Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass Series

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The Transforming Tomorrow Masterclass Series is designed for businesses in Lancashire and Cumbria to gain insights and understanding on key sustainability topics from leading professionals.

Our programme for 2025-26 features three speakers covering an array of sustainability issues. Each event begins at at 17:30 with an opportunity to network with other business leaders, and to grab a bite to eat. The Masterclass itself starts at 18:30.

See below for more details on each, and details of how to book. We look forward to seeing you!

Dr Paul Young, 3 Dec 2025

Head of Science, JBA Risk Management.

From floods to heatwaves, climate hazards are becoming harder for businesses to ignore. This masterclass will outline how risks are analysed and modelled, what uncertainty means for decision-making, and how organisations can consider resilience, business continuity, and no-regrets actions in a changing climate.

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Dr Sam Gardner, 22 Apr 2026

Head of Climate Change and Sustainability, ScottishPower.

In the last 20 years the UK power sector has undergone a huge transformation, from coal power domination in the late 80s to being the first G7 country to meet growing electricity demand without an operational coal plant. As we look forward to record investment in energy infrastructure, how do we ensure renewal delivers for people, nature and places, against a backdrop of a changing climate which demands greater resilience and adaption to new extremes?

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Sam Dowsing, 24 Jun 2026

Director of Strategy and Impact, Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority

Protecting workers from exploitation requires awareness, vigilance and collaboration. You'll find out how the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority operates, how to spot exploitative practices throughout your supply chain, and delve into real world examples of labour abuses. You'll leave empowered to become an active agent in preventing exploitation and promoting ethical labour practices.

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