As COP26 delegates begin to arrive in Glasgow, Resilience First, in partnership with Resilience Shift and Wood plc, is delighted to invite you to join us at our Business Climate Resilience Reception, titled: If Not Now Then When?
The evening will feature guest presentations on the role of the private sector in stepping up and taking action to address the urgent issue of climate change globally.
This special occasion will also offer our business leader members, together with other key stakeholders, the opportunity to begin important collaborative conversations ahead of the official opening of COP26.
Guest speakers:
Martyn Link, Chief Strategy Officer, Wood
Harry Bowcott, Senior Partner – Sustainability Lead, McKinsey & Company
Shakti Ramkumar, Director of Policy & Communications, Student Energy
Mike Rooney, Chief Executive, Resilience First (Chair)
Kindly hosted by Wood plc.
Upcoming events
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Leaders’ Forum 2026
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 13:00-13:30, onlineResilience First hosts an online Leader’s Forum, a bi-monthly meeting created for senior leaders from our diverse, cross-sector business membership.
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Cyber attacks across the supply chain: How London’s SMEs can prepare and respond
Thursday 19 March, 10:30-12:00, Microsoft TeamsSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) underpin London’s economy, yet many face increasing cyber risks without the resources or expertise to defend against them. A cyber incident affecting an SME can quickly spread through supply chains, disrupting services and causing financial and reputational damage for the business, its partners and customers.
Join our virtual discussion to learn how to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience.
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Member-Led Dialogues
Spring/Summer 2026Join our Member-Led Dialogue Series: a new collaborative programme focused on resilience challenges multiple members are facing.