Chief Sustainability Officers lead Climate Forum at LCAW. By Beckie Jordan June 02, 2026 Senior sustainability leaders from ofi, PepsiCo and SLR Consulting will headline the Global Climate Forum at Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit '26 Sustainability LIVE:The Leadership Summit @ London Climate Action Week has announced The Global Climate Forum, a flagship session bringing together senior sustainability executives to address the complex challenges of achieving net zero in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Taking place on 25 June 2026 at Code Node, the one-day event will convene more than 250 in-person attendees to explore practical strategies for embedding climate action across operations, supply chains and investment decisions. The session will feature insights from leading Chief Sustainability Officers including Roel van Poppel from Ofi, Ben Shields, Executive Director for Advisory at SLR Consulting, Jim Andrew from PepsiCo and Renée Morin from eBay. London Climate Action Week is running from 20 to 28 June and serves as a global call to accelerate climate action, safeguard ecosystems and advance decarbonisation efforts. The Leadership Summit, held in association with Philip Morris International, is designed for senior sustainability executives at the forefront of climate action strategy. The conference features 25 expert speakers delivering practical guidance on navigating the transition to low-carbon economies whilst addressing evolving policies, regulatory pressures and rising stakeholder expectations. Addressing global climate complexity. The Global Climate Debate session will examine the increasingly complex landscape organisations face as climate action gains momentum worldwide. With different regions and industries progressing at varied speeds toward a low-carbon economy, businesses must navigate a patchwork of evolving policies whilst balancing sustainability with economic development. The discussion will underscore that successful climate action now depends not just on ambition, but on adaptability, collaboration and a clear understanding of the global context shaping sustainability efforts. Technology and innovation are playing an increasingly important role, with organisations such as Google leveraging AI to identify climate solutions across mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Roel van Poppel, Chief Sustainability Officer at ofi comments: "I'm looking forward to joining the Global Climate Forum at Sustainability LIVE because it's a rare chance to move beyond targets and talk honestly about what is and isn't working on decarbonising food and drink supply chains." Looking ahead to LCAW. Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit @ London Climate Action Week provides the insights, connections and solutions required to accelerate progress toward net zero. Whether scaling ESG initiatives, preparing for new disclosure requirements or rethinking net zero roadmaps, the exclusive invite-only event is where leadership turns into action. Registration is now open for senior sustainability executives looking to join the conversation on 25 June 2026 at Code Node. Register your interest here. About BizClik. BizClik is a global B2B media and events company producing sector-specific content across technology, sustainability, procurement, fintech, AI, and more. Through digital magazines, websites, newsletters, webinars, and award-winning events, BizClik connects enterprise leaders with executive audiences to drive strategic business engagement. About Sustainability LIVE. Sustainability LIVE is a global hybrid event series that brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers who are driving progress in sustainability. Through a mix of keynotes, fireside chats, panels, and hands-on workshops, the event explores the ideas, strategies, and solutions that are shaping a more sustainable future. From climate action and ESG to green finance, supply chain responsibility, and the circular economy, each edition is a chance to learn from real-world examples, connect with peers, and be part of meaningful conversations. Whether attending in person or online, Sustainability LIVE gives you the space to share, discover, and get inspired to make a difference. Executives. * Ben Shields Global Director of Advisory * Jim Andrew Chief Sustainability Officer, EVP and Executive Committee member * Roel van Poppel Chief Sustainability Officer Company Portals

From car lot to canopy: breathing new life into The Dog & Duck. Last month marked an exciting milestone for Austin Design Works Landscape, as part of a wider consultant team, with the successful granting of planning consent for a sensitive and ambitious redevelopment at The Dog & Duck. Working collaboratively with a highly skilled team, including Torner Architects, Magenta Planning, SLR Consulting, Arboricultural Solutions, Cotswold Archaeology and Arbtech, Austin Design Works supported its client, New Capital Estates, in bringing forward proposals for a former green belt (now grey belt) site. The scheme includes five new family homes alongside the renovation and extension of the listed public house, transforming it into a restaurant with rooms. This project has been a long time in the making. Over five years, the design team explored multiple options for the site, with Austin Design Works joining around 18 months ago to help shape the landscape vision. Following submission earlier this year, planning consent was granted swiftly, a testament to the strength and clarity of the proposal. What makes this project particularly rewarding is the transformation at its heart. The site, once used as a second-hand car lot, had become a neglected and visually harsh space, dominated by hardstanding, clutter, and little ecological value. Its vision reimagines it as a green, welcoming edge to the settlement: a richly planted, publicly accessible landscape that connects seamlessly to the adjacent nature reserve. A key move within the design is the introduction of an avenue of climate-resilient tulip trees. Over time, these will form a strong visual spine through the site, creating a sense of arrival while offering dappled shade in summer and a striking display of golden colour in autumn. Beyond their aesthetic contribution, the trees will play an important role in cooling the microclimate and improving the overall environmental performance of the site. The landscape has been designed not just for visual impact, but for people and nature alike. New spaces for informal play and movement are carefully integrated, while planting is brought right up to the roadside - softening the urban edge and reinforcing a stronger connection to the surrounding green infrastructure. The scheme prioritises pedestrians, with a layout that encourages slower movement and a more human-scale experience. Biodiversity has been central to the approach throughout. The scheme delivers the majority of its Biodiversity Net Gain on site, supported by additional off-site contributions. Strengthened planting, improved habitat connectivity, and a more diverse landscape structure will ensure the site supports a richer range of species over time. Ultimately, this project is about repair and renewal, taking a tired, underused site and transforming it into a place that feels rooted in its context, connected to nature, and welcoming to the community. It demonstrates how thoughtful landscape design can play a leading role in shaping not just developments, but the character and experience of place.

Gold Resource Corporation announces contract with SLR for completion of the Back Forty Feasibility Study. Business Wire Published Apr 13, 2026 Last updated 1 hour ago Article content DENVER - Gold Resource Corporation (NYSE American: GORO) (the "Company") today announced that it has engaged Responsible Mining Solutions Corp. ("RMS") a part of SLR Consulting Ltd. ("SLR"), to complete a comprehensive feasibility study (the "Feasibility Study") for the Company's wholly owned Back Forty project, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Article content The Feasibility Study will evaluate technical, economic, and operational parameters associated with the Back Forty project, including mine design considerations, processing options, infrastructure requirements, environmental factors, and project economics. Work under the agreement will commence immediately. Article content Advertisement 1 Story continues below Article content This engagement represents a key milestone in Gold Resource Corporation's broader growth strategy, as the Company advances its efforts to expand its North American asset base and strengthen its long-term production profile. The Feasibility Study is expected to provide a critical foundation for informed decision making regarding the scope, sequencing, permitting and execution of the project. Article content Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content SLR was selected based on its extensive experience in mining engineering, mineral economics, and project development, as well as its familiarity with complex feasibility level evaluations. The Company expects the engagement to support not only the initial Feasibility Study but also potential follow-on technical work and permitting support as the project advances. Article content In October 2023, the Company published a Technical Report Summary (the "TRS") in compliance with Subpart1300 of Regulation S-K. Using gold prices of $1,800 per ounce, silver prices of $23.30 per ounce and copper prices of $3.90 per pound, the TRS resulted in an IRR of 25.7% and an NPV@6% of $214.5 million. The Company expects that the current commodity environment will result in a significantly higher valuation for the project and support a production decision in the future. Article content About GRC: Article content Gold Resource Corporation is a gold and silver producer, developer, and explorer with its operations centered on the Don David Gold Mine in Oaxaca, Mexico. Under the direction of an experienced board and senior leadership team, the Company's focus is to unlock the significant upside potential of its existing infrastructure and large land position surrounding the mine in Oaxaca, Mexico and to develop the Back Forty Project in Michigan, USA. For more information, please visit the Company's website, located at www.goldresourcecorp.com. Article content Forward-Looking Statements: Article content This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking words such as "plan," "target," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend" and "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated scope, timing, results, and potential outcomes of the Feasibility Study, the Company's broader growth strategy and plans to expand its North American asset base and strengthen its long-term production profile, the potential for follow-on technical work as the project advances, and expectations regarding the impact of the current commodity environment on the value of the project and the Company's ability to support a future production decision. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as the ability of the Company and its consultants to complete the Feasibility Study as expected, on the anticipated schedule and within budget; the availability, quality and interpretability of technical data; assumptions and estimates regarding mine design and sequencing, processing options and metallurgical performance, infrastructure requirements, environmental and permitting matters, capital and operating costs, and other factors typically evaluated in feasibility-level studies; commodity price volatility (including changes from the prices used in the TRS), operating risks, risks related to political, regulatory and labor matters, market trends and conditions and other factors discussed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and there can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed in this press release. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Additional risks related to the Company may be found in the periodic and current reports filed with the SEC by the Company, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Article content View source version on businesswire.com: Article content Advertisement 1