Decarbonising the value chain is no longer a peripheral sustainability goal – it is fast becoming a defining test of good business.

There are barriers to overcome: value chains are shared systems, but the levers for change are fragmented. However, if we can find ways to align priorities, the opportunity is huge – we can drive resilience, restore nature and unlock long-term value.

So, what does “good” really look like in practice?

As part of London Climate Action Week, this RSK Climate roundtable will bring together a diverse group of leaders and decision-makers – from government and nature stakeholders to investors, retailers and infrastructure organisations – to ask:

• What does it look like to balance fairness and profitability – or are difficult trade-offs inevitable?
• Where does policy support real-world ambitions – and where do they come into conflict?
• How can capital accelerate change – or is it limiting progress?
• What does collaboration look like when priorities, pressures and responsibilities differ across the chain?

With representation from RSK Group companies ADAS, Copper Consultancy, Edge Impact, Nature Positive and The Water Research Centre, RSK Climate will drive a discussion to explore how big-picture ambition connects to practical realities.

This session is a space for candid discussion and will take place under Chatham House rules. Participants will be encouraged to step beyond their own organisational lens to test assumptions and engage with perspectives they may not normally encounter.

Ultimately, this is about more than reducing emissions. It’s about rethinking how value chains function, and what responsible, resilient and profitable business looks like in a low-carbon future.