Transforming the Built Environment through Smart Technology and Innovation

The built environment is currently responsible for almost 40 percent of global energy and process-related CO2 emissions. To achieve full system decarbonization, businesses must reach beyond the low hanging fruit to integrate new technologies, pursue innovative strategies, and support complementary policies and building codes that not only reduce onsite emissions but also support an overall net-zero transition of buildings. This session will introduce new technologies, policies, and approaches for transforming the built environment.

Climate Risk, Opportunity, and Disclosure: Insights and Trends from TCFD Leaders

This workshop will provide an overview of key insights and trends from Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Risk (TCFD) leaders across a variety of sectors and offer high-level guidance on how companies can elevate their assessment of climate risks and opportunities to lead to greater strategic action. Attendees will gain lessons learned from leading companies that have prepared effective climate-related disclosures to meet the expectations of investors and stakeholders.

The Critical Role that Natural Climate Solutions Play in Meeting Corporate Commitments

There is no single solution to addressing climate change, but nature-based solutions can make a big impact on our ambitious road to net zero. Nature-based solutions (NbS), or natural climate solutions, refer to projects that protect, restore, and manage natural ecosystems. They provide important environmental and social co-benefits too, contributing to more equitable communities, cleaner air and water, and increased biodiversity. Nature-based solutions are preventing greenhouse gas emissions, actively removing carbon from the atmosphere, and restoring green infrastructure and building climate resilience. It’s no wonder more companies are investing in natural climate solutions to meet their ambitious climate commitments! Join us to learn more about how companies are working to meet the ambitious goals of today while planning for a net-zero, climate resilient future.

Featuring a headline interview with Lisa Jackson, VP of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives at Apple.

The Climate Leadership Series has hosted over 1,200 sustainability professionals to address today’s most pressing climate challenges through policy, innovation, and business solutions. View the program agenda below, or access live recordings on our YouTube Channel.

Welcome from your hosts, Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and The Climate Registry

The Moment is Now: Prioritizing Climate Action

Climate change receives overdue attention and dedication from the Biden Administration while states and municipalities battle climate-related threats on the front lines and the business community ratchet up ambitious climate goals. Antha Williams, Global Head of the Environment Program for Bloomberg Philanthropies shares why the moment is now, what we need to meet such ambitious goals, and why addressing climate change requires a whole-of-society approach.

Closing Remarks from Wendy Jaglom, RMI US Program Manager and Member, America Is All In.

Confronting the Threat of Climate Change and Building Resilience throughout the U.S.

Opening Remarks from Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards

Extreme weather events across the U.S. continue to increase in size, scope, and frequency. Hear from resilience officers working on the front lines to minimize destruction, maintain and invest in climate-smart infrastructure, and build climate resilience in their communities. 

Environment, Economy and Equity: A Conversation with EPA Administrator, Michael Regan

EPA Administrator Michael Regan will explore the intersection of the 3 E’s – environment, economy and equity – and share how the Biden Administration’s commitment to environmental justice addresses climate change and paves the way for economic revitalization, job creation, and healthier communities. He will be joined in a moderated discussion with Ebony Thomas, Racial Equity and Economic Opportunity Initiatives Executive at Bank of America.

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The Road to Zero Emissions and the Future of Transport 

We collectively won’t get to zero without transforming the transportation sector. It’s a tall order but the opportunity is BIG – to reduce GHG emissions, improve air quality and public health, create jobs, and advance equitable communities. This conversation focuses on the future of road transport and the investment, local policies, innovation and collaboration needed to drive positive change.

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Business Leaders Driving Climate Action

Decarbonizing the U.S. Power Sector

We are excited to present this special session to address the pivotal role of American utility companies in our quest to decarbonize the U.S. economy by mid-century. This impressive panel of executive leaders will share with the Climate Leadership audience why they are up for the challenge and what multifaceted opportunities they seek to leverage in getting to net zero. 

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2021 Climate Leadership Awards Showcase 

This year’s impressive class of Climate Leadership Award winners will share best practices, what drives their ambitious efforts to solve the climate crisis, and lend some inspiration to the Climate Leadership community during these challenging times.

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The Global Race to Net Zero

America Is All In Presents Breakthrough Policies and All-In Approach for Achieving U.S. Climate Goals 

America Is All In shares why an all-in climate strategy is needed to cut emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and set the stage for a fully decarbonized economy by mid-century. With the release of new analysis in Blueprint 2030, report author and leading experts discuss what exactly the road to zero means in practice.

Governor Jay Inslee Shares the Important Work of Fellow ‘Supernationals’ in Battling the Climate Crisis  

Subnational governments around the world are laying out their own road maps for climate leadership. We welcome Governor Inslee to the virtual stage in a fireside chat with The Climate Registry’s Executive Director, Amy Holm, to share what kind of climate action superpowers state and local governments have at their disposal and how they are rising to the challenge and showing what leadership should look like.

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Driving Capital and Innovation Towards Global Decarbonization

Driving the transition to net zero will require significant capital and investment in breakthrough technologies. The good news is that global efforts to address the climate crisis are broadening, deepening and accelerating. Experts forecast what to watch for and where the greatest impact may be for mitigating emissions over the next decade.

Kick-off Series Adjourns