FEA Conference adds embodied carbon session: what does it mean for the industry?

FEA Conference adds embodied carbon session: what does it mean for the industry?

FEA Conference 2025, 12^th-13th November 2025, De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel

FEA’s 2025 Conference, which is nearly sold out, has just become even more of a ‘must-be-there’.  With a powerhouse speaker programme already announced, the organisers have now added a session on the Wednesday, before the FEA AGM, focusing on the Circular Economy of Carbon.  Exploring the wider relevance of the industry demand for embodied carbon data, the session will take the form of a panel discussion and is open to all conference delegates.   The session is sponsored by Falcon Foodservice Equipment. 

The session will explore the wider relevance of the industry demand for embodied carbon data. Moving away from the historic focus on UK projects, the panel will discuss whether the industry is ready for Digital Product Passports, CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) and Carbon-based purchasing in the foodservice industry.

Luke Slater is FEA’s technical and policy director.  He says, “This is a fast-growing area which can often seem confusing.  Questions such as ‘are traditional buying methods for catering equipment going to change’, ‘will EU proposed regulations be reflected in the UK’, and ‘what's next for the industry’ will all be covered. We added this session to keep delegates up to speed with the latest information, requirements, jargon and direction of travel in the embodied carbon world.”

The panel will consist of industry professionals with specialist knowledge and expertise of embodied carbon data.  They include Paul Arnold of Tricon, Edward Bircham of Humble Arnold consultants, Malcolm Harling of Williams Refrigeration, and Wayne Bennet of MKN.  The session will be chaired by Mike Jones, editorial director of FCSI’s foodservice consultant portfolio.  Luke Slater will be presenting prior to the panel discussion to set the scene for discussion.

“This is a significant opportunity for conference delegates to get insight from an expert panel, to hear fresh perspectives on the direction of travel, to ask questions and to find out what carbon data may mean for us all,” says Slater. 

The Circular Economy of Carbon session will take place in the Lapwing Room (the rear section of the Mallard Suite) at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park Hotel, on Wednesday 12^th November, from 12:30 till 14:00.  The FEA AGM follows at 15:00.   

This panel discussion is the first of many public presentations and workshops on the topic as FEA focuses on educating and guiding members through this significant challenge. More information on future sessions will be presented at Conference. If you would like to attend the panel please register for free here. 

To book a place at the FEA 2025 Industry Conference click here.