Lunch and Learn: Using Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for Business Growth
Presented by: Cat Dillon, Director, Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd
SMEs across the construction sector are increasingly under pressure to prove their ESG credentials to retain major clients and win new tender opportunities.
This webinar is designed to help businesses stop viewing ESG as a compliance burden and start using it as a competitive advantage that drives growth, strengthens client relationships, and future‑proofs operations. We will also highlight the CITB Employer Network Fund, which offers levy‑paying construction companies the opportunity to access 50% funding (subject to approval) for Pathway to Carbon Zero’s ESG in Construction Toolkit — a practical, structured solution to accelerate your ESG journey.
The session will explore why ESG matters now: large organisations are demanding stronger sustainability performance from their supply chains; the Procurement Act’s shift from MAT to MEAT rewards ESG‑focused SMEs; and Social Value Act requirements mean your carbon‑zero pathway directly influences tender success. We’ll unpack the growth opportunities, including winning more tenders, retaining key clients, accessing sustainable procurement frameworks, unlocking finance and funding, reducing operational costs, differentiating your brand, and strengthening workforce engagement. Finally, we’ll share practical tips to get started, walk through a real case study, and introduce our ESG Toolkit.
PRICE GUIDE (INC VAT)
Free for LCCI Members and Community Network Participants.
Non-Members will be able to register for this webinar by signing up to the FREE Community Network.
This webinar will take place on the GoTo Webinar platform. Registrants will be added to the event 3-days in advance.
About our Speaker
Cat Dillon, Director, Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd
With over 25 years in the IT industry, Cat Dillon helps organisations accelerate sustainability and strengthen ESG performance. Now business owner of Pathway to Carbon Zero, she guides companies to reduce emissions, enhance governance, and embed sustainability into everyday operations. Cat delivers workshops that connect staff and drive cultural change, ensuring long‑term success. A Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Management graduate she is also a keen kitesurfer, golfer, snowboarder, singer and a mother of three, she is committed to building a resilient, low‑carbon future.
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