The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted public transportation patterns in 2020 in a way never seen before. It exacerbated and exposed the inequalities that already exist in urban centers across America. As cities begin to imagine and implement new modes of mobility, how can we ensure the evolution is equitable? This panel features three cities that are piloting innovative new programs to decrease emissions and increase equitable access to transportation. Leaders of mobility innovation in three major metropolitan areas will discuss a range of topics such as micro-mobility, alternative transportation infrastructure developments, and zero-emissions zones.

From engineering electric planes to developing passenger carrying drones, these panelists are on the forefront of air mobility innovation. In this session, we’ll explore the differences, benefits, and possibilities of both regional air mobility (RAM) and urban air mobility (UAM). Learn how these different approaches plan to bring convenience, speed, and safety of air travel to all Americans, regardless of their proximity to a travel hub or urban center.

Mass adoption of electric vehicles and clean energy will rely on the availability of low-cost, reliable energy storage. This session will feature four battery innovations that may just be the key to unlocking a sustainable future for electrification.

According to recent studies, 80% of EV charging is done at home. This is a huge hurdle to EV adoption for those who do not own their homes or who live in an apartment building. Additionally, now that more and more of the workforce is returning to the office, it is expected that EV workplace charging will play a key role in the increased adoption of EVs. This panel will discuss efforts to make EV charging networks more available in more places, in order to make driving EVs accessible to all.

While the electrification revolution is ramping up, how can hard-to-abate sectors reduce emissions and pollution with solutions available now? Each of these panelists represents a different hard-to-abate sector, using a broad mix of carbon reducing technologies on the market today. The panel will be an open conversation about what each sector is doing to achieve their climate goals faster — from electric vehicles to renewable diesel. Rather than focusing specifically on one solution, we’ll dive into how end users are wrestling with the climate challenge and making advancements towards their carbon-reduction goals.

Almost all major organizations have a footprint in aviation, through commercial business travel, air freight or corporate jets. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are a key solution to reducing Scope 1 or Scope 3 emissions, both for airlines and the corporations who make use of their services. Join this panel discussion to find out how sustainable aviation fuels can play a role in corporate decarbonization strategies. The speakers on this panel include SkyNRG, Microsoft, RMI, and WWF.

Experts from Neste and San Francisco International Airport lift the curtain on sustainable aviation fuel — explaining how this low carbon, renewable jet fuel can help you fly sustainably.

Fleet electrification can help major corporations in the transportation and logistics sector cut emissions, reduce overall operations costs and achieve environmental sustainability goals. But the process is complex and faces significant planning, policy, and infrastructure challenges. True impact demands action, innovation and collaboration. Electrifying vehicles – both commercial and passenger – holds significant promise in helping to combat the climate crisis.
 
In this session, you will hear from companies leading the way toward a fully electrified future, from alternative fuel programs and all-electric van delivery systems, to EV charging infrastructure development and carbon neutrality goals. Learn more about the latest trends in addressing sustainable transportation and managing electric vehicle fleets at-scale.

Ships transport more than 10 billion metric tons of cargo each year, and almost all of these ships run on fossil fuels. New data shows that about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to maritime shipping – even more than airplanes. This session tackles how to decarbonize the shipping industry -- from private sector tech development to monitor emissions (ABB) and modifying existing ships to be zero-carbon (MHIA) to what is needed from the public sector to create new regulations to drive progress in this space.

Many people are worried about autonomous vehicles displacing taxi drivers and gig economy workers alike, as we race towards automation. However, the massive increase in the production of electric cars presents an enormous opportunity for new jobs — ones providing expanded benefits and transferable skills. How are successful public-private partnerships figuring out a new model of work, and what does that look like? This session will explore different pathways to a new type of workforce environment — where people don't just service and maintain EVs, but also get skilled up for the operational jobs of tomorrow.

What does it take for a company to transition to fully electric fleets? In this session, 3Degrees will provide practical guidance, including information on how to access the Low Carbon Fuel Standard and other market-based incentive programs.

Come to have your questions answered on how to maximize value to your organization; quickly and efficiently scale electrification; and align with your organization’s carbon-reduction goals.