Xynteo at Climate Week NYC 2024
We’ve surpassed the critical 1.5ºC warming threshold, a red line on climate change that we collectively aimed to avoid. It’s time… to ask the tough questions to unlock progress.
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We’ve achieved a lot to date – but we all know that the hard part is still to come.
To meet our ambitions for a better world, the most fundamental economic systems of our world (heavy industry, energy, and agriculture) must change at a pace and to an extent that we’ve never achieved before. This level of transformation will require deep thinking, collaborative partnerships, and hard work to augment operations, realign supply chains, and reduce carbon footprints.
Now is the moment to identify the true obstacles to progress, devise and implement the solution pathways needed to drive substantial impact, and take hold of a better, more resilient, and more sustainable form of business.
At Climate Week NYC, Xynteo was asking the tough questions to delve deeply into the true barriers to progress, discuss the solutions we have today, and need tomorrow, to overcome the obstacles to meaningful impact.
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Be inspired by our discussions from Climate Week NYC in these session highlight videos.
Sustainable Skylines
Decarbonising the built environment
The built environment contributes 40% of global emissions, demanding urgent decarbonisation. In this session, industry leaders discussed sustainable solutions for meeting availability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in construction.
24 September 2024 at the Javits Center, NYC
Speakers: James Drinkwater, Chair of the Investment Committee at Built by Nature and Head of Built Environment, Laudes Foundation; Guy Grainger, Global Head of Sustainability Services & ESG, JLL; Darshana Myronidis, Group Sustainability Director, Virgin; Deeksha Vats, Chief Sustainability Officer, Aditya Birla Group
Aluminium Decarbonisation
Scaling impact and driving ground-level change
Aluminium, essential across industries, has decoupled production from CO₂ growth since 2020. At Climate Week NYC, the The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) hosted panel asked themselves – is progress happening fast enough?
24 September 2024 at the Javits Center, NYC
Speakers: Maria Alegre, Global Stakeholder Relations Director, Ball; Marlen Bertram, Director, International Aluminium Institute; Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Global Aluminium; Leandro Campos de Faria, Chief Sustainability Officer, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio; Gunnar Guethenke, Head of Procurement and Supplier Quality, Mercedes Benz; Eivind Kallevik, Chief Executive Officer, Norsk Hydro; Pierre Labat, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Novelis; John Rost, Senior Vice President - Crown Technology, Global Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Crown; Jakob Stausholm, Chief Executive Officer, Rio Tinto
In the Driving Seat?
EV infrastructure and the future of urban mobility
When it comes to the EV transition, “why aren’t we there yet?” and “should we be getting there faster?” During Climate Week New York, industry leaders from across the EV value chain came together to tackle this question.
24 September 2024 at the Javits Center, NYC
Speakers: Megan Allen, Senior Group Product Manager, Geotab; Tom Jensen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Freyr; Julia Palle, VP Sustainability, Formula E; Chris George, US Co-Lead, Octopus EV; Karin Svensson, Chief Sustainability Officer, Volvo
Reap What You Sow
A global food system to support a growing population
As the global population continues to grow, how can we ensure that our food systems not only keep pace, but do so in a way that is environmentally sustainable, resilient, and equitable? In this discussion our panel dove into these questions.
24 September 2024 at the Javits Center, NYC
Speakers: Lorena Lourido Gomez, Global Food Manager, Ingka; Kevin Muno, Founder and Owner, Perennial Pastures; Barry Parkin, Chief Sustainability Officer, Mars; Sally Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer, Flora Food Group; Daniella Vega, Senior Vice President Health and Sustainability, Ahold Delhaize; Darci Vetter, Senior Vice President and Head of Global Public Policy, PepsiCo
Leadership in Action
Translating vision into reality in a disruptive world
Effective leadership is critical in navigating the complex landscape of sustainability amidst global disruptions. Leaders must not only articulate compelling visions but also drive actionable strategies that can withstand economic, social, and environmental upheavals.
24 September 2024 at the Javits Center, NYC
Speakers: Franco Fubini, founder of Natoora
Fireside Chat and Drinks Reception
Women for People and Planet
Xynteo has been interviewing and profiling women from across business, academy and non-governmental organisations to celebrate their achievements - and learn from their experience. The evening was be an opportunity to learn from their experiences, make new connections, reestablish old ones, and celebrate all the women dedicating their lives to creating a better future for us all.
25 September 2024 at the MADE Hotel, NYC
Speakers: Susannah Pratt Calvin, Director Environment and Supply Chain Innovation, Apple; Eva Kruse, Chief Global Engagement Officer, Pangaia; Michelle Li, Founder, Women and Climate
Dive into the detail by reading our round-up articles on our Climate Week NYC session.
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Global industry leaders unite at Climate Week NYC to accelerate aluminium decarbonisation through cross-sector collaboration
Insight, Strategy, Sustainability 5 minutes Read article -
Building a greener future for our cities from the ground up
Insight, Strategy 6 minutes Read article -
Cultivating a global food system for tomorrow's world
Insight, Strategy 7 minutes Read article
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Five priorities for building a more sustainable plastic waste system
Insight, Systems & Collaboration 8 minutes Read article -
Electrifying urban road transport for a complex world
Insight, Strategy 5 minutes Read article -
Your Competitors Might Just Be Your Best Friends In The Fight Against Climate Change
Inclusion, Sustainability, Systems & Collaboration 4 minutes Read article
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