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If we had to place on a time delay the impact of headlines, we likely would see the warnings from medical experts and scientists having the strongest impact in building lasting memories for us all.

Four key considerations for infusing sustainability throughout your entire supply chain.

The time has passed for small commitments, hyperbole and delays in embracing sustainable investing.

The variety of purposes has expanded beyond alternative energy to green building and sustainable-transport projects. And that’s just a start.

The global pandemic is affecting risk disclosures and engagement with shareholders in several important ways.

The data show shifts to more engaged CEOs, increased investor pressure and a boost in hiring of sustainability professionals among the surveyed companies.

This is Climate Tech

Precision agriculture and alternative protein. Net-zero approaches to construction. Industrial decarbonization. Alternative fuels and zero-emissions transportation. Carbon capture solutions. These are just some of the intriguing “climate tech” innovations emerging to tackle the long-term crisis of global warming while creating a more sustainable, equitable, regenerative economy — interest has only strengthened amid the far-reaching economic disruption brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, which has underscored systemic shortcomings of our current model.   

Join this experienced panel of venture capitalists for a conversation about why interest in climate tech is resurging within the investment community and why startups that have forged strategic partnerships with large companies are of particular interest. Among the topics our experts will discuss:

  • Which areas of climate tech they are actively cultivating and why

  • What characteristics they seek in climate-focused entrepreneurs

  • How the economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic could change funding in 2020

If you can’t tune in live, please register and we will email you a link to access the archived webcast footage and resources, available to you on-demand after the webcast.

Moderator:

Heather Clancy, Editorial Director, GreenBiz Group

Speakers:

  • Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Ventures
  • Nancy Pfund, Founder, DBL Partners
  • Andrew Chung, Founder & Managing Partner, 1955 Capital

Ritu Sharma
Sun, 05/03/2020 – 16:03

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Thu, 05/28/2020 – 13:00
– Thu, 05/28/2020 – 14:00

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How to Successfully Scale Municipal Fleets

As cities and states march towards aggressive climate action goals, fleet leaders are facing more pressure than ever to electrify, and faster. But there are a variety of decisions and steps required: from working with utilities, to understanding site power capacity required, to determining the optimal schedule to smartly charge electric vehicles. However, one thing is certain: Municipal fleet leaders are paving the path and can provide you with valuable lessons learned. In this webcast, you’ll hear directly from accomplished fleet veterans from Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Smart City Columbus, City of Oakland and ChargePoint as speakers share their tips and best practices. 

You will learn:  

  • What it takes to manage a rapidly growing electric fleet 
  • Mistakes to avoid as you move from pilot phase into regular operations 
  • Things to consider when building out your EV charging program 
  • What existing operations you need to change and what can stay the course 

Moderator:

  • Katie Fehrenbacher, Senior Writer & Transportation Analyst, GreenBiz Group

Speakers: 

  • Christine Weydig, Director of Environmental & Energy Programs, Port Authority of New York & NJ 
  • Kelly Reagan, Fleet Administrator, City of Columbus 
  • Richard Battersby, Assistant Director, Public Works, City of Oakland
  • David Breault, Fleet Solutions, ChargePoint 

If you can’t tune in live, please register and we will email you a link to access the archived webcast footage and resources, available to you on-demand after the webcast.

taylor flores
Sun, 05/03/2020 – 15:56

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Tue, 05/26/2020 – 13:00
– Tue, 05/26/2020 – 14:00

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