B4E Climate Summit 2013
B4E Climate Summit - 28-29 May 2013, London
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The urgency of the global climate challenge demands ambitious goals and bold, coordinated action. The B4E Climate Summit 2013, themed “Net Zero, Climate positive”, will present growth strategies of leading global businesses committed to net zero carbon emissions and the most cutting edge innovations for climate positive impact. Business leaders will share their plans to sequester more carbon than they emit, organise more renewable energy generation than energy consumed and new business models and services that deliver customer carbon savings.
High-level working groups will bring together leaders from business, government and NGOs to commit to the collective action within sectors and define the policy changes needed to enable industry-wide transformation.
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B4E Climate Summit - 28-29 May 2013, London
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B4E Climate Summit 2013, London - Agenda
Note: This is a draft agenda indicative of both invited and confirmed speakers and is subject to change.Tuesday - 28 May 2013 |
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| Facilitator: Charles Emmerson, Independent Advisor and Senior Fellow, Chatham House | |
| 0900 – 0940 | Opening Addresses |
| 0940 – 1050 | Opening plenary discussion panel |
| 1050 – 1100 | Leadership Perspective |
| 1100 – 1130 | Networking coffee break |
| 1130 – 1140 | Leadership Perspective |
| 1140 – 1240 | Plenary discussion panel |
| 1240 – 1400 | Lunch |
| 1415 – 1730 | WORKING GROUPS Working groups will deliver business policy recommendations and commitments on climate action as input for COP19 Warsaw from five industry sectors. A Chair and committee for each working group will work with participating companies and organizations for six weeks in advance of the summit in preparation for agreement on final messages and text of outcome document to be discussed and edited at the event. |
| 1730 – 2100 | Networking cocktail reception and dinner |
Wednesday - 29 May 2013 |
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| 0830 – 0900 | Coffee reception |
| 0900 – 0915 | Opening Speech |
| 0915 – 1015 | Plenary discussion panel |
| 1015 – 1115 | Feedback and proposals from working group Chairs |
| 1115 – 1145 | Networking coffee break |
| 1145 – 1245 | Plenary discussion panel |
| 1245 – 1300 | Closing remarks |
| 1300 - 1400 | Networking lunch |
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Note: This is a draft agenda indicative of both invited and confirmed speakers and is subject to change.
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B4E Climate Summit - 28-29 May 2013, London
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B4E Climate Summit 2013, London - Registration
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Standard Rate* Individual Registration Package includes:
GBP 690 (plus V.A.T.)
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Reduced Rate Individual Registration Package includes:
GBP 390 (plus V.A.T.) |
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B4E Climate Summit - 28-29 May 2013, London
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B4E Climate Summit 2013, London - Summit Venue
The Hurlingham Club
Ranelagh Gardens
London
England, SW6 3PR
For detailed information on directions please click here
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Closest to the venue: Premier Inn > info and booking
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Budget - The Lodge Hotel Putney > info and booking
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B4E Climate Summit - 28-29 May 2013, London
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Host
Global Initiatives
Global Initiatives promotes sustainable global development through a series of television programmes, media projects and international events like the B4E Summit series. These initiatives highlight global issues and offer partnership solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing the world.
www.globalinitiatives.com
Responsible Business Television
Responsible Business a television series produced by Global Initiatives showcasing leading global corporations that, in partnership with governments, NGOs and other international organizations, are developing business-driven solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing our world. Not only to improve corporate reputation or increase profits, but because it’s the right thing to do.
www.responsiblebusiness.com
In partnership with
WWF
WWF has the global insights to help businesses navigate through key sustainability risks and opportunities. As the world’s leading independent conservation organization, we work with businesses, communities and governments to create innovative solutions to safeguard the natural world, tackle climate change and enable the sustainable use of our natural resources. Through our endeavors we seek to embed sustainability and social well-being in both economic and environmental systems.
www.wwf.org.uk/business
Strategic Partner
Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 360,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2010 (ended March 31, 2011) consolidated revenues totaled 9,315 billion yen ($112.2 billion). Hitachi will focus more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes information and telecommunication systems, power systems, environmental, industrial and transportation systems, and social and urban systems, as well as the sophisticated materials and key devices that support them. For more information on Hitachi, please visit:
www.hitachi.com
Corporate Partner
Renault-Nissan Alliance
Signed on March 27, 1999, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has built a unique business model that has created significant value for both companies. For 10 years, employees at Renault and Nissan have worked as partners with attitudes of mutual respect and company pride while keeping separate brands and corporate identities. In 2011, the Alliance sold a record 8.03 million units worldwide, up 10% from the previous year.
blog.alliance-renault-nissan.com
www.renault.com
www.nissan-global.com
Summit Partners
ICAEW
ICAEW is a professional membership organisation, supporting over 136,000 chartered accountants around the world. Through our technical knowledge, skills and expertise, we provide insight and leadership to the global accountancy and finance profession. Our members provide financial knowledge and guidance based on the highest professional, technical and ethical standards. We develop and support individuals, organisations and communities to help them achieve long-term, sustainable economic value. Because of us, people can do business with confidence.
www.icaew.com
The Aldersgate Group
The Aldersgate Group (AG) is an alliance of leaders from business, politics and society that drives action for a sustainable economy. AG’s mission is to trigger the change in policy required to address environmental challenges effectively and secure the maximum economic benefit in terms of sustainable growth, jobs and competitiveness. The AG develops independent and authoritative policy objectives through the breadth, expertise and diversity of its membership. We draw on the knowledge base and connections of our network to gain an early insight into the policy formation process and engage with key decision makers in a proactive, constructive and impartial way.
www.aldersgategroup.org.uk
Trucost
Trucost helps organisations reduce exposure to increasing natural resource costs and shortages, optimising both risk management and strategic decision making. Key to our approach is that we not only quantify environmental impacts, but we also put a price on them, helping companies, investors and governments understand environmental issues in business terms.
www.trucost.com
Renewables 100 Policy Institute
Renewables 100 Policy Institute was founded to study and advance the global shift to 100% renewable energy. Because non-renewable energies, by definition, will run out and are in the meantime causing multiple existential crises, the organization is committed to mapping, tracking, researching and educating decision makers and other citizens about 100% renewable energy targets and solutions.
www.renewables100.org
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is an international, not-for-profit organization providing the only global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information. CDP harnesses the power of market forces, including 655 institutional investors with assets of US$78 trillion, to collect information from companies on their greenhouse gas emissions and assessment of climate change and water risk and opportunity. CDP now holds the largest collection globally of primary climate change and water data and puts these insights at the heart of strategic business, investment and policy decisions.
www.cdproject.net
UK Green Building Council
The UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) is a membership organisation that campaigns for a sustainable built environment – one that minimises negative environmental impacts while maximising benefits for people everywhere. Our member organisations span the whole of the built environment sector. This diversity is one of our greatest strengths – our activities bring these sometimes disparate groups of experts together, fostering innovative cross-industry collaboration.
www.ukgbc.org
Global Broadcast Partner
CNN
CNN is the world’s leading global 24-hour news network and one of the world’s most respected and trusted sources for news and information. CNN International is the international directorate of CNN Worldwide reaching more than 268 million households and hotel rooms in over 200 countries and territories worldwide. With experts including noted environmental advocate and CNN Special Correspondent Philippe Cousteau and dedicated documentaries and programming including ‘Going Green’ , ‘Eco Solutions’, CNN is committed to reporting environmental stories and issues that are shaping our planet. These range from food and water security to ocean science to climate change and its impact on our fragile eco systems .The network also celebrates the efforts of environmental champions who are offering innovative solutions to preserve the planet.
www.cnn.com
www.cnn.com/goinggreen
Lead Media Partner
Guardian Sustainable Business
Guardian Sustainable Business (GSB) is a global network for corporate leaders at the cutting-edge of positive change. We curate the world’s most authoritative voices on corporate sustainability to bring you thought-provoking comment and expert insight. Register as a member to gain access to VIP networking, invite-only thought leadership events and debate.
www.guardian.co.uk/sustainable-business
Knowledge Partner
McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company is a management consulting firm that helps leading corporations and organisations make distinctive, lasting and substantial improvements in their performance. Over the past eight decades, the Firm’s primary objective has remained constant: to serve as an organisation’s most trusted external advisor on critical issues facing senior management. With consultants deployed from 90 offices in more than 50 countries, McKinsey advises companies on strategic, operational, organisational and technological issues. The Firm has extensive experience in all major industry sectors and primary functional areas as well as in-depth expertise in high-priority areas for today’s business leaders.
www.mckinsey.com
Academic Partner
Imperial College
Imperial College embodies and delivers world class scholarship, education and research in science, engineering, medicine and business, with particular regard to their application in industry, commerce and healthcare. We foster multidisciplinary working internally and collaborate widely externally.
www.imperial.ac.uk
Skills Partner
IEMA
The Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment is dedicated to creating a sustainable future through environmental skills, knowledge and thought leadership. With a membership over 15,000 members based in over 80 countries, IEMA is the leading professional body dedicated to the professional development of individuals involved in the environment profession and representing their views. Find out more at:
www.iema.net
Media Partners
the environmentalist
The environmentalist is the UK’s leading environmental magazine, published monthly by IEMA, the UK’s dedicated membership body for environment professionals. the environmentalist contains a wide range of up-to-date information, practical articles, insightful case studies and news on current environmental issues including details of the latest regulations and consultations. Go to www.environmentalistonline.com/ to sign up for a free trial.
Green Futures
Green Futures is the leading magazine on environmental solutions and sustainable futures. Founded by Jonathon Porritt in 1996, it is published by Forum for the Future. Every issue is packed full of stories, comment and insight on topics ranging from clean energy and smart design, to food and finance in a changing world. You can read us in print four times a year, and we also produce regular Special Editions.
www.greenfutures.org.uk
Twitter: @GreenFutures
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