Pitch for the Planet: A Suez Dragons' Den: Sustainability Week
11:00am - 3:00pm /
Wednesday 25th February 2026
/ Venue: Sherrington Building Seminar room 4 Sherrington Building
Type: Workshop /
Category: Department
- Sustainability Team
- Suitable for: Students
- Admission: Free to UoL students
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As part of Sustainability Week, we’re inviting students to take part in an engaging Dragons’ Den–style challenge delivered by our waste and recycling contractor, SUEZ. SUEZ are a global leader in environmental services, specialising in waste management, recycling, and resource recovery. Operating in countries across the world, SUEZ works with local authorities, businesses, and communities to help protect the environment and support the transition to a more sustainable, circular economy. This interactive event gives students the opportunity to work in teams to tackle a real-world sustainability issue facing the waste and resources sector and wider society.
During the session, students will collaborate in small groups to design a creative campaign or solution aimed at influencing behaviour change, working to a hypothetical budget of £200,000. Teams will then pitch their ideas to a panel of SUEZ professionals, gaining first-hand experience of presenting ideas in a professional, real-world context.
Alongside the challenge, students will gain valuable insight into the waste and sustainability sector, including its future direction and the opportunities emerging. There will also be dedicated time to ask questions about careers across the sector and to network with the SUEZ team, including Dr Adam Read MBE, Chief Sustainability Officer for SUEZ in the UK.
No prior experience in sustainability, waste management, business or enterprise is required — just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to get involved. The event is open to all students at all levels and from all disciplines.
How to Apply
Please visit Handshake and complete the Application Form.
As we are not assessing candidates prior experience or qualifications, CVs will not be considered.
When and where is this taking place?
Successful candidates will be invited to attend the event on Wednesday 25th February, running from 11am–3pm. The session includes a mix of talks, interactive group work, presentations, judging, and informal networking. Food and refreshments will be provided over lunch to allow students to focus fully on the activities (to be confirmed).
Why should I take part?
Taking part offers a unique opportunity to:
Work on a live sustainability challenge informed by real industry issues
Develop key employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and pitching ideas
Gain insight into careers within the sustainability and waste sector from industry professionals
Network with SUEZ staff and students from a wide range of degree programmes
Enhance your CV and receive a digital certificate for taking part
Gain a Liverpool Advantage Award in Sustainability
This is a great chance to challenge yourself, learn more about sustainability in practice, and contribute ideas that could help shape future behaviours and solutions — all within a supportive, engaging, and collaborative environment.
Liverpool Advantage Award
Did you know that you can claim Liverpool Advantage accreditation for completing this scheme?
What is Liverpool Advantage?
The Liverpool Advantage is a comprehensive record of all your university achievements, including some of the co- and extra-curricular activities that you took part in during your academic studies at Liverpool. You will have to meet the criteria for six outcomes in order to be eligible for the ’ Liverpool Advantage Sustainability Award."
During the session, students will collaborate in small groups to design a creative campaign or solution aimed at influencing behaviour change, working to a hypothetical budget of £200,000. Teams will then pitch their ideas to a panel of SUEZ professionals, gaining first-hand experience of presenting ideas in a professional, real-world context.
Alongside the challenge, students will gain valuable insight into the waste and sustainability sector, including its future direction and the opportunities emerging. There will also be dedicated time to ask questions about careers across the sector and to network with the SUEZ team, including Dr Adam Read MBE, Chief Sustainability Officer for SUEZ in the UK.
No prior experience in sustainability, waste management, business or enterprise is required — just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to get involved. The event is open to all students at all levels and from all disciplines.
How to Apply
Please visit Handshake and complete the Application Form.
As we are not assessing candidates prior experience or qualifications, CVs will not be considered.
When and where is this taking place?
Successful candidates will be invited to attend the event on Wednesday 25th February, running from 11am–3pm. The session includes a mix of talks, interactive group work, presentations, judging, and informal networking. Food and refreshments will be provided over lunch to allow students to focus fully on the activities (to be confirmed).
Why should I take part?
Taking part offers a unique opportunity to:
Work on a live sustainability challenge informed by real industry issues
Develop key employability skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, creativity, communication, and pitching ideas
Gain insight into careers within the sustainability and waste sector from industry professionals
Network with SUEZ staff and students from a wide range of degree programmes
Enhance your CV and receive a digital certificate for taking part
Gain a Liverpool Advantage Award in Sustainability
This is a great chance to challenge yourself, learn more about sustainability in practice, and contribute ideas that could help shape future behaviours and solutions — all within a supportive, engaging, and collaborative environment.
Liverpool Advantage Award
Did you know that you can claim Liverpool Advantage accreditation for completing this scheme?
What is Liverpool Advantage?
The Liverpool Advantage is a comprehensive record of all your university achievements, including some of the co- and extra-curricular activities that you took part in during your academic studies at Liverpool. You will have to meet the criteria for six outcomes in order to be eligible for the ’ Liverpool Advantage Sustainability Award."