Driving Innovation on the Path to a Green Economy

Private sector leaders are primed to become a driving force behind the green economy, as investors, regulators, and customers call for greater sustainability and geopolitical uncertainties rock energy markets. In such an environment, credible corporate ESG programs will demand that companies look to innovation to deliver on their agenda, living up to the ambitious goals they have set.  

This backdrop will provide growing opportunities for innovators (and their investors) to transform long-entrenched processes: From more efficient global supply chain systems to cleaner energy sources. Indeed, with governments enacting legislation subsidizing green industries, the industry is ripe for more entrants and new technologies, even as the global economy contracts.  

What are the biggest business opportunities in the transition to clean energy? What are the short-and long-term bets companies should be making today? And which technologies hold the most promise as we work toward a more sustainable future?  Already confirmed to join us are Khosla Ventures Founder Vinod Khosla, Dow Vice President of Environment, Health and Safety, and Chief Sustainability Officer Andre Argenton; and Oracle Chief Sustainability Officer Jon Chorley

Overview

FORTUNE’s fourth annual Global Sustainability Forum will convene virtually on September 28. 

We’ll take a deep dive into these topics at our 2023 event:    

  • Identifying ESG investment opportunities that produce genuine impact  
  • Decoding decarbonization efforts in the supply chain  
  • How legislation is accelerating the entry into the EV era  
  • Driving progress in a changing economic environment 
  • Emerging opportunities in green tech and renewable solutions as markets shift 
  • How capital is being used to finance a carbon-neutral economy 
  • What is the role of the private sector in influencing the narrative around sustainability 
  • The current state of global ESG reporting and what frameworks lie ahead 
  • Implementing sustainability as a key driver of business innovation

 

 

Agenda

* All items are in US/Eastern time.
11 AM - 12:00 PM
Plenary Sessions

Sessions will include:

PUTTING THE PEDAL TO THE METAL: LEGISLATION’S SUPPORT OF THE NEW EV ERA
The greenhouse gases produced by cars are a key contributor to climate change. Proposed EPA regulations will require a major pivot - not just for the auto industry but for infrastructure as well. Will electric vehicles overshadow other forms of transportation? What are the additional issues to consider? EPA administrator Michael Regan discusses the agency’s ardent approach towards reducing auto emissions and accelerating our entry into the EV era.
Michael Regan, 16th Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Moderator: Jeffrey Ball, Scholar-in-Residence, Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, Stanford University; Co-chair, Fortune Global Sustainability Forum

TALES FROM THE FRONT LINE OF SUPPLY-CHAIN DECARBONIZATION
For many companies, the bulk of their carbon emissions comes not from their facilities but from their suppliers. Decarbonizing the supply chain is like peeling an onion; once one layer is done, another looms. The complexity is dizzying, and the lack of uniform carbon-accounting standards makes it difficult to ensure that the process is working. To effectively minimize carbon footprint, how can businesses mitigate errors, accurately measure success and maintain transparency?
Andre Argenton, Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President, Environment, Health and Safety, The Dow Chemical Company
Jon Chorley, Chief Sustainability Officer, Oracle
Kim Marotta, Global Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, Beam Suntory
Moderator: Jeffrey Ball, Scholar-in-Residence, Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance, Stanford University; Co-chair, Fortune Global Sustainability Forum

REACHING SUSTAINABILITY GOALS WITH INNOVATION AND INSTIGATION
Vinod Khosla’s career is centered on pioneering new technologies to solve problems. In his current role at Khosla Ventures, the founder of Sun Microsystems is focused on investments that benefit business performance and the global community. When it comes to tackling big problems like the climate crisis, Khosla believes that a few big solutions, thoughtfully employed, can have the maximum economic and societal impact.
Vinod Khosla, Founder and Partner, Khosla Ventures
Moderator: Molly Wood, Founder and CEO, Molly Wood Media; Co-chair, Fortune Global Sustainability Forum

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The FORTUNE Global Sustainability Forum program is developed with the guidance of FORTUNE editors, whose journalistic perspective provides unique insights into the key trends and dynamic people that are driving business. The program is tailored to the immediate needs of its audience, with themes and speakers carefully selected to deliver maximum value.

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