Building a Sustainable Future: The Global Energy Transition

07:30 AM - 08:30 AM ET

Registration and Breakfast

Registration + Networking Breakfast

08:30 AM - 08:45 AM ET

Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks

08:45 AM - 09:30 AM ET

Where Are We in the Energy Transition?

According to the latest Conference Board research, half of CEOs around the globe see the renewable energy transition as significantly positive for their company, and yet it remains one of their lowest near-term priorities. This panel will discuss where we currently stand in the shift to renewable energy, the forces that are driving and deterring the shift, and what are the paths to greater progress.

George S. Barrett, Founder, The Overtone Group, Former Chairman and CEO, Cardinal Health, Inc.

Dr. Joel Myers, Founder & Executive Chairman, AccuWeather

Rich Gottwald, President & CEO, Compressed Gas Association

09:35 AM - 10:20 AM ET

What Are the International Forces at Play?

The shift to renewable energy is not happening in a vacuum, but against the backdrop of wars, geopolitical rivalries, trade tensions, and competing regulatory regimes. This session will discuss how this complex matrix of forces is affecting the global energy transition

Aniket Ghai, Senior Officer, UN Office of the High Representative for the LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS

Ben Herskowitz, Senior Managing Director, ESG & Sustainability Advisory Solutions, FTI Consulting

10:35 AM - 11:20 AM ET

Where Are the Growth Opportunities in Energy Transition?

There is significant money to be made (or saved) in the global energy transition. This panel will discuss where to look for opportunities, how to assess the ROI of the renewable energy shift, and how companies can make the business case – both internally and externally – for action.

Michelle Sim, Director of Corporate Sustainability, Sempra

John Morton, Managing Director, Head of Americas, Pollination

Josh Tippin, VP of Fuels and Energy Services, Penske Transportation Solutions

11:25 AM - 11:50 AM ET

Playbook for Reaching Net Zero

What does it take for a company to reach Net Zero. There are multiple levers, from reducing energy usage, to shifting sources, to carbon credits and carbon capture and more. Hear from one of the largest companies in the world on how it is getting there.

Kara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability, North America, Michelin

11:55 AM - 12:20 PM ET

Fireside Chat: Where Will the Energy Transition Stand in January 2025?

While the shift to renewable energy may be inevitable, the issue can be polarizing. This session will address what a post-election landscape at the federal and state level could look like, and how companies can prepare for the unknown.

Elizabeth Lien, Senior Director, Federal Climate Policy and Subnational Programs, WWF

12:25 PM - 01:10 PM ET

Do Consumers Actually Care?

The shift toward sustainability is happening because corporate boards and C-suite leaders know it's a good long-term business strategy to reduce environmental and social risk, and because regulators are demanding climate-related reporting. Overshadowing this is increasing consumer willingness to shift their loyalty to brands that emphasize sustainability. This session will feature new research identifying a $44 billion sustainability opportunity for brands. Senior practitioners from key sectors will discuss their focus on consumers and investors.

Chris Gray, Vice President, Sustainability & ESG, UnitedHealth Group

Dave Armon , Executive Vice Chairman, 3BL

Erin Bigley, Chief Responsibility Officer, AllianceBernstein

01:10 PM - 02:10 PM ET

Lunch

Lunch

02:15 PM - 03:00 PM ET

What Kind of Capital Investments Will be Needed in the Energy Transition?

With $130 trillion expected to go into projects to decarbonize and renew infrastructure by 2027, how are companies planning for a future that meets environmental, business, and employee needs? This panel will discuss the public and private investments being made in infrastructure, how companies can analyze the best approach for them to take, and how to invest wisely.

Andrew Howell, Head of Research, Sustainable Finance, Environmental Defense Fund

Michael Ragona, Chief Engineer Substation Projects Engineering, Con Edison of New York

Robert G. Schwiers Jr., Chief Economist Strategy & Sustainability, Chevron

03:25 PM - 03:55 PM ET

How Can Boards Add the Most Value?

The Conference Board has found that board members across the globe and CEOs share the same ESG priorities, but that board members are significantly less confident in their companies’ approach to sustainability than the executives leading the charge. This panel will discuss how best to effectively engage the board on sustainability and renewable energy. How can boards add the most value? What does management need to do differently? How should boards adapt?

Dave Stangis, Partner and Chief Sustainability Officer, Apollo

Jennifer Aspen Mason , Chief Sustainability Officer and EVP Safety & Sustainability, J.M. Huber Corporation

04:00 PM - 04:45 PM ET

Mapping the End-to-End Climate and Energy Transition for Your Industry

Making the climate and energy transition goes well beyond the boundaries of your company’s office walls. Making progress means engaging the entire value chain and understanding the unique energy needs, emission sources, and footprint of your industry. It also means taking advantage of the positive contributions your industry can make to enable others to advance the energy transition and/or adapt to a changing climate. This session will discuss how companies should look at their energy and climate transition plan from the perspective of their industry.

Frederic Godemel, Executive Vice President, Power Systems and Services, Schneider Electric

Sarah Crowe, ESG & Sustainability Lead, Nasdaq

04:45 PM - 05:00 PM ET

Reflections of the Day and Closing Remarks

Reflections of the Day and Closing Remarks

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM ET

Reception

Reception

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET

ESG Leadership Awards Dinner

ESG Leadership Awards Dinner