On Wednesday, September 23 at Convene 75 Rockefeller Plaza, Ceres at Climate Week NYC hosts a full day of flagship programming focused on the issues shaping the next phase of the clean energy transition. Together on Ceres’ mainstage, policymakers, investors, companies, and key stakeholders will convene for critical conversations on building a cleaner, more just economy. Take part in shaping what comes next.
Due to overwhelming interest, we’re excited to offer a livestream broadcast of the Mainstage program. Whether you’re a sustainability ally around the nation and globe, or in NYC and unable to attend the in-person event, we invite you to tune in live or on-demand.
9 am - 10 am Financing Our Future: Unlocking Capital for Deployment and Innovation
Investments in the clean energy economy stand at $2.3 Trillion annually and are growing rapidly. Real economy allocations amplify this generational opportunity for innovation and scaling the technologies of the future. This program will examine the structural barriers limiting capital flows into clean energy deployment and innovation, and explore how investors and businesses can accelerate investment in climate solutions that improve resiliency, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
Participants:
- Peter Cashion, Managing Investment Director for Sustainable Investments, CalPERS *Dan Firger Founder and Managing Partner, Great Circle Capital Advisors,
- Neal Kemkar, Chief Network Officer, Ceres
- Mark Levine, Comptroller, City of New York
- Mindy Lubber, CEO and President, Ceres
- Cynthia McHale, Vice President, Investor Network, Ceres
- Benjamin Pickett, Executive Vice President, Nucor
- Marcus von Kapff, Advanced Manufacturing Lead, Security and Resiliency Initiative, JPMorganChase
10:10 - 10:50am State Leadership: Opportunities in an Era of Transformation
States have always served as the proving grounds of innovation and where competing visions of the future are explored. Governors from red and blue states will share perspectives about balancing economic development, affordability and energy, community resiliency, and investment priorities while leading through a period of rapid change. They will also discuss advancing long-term competitiveness in a polarized political environment.
Participating elected leaders to be announced soon.
Participants:
- Andrew Collier, Director, Freedom to Invest, Ceres
- Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO, Port of Long Beach
- Anne L. Kelly, Vice President, Government Relations, Ceres
11:00am - 12:00pm Powering the Digital Economy: Sustainable Data Centers
AI Implementation is accelerating, and data centers are driving energy and water demand. The opportunity is massive to build sustainably and incorporate clean energy and water innovations, ensuring sustainable operations, affordability, and community benefits. The program will explore risks and opportunities and highlight practical approaches for scaling digital infrastructure responsibly and efficiently.
Participants:
- Steven Clarke, Program Director, Climate and Energy, Ceres
- Abre’ Conner, Director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, NAACP
- Anna Foglesong, Executive Director, Connected Grid Initiative (CGI)
- Erika Gupta, SVP & Head of Sustainability, Siemens Financial Services
- Doreen Harris, President and CEO, NYSERDA
- Aaron Johnson, Senior VP and Chief Sustainability Officer, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Steven Rothstein, Chief Program Officer, Ceres
- Craig Sundstrom, Head of Energy and Sustainability Public Policy, Americas, Amazon Web Service (AWS)