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17-18 SEPTEMBER 2025 | NEC BIRMINGHAM

Lead Partner: Environment Agency

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Meet the Environment Agency at Environmental Services & Solutions Expo

We are proud to announce the Environment Agency as Lead Partner of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo. As a cornerstone institution in environmental regulation and stewardship, their presence at the show underscores our collective commitment to driving sustainable progress across the UK.

Throughout the Expo, the Environment Agency will feature prominently across multiple theatres, engaging in vital conversations that cut across all core elements of the ESS Expo – from waste and resource management, to water resilience, decarbonisation, land remediation, and air quality control. Whether you're tackling industrial emissions, addressing waste crime, or driving innovation in environmental policy, their sessions will deliver insight, action, and influence at the highest level.

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Partnership Overview

The partnership between ESS Expo and the Environment Agency signals a shared ambition to elevate critical conversations, influence national policy, and support a circular, low-carbon economy. Across the two days of the show, the Agency will take a leading role in delivering keynote talks, technical presentations, and expert panels across all thematic areas of ESS Expo, including:

  • Waste & resource management
  • Decarbonisation
  • Water management
  • Land remediation
  • Air quality

In addition to their speaking engagements, visitors can connect with the Environment Agency on their dedicated exhibition stand RS-E144, prominently positioned along the central aisle of the RWM show floor. Stop by to explore their current strategies on waste crime policy, regulatory priorities, and their collaborative initiatives with industry stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the leading authority on environmental protection in the UK. Don’t miss your chance to gain expert knowledge, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of environmental services.

Partnership Themes: Insight & Impact Across All Sectors

Throughout ESS Expo, the Environment Agency will bring essential expertise to the fore, exploring a range of topics that speak directly to both the public and private sectors:

  • Tackling Waste Crime: Discover the latest developments in waste crime enforcement, prevention strategies, and collaborative work with local authorities and industry to combat illegal waste activity.

  • Climate Resilience & Flood Risk: Learn how the Environment Agency is leading climate adaptation efforts, mitigating flood risks, and supporting nature-based solutions for resilience.

  • Permitting & Regulatory Frameworks: Hear the latest on evolving regulation and permitting, helping businesses understand their responsibilities and navigate environmental compliance with confidence.

  • Decarbonising Industry: Explore how regulation and innovation intersect to reduce emissions across energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure.

  • Water Quality & Resource Protection: Join discussions on the health of our water systems, abstraction reform, and initiatives to protect water quality for people and nature.

  • Contaminated Land & Remediation: Engage with cutting-edge insight into land quality, brownfield redevelopment, and the Agency’s role in ensuring safe, sustainable remediation.

Visit Them on Stand RS-E144

Don’t miss the chance to engage with the Environment Agency team in person at Stand RS-E144 – located along the main aisle of the RWM floorplan. Whether you’re seeking advice, insight, or collaboration, their team will be on hand to discuss policy, permitting, compliance, and partnership opportunities.

Be Part of It – For Free

Attendance is completely free, and a single ticket grants you access to the entire ESS Expo, including all co-located shows. Join thousands of environmental professionals, government leaders, and innovators for two unmissable days of learning, networking and action.

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About

About ESS Expo: Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo) is a leading platform that brings together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders in the environmental services industry and across sustainability and net-zero. The expo provides a unique opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration to address current and future environmental challenges.

About the Environment Agency: The Environment Agency is a public body responsible for protecting and enhancing the environment in England, working to reduce the impacts of climate change, manage flood risks, and promote sustainable development. It works with communities, businesses, and governments to ensure clean air and water, safeguard wildlife habitats, and support a greener, more resilient future: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency

More details about the partnership and speaker sessions will be released in the coming months.

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The Entire Industry in One Place

At ESS, professionals from diverse sectors like waste management, recycling, energy, water, construction, manufacturing, policy-making, and environmental consultancy unite to explore innovative, sustainable solutions and drive global change.

Who attends?

Attendee Sector Profile

4,543

Recycle

Municipal and Private Waste Management

1,276

Water Drop

Water Management and Wastewater Treatment

1,476

Industry

Industry & Manufacturing

1,366

Professional Services

Engineering, Consultants and Professional Services

943

Research

Trade, Local Authorities & Research

3,019

Supplier

Suppliers to Environmental Services Sector

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