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Scott Howes, Strategic Lead for Climate Action, Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful discusses the climate change challenges we all face both globally and in Northern Ireland, how to improve your awareness about the impacts of the Greenhouse Effect, review the policy response and what changes we can make as individuals, groups, and organisations to make a significant impact.

As a region with a history of innovation and engineering excellence, Northern Ireland is now presented with the opportunity to be at the forefront on the next revolution in driving a future economy powered by clean energy.

A Future Economy Powered by Clean Hydrogen was an event which took place on 19 October at the Stormont Hotel, Belfast.

This event highlighted the exciting prospect of a Hydrogen economy; its potential to drive economic development, secure and sustain high-skilled, well-paid jobs, develop indigenous resilient energy security and most importantly, reduce greenhouse

Niall Collins, Sustainable Futures Consultant, KPMG Ireland gives an overview of the circular economy and why Northern Ireland companies should consider circular economy thinking in their operation. He explores the circular economy themes, why it’s important to consider and the next steps for Northern Ireland businesses.

What is the Green Economy and what is the opportunity for Northern Ireland businesses? Why should we act now?

This webinar looks at what the green economy means, both domestically and globally, the policy drivers and some of the technologies that are going to be deployed in achieving green economy ambitions. It covers the main sectors that are relevant for Norther Ireland and relevant for our industries and how we can leverage on this opportunity to grow our local and domestic base, touching on the key actions and opportunities for the sector.

Maria Benintende, Industry Director in the Energy and Environment Practice in Frost & Sullivan will talk about the hybrid energy market and share some key findings from a Frost & Sullivan study published in 2021 on hybrid energy markets, with a forecast to 2025.

Maria will give some clarification what they consider as hybrid energy systems, present the drivers and restraints and look at market size estimations and forecasts.

The webinar will touch on key countries, the competitive landscape and will highlight the growth opportunities that Frost & Sullivan see for the coming years.

Terence McGovern, KPMG Ireland gives an overview of decarbonisation and why Northern Ireland companies should be aware of the trends and the need for action. He discusses what do we mean when we talk about decarbonisation and will explain some of the key decarbonisation themes that are impacting and will shape the Northern Ireland economy. Terence also discusses next steps to consider in response to decarbonisation challenges and how to position your business to avail of potential opportunities.

Sarah Moran, KPMG Ireland discusses green finance and why Northern Ireland companies should be aware of the trends. At its simplest, green finance is any financial product or service that ensures an improved environmental outcome such as encouraging development of green projects, minimising impact on the climate or both. She looks at what green finance is and the potential areas of focus and why it is important to consider and what the potential next steps for Northern Ireland businesses are.

In the race to zero emissions, many countries are looking for solutions on how to control their carbon emissions and reach carbon neutrality.  

In this Hydrogen Economy webinar, Swagath Manohar, Senior Industry Analyst of Energy and Environment, Frost & Sullivan, explores how businesses can control their carbon emissions as well as grasp growth opportunities in hydrogen technologies and markets as he discusses the pillars of decarbonisation: 

• Rise of renewables  
• Hydrogen economy  
• Direct electrification and renewable heat  
• Emissions management  
• Energy efficiency  

The importance

Jonathan Robinson, Global Power & Energy Research Director, Frost & Sullivan will take us through the Global Power trends for the decade ahead, highlighting key insights on the changing dynamics within the power market and the major shifts impacting the evolution of the power sector in the 2020’s.