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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

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With 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.

  • 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 
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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