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Decarbonization Summit 2021: Pathways to a Sustainable Future
Watch a panel of diverse utility, corporate, and public sector thought leaders in a series of discussions on the impact of decarbonization on commerce, infrastructure, and society
Watch the webinarWith unprecedented calls to decarbonize energy supply, transportation, facilities, and supply chains, the opportunities and barriers are endless. Many organizations must transform their existing operating and business models to account for regulation, operational constraints, consumer expectations, and economics. Watch industry experts in a series of insightful virtual discussions and perspectives around decarbonization and its impact on commerce, infrastructure, and society.
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Actionable Strategies for Decarbonization
Actionable Strategies for Decarbonization
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how these leaders approach key strategies from their decarbonization vision
- Hear key takeaways in addressing both opportunities and challenges in their organization’s path to lower carbon
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Transportation Electrification: The Road to Zero Carbon
Transportation Electrification: The Road to Zero Carbon
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the win-win factors that enable utility companies to support residential and fleet electrification
- Identify key strategies for electric utilities to expand availability to pubic EV charging
- Highlight successful transportation electrification projects and how those support environmental equity
- Understand the role utilities play in the transition to electrified transportation and reduced GHG emissions
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Electric Utility Decarbonization: Pathways Forward
Electric Utility Decarbonization: Pathways Forward
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors driving targets for electric utilities
- Learn methods to prioritize and identify cost effective programs
- Hear about progress from key utility leaders on sustainability goals
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Corporate Sustainability: Lessons Learned
Corporate Sustainability: Lessons Learned
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss innovative approaches to making organizational change
- Learn techniques to mitigate Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions
- Hear real-world stories of moving goals to concrete action plans
Actionable Strategies for Decarbonization
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how these leaders approach key strategies from their decarbonization vision
- Hear key takeaways in addressing both opportunities and challenges in their organization’s path to lower carbon
Transportation Electrification: The Road to Zero Carbon
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the win-win factors that enable utility companies to support residential and fleet electrification
- Identify key strategies for electric utilities to expand availability to pubic EV charging
- Highlight successful transportation electrification projects and how those support environmental equity
- Understand the role utilities play in the transition to electrified transportation and reduced GHG emissions
Electric Utility Decarbonization: Pathways Forward
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors driving targets for electric utilities
- Learn methods to prioritize and identify cost effective programs
- Hear about progress from key utility leaders on sustainability goals
Corporate Sustainability: Lessons Learned
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss innovative approaches to making organizational change
- Learn techniques to mitigate Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions
- Hear real-world stories of moving goals to concrete action plans
Session 1: Actionable Strategies for Decarbonization
Description:
Carbon reduction is one of the most challenging new initiatives facing corporations and utilities today. Hear leaders from several sectors share their vision on aligning an organization to successfully achieve their decarbonization goals.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how these leaders approach key strategies from their decarbonization vision
- Hear key takeaways in addressing both opportunities and challenges in their organization’s path to lower carbon
Speakers:
- Katherine Neebe, Chief Sustainability Officer, Duke Energy
- Robert Horton, Vice President, Environmental Affairs & Sustainability, DFW International Airport
- Andrew Dillon, Innovation Fellow, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe – Moderator
Session 2: Transportation Electrification: The Road to Zero Carbon
Description:
Transportation Electrification is a critical opportunity to reduce GHG emissions, yet barriers exist. Learn from industry trailblazers on methods to accelerate electrification of transportation to achieve cleaner air and reduce emissions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the win-win factors that enable utility companies to support residential and fleet electrification
- Identify key strategies for electric utilities to expand availability to pubic EV charging
- Highlight successful transportation electrification projects and how those support environmental equity
- Understand the role utilities play in the transition to electrified transportation and reduced GHG emissions
Speakers:
- Keith Kerman, Chief Fleet Officer, Deputy Commissioner, City of New York
- Darryl E. Spencer, P.E., Sr. Asst. Vice President, Engineering, Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Kate Staples, Manager, Electrification, Dominion Energy
- Shelly Hagerman, PhD, Principal, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe
- Andrew Dillon, Innovation Fellow, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe – Moderator
Session 3: Electric Utility Decarbonization: Pathways Forward
Description:
Decarbonization of the electric sector represents vast potential, with targets of 50% or higher emissions reduction by 2030 for many utility companies. Hear industry leaders describe their unique path to reach these ambitious goals.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors driving targets for electric utilities
- Learn methods to prioritize and identify cost effective programs
- Hear about progress from key utility leaders on sustainability goals
Speakers:
- Sam Choi, Manager of Emerging Technologies & Renewables, OUC
- Ben Farrow, Director, Clean Energy Strategy, Puget Sound Energy
- Siva Gunda, Commissioner, California Energy Commission
- Carolyn Weiner, Senior Manager, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe – Moderator
Session 4: Corporate Sustainability: Lessons Learned
Description:
Corporate sustainability goals leverage the scale and influence of organizations for good while also meeting GHG reduction targets. But moving from goalsetting to action can be a challenge. Key experts describe their journey to reduce carbon throughout operations and supply chain.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss innovative approaches to making organizational change
- Learn techniques to mitigate Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon emissions
- Hear real-world stories of moving goals to concrete action plans
Speakers:
- Sandeep V. Aujla, CFA, Senior Sustainability Manager, San Diego Gas & Electric
- Chris Benjamin, Director, Corporate Sustainability, Pacific Gas & Electric
- Elizabeth A. Kocs, PhD., Director of Strategy, Energy Initiative, U. of Illinois at Chicago
- David South, Senior Principal, Energy & Utilities, West Monroe – Moderator
