CIBSE NEWS | CIBSE AGM DRAFT MINUTES FOR CIBSE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CIBSE was held on 13 June 2023 and was conducted as a hybrid model, with participants both in person and online, via Teams. Kevin Mitchell, CIBSE President 2022-23, chaired the meeting. Chief executive Ruth Carter read the Notice of Order convening the meeting, and then explained that it would not be possible to share the CIBSE Annual Accounts for 2022 at this AGM. As members were aware, the accounts are usually shared for information purposes, as well as being sent out at the same time as the Calling Notice for the AGM. However, significant staffing and resourcing challenges within the finance team and at our auditors had delayed completion of the audit. Copies of the draft income and expenditure account and balance sheet were available to those attending the meeting and would be presented by the honorary treasurer. As soon as the accounts have been fully audited, and signed off by the CIBSE Board, they will be made available to all members to review, and members will be given in excess of 21 days notice to attend (online or in person) a briefing meeting and ask any questions. The minutes of the 45th AGM of CIBSE, held on 5 May 2022 and published in the August 2022 issue of CIBSE Journal, were then accepted as a correct record of the meeting. ANNUAL REPORT Kevin Mitchell introduced the Annual Report for 2022 by stating that it reflected both the Institutions performance and the impressive efforts of CIBSE volunteers, members and staff, and illustrated the ongoing work to lead and support members with the transition to net zero and to deliver a safe, healthy and sustainable built environment. The report not only lists award winners and members of the Board and Council, but its images also capture the atmosphere of CIBSE events and the varied and inspiring work of members. Highlights include: 2022 marked 125 years of CIBSE, a milestone that was marked by the Presidents call to action to inspire the next generation, with five challenges to Celebrate, Inspire, Boost, Share and Engage. The challenges provoked an incredible response, which is reflected in the structure of the report. 14 August 2023 www.cibsejournal.com The new CIBSE website has had real impact: 3.3 million page views from 150 countries. CIBSEs online presence has 95,000 followers across social media platforms. CIBSE Journal receives 29,000 monthly views, and the Grow Your Knowledge series has achieved 45,000 registrations. CIBSE Knowledge produced 21 new titles, with notable releases including guidance on heat pump installation for large non-domestic buildings, and a new edition of TM54 evaluating operational energy at design stage. TM65, our embodied carbon methodology, can now be used internationally, with local versions being developed. Further progress included revision of CIBSEs Climate Action Plan, CIBSE/LETI Net Zero FAQs, and involvement in a cross-industry coalition of professional bodies to develop a UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard. The Building Safety Act received Royal Assent in April 2022 and is the priority for the industry: Dr Hywel Davies has led in communicating the scale of changes that government is looking to drive through this legislation. CIBSE works closely with other sector groups to respond to related government consultations and has developed a one-day training course to introduce the act and the new competence requirements for higher-risk buildings. CIBSE continued to develop initiatives to increase professional competence, including engaging with more than 2,000 members through webinars, workshops and company presentations. CIBSE Societies support alternative routes to professional registration and progress in professional accreditation outside the UK; CIBSE was approved as an assessment body for Engineers Queensland and is applying for Victoria. The Annual Report reflected the Institutions performance and the impressive efforts of CIBSE volunteers, members and staff 2,300 delegates received remote, face-to-face or on-demand training (up from 1,500 in 2021); CIBSE Regions organised 180 events with 14,000 registrants; and our Special Interest Groups now have a combined membership of 50,000. The Building Performance Awards, Presidents Awards, SLL Young Lighter of the Year, the Faade Awards, and the Young Engineers Awards showcased talent and expertise within the industry. In closing, the President encouraged members to read the Annual Report, thanked volunteers, members and staff for their dedication and efforts, and expressed his excitement for the future of the Institution and its members. Kevin Mitchell then invited questions: Chris Jones asked what research CIBSE is relying on to illustrate whether global reserves and production of critical metals and minerals are sufficient to support the electrification of buildings to achieve net zero, pointing out that some research shows concerning shortfalls. Kevin Mitchell agreed with the point made and stated that part of CIBSEs work with the Engineering Council, Royal Academy of Engineering and