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All sessions listed below are in Pacific Time (PT).  View the Schedule summary here.

Tuesday, July 27th, 2021
11:00am to 11:45am
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How Investors Evaluate Net-Zero Commitments

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Investors and consultants explain the metrics and values they use to evaluate corporate climate commitments.

Speakers

  • Amberjae Freeman
  • Susan "Suz" Mac Cormac
  • Pooja Khosla
  • Jared Westheim

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1:30pm to 2:15pm
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Offsets 101: What You Need to Know to Buy Carbon Offsets

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Demystifying the market for carbon credits so you can do due diligence before making a purchase.

Speakers

  • Kelley Kizzier
  • Elizabeth Sturcken

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2:15pm to 3:00pm
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Ask an Expert: Inside Facebook's Net-Zero Strategy

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Facebook's sustainability strategy manager takes your questions on the company's plan to reach net zero by 2030.

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  • Sylvia Lee

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Ask an Expert: Nature-Based Solutions and Net-Zero

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How can companies responsibly maximize the multiple benefits of nature-based solutions as part of a net-zero strategy?

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  • Marcene Mitchell

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Ask an Expert: Neutral, Net-Zero, Negative...What?!

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Disentangle the confusing language and components of climate goals to improve your organization's climate strategy.

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  • Owen Hewlett

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Wednesday, July 28th, 2021
11:00am to 11:45am
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What does it Mean to be Net Zero in the Financial Sector?

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Investors, lenders and climate policy experts discuss how the financial sector can achieve net-zero lending and investment portfolios.

Speakers

  • Brian O'Hanlon
  • Jacqueline Smith
  • Danielle Sugarman
  • Deborah Ng

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The State of the Market for Carbon Removal in 2021

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Carbon removal will be integral to many net-zero strategies. What types of credits are available now? Which are right for your organization?

Speakers

  • James Temple
  • Jane Zelikova
  • Matthew Potts
  • Marcius Extavour

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12:15pm to 1:00pm
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How to Build the Carbon Removal Market We Need

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How collaboration between companies, non-profits and policymakers can create an affordable and equitable supply of carbon removal credits.

Speakers

  • Elizabeth Willmott
  • Shuchi Talati
  • Tito Jankowski
  • Julio Friedmann

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The Next-Gen Tech Accelerating the Transition to Net Zero

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Meet the startups behind the technologies set to emerge as enablers of the net-zero transition.

Speakers

  • Brennan Spellacy
  • Jeff Horowitz
  • Cedrick Tandong
  • Olugbenga Olubanjo
  • Kate Frucher

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1:30pm to 2:15pm
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Solutions Showcase: Find the Right Offset for Your Business

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Offset providers walk you through their catalogues of high-quality credits, ranging from nature-based solutions to permanent carbon removal.

Speakers

  • Zack Parisa
  • Angelyca Jackson Hammond
  • Nav Kaur Kilroy
  • Julian Ekelhof
  • Thuy Phung

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Native Net Zero: Integrating Emissions Goals into Products

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Companies explain how they have integrated emissions reductions strategies into products and business models.

Speakers

  • Stacy Kauk
  • Taylor Francis
  • Heather Clancy
  • Sandra Noonan

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2:15pm to 3:00pm
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Ask an Expert: Net-Zero Programs and a Just Transition

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Quiz an expert on how net-zero strategies can contribute to a transition that's equitable, just and inclusive.

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  • Rory Jacobson

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Ask an Expert: How Can the U.S. Reach Net Zero Emissions?

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Net Zero America lead author Eric Larson takes questions on how organizations of all types can contribute to the net-zero transition.

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  • Eric Larson

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