Executive Masterclasses

5th March | 10:30am

The Path to Net-Zero Buildings: Defining the best pathway to decarbonize buildings

Sponsored by Schneider Electric

Achieving net zero and delivering financial value is possible with the right retrofit strategy and modern technologies. By 2030, we need to double our efficiency efforts and triple our deployment of renewables to be on track with global climate commitments. It’s clear that we must act now to accelerate the pace and depth of retrofits to meet near-term climate targets.

Join our experts to dig into the role of building-grid interactivity on the path to net zero, and learn how to define your best decarbonization pathway to make tangible progress on your journey.

We’ll demonstrate how to achieve up to 45% operational carbon reduction with an ROI of less than 3 years, or up to 85% reduction with an ROI of under 10 years!

Presenter:
Mariangela Acquafredda, Global Vice President of Decarbonization, Digital Energy, Schneider Electric

5th March | 1:00pm

Collaborating with Suppliers for Scope 3 Data and Decarbonisation

Sponsored by Watershed

Accurately measuring and taking action to reduce scope 3 emissions is a critical component of a corporate sustainability program, especially as companies prepare to comply with the CSRD. Companies can face significant challenges in getting an accurate picture of their scope 3 emissions and, crucially, taking action to decarbonise them. In this interactive workshop facilitated by Watershed leaders, we’ll bring together sustainability and procurement leaders to knowledge-share on and discuss tactics to approach scope 3 measurement.

Attendees will gain:
• How to get a better understanding of their emissions hotspots and how to make them actionable
• Guidance for how to talk about ROI as a part of supply chain decarbonisation work
• A step-by-step guide for getting started with supplier engagement and progress
• Insight into how peers in similar industries are approaching supply chain decarbonisation

Presenter:
Charlie Bergevin, GTM Business Lead, EMEA, Watershed

6th March | 1:00pm

The Nature-Based Carbon Removal Workshop

Sponsored by Terraformation

Whether you're new to carbon, developing your first investment strategy, or refining an existing one, this session will equip you with the insights needed to maximize ESG impact, manage financial risk, and align investments with broader business objectives.
Corporate climate commitments are evolving, with an increasing reliance on carbon removal projects to achieve net zero goals. Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to assess native reforestation projects using emerging technologies and data-driven approaches. The workshop will also provide practical guidance on building a compelling financial business case for large-scale restoration in global biodiversity hotspots.

Presenters:
Yann-Olivier de Jouvancourt, Carbon Certification Manager, Terraformation
Shane Bush, Head of Project Finance, Terraformation