BEYOND NET ZERO: CREDIBLE, AMBITIOUS CLIMATE STRATEGIES
Wednesday, 22 September 2021
11:00 – 12:30 EDT / 17:00 – 18:30 CEST
Net Zero commitments are soaring, but many are ‘greenwishing’, lacking concrete plans or involve postponing short term climate action. This event will focus on how companies can set ambitious climate strategies and highlight concrete solutions they can take today to reduce emissions within and beyond their corporate boundaries — and the fuzzy space in between. We will discuss how to take action to address Scope 3 emissions and take a deep dive into the relationship between Scope 3 and carbon markets and how they can work together for more ambitious climate action. We’ll also look at how to navigate the complexity of emerging claims and practices to recognise climate leadership.
AGENDA
Introduction – An overview of a climate mitigation hierarchy, and relevant solutions companies can use to take action within and beyond boundaries – Owen Hewlett, Gold Standard
Panel Discussion: Solutions for scope 3 hot spots
- Key challenges addressed by Value Change – Sandra Genee, SustainCERT
- Scope 3 complexities and opportunities and Value Change experiences – Elissa Foster, Patagonia
Panel Discussion: Role of carbon offsetting + claims
- Role of carbon credits, how to select high-integrity credits, and credible claims – Brad Schallert, WWF
- The interaction of Scope 3 activities and carbon markets, and the role of avoided emissions and carbon removals – Kelley Kizzier, EDF
Moderated by Sarah Leugers, Gold Standard