IMPACT24 | Sustainability Impact Series
September 18, 2024
Virtual Event
Regional Events
Below is a list of the regional events that NAEM partners will be hosting during the September 2024 IMPACT conference. Attend one near you!
Chicago, Illinois
Wednesday September 18, 202412:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | True Value, Chicago Office Midtown
8600 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60631
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Cost: Members: $150, Non-Members: $175
Schedule
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. – Lunch12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Welcome & Opening Remarks
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Session: Tackling Complex GHG Reductions In Your Value Chain and Products
This session will focus on how leading companies are tackling the most difficult and complex aspects of their climate action plans. Getting to net zero requires organizations to address emissions in their supply chains and embedded in their products. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of how to leverage LCAs to address product decarbonization as well as strategies for measuring and supporting GHG reductions throughout their supply chains.
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. – Break
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Breakout Discussions
- Break Out Discussion 1: Successes and Lessons Learned Related to Leveraging Carbon Offsets
Join this discussion on the role that carbon offsets play in companies who aim to reduce their carbon footprint. Carbon offsets are a common tool in corporate climate action plans but there are a lot of options and difference in the services being offered. Share lessons learned, successes achieved, and discuss continuing challenges related to using carbon offsets as part of your climate strategy.
- Break Out Discussion 2: Overcoming Challenges Measuring Scope 3
Join this discussion to learn from fellow attendees who are making strides and facing challenges in measuring scope 3 emissions to decarbonize their businesses. How are companies getting emissions data from their suppliers? What tools and systems are companies using to support and improve the accuracy of their scope 3 calculations? What are the other challenges or questions you’d like to discuss with your peers when it comes to measuring your scope 3 emissions?
- Break Out Discussion 3: Comparing Notes on How to Implement and Reach a Science-Based Target
Join this discussion to learn how others are implementing science-based targets. How are they setting actionable, clearly defined targets that fully align with the SBTi guidelines? Learn how others are setting targets, assessing their progress toward these targets and the resources and guidance they use to advance their programs.
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