Emerging Policy and Measurement Connections

Plenary Speaker
Oral Presentation

Prepared by B. Perciasepe
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 800, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States


Contact Information: [email protected]; 703-516-4146

ABSTRACT

The last 10 years have seen advances in greenhouse gas measurement and at the same time a growing chorus of companies publicly committing to a net zero emission goal by the middle of the century.
Financial institutions, regulators and investors are seeking greater transparency on climate change risks as they look for investment opportunities. Stockholders, customers, and employees are looking for businesses to be more forward leaning on environmental and climate change responsibilities.
How can advances in measurement help merge growing corporate responsibility with the need for public transparency? What are the opportunities?
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