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SUMMARY:Scrubbing The Sky Episode 4 - Skeptics vs Believers: Is Direct Air Capture Hope or Hype? - RELEASE
DESCRIPTION:Host Ed Whittingham closes out Season 1 by examining the case against Direct Air Capture by one its harshest critics\, Al Gore\, followed by the counterarguments of supporters. Will DAC live up to its hype and potential to help cool a warming planet? Guests include: \n\nGreg Nemet\, professor at the University of Wisconsin \nKlaus Lackner\, professor at Arizona State University \nDavid Keith\, professor at the University of Chicago and a DAC pioneer who founded the company Carbon Engineering \nSara Hastings-Simon\, professor at the University of Calgary \nChristian Theuer\, Policy Communications Lead at Heirloom \nJim McDermott\, co-founder and the managing partner of Capital Management\, LLC \nÉric St-Pierre\, Executive Director of the ‪@TrottierFamilyFoundation‬\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, or on your podcast app of choice. Learn more at www.scrubbingthesky.com \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/scrubbing-the-sky-episode-4-skeptics-vs-believers-is-direct-air-capture-hope-or-hype-release/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Carbon Markets,Climate,Podcast,Sustainability,Technology
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SUMMARY:Scrubbing The Sky: Episode 3 – The Carbon Gold Rush: Tech’s Next Frontier – Release Date
DESCRIPTION:Scrubbing the Sky is the definitive podcast series exploring the global race to innovate and deploy Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. Host Ed Whittingham continues this critical discussion by spotlighting the groundbreaking advancements and growing investments within the sector. \nIn Episode 3\, listeners explore the pioneering journey of Switzerland’s Climeworks\, highlighting its modular technology approach that has reshaped DAC’s scalability and market potential. This episode also examines the emerging synergy between the technology sector and carbon removal\, setting the stage for significant climate impact. \nHosted by: Ed Whittingham\, renowned climate expert and policy advocate\nGuests: Jan Wurzbacher\, co-founder of Climeworks; Lucy Hargreaves\, Corporate Affairs and Climate Policy at Patch; Jim McDermott\, co-founder and managing partner of Rusheen Capital Management; David Keith\, professor at the University of Chicago and founder of Carbon Engineering \nKey Highlights:\n\nClimeworks’ Pioneering Journey: Follow the remarkable story of Climeworks founders Jan Wurzbacher and Christoph Gebald\, from early trials and tribulations to achieving successful large-scale DAC installations in Iceland.\nTech’s Carbon Removal Bet: Gain insights into why leading tech companies—including Microsoft\, Meta\, and Alphabet—are heavily investing in carbon removal technologies\, driving unprecedented market growth.\nInvestor and Innovator Perspectives: Hear compelling narratives from tech entrepreneur Jim McDermott\, who transitioned from internet startups to leading major DAC initiatives\, and understand why David Keith sees modular DAC solutions as crucial for scalability.\n\nEpisode 3 skillfully balances optimism for DAC’s growth with candid discussions on economic viability\, technology competition\, and the complex role fossil fuel industries could play in accelerating climate solutions. \nFor ESG investors\, corporate sustainability leaders\, and tech executives\, this episode offers vital insights into why DAC represents tech’s next significant frontier. \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/scrubbing-the-sky-episode-3-the-carbon-gold-rush-techs-next-frontier-release-date/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Carbon Markets,Climate,ESG Investing,Podcast,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Scrubbing The Sky: Episode 2 - Bill Gates & Building a Climate Miracle - Release Date
DESCRIPTION:Scrubbing The Sky: Episode 2 – Bill Gates & Building a Climate Miracle \nComing Wed\, April 2\, 2025: Join Ed Whittingham’s new series on Carbon Dioxide Removal. Host Ed Whittingham continues the story behind the development of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and its potential role in helping to fight climate change. Ed Whittingham\, and Scrubbing the Sky explores the early days of Canadian cleantech company Carbon Engineering\, and how it drew the attention of both Bill Gates and Occidental Petroleum. Guests include: \n\nKen Caldeira\, senior scientist at Breakthrough Energy \nDavid Keith\, professor at the University of Chicago and a DAC pioneer who founded the company Carbon Engineering\n\nWATCH Scrubbing the Sky\, Episode 1: Carbon Removal Engineering Earth’s Cooling \n​“Scrubbing the Sky: Inside the Race to Cool the Planet” is a podcast series hosted by climate expert and policy advocate Ed Whittingham. The series delves into the urgent global efforts to develop and scale carbon dioxide removal technologies\, particularly focusing on Direct Air Capture (DAC). It offers listeners an in-depth exploration of the history\, challenges\, and breakthroughs associated with carbon removal\, featuring insights from industry pioneers\, scientists\, and policymakers. \nThe podcast is a special series within the “Energy vs Climate” podcast\, which is co-hosted by Ed Whittingham\, David Keith\, and Sara Hastings-Simon. “Energy vs Climate” is a live\, interactive webinar and podcast that breaks down the trade-offs and hard truths of the energy transition in Alberta\, Canada\, and beyond. ​ \n“Scrubbing the Sky” is inspired by Paul McKendrick’s book of the same name\, which explores the race to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere on a planetary scale. \nInquire about sponsorship opportunities \nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/scrubbing-the-sky-podcast-bill-gates-building-a-climate-miracle/
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CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,Environmental,ESG Events,Podcast,Science,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:Scrubbing the Sky: Podcast Episode-1
DESCRIPTION:Scrubbing the Sky: Podcast Episode 1 “Carbon Removal: Engineering Earth’s Cooling”\nIn this first episode\, the show and Host Ed Whittingham dive into the world of Direct Air Capture (DAC)\, a technology that extracts carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air. Ed explores the early history of carbon dioxide removal and why it could be useful in fighting climate change\, and challenges the technology has faced along the way. \n\nHosted by: Ed Whittingham\, Canada-based environmental and public policy professional\nGuest: David Keith\, professor at the University of Chicago and a DAC pioneer who founded the company Carbon Engineering\nGuest: Paul McKendrick\, author of the book that inspired this series\nGuest: Klaus Lackner\, professor at Arizona State University and often referred to as the “Grandfather of DAC”\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Full Episode HereLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/scrubbing-the-sky-podcast-episode-1/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,Environmental,ESG Events,Sustainability,Technology
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SUMMARY:2025 Wall Street Green Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Wall Street Green Summit is our 24th annual event and one of the longest running and most comprehensive sustainable finance events in the world and will be held in New York City at the Cornell Club March 18th and March 19th 2025. \nLearn from 40 ClimateTech experts on solutions to climate change. \nLaunched in 2002 by Peter Fusaro\, this conference covers cutting edge content and industry developments\, featuring the leading practitioners in sustainability. \nThe 2025 Wall Street Green Summit agenda is focused on key topical areas of Climate Tech Investing & Reporting\, Carbon Markets and Finance\, Clean Energy solutions to climate change\, and Greening Clean Transportation. \nUse Code ESGNEWS for 10% discount. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/2025-wall-street-green-summit/
LOCATION:Cornell Club\, NYC\, 6 E 44th St\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carbon Markets,Climate,Energy Transition Event
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SUMMARY:World Economic Forum 2025 (WEF)
DESCRIPTION:The World Economic Forum 2025 (WEF) Annual Meeting takes place from 20-24 January in Davos\, Switzerland.  \nFor immediate media partnership inquiries at WEF2025: Matt Bird\, CEO of ESG News\, matt.bird@esgnews.com  Matt Bird Linkedin \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-economic-forum-2025-wef/
LOCATION:World Economic Forum\, DAVOS\, Swaziland
CATEGORIES:Climate,Economy,ESG Events,Government,International,Live Events,SDGs,Sustainability,Sustainable Finance,World Economic Forum
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SUMMARY:The Scope 3 Innovation Forum USA
DESCRIPTION:This two day conference will bring together an expert group of 150+ cross-industry practitioners. The focus throughout will remain on the practical steps business can take to engage key actors\, decarbonize supply chains and achieve net zero.\n\nLearn about:\nFrom climate targets to climate action\nHow leading businesses are translating 2030 and 2050 Scope 3 targets into impactful action in the short\, medium\, and long-term\nSupplier partnerships\nCross-industry insights and leading approaches to engage\, incentivize and enable suppliers in emissions reductions\nMap\, measure\, manage\nHow to use supply chain data to incentivize supplier action\, track business performance and determine effective strategy on Scope 3\nEmbedding Scope 3\nHow to ensure ownership and accountability within leadership\, procurement\, finance\, operations and the entire business\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-scope-3-innovation-forum-usa/
LOCATION:Convene Arlington\, 1201 Wilson Blvd 30th floor\, Arlington\, Virginia\, 22209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Economy,Environmental,ESG News,Innovation
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SUMMARY:COP29 BAKU
DESCRIPTION:COP29\, the 29th UN Climate Change Conference\, is scheduled to take place from November 11 to 22\, 2024\, in Baku\, Azerbaijan. This pivotal event will convene global leaders\, policymakers\, industry innovators\, and environmental activists to address pressing climate challenges and advance Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Key themes include climate finance\, energy transition\, and the role of international standards in driving effective climate action. \nThe conference aims to translate ambitious climate commitments into concrete\, measurable actions\, emphasizing the importance of ESG considerations in achieving sustainable development goals. \nCOP29 Agenda By Themes \nThe 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) is scheduled to take place in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, from November 11 to 22\, 2024. \nUNFCCC\nKey Events and Thematic Days at COP29: \n\nNovember 11: COP29 Opening\n\nAzerbaijan will formally assume the COP Presidency\, marking the commencement of the conference.\n\n\nNovember 12-13: World Leaders Climate Action Summit\n\nHeads of State and Government will convene to discuss national climate action plans and demonstrate commitment to the Paris Agreement.\n\n\nNovember 14: Finance\, Investment\, and Trade Day\n\nFocused on scaling up climate finance and promoting sustainable trade to support the green transition.\n\n\nNovember 15: Energy / Peace\, Relief\, and Recovery Day\n\nAddressing the role of energy in climate change and exploring the intersection of climate action and peacebuilding.\n\n\nNovember 16: Science\, Technology\, Innovation\, and Digitalization Day\n\nHighlighting the role of technological advancements and digital solutions in combating climate change.\n\n\nNovember 18: Human Development / Children and Youth / Health / Education Day\n\nEmphasizing the importance of human development sectors in climate resilience and adaptation.\n\n\nNovember 19: Food\, Water\, and Agriculture Day\n\nDiscussing the impacts of climate change on food security and water resources\, and strategies for sustainable agriculture.\n\n\nNovember 20: Urbanization / Transport / Tourism Day\n\nExploring sustainable urban development\, transportation\, and tourism in the context of climate action.\n\n\nNovember 21: Indigenous Peoples / Gender Equality / Nature and Biodiversity / Oceans and Coastal Zones Day\n\nFocusing on the contributions of indigenous communities\, gender perspectives\, and the protection of natural ecosystems.\n\n\nNovember 22: Final Negotiations\n\nDedicated to concluding discussions and finalizing agreements.\n\n\n\nFor a detailed daily program and real-time updates\, attendees are encouraged to consult the official COP29 calendar and the IPTV screens available at the venue. \nUNFCCC\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/cop29-esg/
LOCATION:baku\, Azerbaijan
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Events
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SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC 2024
DESCRIPTION:A Climate Week NYC overview\nClimate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind\, bringing together over 600 events and activities across the City of New York – in person\, hybrid and online. Each year\, business leaders\, political change makers\, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds\, from all over the world\, gather to drive the transition\, speed up progress\, and champion change that is already happening. \nClimate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group\, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action\, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business\, government\, civil society and the climate sector. \nThis year\, Climate Week NYC is being held from September 22-29\, 2024. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York. \nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/climate-week-nyc-2024/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,Government,United Nations
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SUMMARY:The Future of Climate Summit VOL II
DESCRIPTION:The PDIE (Purpose Driven Innovation Ecosystem) Group known as the No1 Earthshot Prize nominator\, and Venionaire Capital\, a leading global investment company based in Vienna\, Austria\, are proud to announce “The Future of Climate Summit VOL II”\, a prominent event that will bring together distinguished solution providers\, family offices\, investors\, and global leaders to address the pressing challenges of our climate crisis. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)\, the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change\, climate change could be irreversible by 2030. That’s just seven years from today. The time is now to create the change that will affect generations to come. \nThis event\, held in collaboration with the The Earthshot Prize\, promises to be a pivotal moment in the journey towards a sustainable future.\nScheduled to take place on September 20\, 2024\, at the prestigious Dentons Law Firm‘s head office in the convenient location of New York Midtown\, The Future of Climate Summit will serve as a dynamic platform for experts\, visionaries\, and change-makers to share their knowledge\, expertise\, and innovative solutions. \nWith the theme “Positive Futures enabled by AI” and a focus on key topics such as energy transition\, the future of sustainable cities\, decarbonization\, food and agriculture\, and natural capital and biodiversity\, this event aims to foster meaningful discussions and collaborative efforts in tackling the climate crisis. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-future-of-climate-summit-vol-ii/
LOCATION:Dentons\, Midtown\, Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy
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SUMMARY:World Oceans Day
DESCRIPTION:Planet Ocean: tides are changing\nThe ocean covers over 70% of the planet. It is our life source\, supporting humanity’s sustenance and that of every other organism on earth. \nThe ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen\, it is home to most of earth’s biodiversity\, and is the main source of protein for more than a billion people around the world. Not to mention\, the ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030. \nEven though all its benefits\, the ocean is now in need of support. \nWith 90% of big fish populations depleted\, and 50% of coral reefs destroyed\, we are taking more from the ocean than can be replenished. We need to work together to create a new balance with the ocean that no longer depletes its bounty but instead restores its vibrancy and brings it new life. \n“Planet Ocean: tides are changing”\, is the theme for World Oceans Day 2023 – the UN is joining forces with decision-makers\, indigenous leaders\, scientists\, private sector executives\, civil society\, celebrities\, and youth activist to put the ocean first. \n\nJoin us and celebrate the value of oceans\nWorld Oceans Day reminds every one of the major role the oceans have in everyday life. They are the lungs of our Planet and a major source of food and medicine and a critical part of the biosphere. \nThe purpose of the Day is to inform the public of the impact of human actions on the ocean\, develop a worldwide movement of citizens for the ocean\, and mobilize and unite the world’s population on a project for the sustainable management of the world’s oceans. \nThis year\, the United Nations will host ahybrid celebration of the annual event on 8 June 2023\, hosted in-person at the UN Headquarters in New York to be broadcasted live. It will highlight the 2023 theme of “Planet Ocean: tides are changing”. \nHosted by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations\, in partnership with the non-profit organization Oceanic Global\, and supported by Panerai\, this year’s annual event will shed light on how we can work together to ensure the ocean’s health and well-being. \n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\nThe ocean produces at least 50% of the planet’s oxygen.\nThe ocean is key to our economy with an estimated 40 million people being employed by ocean-based industries by 2030.\nOceans absorb about 30% of carbon dioxide produced by humans\, buffering the impacts of global warming.\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-oceans-day/
CATEGORIES:Climate,EarthX,Environmental,ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:World Environment Day
DESCRIPTION:Solutions to plastic pollution\nMore than 400 million tonnes of plastic is produced every year worldwide\, half of which is designed to be used only once. Of that\, less than 10 per cent is recycled. \nAn estimated 19-23 million tonnes end up in lakes\, rivers and seas annually. That is approximately the weight of 2\,200 Eiffel Towers all together. \nMicroplastics – tiny plastic particles up to 5mm in diameter – find their way into food\, water and air. It is estimated that each person on the planet consumes more than 50\,000 plastic particles per year –and many more if inhalation is considered. \nDiscarded or burnt single-use plastic harms human health and biodiversity and pollutes every ecosystem from mountain tops to the ocean floor. \nWith available science and solutions to tackle the problem\, governments\, companies and other stakeholders must scale up and speed actions to solve this crisis. \nThis underscores the importance of this World Environment Day in mobilizing transformative action from every corner of the world. \n\n\n\nFifty years celebrating World Environment Day\nLed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and held annually on 5 June since 1973\, World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. In 2023\, it is hosted by Côte D’Ivoire. \nWhy take part?\nTime is running out\, and nature is in emergency mode. To keep global warming below 1.5°C this century\, we must halve annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Without action\, exposure to air pollution beyond safe guidelines will increase by 50 per cent within the decade and plastic waste flowing into aquatic ecosystems will nearly triple by 2040. \nWe need urgent action to address these pressing issues. \n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know?\n\n\n\nSome 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flow annually into oceans. This may triple by 2040.\nMore than 800 marine and coastal species are affected by this pollution through ingestion\, entanglement\, and other dangers.\nA shift to a circular economy can reduce the volume of plastics entering oceans by over 80 per cent by 2040; reduce virgin plastic production by 55 per cent; save governments US$70 billion by 2040; reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 per cent; and create 700\,000 additional jobs – mainly in the global south.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-environment-day/
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness,SDGs,United Nations
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SUMMARY:EarthX 2024
DESCRIPTION:EarthX is an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future worldwide. We assemble and connect people all over the globe to explore sustainable solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\nMission\n\n\nEarthX is an international environmental nonprofit connecting a global community to create a sustainable world for all life and future generations. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVision\n\n\nBe the leading global connector and environmental forum to positively impact our world for a sustainable future. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/earthx-2024/
LOCATION:Hilton Anatole\, Dallas\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,EarthX
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us to honor and celebrate our remarkable planet on this extraordinary day. Earth Day is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability\, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. \nThrough various events\, toolkits\, and initiatives\, we aim to raise awareness\, inspire change\, and foster a deeper connection with nature. Let’s unite in our efforts to protect the Earth today and for generations to come. Together\, we can make a meaningful impact and create a more sustainable world. \nJOIN THE MOVEMENT \n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/earth-day-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,International,Sustainability
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SUMMARY:ACCELERATING DECARBONIZATION ACROSS INDUSTRIES IN THE US
DESCRIPTION:How can collaboration and digitalization drive the infrastructure transition?\n\n\nWebinar | Thursday April 11 | 13:00 – 13:50 ET\n\n\n\nThe adoption of sustainable practices and processes is increasingly viewed as a competitive advantage as well as an environmental and social responsibility. Leaders across industries are working to adapt their business models and accelerate the transition to net zero. However\, executives’ confidence in achieving decarbonization targets is low. According to Siemens’ Infrastructure Transition Monitor research carried out by FT Longitude\, only 15% of respondents believe they are very likely to reach their emission goals for the year ahead. \nIn addition\, some of the sectors that are aiding the shift away from fossil fuels\, including battery and semiconductor production\, and EV manufacturing and charging\, are actually contributing to the pressure on infrastructure and electricity supply. Digital technologies\, such as AI capabilities\, are accelerating positive change\, yet the rapid expansion of data centers is also increasing power demand. The IEA estimates that power consumption at data facilities makes up 1-1.5% of overall global energy use. \nNo one entity can meet corporate sustainability commitments alone; it takes an ecosystem of energy-intensive industries\, utilities and technology partners working together to reach a solution. \nThis panel on Accelerating Decarbonization Across Industries in the US\, hosted by the Financial Times in partnership with Siemens\, is for corporate leaders working on emissions reduction and business growth. The discussion will consider how to work together across industries to find effective ways to utilize technology in order to speed up the infrastructure transition and reach sustainability goals. \n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/accelerating-decarbonization-across-industries-in-the-us/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,Sustainability
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CREATED:20240326T122346Z
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SUMMARY:The New Era of Transparency: A Briefing on the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
DESCRIPTION:After decades of investor demand\, the United States is now more closely aligned with its global peers through the adoption of a mandatory climate disclosure framework for public companies. On March 6\, 2024\, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted the rule\, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors”. The rule responds to investors’ need for clear\, consistent\, and comparable climate reporting from public companies. Standardized disclosures in financial filings will bring significant improvements to the current patchwork of voluntary disclosures and help investors make more informed capital allocation and investment stewardship decisions. \nSo what should companies and investors know about these new requirements?\nFor twenty years Ceres has championed climate disclosure regulations. Join us for this webinar with Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber\, SEC Division of Corporation Finance Director Erik Gerding\, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter\, and others. \nIn this session\, participants will: \n– Acquire detailed insights on the new rule’s requirements directly from SEC staff \n– Compare elements of the rule that have changed from the proposal to final \n– Explore perspectives on implementation and how investors will use the data \n– Get answers to critical questions about the context of the rule within the evolving disclosure landscape \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-new-era-of-transparency-a-briefing-on-the-secs-climate-disclosure-rule/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Disclosures,Sustainability Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T235959
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SUMMARY:Economist Impact 9th annual Sustainability Week: Sustaining planet and profit
DESCRIPTION:We are not reaching net zero fast enough\n\nImplementing a robust sustainability strategy that delivers a return on investment should be every organisation’s long-term ambition. Improving your implementation of sustainability projects is good for business and the planet\, and expected by investors. \nThe 9th annual Sustainability Week\, incorporating the Energy Transition summit (ETS)\,  will deliver vital information that you can use to move faster on reducing emissions and improving your environmental impact in 2024. With new how-to workshops\, the CSO Leaders’ Club and our unique Action Hour sessions\, alongside extensive networking opportunities and an exhibition\, this is an event not to be missed. \n\nJoin more than 6\,000 industries leaders to shape the future of our planet \nRegister \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/economist-impact-9th-annual-sustainability-week-sustaining-planet-and-profit/
LOCATION:Business Design Centre\, 52 Upper St\, London\, N1 0QH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,ESG Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T235959
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CREATED:20240108T151829Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Clean Energy
DESCRIPTION:Clean energy: for all…\nEnergy lies at the core of a double challenge: leaving no one behind and protecting the Planet. And clean energy is crucial to its solution. \nIn a world grappling with climate change\, clean energy plays a vital role in reducing emissions\, and can also benefit communities lacking access to reliable power sources. Still today\, 675 million people live in the dark – 4 in 5 are in Sub-Saharan Africa. \nThe connection between clean energy\, socio-economic development\, and environmental sustainability is crucial in addressing issues faced by vulnerable communities worldwide. \nFor populations without clean energy access\, the lack of reliable power hinders education\, healthcare\, and economic opportunities\, and many of these developing regions still rely heavily on polluting fossil fuels for their daily life\, perpetuating poverty. If current trends continue\, by 2030 one in four people will still use unsafe\, unhealthy and inefficient cooking systems\, such as burning wood or dung. \nAlthough this situation has been improving\, the world is not on track to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7)\, which aims to ensure access to affordable\, reliable\, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. The General Assembly will hold a Global Stocktaking on SDG7 in April 2024 to assess progress and recommend solutions. \n  \n… and for our planet\nBut adopting clean energy is integral to the fight against climate change\, as well. \nA large chunk of the greenhouse gases that blanket the Earth and trap the Sun’s heat are generated through energy production\, by burning fossil fuels (oil\, coal\, and gas) to generate electricity and heat. \nThe science is clear: to limit climate change\, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative sources of energy that are clean\, accessible\, affordable\, sustainable\, and reliable. Renewable energy sources – which are available in abundance all around us\, provided by the sun\, wind\, water\, waste\, and heat from the Earth – are replenished by nature and emit little to no greenhouse gases or pollutants into the air. \nThe International Day of Clean Energy on January 26 is a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/international-day-of-clean-energy/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T170000
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CREATED:20240116T155700Z
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SUMMARY:DAVOS 2024 | World Economic Forum
DESCRIPTION:People\, societies and companies face the reality of a world in transformation. In addition to the seemingly endless supply of shocks\, with the tragic violence in the Middle East being the most recent\, deep structural shifts are clearly afoot from geoeconomics to climate change to artificial intelligence. Given this level of uncertainty and the high stakes involved\, there is a clear need to move past the diagnosis of challenges firmly towards solutions. \n\n\nWith trust eroding\, long-term visions may be too abstract to rally around\, while merely focusing on responses to current shocks will leave everyone vulnerable to the transformations at hand. What is needed are new and upgraded platforms for dialogue\, stronger partnerships\, agile policy frameworks and effective deployment of technologies that can lead to practical and implementable gains for societies across both short-term and strategic horizons. \n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/davos-2024-world-economic-forum/
LOCATION:Davos & Virtual\, Wipro house\, Promenade 74\, Davos\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Climate,Sustainability,World Economic Forum
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SUMMARY:World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Rebuilding Trust”\nThe 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum will provide a crucial space to focus on the fundamental principles driving trust\, including transparency\, consistency and accountability. \nThis Annual Meeting will welcome over 100 governments\, all major international organizations\, 1000 Forum’s Partners\, as well as civil society leaders\, experts\, youth representatives\, social entrepreneurs\, and news outlets. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Davos\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,Education,Energy,Environmental,ESG Awareness,ESG Policy,Government,Social Responsibility,Sustainability,United Nations,World Economic Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231211T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T235959
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CREATED:20231211T160256Z
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SUMMARY:The Case for ESG & Climate in 2023 and Beyond: Watch Webinar Replay
DESCRIPTION:ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade\, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention. As sustainability weaves its way into the work across many different functions\, most organizations still have relatively small dedicated teams. In response to growing external pressures\, organizations will need to take deliberate steps towards establishing more mature ESG strategies and processes. \nSo\, how are decision-makers approaching ESG? Watch the webinar replay to gain insights on current ESG and climate trends\, and for guidance on ways to overcome key challenges in the market. We discuss: \n\nTop 3 key trends for corporates\nAttracting investment in a challenging macro-economic environment\nNavigating climate innovation & climate risk management for corporates\nAnd more\n\nModerator:\nSarah Crowe\, ESG Sustainability Channel Lead\, Nasdaq \nSpeakers:\nAlly Rodrigues\, Lead ESG Advisor\, Nasdaq\nCharles Neidenbach\, Lead ESG Advisor\, Nasdaq\nKim Knickle\, Research Director\, ESG & Sustainability\, Verdantix\nMichael Bennett\, VP\, Investor Relations\, Schnitzer Steel Industries\, Inc \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-case-for-esg-climate-in-2023-and-beyond-watch-webinar-replay/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T145959
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SUMMARY:World Climate Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Summit convenes leaders from government\, business\, civil society\, international organisations\, and academia to address the key issues affecting public and private sector stakeholders in transitioning to a low carbon economy\, whilst achieving the Paris Agreement goals and the 2030 agenda. \nThe Investment COP\, an integral part of the Summit\, constitutes a cross-sectoral collaboration and solutions-focused platform that convenes asset owners\, asset managers\, businesses and governments to work across sectors to develop investable markets and climate solutions.  \nRegister Now\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/world-climate-summit-2/
LOCATION:CONRAD\, DUBAI\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T235959
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SUMMARY:COP 28: 2023
DESCRIPTION:COP28 UAE brings the world together at a critical moment for global transformative climate action. To deliver on its ambitious agenda\, COP28 will be inclusive\, transparent\, pragmatic\, and results-oriented. \n\nWHAT IS COP?\nA critical moment in global transformative climate action \nIn the three decades since the Rio Summit and the launch of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)\, the Conference of the Parties to the Convention (COP) has convened member countries every year to determine ambition and responsibilities\, and identify and assess climate measures. The 21st session of the COP (COP21) led to the Paris Agreement\, which mobilized global collective action to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by 2100\, and to act to adapt to the already existing effects of climate change. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/cop-28-2023/
LOCATION:Expo City\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates
CATEGORIES:Annual Meeting,Climate,ESG Conferences,United Nations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231124T235959
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SUMMARY:Global Youth Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:Global Youth Climate Week\, one-week before United Nations Climate Change Conference\, is a milestone mechanism for global climate governance by convening the climate actions of youth worldwide\, to amplify our voices and our climate dedication\, preparing our peers to take the lead in building a net-zero future.\n\n\n\n\n\n°100 Co-initiators – GAUC proposed the Global Youth Climate Week to UNFCCC in Jan 2022 and has called out to its global partners to co-initiate the Week in Oct 2022. Within a month\, over 100 co-initiators from 6 continents are aboard to support youth’s climate actions\, including UN’s affiliate institutions\, international organizations\, social enterprises\, academic institutions\, and even primary and secondary schools. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Global Youth Climate Week features diverse events that leverage the unique expertise and perspective of the co-initiators\, demonstrated the great promise from the entire society to support youth of the world in taking the lead toward zero-carbon future.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroduction\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe FIRST EVER Global Youth Climate Week\, proposed by the Global Alliance of Universities on Climate\, received sweeping popularity and support from around the world\, was successfully held from October 30 to November 4\, 2022. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/global-youth-climate-week/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Climate,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231018T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T110000
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SUMMARY:The Business Booster 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Business Booster is EIT InnoEnergy’s annual two-day international networking event that showcases 150+ sustainable energy technologies under one roof. Each year\, the event rotates among European cities\, which have included Barcelona\, Berlin\, Amsterdam\, Copenhagen\, Paris and Lisbon. This year join us in Amsterdam as we delve into the topic of ‘The new Green Economy: balancing profit and purpose’. \nAre you wondering if this event is right for you? Check out the section below to see how different aspects of the event would suit your needs. Enjoy! \n\nWhy participate?\nIndustry\n\nYou will have a chance to discover cutting edge technological solutions to enhance your product portfolio\, see them here.\nA great chance for you to detect new opportunities and business models for your company.\nYou will save time because innovations are segmented by market\, helping you find the right solution for your business\, see how they are segmented here.\nGreat place for you to find partnership opportunities.\nYou will have a chance to see live product demonstrations.\nYou can also pitch your challenges to the most innovative start-ups across Europe.\nAlso\, increase your brand awareness by exhibiting in the Open Innovation area.\n\nInvestors\n\nBenefit from seeing more than 150+ investment opportunities in cleantech\, prequalified and enhanced by EIT InnoEnergy\, see them here.\nGet access a mix of early stage and mature start-ups.\nYou will get first hand exposure to the technologies at the live demonstrations.\nYou will also be able to meet key regulators\, other investors and Europe’s leading energy industry players.\nGreat place to find growth opportunities for your existing portfolio.\n\n\n\nPolicy Makers\n\nPerfect place for you to discover innovative solutions prequalified and enhanced by EIT InnoEnergy\, see them here.\nYou will have a chance to meet and network with key energy regulators.\nGreat place for you to meet Europe’s leading energy industry players and investors\n\nREGISTER HERE \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/the-business-booster-2023/
LOCATION:RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre\, Europaplein 24\, 1078 GZ\, Amsterdam\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy
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SUMMARY:IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The International Energy Agency will host the first ever international summit on critical minerals and their role in clean energy transitions on 28 September 2023 in Paris. \nThe IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit will focus on measures to promote the secure\, sustainable and responsible supply of raw materials that have a central role in the global clean energy transition. The Summit will convene ministers from countries around the world – including both large mineral producers and consumers – as well as business leaders\, investors\, heads of international organisations and civil society representatives. \nThe convening of the IEA Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Summit comes after the IEA was given a Ministerial mandate by its member governments last year to deepen its work on critical minerals. Building on the analysis of its landmark report The Role of Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions\, the Agency has launched new work streams to improve the transparency and security of critical minerals supplies and just published its inaugural Critical Minerals Market Review. The IEA was also recently asked by G7 Climate\, Energy and Environment Ministers to provide support on critical minerals. \nThe Summit will aim to build a broader consensus among the participants on effective courses of action to diversify mineral supply chains\, enhance market transparency\, accelerate technological innovation and recycling\, and promote sustainable and responsible development practices. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGovernment \n\nFernanda Avila\, Secretary of Mining\, Argentina\nMadeleine King\, Minister for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia\, Australia\nVolker Holubetz\, Minister Plenipotentiary\, Austria\nTinne van der Straeten\, Minister of Energy\, Belgium\nJonathan Wilkinson\, Minister of Natural Resources\, Canada\nMark Brown\, Prime Minister\, Cook Islands\nJozef Síkela\, Minister of Industry and Trade\, Czech Republic\nMartin Bille Hermann\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Denmark\nTarek El-Molla\, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources\nEne Jürjens\, Director of Mineral Resources Department\, Estonia\nThierry Breton\, European Commissioner for Internal Market\, European Union\nWille Rydman\, Minister of Economic Affairs\, Finland\nAgnès Panier-Runacher\, Minister for Energy Transition\, France\nMichaela Spaeth\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Germany\nAlexandra Sdoukou\, Deputy Minister of Environment & Energy\, Greece\nAttila Steiner\, State Secretary for Energy and Climate Policy\, Hungary\nArifin Tasrif\, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources\, Indonesia\nEamon Ryan\, Minister for the Environment\, Climate\, and Communications\, Ireland\nHaim Assaraf\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Israel\nGilberto Pichetto Fratin\, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security\, Italy\nYasutoshi Nishimura\, Minister of Economy\, Trade and Industry\, Japan\nMasahiro Komura\, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs\, Japan\nSalim Mvurya\, EGH – Cabinet Minister for the Ministry of Mining\, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs\, Kenya\nMoon Kyu Bang\, Minister of Trade\, Industry and Energy of Korea\, Korea\nDainius Kreivys\, Minister for Energy\, Lithuania\nHerindrainy Olivier Rakotomalala\, Minister of Mines and Strategic Resources\, Madagascar\nVladimiro Manhiça\, Director for Geological Surveys at the National Institute of Mines\, Mozambique\nLiesje Schreinemacher\, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation\, The Netherlands\nAnne Marit Bjørnflaten\, State Secretary of Trade\, Industry and Fisheries\, Norway\nAnna Moskwa\, Minister of Climate and Environment\, Poland\nAna Fontoura Gouveia\, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate\, Portugal\nPeter Dovhun\, Minister of Economy\, Slovak Republic\nSara Aagesen\, Secretary of State for Energy\, Spain\nDaniel Liljeberg\, Secretary of State\, Sweden\nGiancarlo Kessler\, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD\, Switzerland\nAlparslan Bayraktar\, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources\, Türkiye\nRoman Opimakh\, Director General\, Ukrainian Geological Survey\, Ukraine\nNusrat Ghani\, Minister of State in the Department for Business and Trade\, United Kingdom\nJennifer M. Granholm\, Secretary of Energy\, United States\nJose W. Fernandez\, Under Secretary of State\, United States\nPaul Chanda Kabuswe\, Minister of Mines and Minerals Development\, Zambia\nPascal Canfin\, Chair of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament\n\nNon-government (companies\, international organisations and civil society) \n\nGina Ocqueteaux Tacchini\, Independant Board Member\, Sociedad Químca y Minera (SQM)\nChristian Tegllund Blaabjerg\, Investment Strategist\, Industriens Pension\nMatthew Chamberlain\, Chief Executive Officer\, London Metal Exchange\nYun B. Choi\, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer\, Korea Zinc\nWojciech Dąbrowski\, Chief Executive Officer\, PGE\nTim Dawidowsky\, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer\, Siemens Gamesa\nRohitesh Dhawan\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)\nChris Doornbos\, Chief Executive Officer\, E3 Lithium\nClaudio Facchin\, Chief Executive Officer\, Hitachi Energy\nTetsuya Fukuda\, Chief Operating Officer of Mineral & Metal Resources Business Unit\, Mitsui\nCarla Gohin\, Senior Vice President Carbon Neutrality Roadmap\, Stellantis\nJonathan Hackett\, Co-Head of Energy Transition and Head of Sustainable Finance\, BMO Capital Markets\nMike Henry\, Chief Executive Officer\, BHP\nAlex Holmes\, Chief Operating Officer\, NanoOne\nTim Johnston\, Executive Chairman\, Li-Cycle\nMohamed Kallala\, Global Head of Corporate and Investment Banking\, Natixis\nGraham Kerr\, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director\, South32\nMathias Miedreich\, Chief Executive Officer\, Umicore\nThemba Mkhwanazi\, Regional Director\, Africa & Australia Region\, Anglo American\nGary Nagle\, Chief Executive Officer\, Glencore\nEmily Olson\, Chief Sustainability Officer\, Vale\nAlf Reistad\, Chief Executive Officer\, Rare Earths Norway\nJakob Stausholm\, Chief Executive Officer\, Rio Tinto\nGuy Thiran\, Director General\, Eurometaux\nHenri van Rooyen\, Chief Executive Officer\, Talon Metals\nJeremy Weir\, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer\, Trafigura\nAmani Abou-Zeid\, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy\, African Union\nChristophe Poinssot\, Deputy Director General\, French Geological Survey (BRGM)\nMorgan D. Bazilian\, Director\, Payne Institute\, Colorado School of Mines\nJason Bordoff\, Founding Director of the Centre on Global Energy Policy\, Columbia University\nAmbroise Fayolle\, Vice President\, European Investment Bank (EIB)\nArunabha Ghosh\, Chief Executive Officer\, Council on Energy\, Environment\, and Water (CEEW)\nOsam Iyahen\, Senior Director\, Natural Resources\, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)\nJean-Marc Peterschmitt\, Managing Director for the Industry\, Commerce and Agri sectors\, (EBRD)\nMohamed Gouled\, Vice President\, Industries\, International Finance Corporation (IFC)\nIngrid-Gabriela Hoven\, Managing Director\, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)\nMarion Jansen\, Director of the Trade and Agriculture Directorate\, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)\nSuneeta Kaimal\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI)\nCarmine di Noia\, Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs\, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)\nDemetrios Papathanasiou\, Global Director for Energy and Extractives\, World Bank\nGreg Radford\, Director of the Secretariat\, Intergovernmental Forum on Mining\, Minerals\, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF)\nMark Robinson\, Executive Director\, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)\nElisa Tonda\, Chief\, Resources and Markets Branch\, Industry and Economy Division\, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)\nHajime Wakuda\, President\, Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)\n\n\n\nParticipants\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemand for minerals that help power electric vehicles\, wind turbines\, solar panels and other clean energy technologies is skyrocketing as the global energy transition gathers pace\, increasing the need for international cooperation. \nAccording to the IEA’s Critical Minerals Market Review 2023\, the overall market for energy transition minerals has doubled in size over the past five years\, reaching USD 320 billion in 2022. It is set for continued rapid growth\, moving it increasingly to centre stage for the global mining industry and policy makers focused on energy and climate goals. \nGrowing investment in critical mineral development provides grounds for cautious optimism on future supplies. Yet the risk of project delays and technology-specific shortfalls leaves little room for complacency – and more projects are needed by 2030 in a scenario that limits global warming to 1.5 °C\, according to the IEA’s analysis. \nLimited progress on diversifying supply sources also remains a major concern\, while environmental\, social and governance performance offers significant scope for improvement. These trends underscore the importance of high-level dialogue among global stakeholders. \nFor more information on the outlook for critical minerals\, visit the IEA Critical Minerals Data Explorer. This interactive online tool maps out global demand projections for more than three dozen minerals essential to clean energy transitions under various scenarios and technology trends. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/iea-critical-minerals-and-clean-energy-summit/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Climate,Energy,ESG Conferences
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SUMMARY:Net Zero Value Chains: Enabling collaboration to unlock value chain decarbonisation at scale
DESCRIPTION:Net Zero value chains\nEnabling collaboration to unlock value chain decarbonisation at scale\nFor many companies\, Scope 3 emissions account for more than 75% of their carbon footprint – rising to as much as 99% for some sectors. Tackling these emissions is critical if we are to make Net Zero a reality\, and while large corporates are setting Scope 3 targets and committing to decarbonizing their value chains\, many businesses are still struggling to take action. \nScope 3 emissions are by nature a collective challenge\, and a complex one. Getting answers and solutions to achieve Scope 3 emission reductions and credibly report on the impact achieved is an absolute priority\, and it has been a key focus of the Value Change Initiative since 2017. Since then\, we have focused on making Scope 3 operationable trough the implementation of Market Based Mechanisms. \nOn September 20\, join us for Climate Week’s premier Scope 3 event. Together with leading experts and companies\, let’s explore and discuss solutions to accelerate action when traceability is imperfect\, enable collaboration and partnerships\, and make Net Zero value chains a reality in today’s Scope 3 landscape. \nREGISTER HERE \n\nParticipation:\nPlease note that this event is for free: \n\nFor VCI members\, a maximum of 2 participants per company can join\n\n\nFor Non members\, a maximum of 1 participant per company can join\n\nLive streaming\nPlease kindly note that only the plenary session and the “Claims and value chain interventions” session will be live streamed. More information will be shared in due course. \n\nPhotograph Policy:\nValue Change Initiative (VCI) will be taking photos at this event. These images will be used by Value Change Initiative and SustainCERT to share news about the event\, and to publicize our activities and future events. Images may be used in press releases\, printed publicity and published on the Value Change Initiative website and social media pages. They will be stored securely\, and we will delete them after they are no longer needed for publicity purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed\, please identify yourself to a Value Change Initiative or event staff member during the event. \n\nAbout the Value Change Initiative\nMaking Net-Zero Value Chains Possible.\nTo make net-zero value chains possible by 2050\, we need organizations committed to delivering positive environmental and social impact up and down their value chains. This requires the courage to challenge the status quo\, as well as new ways and means to make change happen. \nDriven by SustainCERT and Gold Standard\, the Value Change Initiative is a multistakeholder forum bringing together some of the world’s largest companies\, leading civil society actors and internationally recognized frameworks to collectively define how to address and account for greenhouse gas emission reductions across global value chains. \nTogether we move beyond theory; learning\, testing\, and co-creating consensus-driven guidance to drive down Scope 3 emissions following Best Practice. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/net-zero-value-chains-enabling-collaboration-to-unlock-value-chain-decarbonisation-at-scale/
LOCATION:Apella by Alexandria\, 450 East 29th Street\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carbon Markets,Climate,Environmental
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SUMMARY:Deloitte at Climate Week NYC 2023: Advancing a sustainable future
DESCRIPTION:Solving the most pressing challenges for people and planet is smart business. At Climate Week 2023\, Deloitte is hosting events to help guide organizations through the complexities of the ever-changing sustainability horizon and create measurable progress toward a sustainable future. \n\nTaking place alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly\, Climate Week (September 18-22\, 2023) is a time to create lasting change that accelerates decarbonization and creates healthier\, more prosperous communities. \nGiven the enormous transformation that is on the horizon\, there is a narrow window for companies to shape their own future for and position themselves for long-term advantage. Throughout Climate Week\, Deloitte is hosing events that seek to inspire business\, government\, and nonprofit leaders to accelerate the transition to a nature-positive future\, while promoting prosperity for communities and organizations. \nCovering a diverse array of cross-sector themes\, Deloitte’s hosted events will convene leading minds to share insights that can help advance the transition to a more equitable\, low-carbon economy. In collaboration with Goals House\, Deloitte is gathering leading voices from the food industry\, financial services\, and the public sector for a discussion of how to broaden the adoption of sustainable agricultural standards. And\, with Fortune\, we are bringing leaders and innovators from some of the organizations at the forefront of sustainability together to discuss how they can move from ambition to action to adapt to a low-carbon future and position themselves for long-term advantage. \n\nLinkedIn sessions\nNew strategies for a more prosperous\, low-carbon future. Join Deloitte for its Climate Week 2023\nTaking place alongside the 78th United Nations General Assembly\, Climate Week (September 18-22\, 2023) is a time to create lasting change that accelerates decarbonization and creates healthier\, more prosperous communities. \nREGISTER NOW  \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/deloitte-at-climate-week-nyc-2023-advancing-a-sustainable-future/
LOCATION:United Nations General Assembly\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environmental,ESG Awareness,ESG Conferences
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SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC
DESCRIPTION:Climate Week NYC is the largest annual climate event of its kind\, bringing together some 400 events and activities across the City of New York – in person\, hybrid and online. Each year\, business leaders\, political change makers\, local decision takers and civil society representatives of all ages and backgrounds\, from all over the world\, gather to drive the transition\, speed up progress\, and champion change that is already happening. \nClimate Week NYC is hosted by Climate Group\, an international non-profit whose purpose is to drive climate action\, fast. Climate Group hosts the official program during the week that brings together the most senior international figures from business\, government\, civil society and the climate sector. \nThis year Climate Week NYC will be held from September 17-24\, 2023. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York. \nMain events taking place\nThis year Climate Week NYC is presenting a full program of some 400 events and activities in New York City. For those unable to attend in-person\, we’ll be streaming key sessions throughout the week. Wholly digital events will also be included in Climate Week NYC’s Events program. \nThe Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony is the most high-profile moment of the week. Taking place on Sunday\, September 17\, the event will feature major announcements\, discussions\, and interviews with international leadership from business\, government\, and the climate community. Recent speakers include Prince Charles\, Tim Cook\, Jacinda Adern\, the Hon. Chris Bowen\, Kristalina Georgieva\, Kathy Hochul\, and Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. \nThis year the Climate Week NYC Opening Ceremony will tackle three key questions: \n\nClimate action is not moving fast enough across the globe and those in positions of power have a responsibility to act without delay. Where must investment be channelled\, and what vested interests need to be held accountable?\nWe have made huge strides evidenced by the billions committed by the US\, China and the EU boost green technology and energy security. We know we have the solutions to the climate crisis. But how do we ensure they are implemented?\nWhere have we picked up our biggest wins so far and how can we use the collective will of the climate community to remain inspired\, stay the course and continue to drive climate action\, fast?\n\nOn Monday and Tuesday\, September 18 and 19\, 2023\, Climate Group hosts The Hub Live. Bringing together more than 1\,000 of the most influential leaders from business\, government\, and the climate sector\, The Hub Live hosts a series of sessions addressing key themes which will be shared at a later date. \nThe theme is We Can. We Will\nThe theme reflects determination\, focus\, but also a hopeful promise\, and a call to action to do it together. It touches upon the action we need to take now\, but also the need to look ahead and explore new opportunities. \nWe’ve seen some promising wins when it comes to renewables and financing\, but we can’t rest on our laurels. We’re entering a new phase where we need to look at what comes next: tripling clean investments\, finding new solutions\, taking concrete action\, exploring new opportunities and solutions\, and breaking down barriers together. \nWe expect this year’s Climate Week NYC to be even bigger than 2022\, which was the most impactful\, ambitious\, and far-reaching one to date. Business leaders\, political change makers\, local decision takers and civil society representatives are set to use the week as a rallying call for the meaningful contributions still needed to halve carbon emissions by 2030 and to be on a path to net-zero by 2050. \n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/climate-week-nyc/
LOCATION:New York\, New York
CATEGORIES:Climate,Environmental
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SUMMARY:Future of Climate Summit (FOCS) 2023: Where Innovation Meets Captial
DESCRIPTION:UNITE. FOCUS. ACT.\nWelcome to the 2023 FUTURE OF CLIMATE SUMMIT\, which is designed to unite world-leading\nthought leaders\, green innovators and values-aligned investors to co-steward solutions that\nsupport a healthier future. For us to achieve multilateral environmentals agendas\, including\nEarthshots\, the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\, Environmental\, Social\,\nGovernance (ESG) criteria\, and beyond\, we go farther faster when we come together. \nThe focus is on insight\, engagement\, and action (rather than pitching)\, which enables the\nformation of long-lasting relationships. Together we will help transition our planet towards a\nresilient world. We value your contribution. \n\nFuture of Climate Summit – Full Program\n\n\nJoin us for a day of collaborative action \n\nMake sure to sign up below. \n\nDownload PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom our Ally\n“The Earth is at a tipping point \, and we face a stark choice: Either we continue as we are\, and irreparably damage our planet\, or we remember our unique power as human beings\, and our ability to lead\, innovate and solve.” \n– Prince William\, The Earth Shot Prize  \n\nWhy Attend\n\nEngage directly with global decision-makers & climate leaders\nConvergence of game-changing solutions & capital towards impact\nDiscover groundbreaking advancements spearheading sustainability\nBuild authentic & lasting international relationships\nFacilitate addressing our most critical environmental challenges\n\n\nSUMMIT THEMES\nUNITE: DENTONS\, 1221 Avenue of the Americas\, NY\, NY 10020\, 25th floor \nFOCuS: \n\nCircular Economies\nNature-Based Solutions & eWaste\nDecarbonization\nEnergy Transition\nBiodiversity & Nature Capital\nSustainable Cities & Rural Revitalization\nGreen Transformation via Capital Infusion\n\nACT: \n\nSponsor our event.\nScale the movement.\nGrow with community.\n\n\n\n\nLiam Marais
URL:https://esgnews.com/event/future-of-climate-summit-focs-2023-where-innovation-meets-captial/
LOCATION:Dentons\, 25th floor\, 1221 Avenue of the Americas\, NY\, 10020\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carbon Markets,Climate,ESG Conferences
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