How corporates can respond to UN warnings of climate catastrophe
Last week marked the publication of a landmark report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The report gave a stark warning: only a dozen years remain for us to keep global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. And without urgent and unprecedented changes to how our world currently works, UN experts say, we are facing catastrophic climate change.
Why should corporates play a leading role in reducing greenhouse emissions?
Last year global energy-related carbon emissions rose to a historic high of 32.5 gigatons – and a 2017 study from CDP shows that corporates make up the lion’s share of worldwide emissions. The decarbonisation of corporates can therefore make significant impact in terms of CO2 reductions and lead the charge in how the world responds to the looming environmental dangers.
The good news is that many corporates are already seeking to procure 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. Together, these groups form RE100, one of the strategic partners behind RE-Source 2018, Europe’s premier corporate renewable energy sourcing event.
On Day One of RE-Source 2018, Mike Peirce of The Climate Group, which leads RE100 in partnership with CDP, will be chairing a panel discussion on “Corporate sourcing strategies and business models” with representatives of Google, Microsoft, Iberdrola, Engie, Enel, RES and Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
Corporates already confirmed for the event include:
Key reasons to attend:
- Discover:
Learn about the latest developments in corporate sourcing and energy procurement strategies - Connect:
Make the contacts you need through networking lunch, drinks reception, seated dinner and B2B matchmaking meetings (sponsor only). This year we expect 100+ energy buyers and 500+ energy sellers/service providers - Maximise visibility:
Be where your customers and competitors are and let them know about your sustainability activities.
