The FORTUNE CFO Collaborative Chicago

Rolls Royce CEO Warren East is optimistic about the future of flying. Under his leadership, the company’s all-electric aircraft broke world records last year, and now East predicts that the first transatlantic flight, powered solely by sustainable fuel, will take off by the end of 2023. We’ll hear how the future of aviation could be carbon neutral and what that will mean for customers and the travel sector. 
			Warren East, CEO, Rolls Royce

Rolls Royce CEO Warren East is optimistic about the future of flying. Under his leadership, the company’s all-electric aircraft broke world records last year, and now East predicts that the first transatlantic flight, powered solely by sustainable fuel, will take off by the end of 2023. We’ll hear how the future of aviation could be carbon neutral and what that will mean for customers and the travel sector.

Green Aviation and the Fuel of Tomorrow

A rise in energy prices around the world. Unreliable grids and power shutoffs across the country. A dramatic increase in the number of electric cars sold every day. And to all of that, add the rise of conscious consumers who are decarbonizing their homes to save money and lower their emissions. The energy transition is under way and the demand for electrification has never been higher, so how is the industry responding and innovating? 
Annette Clayton, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric North America 
Mary Powell, Chief Executive Officer, Sun Run

A rise in energy prices around the world. Unreliable grids and power shutoffs across the country. A dramatic increase in the number of electric cars sold every day. And to all of that, add the rise of conscious consumers who are decarbonizing their homes to save money and lower their emissions. The energy transition is under way and the demand for electrification has never been higher, so how is the industry responding and innovating?

The Power of Energy Innovation

The world is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis, driven by a perfect storm of socio-political instability, knock-on effects of the pandemic, and our growing climate emergency. Yet food production is also one of the biggest contributors to climate change, generating up to 37% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Hear from the experts about the innovative solutions needed to stave off global hunger as we face rising temperatures and more extreme weather events throughout the world. 
Geraldine Matchett, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Royal DSM 
Ertharin Cousin, Chief Executive Officer, Food Systems for the Future

The world is facing an unprecedented hunger crisis, driven by a perfect storm of socio-political instability, knock-on effects of the pandemic, and our growing climate emergency. Yet food production is also one of the biggest contributors to climate change, generating up to 37% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Hear from the experts about the innovative solutions needed to stave off global hunger as we face rising temperatures and more extreme weather events throughout the world.

Sustainable Agriculture: Tackling the Rising Food Crisis

The private sector is stepping up in the global fight against climate change, with $60 trillion of assets under management with net-zero commitments. But it can only go so far without smart regulation and cooperation from the government. As landmark climate legislation is passed and the SEC rolls out a tougher stance on climate risk disclosures, how are policymakers, investors, and business leaders striking a balance? What will it take to supercharge public-private partnerships to drive innovation and encourage more investments into a sustainable future? 
Marcie Frost, Chief Executive Officer, CALpers 
Laura Tyson, Director, Institute for Business & Social Impact, Berkeley Haas

The private sector is stepping up in the global fight against climate change, with $60 trillion of assets under management with net-zero commitments. But it can only go so far without smart regulation and cooperation from the government. As landmark climate legislation is passed and the SEC rolls out a tougher stance on climate risk disclosures, how are policymakers, investors, and business leaders striking a balance?

Collaboration and the Future of Finance

Hewlett-Packard plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2025, cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, and reach net-zero by 2040. But how? Hear more about the tech sector’s pivotal role in fighting climate change, and how HP plans to meet its goals, plus why investing in sustainability makes good business sense in the long-term. 
Enrique Lores, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hewlett-Packard

Hewlett-Packard plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2025, cut its greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, and reach net-zero by 2040. But how? Hear more about the tech sector’s pivotal role in fighting climate change, and how HP plans to meet its goals, plus why investing in sustainability makes good business sense in the long-term.

People, Planet, Profit: Big Tech Turns Green

Session To Be Announced

SWITCH BREAK

Fortune editors host interactive discussions on key topics related to business and global climate risk and resiliency. (Choose 1 of 4) 

An investment in burgeoning climate technology, such as wind and solar power, may just be the magic equation needed to solve the climate crisis. But what technologies are already in use? How can everything from carbon capture to electrification help develop and sustain an energy-efficient enterprise? 
Vaitea Cowan, Co-founder, Enapter 
Stacy Kauk, Head of Sustainability, Shopify 
Robert Niven, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, CarbonCure Technologies 
Jon Chorley, Chief Sustainability Officer, Oracle

An investment in burgeoning climate technology, such as wind and solar power, may just be the magic equation needed to solve the climate crisis. But what technologies are already in use? How can everything from carbon capture to electrification help develop and sustain an energy-efficient enterprise?

STRATEGY SESSION: Clean Tech for a Net-Zero World

Fortune editors host interactive discussions on key topics related to business and global climate risk and resiliency. (Choose 1 of 4) 

Transitioning to a low-carbon economy requires new strategies across the financial sector. What investments are being made today to deliver a net-zero future? And how can market participants effectively allocate capital to make sustainability a success? 
Hosted by BCG 
Lila Preston, Partner, Generation Investment Management 
Val Smith, Chief Sustainability Officer, Citi 
Nili Gilbert, Vice Chairwoman, Carbon Direct Sarah Chapman, Global Chief Sustainability Officer, Manulife

Transitioning to a low-carbon economy requires new strategies across the financial sector. What investments are being made today to deliver a net-zero future? And how can market participants effectively allocate capital to make sustainability a success? 
Hosted by BCG

STRATEGY SESSION: Financing a Low-Carbon Economy

Fortune editors host interactive discussions on key topics related to business and global climate risk and resiliency. (Choose 1 of 4) 

The average supply chain accounts for more than 90 percent of a consumer company's impact on air, land, water, biodiversity, and geological resources, which creates far greater social and environmental costs than its own operations. So what steps can companies take to address supply chain inadequacies and improve sustainability performance? 
Hosted by Salesforce 
​​Keshav Murugesh, Group Chief Executive Officer, WNS 
Kathleen McLaughlin, Chief Sustainability Officer, Walmart 
Pilar Cruz, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cargill 
Suzanne DiBianca, Chief Impact Officer, Salesforce

The average supply chain accounts for more than 90 percent of a consumer company's impact on air, land, water, biodiversity, and geological resources, which creates far greater social and environmental costs than its own operations. So what steps can companies take to address supply chain inadequacies and improve sustainability performance? 
Hosted by Salesforce&lt;br

STRATEGY SESSION: Sustainable Supply Chains

Fortune editors host interactive discussions on key topics related to business and global climate risk and resiliency. (Choose 1 of 4) 

Finding more circular solutions could unlock $4.5 trillion in GDP growth by 2030, so how can companies redesign their business models to complete their transition to the circular economy? Hear more about the ways products are being revamped to prevent waste and recover spent resources. 
Hosted by Nasdaq 
Monique Oxender, Chief Sustainability Officer, Keurig Dr. Pepper 
Amy Bunszel, Executive Vice President, Autodesk 
Jeffrey Hogue, Chief Sustainability Officer, Levi Strauss & Co. 
Robert Metzke, Global Head Sustainability, Philips 
Joji Tagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, Nissan

Finding more circular solutions could unlock $4.5 trillion in GDP growth by 2030, so how can companies redesign their business models to complete their transition to the circular economy? Hear more about the ways products are being revamped to prevent waste and recover spent resources. 
Hosted by Nasdaq

STRATEGY SESSION: Leading the Circular Economy Transition

Strategy Session Report backs

Katharine Hayhoe is a leading climate scientist and a strong believer that the first defense against climate change is conversation and a heavy dose of optimism. She will share her latest research and her thoughts on how businesses can lead the charge in bringing awareness and action to combat the effects of a changing global environment. 
Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy

Katharine Hayhoe is a leading climate scientist and a strong believer that the first defense against climate change is conversation and a heavy dose of optimism. She will share her latest research and her thoughts on how businesses can lead the charge in bringing awareness and action to combat the effects of a changing global environment

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