Asda is the best kept secret in the optical world because of our unique pricing on glasses. We don’t charge any extra for thinner lenses or varifocals if a patient’s prescription requires this. Our patients love this and so do our professionals, as they can focus on delivering what their patients needs without worrying if it is affordable. Our patients also like the fact they can visit us, hand in their prescription to the pharmacy, have their eyes checked and do their shopping in one trip. All 157 of our stores fit that one-stop-shop concept, and we have big plans for future growth. Our teams build highly rewarding roles in the heart of their communities, along with enjoying a wide range of benefits including paid GOC fees, CPD programs and professional indemnity insurance.

Here at CooperVision we understand how important contact lenses are to people’s daily lives, recognise that every wearer is unique and appreciate the importance of crafting world-class lenses for both mainstream and challenging vision corrections. Our focus goes beyond product development to true innovation, tackling some of the greatest challenges of our time such as myopia management and the impact of the global transformation to a digital lifestyle. CooperVision is committed to providing focused practitioner support, through partnership activities and our Cooper Advantage™ programme.

Our goal is to become a more connected, conscious and impactful organisation.

We strive to support our communities, reduce our impact on the environment and create a safe & diverse workplace.

Our ambition is to reduce our environmental footprint on a global scale. We’re saving energy by constantly driving efficiencies in our operations and an ever-increasing switch to renewable energy sources. Our aim is to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2040, if not sooner, with an interim target of at least 60% by 2030. We are also working to significantly reduce our environmental impact of water usage and packaging through initiatives that focus on reducing, reusing, and recycling, throughout our operations and offices around the world.

MYKITA is a design house from Berlin where high technology meets handcraft. The presentation will take us on the sustainability journey of the brand, showcasing how they integrate responsible materials like recycled acetate and circular steel into their timeless eyewear designs. Through transparent local manufacturing and closed-loop processes, MYKITA leads the way in sustainable solutions.

Practice Building specializes in bespoke business support for optics; unique businesses require unique strategies to succeed. For over 10 years we’ve been delivering award-winning group training, one-to-one coaching, and bespoke solutions from marketing to management, to optical businesses across the globe.

Net Zero Optics is the latest addition to PB’s services and, with not-for-profit organization Net Zero Eyecare, we’re already steering the industry towards a low-carbon future at every level.

Our standards and guidance have proven applicable well beyond the optical industry, as they’re grounded in established best-practice for all types of business, and we’re excited to work with any enterprise serious about making a positive difference.

Safilo is a global player in the eyewear industry that, for over 90 years, has been creating, producing, and distributing sunglasses, prescription frames, outdoor eyewear, goggles and helmets. Thanks to a data driven approach, Safilo goes beyond the traditional boundaries of the eyewear industry: in just one company it brings together Italian design, stylistic, technical and industrial innovation, and state-of-the-art digital platforms, developed in its «digital hubs» in Padua and Portland, and made available to Opticians and Clients for an unmatched customer experience. Guided by its purpose, See the world at its best, Safilo is leading its group legacy, founded on innovation and responsibility, onwards towards the future.

For nearly 40 years we’ve been committed to changing lives through better sight and hearing. We're proud of what we've achieved, and we are committed to exploring what more we can do. So, we’ve been taking some time to understand the impact we have on the planet we share, with the people we support, both in our communities and across our teams. Our commitment is to make a positive difference and to change the way we operate so that we are net-zero carbon by 2050 at the latest. We have some bold targets and, powered by the energy and inspiration of our 40,000 colleagues worldwide, our supply chain partners, and our 41m customers, we’re focused on achieving them.