New York
September 19, 2023
8:30 - 10 am EST
Science is clear: we need to scale up climate action to keep the 1.5°C limit within reach and mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. At the same time, we need to ensure that the transition to a net zero economy is just, and that the benefits and challenges of moving away from fossil fuels towards clean energy are shared equitably in society. This is needed to create buy-in for climate action, allowing governments and business to act at the scale and pace demanded by science.
Join us to discuss the importance of incorporating just transition considerations into transition plans to ensure that the net zero transition brings shared prosperity and more equitable societies. Panelists will articulate the business case for a just transition, outlining the material risks for business of an unjust transition, and share challenges and success stories.
We will also present the Just Transition Resource Platform, recently published by BSR, The B Team and We Mean Business Coalition, as a key tool to help companies navigate their just transition journeys. As advancing a just transition is new territory for many companies, we are eager to hear from you and discuss how to support businesses in this process, and what tools, guidance, or trainings would be helpful to facilitate action.
Scheduled Speakers
Owen Bethell, Environmental Impact Lead Global Public Affairs, Nestlé
Sharan Burrow, Former General Secretary of International Trade Union Confederation
Rob Cameron, Global Head of Public Affairs, Nestlé
Jennifer Horning, Head of Corporate Engagement and Partnerships, Solidaridad
Andrew Prag, Managing Director of Policy, We Mean Business Coalition
Javier Quiñones, CEO and CSO of IKEA USA
Gonzalo Saenz de Miera, Director of Climate Change and Alliances, Iberdrola
Shameela Soobramoney, CEO, National Business Initiative
Aron Cramer, President and CEO, BSR