The Pentland Centre is hosting a series of sessions designed for our Professional Services members, and open to Professional Services colleagues across the University, as well as academic colleagues who may not have expertise in the topic. The sessions are designed to present research expertise in straightforward language, making it easier for non-academic staff to engage with the speaker's work. 

This session in the series will explore the concept of corporate biosphere stewardship - the idea that companies can take responsibility for protecting nature. Led by Prof. Jan Bebbington, the seminar will examine three key questions: which companies could take on this role, what aspects of the biosphere are affected by corporate activities, and what stewardship means in this context. Through these discussions, the session will provide insights into how businesses can engage with and support sustainability efforts.

NB: The seminar runs from 11:00-11:50 in MAN- Management School WP B007 and on Teams. Please note that this session will be recorded.

All Lancaster University staff and students welcome - registration required.

Please register below - registrations close Mon 24 February 2025. Please contact pentlandcentre@lancaster.ac.uk for queries re booking after that date.

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Professor Bebbington’s work focuses on the intersection between corporate and capital market activities and corporate stewardship. Her focus on radical traceability and transparency of corporate impacts provides the basis for corporates to actively contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Health & Safety and access information:

• In order to safeguard everyone's health, if you test positive for Covid-19 before the event, or are feeling unwell in any way, please don't attend (and please let us know).
• You are encouraged to wear face coverings during the event, unless eating and drinking.
• Please maintain good hand hygiene, washing your hands regularly/before eating or drinking, and making use of hand sanitiser.
• The room is on the first floor, accessible via lift, flat, wheelchair accessible and has an induction loop. There is a wheelchair accessible toilet nearby.
• Accessible parking - there are 3 disabled parking bays at the top of Gillow Avenue (next to the West Pavilion).

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