The roadmap for decarbonizing cities
Details
- September 19, 2023
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10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
- Cost:
- Free
- Issues:
- Climate & EnvironmentData & TechEconomic DevelopmentSDGsSustainable Development
The roadmap for decarbonizing cities
In cooperation with Danfoss
The launch of the “Roadmap for Decarbonizing Cities” whitepaper sets the stage for a dynamic panel discussion examining the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing urban environments.
Cities are energy and carbon emissions centers, contributing to two-thirds of global energy consumption and 70% of carbon emissions annually. This session will highlight innovative strategies, identify challenges, and recommend actionable policy to contribute to the critical mission of combating climate change through more resilient, sustainable cities.
The session will delve into key aspects of urban decarbonization, such as optimizing urban planning to integrate sustainability into infrastructure, energy management practices to minimize carbon footprints, and energy-efficient building designs to reduce emissions. Alongside more commonly known culprits, strategies to reduce emissions in overlooked sources of urban carbon footprints, such as wastewater facilities, supermarkets, and data centers will be discussed.
The panel will culminate in actionable policy recommendations derived from the whitepaper that can expedite the deployment of decarbonization technologies and practices in urban areas, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Speakers
Moderator:
Heather McGeory, Head of Sustainability, Fifth Wall Ventures
Panelists:
Rick Sporrer, President, Danfoss North America
Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht, Netherlands
Lolita Jackson, MBE, Executive Director of Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Development Capital LLP
Renae Kezar, VP Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Johnson Controls
The roadmap for decarbonizing cities
In cooperation with Danfoss
The launch of the “Roadmap for Decarbonizing Cities” whitepaper sets the stage for a dynamic panel discussion examining the challenges and opportunities in decarbonizing urban environments.
Cities are energy and carbon emissions centers, contributing to two-thirds of global energy consumption and 70% of carbon emissions annually. This session will highlight innovative strategies, identify challenges, and recommend actionable policy to contribute to the critical mission of combating climate change through more resilient, sustainable cities.
The session will delve into key aspects of urban decarbonization, such as optimizing urban planning to integrate sustainability into infrastructure, energy management practices to minimize carbon footprints, and energy-efficient building designs to reduce emissions. Alongside more commonly known culprits, strategies to reduce emissions in overlooked sources of urban carbon footprints, such as wastewater facilities, supermarkets, and data centers will be discussed.
The panel will culminate in actionable policy recommendations derived from the whitepaper that can expedite the deployment of decarbonization technologies and practices in urban areas, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Speakers
Moderator:
Heather McGeory, Head of Sustainability, Fifth Wall Ventures
Panelists:
Rick Sporrer, President, Danfoss North America
Sharon Dijksma, Mayor of Utrecht, Netherlands
Lolita Jackson, MBE, Executive Director of Sustainable Cities, Sustainable Development Capital LLP
Renae Kezar, VP Global Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs, Johnson Controls