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20 Feb 2026
The exclusive partnership places Zenergi in the centre of the 2026 EdExec LIVE programme – bringing together procurement, compliance, data insight and decarbonisation expertise at a time when schools are facing sustained budget pressures, volatile energy markets and increasing sustainability expectations.
For schools and trusts, this means:
At the heart of the partnership is Zenergi’s ISBL-accredited Energy and Carbon Management Training Workshop, delivered by Harry Eaves, Head of Consultancy Delivery, alongside Helen Burge, Consultant School Business Leader, ISBL Fellow and Trustee.
Following strong uptake in 2025, the expanded 2026 programme will bring this accredited training to a significantly wider audience of schools and trusts. Designed specifically for School Business Leaders, CFOs and Sustainability Leads, the workshop moves beyond theory to practical execution.
Attendees will gain:
Immediate, actionable cost-saving opportunities
A structured framework for long-term carbon planning
Practical guidance on engaging trustees and stakeholders
Clarity on funding, policy and compliance obligations
Tools to turn sustainability from a pressure into a strategic advantage
In addition to the sustainability workshops, Zenergi will host specialist seminars at selected events focused on navigating energy procurement in complex market conditions.
Schools need more than headline discounted rates – they need strategy. These sessions will demystify market volatility, explain risk-managed procurement options and outline how energy decisions can support wider estate strategy, financial planning and carbon reduction commitments.
This commercially grounded approach ensures schools leave not just informed but equipped to act.
Harry Eaves, Zenergi’s Head of Consultancy Delivery, said: “We are excited to continue working alongside EdExec. Sustainability and energy efficiency is a priority for schools, and the aim of our workshop is to make it as easy as possible for them to engage with this critical topic.
“Our workshop explores where schools can find quick wins, how to budget and plan for long-term investment, and how to ensure stakeholders are fully engaged on the journey to sustainability.”
Vicki Baloch, Director of EdExec and EdExec LIVE added: “This partnership brings valuable, practical expertise directly to school business leaders. Energy costs and sustainability are key concerns for schools and trusts, and these sessions will provide clear, actionable guidance to help them move forward with confidence.”
You can find the Zenergi Energy and Carbon Management Training Workshop session at the following EdExec Live events:
4 March – East Midlands
23 April – Stoke, Stafford and Cheshire
6 May – West Midlands
20 May – Newcastle and Durham
4 June – London
23 June – Kent and Sussex
15 October – Cumbria and the Pennines
22 October – Gloucester, Bristol and the South West
4 November – Herts and Essex
18 November – Yorkshire, Leeds and the Humber
3 December – London
Throughout the programme, Zenergi’s specialists will also be exhibiting at each event – providing schools with direct access to expertise across procurement, compliance, carbon strategy and energy efficiency.
Because sustainability in education isn’t a standalone initiative. It’s about energy savings – plus a whole lot more.
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Zenergi has been named Exclusive Sustainability Partner for EdExec LIVE 2026, bringing its procurement, compliance and decarbonisation expertise to support schools and Multi-Academy Trusts under financial and sustainability pressure.
Through ISBL-accredited training and specialist seminars, schools will gain practical strategies to strengthen financial resilience and deliver measurable carbon reduction.
