Event
Circular economy principles in action
15 Oct 2026 to
15 Oct 2026
8:00 am to
10:00 am
Taking place during Circular Economy Week, WPA and Westminster City Council will host their third annual Sustainable City Charter Showcase. This interactive breakfast session will explore how circularity is shaping the operation of Westminster’s built environment to deliver a greener, cleaner city.
Featuring a keynote address from Cllr Tim Mitchell, Cabinet Member for City Management at Westminster City Council, the event will focus on circularity in building operations and showcase practical approaches to reducing operational carbon across Westminster. Attendees will hear how Sustainable City Charter signatories are embedding circular economy principles into the day-to-day management of buildings and delivering against the Charter’s eight commitments.
Date: Thursday 15 October
Time: 8:00am – 10:00am
Location: Grosvenor, 70 Grosvenor Street, W1K 3JP
Register here
The Sustainable City Charter is an innovative business-led climate action pledge and network for organisations based in Westminster. Launched by Westminster City Council and the Westminster Property Association (WPA), the Charter contains eight commitments for reducing carbon emissions from non-domestic buildings.
Signatories of the Sustainable City Charter benefit from a programme of free knowledge sharing and best practice sustainability seminars and workshops. Find out more about the Sustainable City Charter here.
This event is open to WPA members and stakeholders, as well as Sustainable City Charter signatories and guests. To find out if your company is a WPA member, view our membership list here.
Speakers
Cllr Tim Mitchell
Cabinet Member for City Management, Westminster City Council
Eve Bellers
Sustainability Manager, Grosvenor
David Beamont
Head of Sustainability and Infrastructure, London Heritage Quarter
Samantha Carlsson
Energy & Construction Working Group Chair & Senior Sustainability Manager, Derwent London (panel chair)
Richard Hillyard
Head of Sustainability, Langham Estate
Rachael O'Sullivan
Environmental Manager, Royal Opera House