{"id":104812,"date":"2022-02-18T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T06:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=104812"},"modified":"2022-02-14T14:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T13:05:50","slug":"predictions-2022-ceos-and-top-leaders-share-tactics-that-will-speed-the-net-zero-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/predictions-2022-ceos-and-top-leaders-share-tactics-that-will-speed-the-net-zero-transition\/","title":{"rendered":"Predictions 2022: CEOs and top leaders share tactics that will speed the net zero transition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tackling climate change will require new thinking and approaches.<\/li><li>We&#8217;ll need a range of innovative approaches and solutions that can scale impact to make a fossil-free future a reality quickly.<\/li><li>Leaders from top companies explore solutions and approaches that will help drive the net zero transition, including some that might be surprising.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1286\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.58.37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.58.37.png 1286w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.58.37-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.58.37-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.58.37-150x65.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.58.37-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.58.37-400x174.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1286px) 100vw, 1286px\" \/><figcaption>While energy efficiency is needed to reach net zero targets, we&#8217;ll need other approaches and solutions for a fossil fuel-free future. Image: NASA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Humanity\u2019s future on planet Earth depends on protecting and restoring nature. Leaders must think innovatively to create solutions that can scale and can effectively tackle our climate goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this special collection, the World Economic Forum reached out to top leaders from companies such as Dow, BASF, Boston Consulting Group and more to share the tactics and strategies that they believe will speed our efforts towards a net zero transition. These mindsets, technologies and approaches show how we will scale change and make true progress for climate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the World Economic Forum doing about climate change?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Climate change poses an urgent threat demanding decisive action. Communities around the world are already experiencing increased climate impacts, from droughts to floods to rising seas. The World Economic Forum&#8217;s Global Risks Report continues to rank these environmental threats at the top of the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To limit global temperature rise to well below 2\u00b0C and as close as possible to 1.5\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels, it is essential that businesses, policy-makers, and civil society advance comprehensive near- and long-term climate actions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Global warming can be beaten thanks to this simple plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The World Economic Forum&#8217;s Climate Initiative supports the scaling and acceleration of global climate action through public and private-sector collaboration. The Initiative works across several workstreams to develop and implement inclusive and ambitious solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders, a global network of business leaders from various industries developing cost-effective solutions to transitioning to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. CEOs use their position and influence with policy-makers and corporate partners to accelerate the transition and realize the economic benefits of delivering a safer climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net zero transition tactic #1: Incentivize &#8211; and support &#8211; clean hydrogen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The chemical industry has engineered a way to produce clean hydrogen from the by-products from our core production processes. Clean hydrogen would provide a truly circular hydrogen source that will then be used as a fuel in the manufacturing process while the residual CO2 is captured and stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much has been said about the use of hydrogen in manufacturing. And we are seeing a distracting debate about the importance of blue versus green \u2013 and other colors of hydrogen &#8211; in the transition to a low-carbon economy. While circular is not a color, circular hydrogen is real and most importantly, it\u2019s clean. And for those manufacturers working to eliminate carbon emissions, clean is the goal, and speed to implement matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To reach a solution that works, we need broad acceptance of hydrogen as an energy source. This will take the work of policymakers to recognize the potential and draft smart policies that drive technology development and enable cost-effective scale-up of this new fuel. These policies could incentivize, fund, and build the infrastructure needed to broadly deploy hydrogen. They should also promote research partnerships to accelerate innovations in this space, creating more efficient and affordable energy transition. Such policies could support investments in the infrastructure for renewables, H2 and CO2 pipelines, and power grids to activate industrial decarbonization. &#8211; Jim Fitterling, Chairman and CEO, Dow Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.54.50.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.54.50.png 855w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.54.50-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.54.50-150x70.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.54.50-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.54.50-400x187.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><figcaption>Confidence will drive collaboration, says IEA. Governments need to provide credible step-by-step plans to reach their net zero goals, building confidence among investors, industry, citizens and other countries. Image: IEA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net zero transition tactic #2: Take pledges and commitments further<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no shortage of climate pledges and commitments. They are plentiful in areas such as deforestation, land-use change, biodiversity loss or climate justice. But these efforts must be coordinated for the most far-reaching and efficient impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter partner networks such as the Global Commons Alliance (GCA). This initiative, of which Porticus is a member, brings together leading science organisations, NGOs, businesses and government bodies under one shared vision. The GCA provides a holistic framework to increase engagement, maximize the reach of existing commitments, and monitor progress in preserving our interconnected natural systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Efforts must be coordinated for the most far-reaching and efficient impact.\u201c &#8211; Melanie Maas Geesteranus, CEO, Porticus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are starting to see the power and impact of the Alliance. At COP26, GCA brought nature to the fore. With its Science Based Targets for Nature framework it devised tangible targets for cities and companies to operate within planetary boundaries by 2030. These science-based targets offer companies and cities competitiveness and resilience by addressing investor concerns, mitigating risk, attracting talent and opening up opportunities to innovate and collaborate, amongst others. Over a hundred companies have already committed to test drive the method. Such an approach can streamline and scale efforts, speeding up the work to meet global climate targets. &#8211; Melanie Maas Geesteranus, CEO, Porticus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net zero transition tactic #3: Look beyond net zero finance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Global investors are decarbonizing their portfolios and increasingly leaving fossil fuels behind &#8211; a positive sign for net zero emission goals. Research from State Street Associates finds that aggregate carbon intensity of institutional portfolios dropped by a third from January 2019 to October 2021. But here\u2019s the rub: simply changing the ownership of brown assets doesn\u2019t do anything to move the world closer to net zero. The answer may lie in what is currently unthinkable for many \u2013 staying invested in brown assets to facilitate the transition to green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take coal, the world\u2019s single largest source of power, particularly in emerging markets where coal can account for the majority of a country\u2019s electricity production. In that case, the option of switching off coal in the short term isn\u2019t feasible. But in the medium term, the transition away from coal is essential to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and will require financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than procrastination, continuing ownership of brown assets can be part of a genuinely ambidextrous approach to net zero that involves investing heavily in renewable capacity and being responsible owners and creditors of existing hydrocarbon assets as they are wound back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the massive financing need in carbon intensive emerging markets, it\u2019s hard to see an alternative to a collaborative approach to financing the transition to net zero. &#8211; Rick Lacaille, Global Head of ESG, State Street Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s hard to see an alternative to a collaborative approach to financing the transition to net zero.&#8221; &#8211; Rick Lacaille, Global Head of ESG, State Street Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net zero transition tactic #4: Embrace new approaches to collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many business leaders have historically underestimated the speed \u2014 and overestimated the cost \u2014 of new green technologies. In the energy sector, for example, solar, wind, and electric vehicle technologies were all developed faster and more economically than originally predicted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s critical to not be caught off guard and to seize significant opportunities as climate innovation brings a level of disruption that will challenge the fundamentals of many traditional business models. One of the most effective ways to make a powerful impact in green innovation is for leaders to adopt a partnership approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Companies &#8211; and humankind &#8211; have only a short window to succeed.&#8221; &#8211; Christoph Schweizer, CEO, Boston Consulting Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, part of Bill Gates\u2019s umbrella organization Breakthrough Energy, is an exciting example. This new coalition of businesses, governments, philanthropies, and individuals will accelerate next-generation climate technologies through direct investments aimed at funding the early deployment of decarbonization technologies. The initial focus is on green hydrogen, long duration energy storage, direct air capture, and sustainable aviation fuel \u2013 technologies that are essential to reducing the \u201cgreen premium\u201d and supporting a net zero economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catalyst should serve as a model for the kinds of partnerships that are needed to accelerate the transformation to net zero. As leaders seek to pivot their organizations to new businesses and technologies, engaging with partners across the private and public sectors will increase the likelihood of success and decrease the time it takes to get there, while companies \u2014 and humankind \u2014 have only a short window to succeed. &#8211; Christoph Schweizer, CEO, Boston Consulting Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"BorlabsCookie _brlbs-cb-youtube\"><div class=\"_brlbs-content-blocker\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-embed _brlbs-video-youtube\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_brlbs-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/borlabs-cookie\/assets\/images\/cb-no-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"YouTube\"> <div class=\"_brlbs-caption\"> <p>By loading the video, you agree to YouTube&#8217;s privacy policy.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy?hl=en&amp;gl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Learn more<\/a><\/p> <p><a class=\"_brlbs-btn _brlbs-icon-play-white\" href=\"#\" data-borlabs-cookie-unblock role=\"button\">Load video<\/a><\/p> <p><label><input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"unblockAll\" value=\"1\" checked> <small>Always unblock YouTube<\/small><\/label><\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"borlabs-hide\" data-borlabs-cookie-type=\"content-blocker\" data-borlabs-cookie-id=\"youtube\"><script type=\"text\/template\">PGlmcmFtZSB0aXRsZT0iQmlsbCBHYXRlcyB8IEZ1bmRpbmcgUHJvamVjdHMiIHdpZHRoPSI1MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMjgxIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUtbm9jb29raWUuY29tL2VtYmVkLy1tTFZ5SHBQREJzP2ZlYXR1cmU9b2VtYmVkIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3c9ImFjY2VsZXJvbWV0ZXI7IGF1dG9wbGF5OyBjbGlwYm9hcmQtd3JpdGU7IGVuY3J5cHRlZC1tZWRpYTsgZ3lyb3Njb3BlOyBwaWN0dXJlLWluLXBpY3R1cmU7IHdlYi1zaGFyZSIgcmVmZXJyZXJwb2xpY3k9InN0cmljdC1vcmlnaW4td2hlbi1jcm9zcy1vcmlnaW4iIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj48L2lmcmFtZT4=<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Net zero transition tactic #5: Embraced standards and methodologies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect the climate, we must adapt the way we travel, heat our homes, eat, or take purchasing decisions. But understanding how our actions can make an impact isn\u2019t always easy. Despite ISO norms, there are no sufficient standardized specifications to determine product carbon footprints (PCFs) for individual products. In the absence of such detailed rules, PCFs of the same products from different companies cannot yet be fully compared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Only with the correct information at hand can we take effective action.&#8221; &#8211; Dr. Martin Bruderm\u00fcller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help customers better understand the impact of choosing one product over another, we at BASF developed a powerful digital solution to calculate the cradle-to-gate product carbon footprints (PCFs) for our 45,000 sales products. The result? We learned that calculating the PCFs for chemical products is complex, but feasible \u2013 with the help of trustful emission data, an unbiased calculation methodology, and a powerful digital solution. The data also provides insights that help identify emission reduction potentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.48.54.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.48.54.png 837w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.48.54-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.48.54-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.48.54-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2022\/02\/Bildschirmfoto-2022-02-14-um-13.48.54-400x217.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><figcaption>While BASF has created an application to determine the Product Carbon Footprint of its products, standards are needed to ensure that products from across companies can be compared. Image: BASF<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>In essence, industries will need to align on shared methodologies and manufacturers will need to embrace the principle to share their product carbon footprint data with their partners along the value chain. Our BASF contribution to this: We made our digital solution available in the market by licensing it to software houses. They are now supporting other companies in determining the carbon footprint of their products and in better understanding their emission drivers. At the same time, we are actively engaged in numerous industry and cross-industry consortia to foster the alignment on a common lifecycle assessment methodology as well as to establish data exchange mechanisms and platforms. Because only with the correct information at hand can we take effective action. &#8211; <strong>Dr. Martin Bruderm\u00fcller<\/strong>, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tackling climate change will require new thinking and approaches. We&#8217;ll need a range of innovative approaches and solutions that can scale impact to make a fossil-free future a reality quickly. Leaders from top companies explore solutions and approaches that will help drive the net zero transition, including some that might be surprising. 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