, Head of Sustainability-Rolls Royce

     

    The UK-Turkey Race to Zero will take place on 8 July.

    It will comprise of several addresses from VIP Speakers, business-led presentations on climate action and making net-zero commitments, and a panel discussion. Programme listed below.

     

    How do I register?

    • Click the blue register button 
    • You will be directed to our virtual event platform where you need to register your details for that specific session
    • Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email that contains a calendar reminder for the session

    PROGRAMME

    UK - Turkey Race to Zero Summit Launch

    14:00 – 14:05 - (Turkey time)

    Welcome Speech by Sir Dominick Chilcott, KCMG - Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey

    • Launch event with R2Z Momentum video

     

    Keynote Speech 

    14:05 – 14:15 (Turkey time)

    Rt Hon. Graham Stuart MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Exports)

    • The UK’s ambitions for COP26
    • The critical role of business in achieving net-zero and the success of COP26
    • The importance of business collaboration on climate change, exemplified by TUSIAD’s work with UK Government launching the Race to Zero initiative in Turkey

    Keynote Speech

    14:15 – 14:25 (Turkey time)

    Simone Kaslowski, President - TUSIAD

    • The role of business in achieving net zero goals
    • The importance of international business collaboration on climate change

    Presentation by Diageo

    14:25 – 14:35 (Turkey time)

    Kürşat Apan, Supply Chain Director-Mey Diageo

    Presentation by Arcelik

    14:35 – 14:45 (Turkey time)

    Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO - Arcelik

    Presentation by Vodafone

    14:45 – 14:55 (Turkey time)

    Hasan Suel, External Affairs Director, Vodafone Turkey

    Presentation by Brisa

    14:55 – 15:05 (Turkey time)

    Haluk Kürkçü, CEO - Brisa

    Panel Discussion

    Businesses taking a lead in the Race to Zero

    15:05 – 15:30 (Turkey time)

    Panel will discuss the importance of public and private partnership on climate action and the role of public-private collaboration in enabling the transition to net-zero. 

    • What can we learn from the way that businesses are responding to the COVID-19 crisis and apply to achieving net-zero emissions? Lessons and benefits of joining the campaigns.
    • What made you commit to net-zero? What was the point of making a commitment?

     

    Moderator

    Lord Janvrin – UK Trade Envoy to Turkey

    Panellists

    Enis Amasyalı, CEO - Borusan EnBW Enerji

    Rachael Everard, Head of Sustainability-Rolls Royce