'South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us' Launched
South Bank Employers' Group, alongside local partners including South Bank BID, WeAreWaterloo, Lambeth Council and Southwark Council, were delighted to launch 'South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us', last Thursday the 24 October.
'South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us' is a collaborative initiative aiming for a fairer, greener neighbourhood for all, inviting residents, businesses, and local organisations to join us in transforming our area. The website features case studies, resources and opportunities to hear more about, or even get involved with, the variety of activity taking place in South Bank and Waterloo to tackle the impacts of climate change.
The launch, which took place in Europe's largest Climate Tech Hub, Sustainable Ventures in County Hall, provided a platform to showcase the new brand and website in action, and the different strands of activity that has been taken by businesses and organisations across the neighbourhood.
Many thanks to our key speakers, who included:
Mete Coban, MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, who highlighted the key role local communities play in the work tackling climate change, and how the Mayor and the GLA are supporting this work.
Giles Goddard, Chair of the Sustains Us Steering Group and Vicar at St John’s Waterloo, who outlined our vision for a community that supports and sustains us all.
Bushra Iqbal, Principal of the Waterloo Centre, provided updates on Morley College London's commitment to sustainability, highlighting the extensive engagement in green practices among staff, students, and the local community.
Andrea Zick, Chair of the Harvey Nichols Sustainability Forum, shared lessons from how the OXO Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie has reduced food waste by 50%, partly driven through work with the local community.
Jackson Bylett, Net Zero Programme Lead, unveiled the new South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us website and outlined some of the upcoming projects that will be delivered this year.
Many thanks to all those who attended, and shared their perspectives; you can find the South Bank and Waterloo Sustains Us website here.