The Net-Zero Future

Name: Reuters Events: Delivering Net-Zero Virtual Week
Start: 2020-05-26T08:30
End: 2020-05-28T17:00

Driving Ambition Ahead of COP26 and Beyond

3,000⁺Attendees
50⁺Expert Speakers
2⁺Days of Interactive Workshops
2⁺Days of Networking

2020 was due to be a landmark year for those pushing for a net-zero future, with world leaders being tasked update and upgrade their pledges on tackling climate change and emissions targets through to 2030. Unfortunately, the Covid-19 pandemic has meant that COP26 has been postponed until 2021, but it’s imperative to action and momentum continues to ensure we put business on a net-zero footing

Delivering Net Zero Virtual Week (4^th – 5^th August 2020) will provide practical ideas and strategies on how business can put a Net-Zero ambition at the heart of their recovery plan.

This project aims to bring together 3,000+ CEOs, CPOs, CSOs and heads of Sustainability, Energy and Investors to share their strategies on how they are working now to ensure we continue momentum ahead of next year’s COP26 meeting. It will deliver the practical strategies on how to execute Science-Based Targets to transform the entire organisation in-line with their vision for decarbonisation and procure investments to accelerate the process of achieving a Net Zero Future.

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Hear from global leaders:

Nigel Topping UK's High-Level Climate Action Champion UNFCCC

Sharan Burrow General Secretary ITUC

Gonzalo Muñoz High-Level Champion of Chile UNFCCC

Virginie Helias Chief Sustainability Officer The Procter & Gamble Company

Anirban Ghosh Chief Sustainability Officer Mahindra Group

Marc Engel Chief Supply Chain Officer Unilever

Helen Clarkson Chief Executive Officer The Climate Group

Willem Mutsaerts Chief Procurement Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer Givaudan

Alberto Carrillo Pineda Co-Founder and Steering Committee Member Science Based Targets initiative

Pernilla Bergmark Principal Researcher, ICT Sustainability Impacts Ericsson

Sam Kimmins Head of RE100 The Climate Group

Ray Dhirani Head of Sustainable Finance & Green Economy WWF-UK

Sasja Beslik Managing Director Head of Sustainable Finance Development Bank J. Safra Sarasin AG

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Key Themes setting Delivering Net Zero agenda

With the UN’s launch of the ‘Race to Zero’ pledge companies are tasked with delivering ambitious net-zero GHG emissions pledges ahead of COP26. At the same time companies are rebuilding their business post-Covid-19. Hear how companies are setting structured plans and investments to help lead to a Net-Zero future

Delivering a Net-Zero future will impact every aspect of the global economy - energy, agriculture, cities, transport, and apparel to name a few. The financial sector plays a critical role in delivering investment and infrastructure for a decarbonised world. Hear how investors are re-aligning their focus from simply financial returns, to returns and impact.

For many industries the most challenging area in delivering the Net-Zero transition is the need to decarbonise the value chain. Senior business leaders will new ideas and strategies to decarbonise every part of the business engaging suppliers &customers to accelerating renewable energy purchase

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Accelerate the process to achieve Net Zero Target

Audience Interactivity Get in-depth answers in real-time in our live Q&A sessions in each presentation and panel!	Watch Live & On-demand Watch presentations, fireside chats and panel discussions from top industry thought leaders all day, every day! Missed a session? Catch-up in your own time through our on-demand service.
One-to-one Meeting and Networking Service Connect with your 3,000+ fellow attendees and find potential new partners through a dedicated virtual meetings platform.	Workshops In depth workshops to will help you to solve your challenges

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Six Reasons Why Delivering Net Zero Virtual Week is a must-attend

Our bespoke agendas are crafted by in-depth research to provide a conclusive guide to your net-zero strategy

Gain access to first-hand insights from the industry’s leaders on what progress has been made and what opportunities lie ahead

Deep-dive into case studies that will give you a guide on how to map & implement Net Zero initiatives

Connect with your peers and find new partners through a dedicated virtual meeting platform. You will be able to message, schedule meetings and use virtual meeting rooms to ensure even in isolation you are not isolated from new connections, ideas and partnerships

We cannot succeed in transition alone. Search through exhibitors from your own desk to find partners that will help you to find the latest services and technology solutions to decarbonise your business.

Our editorial colleagues are keen to drive debate and will leave live fireside chats onstage with the biggest names in climate politics. Prepare for household names to take to the stage with direction-setting insights and industry-leading analysis

The agenda at a glance

Reuters Events’ Delivering Net-Zero Virtual Week will bring together leading companies across multiple industries to address the challenge; how companies can reduce carbon emissions and develop regenerative strategies that align with the 1.5 Target, whilst ensuring the business recovers commercially from the Covid-19 pandemic. This poses significant challenges, both large and small, across the globe.

Net Zero: Strategy & Culture

With the UN’s launch of the ‘Race to Zero’ pledge companies are tasked with delivering structured net-zero GHG emissions pledges ahead of COP26. At the same time companies are tasked with rebuilding their business post-Covid-19. Hear how companies are setting structured plans and investments to help lead to a Net-Zero future.

Net Zero: Finance & Investments

The financial sector will play a critical role in delivering investment and infrastructure for a decarbonised world. Hear how to find new sources of investment and how investors are re-aligning their focus from simply financial returns, to returns and impact. Discover where investors are looking to increase engagement, capital allocation and policy support.

Net Zero: The Value Chain

Leaders will share their Net-Zero strategies to accelerate internal processes and how are they engaging suppliers & consumers to decarbonise their whole value chain.

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Reuters Events Sustainable Business (formerly Ethical Corporation) over its years has made a major contribution in advancing the cause of more responsible and sustainable business models. It provides a unique, refreshing perspective and insights for the responsible business leaders.
Paul Polman, Former CEO, Unilever

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Who Attends Reuters Events Responsible Business Summits?

Representatives include:

Chief Executive Officer
President
Chief Sustainability Officer
Chief Environment Officer
Head of ESG
Chief Procurement Officer
Chief Sustainable Investing Officer
Chief Investment Officer
Chief Communications Officer
Head of Social Impact Investing
Head of Sustainable Finance
Vice President of Environment
Global Vice President of Communications
Sustainability Director
Vice President Sustainability
Director Climate Change
Head of Sustainability
Head of Sourcing
Corporate Social Responsibility Director
Global Head of Sustainable Develop Officer
Chief Sustainability Officer & Chief Resiliency Officer
Chief Economist
Senior Vice President of Sustainability
Chief Social Responsibility Officer
Director Human Rights and Supply Chain
Director of Sustainability & EHS

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Mission Statement

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The Net-Zero Future

Driving Ambition Ahead of COP26 and Beyond

Hear from global leaders:

Join 3,000+ virtual attendees!

Key Themes setting Delivering Net Zero agenda

Accelerate the process to achieve Net Zero Target

Join 3,000+ virtual attendees!

Six Reasons Why Delivering Net Zero Virtual Week is a must-attend

The agenda at a glance

Net Zero: Strategy & Culture

Net Zero: Finance & Investments

Net Zero: The Value Chain

Join 3,000+ virtual attendees!

Who Attends Reuters Events Responsible Business Summits?

Representatives include:

Type of Companies

Delegate Seniority

Join 3,000+ virtual attendees!

Mission Statement

Join 3,000+ virtual attendees!

Here to help

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