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Mobility & Logistics

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022
9:00am to 12:00pm
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Accelerating Your Fleet Electrification Journey

Tutorial
212 C-D

No matter the use-case or fleet size, deploying EVs is complex in the best of cases. But using the right tools, processes, insights and knowledge can mitigate risk and provide a structured journey for fleets.

Fleet, facility, energy and sustainability leaders across the U.S. are dealing with similar questions on selecting the right EVs for their needs, EV procurement, chargers and charging infrastructure, backup power systems, clean energy sources, assessing capital costs, financial and operational impact, staff change management, and defining the environmental impact. …And even more fundamentally: are EVs actually right for their operations?

This interactive tutorial will dive deep into the fleet electrification journey, providing valuable insights for any company or public fleet looking to go electric. Driven by expert facilitators with backgrounds in analyzing fleet telematics data, charging and corporate fleet electrification, the session will walk attendees through a step-by-step process, and describe how any fleet can electrify at scale, using real-world fleet electrification case studies and expert discussions. No matter if you are just beginning or well into your EV journey, this tutorial will provide insights that will accelerate your progress.

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Fleets
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Yann Kulp
  • Margaret McCall
  • Nicole Efron
  • Andy Jefferson
  • Bill Cawein
  • Paul Augustine
  • Ryan Spicer
  • Chelle Izzi

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3:30pm to 4:30pm
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Public Transit and the “New” Normal: What’s Happening Now!

Panel
212 C-D

Public transit is the unsung hero for decarbonizing transport. But what does its future look like in a post-COVID world?

Public transit took a massive hit during the pandemic as ridership dropped and single-passenger travel rose. In the new post-pandemic normal, as people return to public transit, questions are emerging: How should prior systems and tools operate? What new technologies and solutions such as micro-mobility, electrification, software services and more are needed to increase ridership? What will the future of public transit be? Join this session to explore how cities are coping with this new reality and discover the innovations they are deploying to keep everyone moving.

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Mollie D'Agostino
  • Krista Glotzbach
  • Ramses Madou
  • David Kim

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Wednesday, October 26th, 2022
9:00am to 10:00am
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates: Addressing Corporate Scope 3 Emissions

Case Study
212 C-D

Companies are looking to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

By working with airlines that offer SAF certificates, corporate clients are helping accelerate the aviation industry’s journey to net zero emissions by funding greater research, innovation and SAF availability. Learn how your company can get involved, what solutions exist today to help you reduce your business travel footprint and gain access to tailored plans to supplement Scope 3 ESG reporting. Speakers will also share insights on how collaborating on Scope 3 emissions can drive the aviation industry forward. This session will dive into specific case studies between corporate customers and major airlines as they work to reduce their carbon emissions.

Tracks

  • Sustainable Fuels
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Sara Bogdan
  • Andrew Chen
  • Duncan Masland
  • Jenny Sabineu

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1:30pm to 2:30pm
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High-Speed Rail Is Key to Achieving Global Net-Zero Emissions

Panel
212 A-B

High-speed rail is as common as sliced bread in parts of Europe and Asia, but the world needs more infrastructure, especially in the U.S.

As countries reap the benefits of what high-speed rail brings — including reduced transportation emissions, deeper traveler satisfaction and increased passenger convenience — what role does high-speed rail play on the road to net zero? Will the U.S. catch up? What learnings are available to industry leaders laying the tracks in the U.S. for a booming rail revitalization? Join this discussion with global high-speed rail leaders to better understand what’s ahead. 

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Scott Sherin
  • Katie Fehrenbacher
  • Armin Kick
  • Margaret Cederoth

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Overcoming Obstacles to Fleet Electrification

Panel
212 C-D

Your company has made sustainability commitments, and you know electrifying your fleet will help your organization meet these targets. But the task may seem daunting. This session will address the obstacles to transforming your fleet operation, featuring the journeys of and lessons learned by companies leading in fleet electrification and by service providers offering solutions. The speakers will take us through the practical process, from decision to implementation, to help guide you past the obstacles to accomplishing this transition within your own company.

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Fleets
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • John Boesel
  • Grady Sheldon
  • Maryline Lewett
  • Bill Cawein
  • Vic Shao

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2:45pm to 3:45pm
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Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Trucking, Now!

Case Study
212 C-D

Decarbonizing heavy-duty trucking may seem daunting, but many companies are already deploying tangible solutions and reducing their emissions.

Roadmaps for low-carbon trucking often focus on emerging technologies that mature in years to come. But low-carbon solutions for heavy-duty trucks exist today, and fleets are actively deploying them. Is your fleet looking for solutions to deploy today around hydrogen, renewable diesel, electrification and more? Learn about innovative new programs like the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative, other ways companies are decarbonizing heavy-duty trucking in 2022 and how your fleet can be next.

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Sustainable Fuels
  • Fleets
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Carrie Song
  • Sam Cao
  • Paul Holdredge
  • Shawn Yadon

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4:15pm to 5:15pm
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Sustainability Leaders vs. Fleet Managers: How to Convince Everyone to Decarbonize Fleets

Panel
212C-D

Ready, set… debate! VERGE is bringing the sustainability vs. fleet manager conversation, all too common among many companies looking to electrify fleets, front and center at VERGE 22.

EVs are winning hearts and minds across the U.S. and globally, but sustainability professionals and corporate fleet managers often disagree about how and when to take fleets 100 percent electric. Join this lively discussion between top-tier sustainability and fleet professionals as they debate the disconnects that arise for major corporations as they convert fleet operations to zero emissions.

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Fleets
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Mike Roeth
  • Paul Rosa
  • Josh Green
  • Bill Cawein
  • Emily Conway

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Why Sustainable Ports Hold the Key to Decarbonizing Maritime

Case Study
212 A-B

Shipping ports must decarbonize for maritime shipping to decarbonize. What’s happening across the space and who’s leading the charge?

Autonomous electric vehicles, all-electric mobile harbor cranes, LEED buildings and renewable energy-powered facilities are just some of the new technologies and solutions ports and terminals are deploying to help decarbonize the shipping industry and reach net zero emissions. However, the journey ahead is just beginning for some. The Port of Long Beach and Long Beach Terminal was named the best green seaport worldwide in 2018 and has since been innovating on the road to net zero. In 2021, Long Beach Terminal completed its new terminal, one of the most technologically advanced and environmentally sustainable cargo facilities in the world, capable of handling 3.3 million twenty-foot equivalent units annually. Join this session to learn more about decarbonizing shipping ports, the innovative solutions Long Beach Terminal has deployed and the policy support needed to fully decarbonize ports and terminals.

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Heather Tomley
  • Bonnie Nixon
  • Jim Cooper
  • Erik Neandross

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Thursday, October 27th, 2022
1:30pm to 2:30pm
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Net Zero by 2050: Can the Airline Industry Move Faster?

Panel
212A-B

How fast can the aviation industry really go towards decarbonizing operations?

In 2019, the year before the coronavirus pandemic, the global airline industry consumed 96 billion gallons of fuel. As pressure mounts on airlines to cut the roughly billion tons of carbon dioxide this fuel emitted when burned, the industry is developing electric aircrafts and investing in sustainable aviation fuel. Can this work help airlines reach net zero by 2050 or before? And what are the major airlines doing to reach this goal?

Tracks

  • Sustainable Fuels
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Mark Brownstein
  • Sara Bogdan
  • Rohini Sengupta
  • Adam Klauber
  • Mark Augustyniewicz

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3:00pm to 3:45pm
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Future Forward Film Premiere: The Future of Transport

Panel
The Climate Pledge Stage

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 the rollout of Rivian electric delivery vans, the first step toward the complete electrification of its fleet. The final film premiere on The Climate Pledge Stage highlights what it took to make such rapid progress, from the design of the vehicles to the roll-out of the charger networks. After the screening, leaders on both sides of the partnership will share progress updates and learnings to date. For more on Future Forward, watch the series trailer.

Tracks

  • Electrification
  • Fleets
  • Mobility & Logistics

Speakers

  • Anders Thulin
  • Dagan Mishoulam
  • Ramya Winstead
  • Anovia Thomas

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