BOSS VIRTUAL SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE – 29TH APRIL
29 APRIL 2026
The virtual BOSS Sustainability Conference is taking place next week on Wednesday 29 April from 9.30-12.30, this annual event is dedicated to educating the industry on environmental best practice. The conference is free to attend, click here to reserve your place for any of the sessions.
Industry Panel chaired by Martin Eames, BOSS Environmental Forum Chair
In an industry where every product, process and delivery choice carries a carbon cost, there is a constant pressure to act. Our panel titled: Carbon Reduction: Quick Wins brings together leading sustainability voices from across the business supplies sector to discuss what really works.
This panel will spotlight the practical, high-impact actions organisations can take right now to reduce emissions without waiting for long-term transformations or major capital investment. From smarter procurement and low-carbon logistics to behaviour change and supplier engagement, our speakers will share the strategies delivering measurable results for them today.
Panellists
· Alison McLean, Quality & Environmental Manager, Langstane
· Julie Hadley, Director of CSR & Social Value, EVO Group
· Kim Thurgood-Brown, Business Development & ESG Consultant, CPD
· Lee Radzki, Sustainability Manager Professional Hygiene, Essity
Conference Speakers
Intelligent Activism - using all our skills and knowledge to solve environmental challenges
Chris Hines MBE, Hon.D.Sc Co-founder: Surfers Against Sewage
Chris has been working and campaigning for the environment for over 35 years and is known for inspiring positive change. He co-founded and later directed Surfers Against Sewage (1990–2000), described by the BBC as “some of the Government’s most sophisticated environmental critics” and by The Independent as “Britain’s coolest pressure group.” His work contributed to major environmental improvements across the UK.
Sustainability in Formula One - really? Alpine F1’s approach to doing better without compromising performance
Emily Cullen, Lead Sustainability Engineer, Alpine F1
Emily is the Lead Sustainability Engineer at the BWT Alpine Formula One Team, based at the team’s factory in Enstone. Emily holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Engineering for Sustainable Development, with experience in production and operational environments outside of Formula One.
From Strategy to Action: Embedding Sustainability into Lyreco UK and Ireland
Andrew Bryers, Head of Sustainability, Lyreco
Andrew Bryers, Head of Sustainability at Lyreco will join the conference as our Industry Speaker, sharing insights into how a major workplace solutions provider is embedding sustainability across its operations and supply chain.
To book for the conference and further details, click here.
Notes to editors:
British Office Supplies and Services Federation (BOSS)
BOSS is the voice and representative body of the UK’s Business Supplies Industry and supports a range of members in this dynamic and expanding sector. BOSS is a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a leading and strategic role in the support, promotion, and development of the business supplies industry.