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Tuesday, December 6th, 2022

8:30am to 9:00am

Networking & Expo

Networking

9:00am to 9:04am

Organizer's Welcome

Keynote

9:04am to 9:12am

The State of Net Zero in 2022

Keynote

We know the goals and the target dates. So how are we faring in our attempts to halve emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050?

9:12am to 9:24am

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse: How to Lobby for Better Climate Law

Keynote

Few firms can hit net zero without government help. A veteran climate legislator on how your organization can lobby for the laws it needs.

9:24am to 9:34am

The Mind-Bending Innovation Surge Shaping Carbon Removal

Keynote

From seaweed to olivine sand, carbon removal is alive with innovation. Experts share thoughts on the state of play — and where we're headed.

9:34am to 9:38am

Big Little Talks

Keynote

Game-changing ideas from big thinkers in a very short amount of time: just one minute each.

9:38am to 9:48am

The World's Biggest Buyer Has a Message for Suppliers

Keynote

The U.S. government has proposed a historic rule that would require major suppliers to disclose their emissions and set science-based targets. Hear what this means for you.

9:48am to 9:50pm

Closing Transition

Keynote

9:50am to 10:00am

Transition

Break

10:00am to 10:45am

How Circular Strategies Can Speed Up the Net Zero Transition

Breakout

Experts unpack research on the circularity-net zero nexus and describe the circular tactics that are driving down emissions.

Using Value-Chain Carbon Credits to Cut Scope 3 Emissions

Breakout

Hear how pioneering companies are collaborating with suppliers to create insetting projects with quantifiable emissions benefits.

Net Zero 101: Measure & Disclose Your Company's Emissions

Breakout

A newcomers guide to measuring and disclosing emissions, delivered by the organization that's become the de facto standard for disclosure.

10:45am to 11:15am

The Future of Regulation on ESG and Preparing for Upcoming Change

Booth Session

OneTrust Booth

Transparency to key stakeholders on ESG strategies has become a competitive advantage for organizations that do it well. And regulatory requirements for ESG disclosures, such as those from the SEC’s climate disclosure rule, and the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), among others, require a streamlined process for operationalization, data capture, and reporting.

In this session, OneTrust will cover the ESG disclosure landscape, including consolidations and evolving regulatory drivers, and how companies are navigating the disclosure demands of their stakeholders, enhancing adoption and outcomes by leveraging technology platforms to operationalize ESG strategy, action planning, performance measurement and reporting.

This session is sponsored by OneTrust. Booth sessions are sponsor-created and hosted sessions, created independently by the sponsor without input from GreenBiz. Please note that attendee contact information will be shared with the sponsoring company.

Networking & Expo

Networking

11:15am to 12:00pm

What Counts as Greenwashing? And Can Your Company Avoid it?

Breakout

When does marketing about your net-zero plans blur into greenwashing? And how can you spot the difference? Discover a new taxonomy that you can use to understand greenwashing, and join a debate about how to tackle it.

Net Zero 101: How to Set a Science-Based Target

Breakout

More than a thousand companies have set science-based net zero targets. Learn how your organization can join them.

Sector Pathways to Net Zero: Road Transport

Breakout

The electrification revolution is underway, but the path to a net zero transport sector remains unclear. Industry experts will share insights on what's likely to happen next, and companies at the forefront of electrification will discuss learning from their recent progress.

12:00pm to 12:30pm

Simplifying Fleet Electrification: Automate EV Charging With Bp Pulse

Booth Session

Bp Pulse Booth

Companies seeking to electrify their fleets — be it for sustainability or regulatory reasons — are often met with a variety of hurdles through each phase of the process. At Bp Pulse, we simplify electrification by offering comprehensive fleet consultation and design services coupled with our intelligent charging management software. This allows company fleet managers to power their EVs with cost-optimized energy. Join us at our booth to learn how we can help your company navigate transitioning to an EV fleet!

This session is sponsored by Bp Pulse. Booth sessions are sponsor-created and hosted sessions, created independently by the sponsor without input from GreenBiz. Please note that attendee contact information will be shared with the sponsoring company.

Networking & Expo

Networking

Achieving Scope 3 Decarbonization Through Sustainable Sourcing

Booth Session

Insight Energy Booth

One of the most important and challenging elements of Scope 3 is supply chain engagement and sustainable sourcing. We discuss strategies and frameworks for developing and implementing Scope 3 decarbonization programs that, among other things, prioritize categories well-positioned for influence, identify alternative suppliers, and enable existing suppliers to decarbonize. Organizations that take sustainability goals seriously and have made a strong commitment to Scope 1 and 2 emissions action will want to absorb the lessons of this discussion as they move along their sustainability journey to Scope 3 implementation. The clock is ticking as mandatory carbon disclosure and reporting requirements appear to be on the horizon for publicly-traded companies, including those related to Scope 3.

This session is sponsored by Insight Energy. Booth sessions are sponsor-created and hosted sessions, created independently by the sponsor without input from GreenBiz. Please note that attendee contact information will be shared with the sponsoring company.

12:30pm to 1:15pm

What it Really Takes to Deliver on Net Zero

Breakout

Companies that set some of the earliest science-based targets share what worked — and didn’t — in their fight to cut emissions.

Sector Pathways to Net Zero: Hard-to-Abate Industries

Breakout

Get the inside story on two major new initiatives that aim to use procurement commitments and regional collaboration to accelerate emissions reductions from hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel and chemicals.

Networking & Expo

Networking

9:00am to 9:02am

Organizer's Welcome

Keynote

9:02am to 9:07am

The Radical Act of Studying Chicken Nugget Production

Keynote

Discover how one company gathered data from across a supply chain, and how the process could accelerate emissions cuts everywhere.

9:07am to 9:11am

Big Little Talks

Keynote

9:11am to 9:24am

Designing for Net Zero, from Day Zero

Keynote

Meet the sustainability leaders trying not to reduce emissions, but to prevent them from occurring in the first place.

9:24am to 9:34am

The Moonshot: A Zero Carbon Car by 2030, Without Offsets

Keynote

Can Polestar, a Volvo-backed startup, really eliminate emissions from auto manufacturing by 2030?

9:34am to 9:46pm

What it Takes to Integrate Environmental Justice into Business Development

Keynote

It's one thing to talk about a just transition to net zero. But what does it look like to integrate those ideas into business practice?

9:46am to 9:50am

What Third-Graders Want to Tell You About Climate Change

Keynote

Today's school kids will inherit a climate future shaped by our business decisions. We asked them what us grown-ups should be focusing on.

9:50am to 10:00am

Transition

Break

10:00am to 10:45am

Four Innovations Designed to Boost Quality in Carbon Markets

Breakout

From new standards to Web3 tech, carbon markets are buzzing with innovation. Connect with the leaders behind the new ideas.

Net Zero 101: Develop and Execute a Climate Action Plan

Breakout

A target is meaningless without a high-quality plan for delivering on it. Learn how to get started on a climate transition action plan that's right for your organization.

Sector Pathways to Net Zero: Buildings

Breakout

Industry experts share their latest thinking on the paths that the buildings sector can take to net zero, together with news of the technologies, partnerships and strategies that will make it possible.

10:45am to 11:15am

Networking & Expo

Networking

The Role of Indigenous Peoples in Nature Conservation

Booth Session

Environmental Defense Fund Booth

Companies have shown sustained interest in tropical forest carbon emissions reduction and removal credits to protect and restore forests and to deliver on climate goals. But how can companies tell if these types of credits are delivering the environmental and social benefits that are being claimed? The TFCI Guide, developed by eight leading environmental and Indigenous Peoples NGOs, can help teams responsible for creating and executing their corporate net-zero strategies navigate the marketplace with clear purpose and high integrity.

This session is sponsored by EDF. Booth sessions are sponsor-created and hosted sessions, created independently by the sponsor without input from GreenBiz. Please note that attendee contact information will be shared with the sponsoring company.

Accelerating Your Path To Net Zero With Energy-as-a-Service

Booth Session

Redaptive Booth

Swing by Redaptive's booth to learn how to use energy-as-a-service solutions to reach your net-zero goals faster — and without capital investment. Our team will walk through the solution, share case studies from leading Fortune 500 companies and answer any questions. Learn how to get started with fully-funded turnkey programs that include installation and management of solar, LED, geothermal, HVAC and other energy optimization projects.

This session is sponsored by Redaptive. Booth sessions are sponsor-created and hosted sessions, created independently by the sponsor without input from GreenBiz. Please note that attendee contact information will be shared with the sponsoring company.

11:15am to 12:00pm

How Better Data Sharing will Transform the Scope 3 Challenge

Breakout

Get the inside story on data-sharing mechanisms that promise to bring a new level of precision to Scope 3 data.

Sector Pathways to Net Zero: Clean Energy

Breakout

Decarbonizing the grid is sometimes called the easiest of the hard things we need to do to address climate change. We know what it will take to get there — but it necessitates a transformation shift across sectors.

This session will provide an overview of what it will take to decarbonize power markets, featuring experts to explain the path to decarbonizing the grid, creating a net-zero energy strategy, and executing at your organization.

Net Zero 101: Build a Strategy for Buying Carbon Credits

Breakout

If you can avoid the pitfalls, investments in carbon credits can deliver real benefits for your company and the climate.

12:00pm to 12:30pm

Networking & Expo

Networking

Developing and Executing a Data-Driven Decarbonization Strategy

Booth Session

Edison Energy Booth

This session will explore what it takes to develop and implement a data-driven sustainability strategy. From analysis and design to implementation and management, we will cover how to prioritize effective decarbonization strategies, successfully make the business case for top priorities, create actionable items for onsite and offsite solutions to achieve your goals, and more.

This session is sponsored by Edison Energy. Booth sessions are sponsor-created and hosted sessions, created independently by the sponsor without input from GreenBiz. Please note that attendee contact information will be shared with the sponsoring company.

12:30pm to 1:15pm

How Carbon Credit Portfolios Cut Risk and Maximize Impact

Breakout

Carbon credits are not commodities: Every project has multiple attributes, from the risk of reversal to the range of co-benefits to the maturity of the technology involved. To maximize the impact of the credits you buy, and minimize the risk of being left holding an offset that fails to deliver, companies are increasingly creating portfolios of different project types. Get the inside story on portfolio construction from experts with extensive experience in carbon markets.

New Strategies for Integrating Employees into Net Zero Goals

Breakout

Employees are both a source of emissions — through commutes and energy use in home offices — and an ally in emission reduction efforts. Discover strategies for minimizing your employees' emissions and maximizing their contributions to your net-zero goal.