Ola Bankole
Ola started his career in international development working for the Carter Foundation’s Global 2000 in some of the most remote parts of Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad. Effects of climate changes was just as visible back then.
This experience contributed to his decision to study environmental management in Germany and Canada. He has spent the last 20+ years working in different capacities on sustainability issues for environmental charities, local authorities and higher education institutions.
He is currently head of sustainability for the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and two other institutions in the London Bloomsbury area.
He also has operational responsibility for the Sustainable Climate Impact Fund (SCIF), a subsidiary of LSHTM which provides interventions that mitigates the effects of climate change and deliver benefits to communities in low-income countries.
Hall 3 Pathway to Net Zero
Achieving And Sustaining A Net Zero Status For Your Organisation: The Key Elements
Net zero should not be considered as a destination but rather as a journey, one that continues beyond the target year. With this in mind the posture organisations must take on carbon reductions must be one that can be sustained into the future. This session provides insights into key elements organisations need in order to sustain their net zero journey while continuing to thrive in a competitive environment.
Hall 3 My Net Zero Job
A Week In The Life Of A Sustainability Practitioner
The role of a sustainability practitioner goes beyond the technical know-how. This is important…but equally important are the soft skills that needs to accompany this. This can often mean the difference between success and failure of your agenda. This session will show the variety of competencies one needs to possess in order to make a real difference.