Speakers

Charlie Browne
UK Environmental Lead
IKEA

Charlie Browne has worked for IKEA UK for 13 years. Charlie was a member of the Armed Forces and has worked in Security and Risk Management sector. Within the IKEA organisation Charlie worked in the Risk and Health and Safety area before his interest in Environmental matters brought him into Environmental management for IKEA UK. Charlie has worked in the environmental field within IKEA for 11 years

His current projects include:

• Development of store operations, including waste management, energy conservation and resource efficiency.
• Strategic planning on store development in regard to environmental issues.
• Supporting the implementation of renewable energy into IKEA UKs units with the IKEA Goes Renewable Project.
• Implementation of Green travel plans for all units.
• Media and communication on CSR and Environmental issues
• International and national compliance auditing
• He has a Diploma in Environmental Management.