How to buy your energy in a dynamic landscape

Event information

Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the intricacies of energy procurement in today's dynamic landscape. Our speakers will offer a comprehensive overview of navigating the complexities of business energy procurement, providing valuable insights, strategies, and real-world examples to empower your decision-making process.

From understanding the implications of recent geopolitical and world events, to being aware of new market entrants who offer unique pricing models, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed choices for your organisation's energy needs.

Key topics
Market View – What’s Going On?

• An overview of the current energy landscape, discussing the challenges and factors contributing to the ongoing energy crisis.
• Insights into the importance of proactive energy management and strategic procurement practices in mitigating risks and optimising costs.
• Understanding operational cost & risk.
• An awareness of where risk sits within your business and how critical it is in decision making.

Energy procurement: options and pitfalls

• A deep dive into the various procurement options available to businesses, including fixed-rate contracts, flexible purchasing arrangements, and renewable energy sourcing.
• Identifying common pitfalls and challenges faced by organisations in their procurement journey, along with practical tips for overcoming them.

Key benefits

• Gain a thorough overview of energy procurement, including insights into the energy crisis and transitioning to a Net Zero future.
• Acquire strategies for proactive energy management and strategic procurement to optimise costs and meet sustainability goals.
• Explore various procurement options and learn to overcome common pitfalls.

About the speakers

Liam Conway, Co-founder, Greenfields Energy Group Liam has 13 years' experience in the world of energy. Crucially, those 13 years have always been dealing directly with end-user clients. As such, he has developed a ‘no-nonsense’ approach where clients value his insight and straightforward talking. Liam has developed a very strong presence within the manufacturing sector and is the port of call for several manufacturing trade associations supporting their members with webinars, seminars and market updates. Indeed over 80% of Greenfields Energy Group clients are in the manufacturing sector.

Session chair: Rachel Eade MBE, Supply Chain Specialist Rachel is an industry-recognised specialist in the transport manufacturing supply chain. With over twenty years’ experience in business support and development, she is passionate about UK manufacturing and supporting companies to grow and develop. Rachel was awarded an MBE in the 2014 New Year’s Honour’s list for services to the automotive industry, and in May 2015 received the ISME Gold Medal Award. She was recognised as one of the top 30 Inspirational Women in Manufacturing 2020.

CPD hours

ICAEW's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations require a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this event could contribute up to 1hr of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the event booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

Costs

ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join. This event is organised by the Manufacturing Community. Please click here to join online.