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10:00am - 4:30pm (doors open 9:00am), 19 June 2025
Programme
9.00–10.00: Registration and Coffee
10.00–10.30: Welcome from Rachael Rothman (University of Sheffield)
10.30–11.00: Plenary: “Government perspectives on major regulatory science challenges and the role of LCA in addressing them” with Lynsay Blake (DEFRA) and Camilla de Ste Croix (DESNZ)
11.00–12.00: Parallel Discussions
“Bridging Data Gaps for Use of LCA in Policy and Regulation” with Working Group 1
“LCA Training and Skills” with Working Group 5
“An Industrial Perspective on LCA” with Henry King
12.00–13.00: Lunch
13.00–13.30: Plenary: “Methodology and Data Alignment” with Becki Clark (Frazer-Nash)
13.30–14.00: Plenary: “Embodied Emissions Reporting Framework” with Owen Lowry-Thomas (DESNZ) and Camilla de Ste Croix (DESNZ)
14.00–14.55: Parallel Discussions
“Challenges in Bio-Based and Circularity LCA” with Working Group 2
“Methodology” with Working Group 3
Networking and Posters (Attendance highly encouraged at the Parallel Discussions)
14.55–15.20 Coffee Break
15.20–15.40 “Network Development” with Lorraine Ferris (University of Manchester)
15.40–16.25: Panel: “How Can We Use LCA and Regulation to Enable a UK Circular Economy?” with Pete Hodgson (Tata Steel UK), Geoff Mackey (Plastics Europe), Catherine Scott (Decerna), and Amy Peace (Innovate UK). Chaired by Rachael Rothman
16.25–16.30: Reflections and Close
Venue: The Diamond
32 Leavygreave Road
Sheffield
S3 7RD
Home to Engineering at Sheffield and completed in 2015, The Diamond Building is one of the University’s largest ever investments in learning and teaching. With 19 different specialist laboratories and workshops, housing state of the art equipment, The Diamond hosts over 6000 students each year.
The conference will be located on the Ground and Basement floors.
Campus maps
Use our Interactive Campus Map, and view maps showing Food and Drink Outlets, Baby Changing Facilities, Prayer Rooms, Quiet Spaces, and Gender Neutral Toilets.
Parking
The University of Sheffield is easily accessible by different modes of transport. It has a tram stop, is a twenty-minute walk from Sheffield train station and is well served by the local bus network.
Car parking – visitors
Q park at Durham Road
Q Park at Rockingham Street
NCP at Solly Street (a cheaper car park and under a 20 minute walk from the main campus)
Sheffield Clean Air Zone
Sheffield city centre is covered by a clean air zone. Private cars are exempt from charges.
However, non-compliant vans, campervans and other light goods vehicles are included in the scheme.
If you want to check the status of a vehicle, you can do so on the City Council's website.
Accessibility
Located in the heart of the East Campus, The Diamond is easily accessible from city centre hotels, with bus and tram stops located close by if needed.
The building itself is fully equipped for any access requirements including lifts, disabled toilets and hearing loops. At The University of Sheffield we are committed to making our events as welcoming and inclusive for as many people as possible. If you have any questions or concerns regarding access requirements please get in touch, we will make every effort to accommodate you.
Contact: lca-rsin@sheffield.ac.uk
Wash and Prayer Rooms
Male and Female Prayer Rooms are located on Level 1 of The Diamond, with Wudu facilities nearby. Please ask staff for more information and guidance.
Event Gold Sponsor: Decerna
Event Gold Sponsor: Decerna
Decerna is a consultancy and developer focused on accelerating the global shift to a low-carbon economy, driven by clean and affordable energy. Established since 2012, the Life Cycle Assessment department performs ISO 14040/44-compliant assessments across diverse applications—from single-product Environmental Product Declarations to complex carbon capture due diligence —supporting research projects, commercial developments, and policy formation, whilst also more recently providing Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism support.
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