Reactions to the 2024 CLC
- “I had the pleasure of attending the Climate Leadership Conference in the progressive and climate-foward city of Cleveland this week. The cross-pollination of sector talent was impressive, and the spirit of collaboration between public and private sectors was electrifying. There is a shared sense of purpose and a deep commitment from corporates and all levels of government to break down silos and share best practices. This collaboration is essential to fast-tracking the capital and innovation needed to meet our decarbonization and Paris Agreement commitments.”
–Krista M. Gnau, MBA, PMP
- “Thank you to The Climate Registry for another great Climate Leadership Conference. This year’s event was three days of fascinating discussions around challenges and opportunities in the drive toward net zero, which only reinforced the need for more and better data, constant innovation, and creative partnerships.”
–Kaitlyn Pritchard, Embassy of US to Canada
- “This was the first Climate Leadership Conference I have attended, and I so appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it. The sessions and conversations were informative and productive, the mix of attendees from private and public sectors provided interesting perspectives, and I really love the overall positive tone. There was a sense of collaboration and willingness to work hard to contribute to solving/slowing climate change.”
–Tanya Peacock, EcoEngineers
- “Special thanks to The Climate Registry for hosting critical conversations between public and private sector partners. Forums such as these are critical to building the partnerships, sharing insights and accelerating delivery of business and infrastructure solutions that helps us address the climate challenge.”
–Grant Ervin, S&B USA
Climate Testimonials
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