As more companies, communities and utilities set their sights on carbon neutrality goals, an uncomfortable truth is coming to the forefront: reaching carbon neutrality is very hard. Join experts leading organizations that are on the path to zero who are thinking pragmatically about what needs to happen to decarbonize operations — from getting started to reaching the last 20 percent. 

What does it mean to set science-based targets for nature and regeneration targets at the company and brand level? Join this session to hear from some of the early adopters of these approaches to understand how to establish goals, define regeneration, learnings from early progress and results, and how you can apply these principles to your own work. Participants will learn what science-based targets for nature are, understand how companies and brands are establishing and progressing against these, and how regeneration and these types of targets fit into this approach.

As more and more companies set ambitious climate targets, one form of offset is in particular demand. By purchasing nature-based offsets, companies can draw down carbon dioxide, regenerate natural ecosystems and bolster local economies. Demand for these offsets could outstrip supply, but a suite of technological and product innovations is rapidly growing the market for forest and soil credits. Come to this session to hear from the entrepreneurs behind these solutions and the offset procurement teams they're working with.

What emission reduction opportunities are available today to help organizations meet net zero goals? Many companies are now expanding their sustainability programs from focusing solely on renewable energy to a more comprehensive net zero emissions program. In this session, we will focus on the immediate actions organizations can take across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions on the path to net zero. Join us to discuss tools available to reduce your organization's emissions as much as possible, as soon as possible.

Join GreenBiz 21 roundtables to connect with like-minded participants for interactive virtual discussions around a big question or hot topic. Select your topic of interest to join a group discussion hosted by experts. Bring your own challenges, questions and ideas to these interactive discussions. Cameras on!

Join this session for a discussion on scope 3 supplier engagement from the perspective of the suppliers, including effective engagement approaches, insights on the target-setting process, and recommendations on how to accelerate action. Speakers will share their perspectives from the ongoing journey of engagement and collaboration on carbon reductions, as there is no one formula for success and best practices are all a work in progress.

On the path to net zero, many have pledged, some have planned, but few have certainty. This kind of large-scale business transformation requires a faultless plan, with a ready flow of capital to support it. With the market acting as the ultimate arbiter, how can you make sure your pledge will turn into actions and eventual successes? We’ll be joined by panelists across industries to hear what steps they are taking in crafting transition plans, the trade-offs they have had to make, and the successes and challenges they’ve faced so far.

Renewable energy procurements are looking beyond a company's Scope 2 emissions. Clean energy deals are increasingly taking into account more holistic considerations, prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, and considering Scope 1 and 3 emissions. This session features panelists sharing how they're thinking beyond the megawatt to support broader social and sustainability goals.