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Tuesday, July 27th, 2021

11:00am to 11:45am

How Investors Evaluate Net-Zero Commitments

Breakout

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

1:30pm to 2:15pm

Offsets 101: What You Need to Know to Buy Carbon Offsets

Breakout

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

2:15pm to 3:00pm

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.

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?

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.

Wednesday, July 28th, 2021

11:00am to 11:45am

What does it Mean to be Net Zero in the Financial Sector?

Breakout

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

The State of the Market for Carbon Removal in 2021

Breakout

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

12:15pm to 1:00pm

How to Build the Carbon Removal Market We Need

Breakout

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

The Next-Gen Tech Accelerating the Transition to Net Zero

Breakout

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

1:30pm to 2:15pm

Solutions Showcase: Find the Right Offset for Your Business

Breakout

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

Native Net Zero: Integrating Emissions Goals into Products

Breakout

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

2:15pm to 3:00pm

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.

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.