Last week, the SALI-AI Technologies team joined sustainability leaders, innovators, and policymakers at Innovation Zero 2025, the UK’s leading climate and clean tech event. Over two days, the conference brought together thousands of attendees to explore actionable solutions to the climate crisis — and SALI was proud to be part of that conversation with two high-impact speaking sessions on Tuesday.
Session One — Morning Spotlight: Circularity as a Competitive Advantage
In the morning session, Making Circularity a Business Reality: Data-Driven Decisions for Long-Term Benefits, Dr. Eberechi Weli, CEO of SALI-AI Technologies, was joined by Amy Dickinson, ESG Director for Europe and Africa at Egis.
The discussion went beyond theory, showing how SALI’s AI-powered platform is already enabling major transport and infrastructure projects to embrace circularity in measurable, commercially viable ways. By leveraging real-time data insights, organisations can optimise material use, strengthen supply chain partnerships, and secure financing that rewards sustainable practices.
“The business case for circularity is no longer a future aspiration — it’s here, measurable, and profitable,” noted one attendee after the session.
From infrastructure to healthcare, the message was clear: circularity is not just an environmental necessity — it’s a growth strategy.
Session Two — Afternoon Deep Dive: Raising the Bar for Sustainability Reporting
In the afternoon, Dr. Weli took the stage again, this time alongside Elena Botvina, Sustainable Finance lead at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), for the session Criteria for Quality Reporting and Integrating Sustainability into Business Reporting & Practices.
This conversation addressed one of the most pressing challenges in sustainability today — how to ensure reporting is consistent, transparent, and impactful. Drawing on UNCTAD’s policy leadership and SALI’s technology expertise, the session explored how global reporting standards, like those underpinning SDG Target 12.6, can be translated into practical tools for businesses of all sizes.
A highlight of the discussion was the introduction of a centralized sustainability data platform in development, designed to make corporate disclosures more accessible, comparable, and actionable.
As one delegate put it on LinkedIn after the event: “The energy at Innovation Zero this year was different. We’re past awareness — this is the era of implementation.”
Key Takeaways from SALI’s Innovation Zero 2025 Experience
- Action is the new priority — the sustainability conversation has shifted from why to how.
- Data is the enabler — from circularity to ESG reporting, technology is the key to scaling impact.
- Collaboration drives results — partnerships between the private sector, policy bodies, and technology providers are essential for accelerating change.
- Reporting is evolving — global alignment and centralized platforms will define the next phase of sustainability governance.
A Collective Thank You
The SALI team was represented by Dr. Eberechi Weli, accompanied on stage by Amy Dickinson of Egis and Elena Botvina of UNCTAD. We’re grateful to everyone who attended our sessions, engaged in Q&A, and shared ideas with us during and after the event.
Thank you for being part of the movement to integrate sustainability into the core of business operations. We look forward to building on the momentum from Innovation Zero — and continuing to work together to make sustainable impact scalable, measurable, and lasting.
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