On Thursday 26 March the Green Business Network will be hosting their event, Purpose to Profit: Aligning Strategy, Impact, and Performance
Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from people in industry, who are paving the way to a more sustainable future, and network with like-minded individuals, passionate about doing their bit to help our planet.
Location
CMRI Gallery, Cranfield University, College Rd, Wharley End, Bedford MK43 0AL
Agenda
09:00 - Registrations
09:30 - Welcome note by Professor Stephanie Hussels and Dr Zimu Xu
09:45 - Keynote by Ana Bajri, Head of Sustainability at RO Group
10:45 - Tea break
11:00 - Workshop
12:10 – Green Business Network in review and looking ahead
13:00 - Lunch and networking
14:00 - Close
Speakers
Ana Bajri, Head of Sustainability, RO Group
Ana Bajri is the Head of Sustainability at the RO Group, where she leads the strategic implementation and measurable impact of the organisation’s sustainability agenda. She oversees the environmental, social and governance performance of developments, assets and operations, embedding sustainability from pre acquisition due diligence through to design, refurbishment and operation.
Her work ensures that all assets move progressively toward net zero operational and embodied carbon performance, while supporting commercial resilience and long term value creation.
With over 14 years of experience in the real estate sector, and more than eight years specialising in ESG- Ana has built a strong track record in developing and delivering sustainability strategies that drive tangible results. She has shaped frameworks that evaluate decarbonisation potential, introduced approaches to enhance operational efficiency and building performance, and supported portfolio wide transition plans aligned with net zero pathways.
Ana is passionate about helping the industry accelerate positive environmental and social impact. She champions innovation, behaviour change and cross sector collaboration, working closely with colleagues, partners and wider stakeholders to embed sustainability principles that deliver meaningful, lasting change.
She regularly contributes to industry discussions on net zero buildings, ESG integration and sustainable real estate, bringing practical insights from leading sustainability across a diverse, evolving portfolio.
Secure your ticket
Tickets are £50.00.
* Discounts are available for Cranfield University alumni. Please email greenbusinessnetwork@cranfield.ac.uk for discount.
** You may be eligible for a free ticket if you have not attended an event with the Green Business Network in 2025 (for example, Green Business Network March event, VentureDay in June, Christmas event in December). Please email greenbusinessnetwork@cranfield.ac.uk for more information.
Become a member
Interested in joining the Green Business Network? An annual membership is just £499, and includes entry to quarterly events (including this event). Discounts and limited free places are available for eligible businesses.
Please contact greenbusinessnetwork@cranfield.ac.uk for more information.
