The Climate Pledge at VERGE
The Climate Pledge's documentary series Future Forward will premiere at VERGE 22. Each of the six documentary shorts visits the frontlines of the fight against climate change and introduces viewers to business leaders and visionaries developing solutions to the climate crisis.
With emotional and character-driven stories, the authentic films showcase the power of industry to rethink the way we do business, from transportation and buildings to flight, agriculture, forests and factories.
Watch the Future Forward trailer for a sneak peek into the documentaries that will premiere on The Climate Pledge Stage in the Expo Hall. All pass-holders are welcome to attend.
The Climate Pledge Stage Program
| Session Date | Session Time | Session Title | Session Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 10/26 | 12:15pm - 12:30pm | Welcome & Stage opening | |
| Wednesday 10/26 | 12:30pm - 1:15pm | Future Forward Film Premiere: The Future of Flight | Kicking off a series of premieres on The Climate Pledge stage, this short documentary delves into an innovative collaboration between Neste, a producer of sustainable aviation fuel, and the airline JetBlue. Watch the film to discover how JetBlue is integrating bio-based fuels into its operations, then stay around for a conversation between the key players in this pioneering partnership. Speakers: Sara Bogdan (Jetblue) & Chris Cooper (Neste) |
| Wednesday 10/26 | 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Future Forward Film Premiere: The Future of Buildings | The cement industry is responsible for seven percent of global greenhouse gas emissions and demand for concrete is constant. Yet one company has a blueprint for a future buildings sector that produces far less carbon. The second documentary premiere on The Climate Pledge Stage tells the story of the vision behind CarbonCure, a fast-growing startup with a solution to the world’s cement emissions. Following the screening, CarbonCure’s CEO will discuss his company’s progress and take your questions. Speakers: Samia Khan-Bambrah (director) & Robert Niven (Carbon Cure) |
| Wednesday 10/26 | 2:45pm - 3:30pm | Future Forward Film Premiere: The Future of Farming | Farming is unpredictable. Droughts and heavy rain can wipe out a season of hard work. Even in good times, margins can be thin. So how can food companies persuade their suppliers, who are understandably often risk-averse, to experiment with the low-carbon techniques needed to reduce food system emissions? The third film premiere on The Climate Pledge Stage reveals how Unilever is partnering with Practical Farmers of Iowa to spread regenerative practices across the state and beyond. Leaders from the company and it’s non-profit partner will take the stage after the screening to discuss the project. Speakers: Stefani Grant (Unilever) & Sarah Carlson (Practical Farmers) |
| Thursday 10/27 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | The Climate Pledge Fund: Meet the Innovators | Since it’s launch in 2020, Amazon’s $2 billion Climate Pledge Fund has invested in 20 companies developing the technologies needed to transition net-zero emissions. The investments are deliberately broad, from low-carbon fuels to high-tech greenhouses and battery recycling. Visit The Climate Pledge Stage to hear from and connect with leaders from four ground-breaking fund companies that are building tomorrow’s low-carbon economy. Speakers: Alexander Meek (Moxion Power), Ivonna Dunamyan (Hippo Harvest), Nick Ellis (Amazon Climate Pledge Fund), Robert Schuetzle (Infinium), Seonghoon Woo (Amogy) |
| Thursday 10/27 | 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Future Forward Film Premiere: The Future of Water | By 2025, half the world’s population could be facing water scarcity. Existing waterways are also increasingly polluted with plastic waste. And as with so many environmental issues, these problems are particularly acute in developing nations. In the penultimate documentary premiere on The Climate Pledge Stage, director Samia Khan-Bambrah reveals how Multi Bintang, an Indonesian subsidiary of Heineken, is working with local communities to safeguard springs and clear rivers of trash. Following the screening, Khan-Bambrah will join a conversation with leaders from Heineken and Matt Damon’s Water.org charity. Speakers: Jan-Willem Vosmeer (The Heineken Company) & Michael Mayernik (Water.org) |
| Thursday 10/27 | 3:00pm -3:45pm | Future Forward Film Premiere: The Future of Transport | In 2018, Amazon approached electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian to talk about electrifying the company’s delivery fleet. This summer, just a few years later, Amazon began rollout Rivian electric delivery vans,, a first step toward complete electrification of its fleet. Our final film premiere on The Climate Pledge Stage highlights what it took to make such rapid progress, from design of the vehicles to roll-out of the charger networks. After the screening, leaders on both sides of the partnership will share progress updates and their learnings to date. Speaker: Dagan Mishoulam (Rivian) |
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