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.

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.

Is existing U.S. EV policy aligned with industry capabilities and what is needed to accelerate the transition by 2030?

The EV revolution has finally hit the U.S. High gasoline prices, new vehicle models and federal government leadership through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law have stimulated rapid industry growth. States are also pushing automotive manufacturers to accelerate their EV plans, with California, New York, Washington and others mandating 100 percent zero-emission sales by 2035. Join the discussion to learn whether industry and policy experts believe that the EV transition is happening fast enough, and what governments can do to further accelerate it.

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.

Microchip shortages, supply chain woes and surging consumer demand this past year have kept the price of owning an electric vehicle out of reach for most Americans, despite the flood of new models reaching the market in 2022. What else can be done to bring prices down to affordable levels and drive an equitable transition away from the internal combustion engine for consumers and businesses in all communities? We’ll discuss this and more through a policy lens during this session.

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?