Inenco Panel: How to Address the Challenge of Decarbonisation

David is the Technical Product and Insight Manager for Energy Solutions at Inenco. He started his career in the electricity generation industry in the 1980’s when most generation came from fossil fuels. Since then, the carbon emissions from UK grid electricity have reduced dramatically but he believes that the next 10 years will prove the greatest challenge in decarbonising the grid whilst maintaining security of supplies.

In 2007, David joined Inenco to advise on both combined heat and power and renewable generation projects and provides insight into the ways that the electricity industry must adapt to a net zero future and the consequences that this will have on energy users.

David now works with large energy users to develop carbon reduction strategies and to prepare for the impacts that climate change will have on their businesses.

Michael McGowan MSc in Sustainability & Environmental Management from Stoke-on-Trent University. 

45 years- experience in the manufacturing industry, experienced at group and program management, including direction of national-level operations. As Group Sustainability Manager for Ibstock plc, we are currently driving forward with our Net Zero Carbon strategy and continuing the long history and journey to reduce the carbon emissions from our production facilities for many decades.

I’ve had a lifelong passion for sustainability and to have an opportunity with Ibstock plc to make a difference and influence positive change which has been immensely satisfying and rewarding.

Brigitte Amoruso is the Senior Climate Change and Energy Specialist at Make UK, the Manufacturers’ Association.

With a background in sciences (MSCs in biology and environmental analytical chemistry) and having worked in regulatory and advocacy European regional and global roles in leading corporations across a variety of industry sectors from agrochemicals (Syngenta) to animal health (Novartis), pharmaceuticals (Pfizer) and chemicals (Cobalt Institute- global industry association of miners, producers and traders of cobalt), she has a deep understanding of how industry works while grasping technical issues with ease. She is passionate about tackling cross-cutting policy issues and has successfully helped industry coalitions and groups overcome a variety of challenges.

She is delighted to now be able to support the UK manufacturing sector in shaping a policy landscape conducive to its transition to net zero and the establishment of a reliable low-carbon energy supply.