UK
Mission Statement
The mission of the UK Chapter is to foster a regional WCS community of professionals that connects, cultivates, and creates new opportunities for participants through events focused on the UK.
Description
The UK Chapter organizes virtual and in-person events that cater to people living in the UK and feature topics important to its environment and people living in this region. We collaborate with a variety of community organizations, industry leaders, and volunteers to host regular events. We are known for our social outing events, such as hikes, beach clean-ups, and other excursions.
Chapter Leadership
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Megan Woodworth UK Chapter Lead, North
Megan brings 13 years of experience across the circular economy and energy transition technologies, specialising in feedstock and offtake strategy, technology maturity assessment and deployment readiness. A chemical engineer by background, she has worked with technology developers, industrial operators and public agencies to move first-of-a-kind projects from pilot towards commercial deployment. Passionate about seeing good technology actually get built, Megan is a strong advocate for women in technical and commercial roles across the sector. Her engineering grounding, commercial judgement and straightforward approach have made her a trusted partner to founders and funders alike.
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Katrine Nair Chapter Lead
Katrine brings extensive experience in carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, and climate strategy, supporting organisations across a range of sectors to understand and manage their greenhouse gas emissions. She has helped more than 100 organisations navigate evolving sustainability requirements through practical, evidence-based solutions.
Passionate about making sustainability accessible, Katrine combines technical expertise with a collaborative approach to help businesses reduce emissions, strengthen resilience, and create long-term value. -
Phillippa Rose Partnership LeadPip brings over 13 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, specialising in sales, business development, and strategic relationship management across global markets. She has worked with organisations across the clean energy landscape to drive sustainable growth and support the adoption of innovative energy solutions. Passionate about sustainability and inclusive leadership, Pip is a strong advocate for positive change within the renewable energy industry. Her collaborative approach, commercial insight, and commitment to purpose-driven work have made her a respected and trusted professional in the sector.
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Alison Lowrie EU Chapter Lead and Committee Chair
Alison brings over 17 years of expertise in staffing within the STEM marketplace, partnering with both dynamic startups and established enterprises to design and implement effective recruitment programs and strategies. Her extensive experience spans identifying top talent, streamlining hiring processes, and building robust teams that drive innovation and growth.
A passionate advocate for diversity in the workplace, Alison is particularly interested in advancing gender diversity in STEM. .
Alison’s commitment to excellence and her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in STEM recruiting have made her a trusted advisor and leader in the industry.
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Upcoming Events
Spirits After Dark: Women in Cleantech & Sustainability
From October 29, 2026, 11:00 am to October 29, 2026, 1:30 pmMore Information
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Spirits After Dark: Women in Cleantech & Sustainability
Date: Thursday, 29 October, 2026
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
Location: Folly Spirit Labs, 2-6 Calton Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3AT
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability are bringing together women working across cleantech, sustainability and clean energy for an evening of networking, connection and collaboration in Edinburgh. Join us for good conversations, a few drinks and a little bit of seasonal spirit at Folly Spirit Labs.
Ticket price:
- £7 ($9.45), includes a drink
- Interested in becoming a member? Learn more here
Please note: photos and videos may be taken during the event.
What happens when you bring together women working across cleantech and sustainability, add a great Edinburgh venue, a few good drinks and a little bit of spirit? Join us this October for a relaxed evening of conversation, connection and networking as part of the Women in New Energy Association (WENA) Festival.
Hosted at Folly Spirit Labs, we'll hear a little about Folly's story and the journey behind Pochle, their spirit made using surplus apples from Edinburgh's urban landscape, before settling in for plenty of time to network, exchange ideas and make new connections across the green economy.
Your ticket includes a drink of your choice, with a Pochle-based signature serve giving the evening a little local spirit. With Halloween just around the corner, there may also be a few subtle spooky touches along the way...
Getting there: Folly Spirit Labs is located in central Edinburgh, just a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley station, making it easy to reach by train and public transport.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! Please email us at info@womencleantechsustainability.org if you have any questions.
Past Events
Climate Founders & Capital Evening: Backing What's Next
From June 25, 2026, 8:00 am to June 25, 2026, 10:00 amMore Information
LCAW Drinks with Women+ in Climate tech, and Women in Cleantech + Sustainability
From June 24, 2026, 10:00 am to June 24, 2026, 12:00 pmMore Information
Women in Cleantech and Sustainability Meetup at Innovation Zero
From April 29, 2026, 8:00 pm to April 29, 2026, 9:00 pmMore Information