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Climate Change & EnergyDialogue: The Future of EnergyWednesday, March 12, 1:30 - 3:00 Corporate investment and government policies are channeling funds towards increasing the supply of clean energy, raising energy efficiency, and reducing pollution from conventional energy sources. This dialogue discussed the implications of these changes and future directions for the energy sector. Christopher Henderson, Chairman, The Delphi Group; President, Lumos Energy, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Moderator) Special Session: Greening the GulfThursday, March 13, 10:30 - 12:00 From green cities to green investments the Middle East is becoming a hotbed for Green initiatives. Abu Dhabi has announced $15 billion in new green investments aimed at making Abu Dhabi a leader in the field of sustainability. Dubai is driving forward green building projects and wants to be the 'green business capital' of the Gulf. Saudi Arabia is also investing in green technologies and urban developments. Major carbon capture and storage projects are in the works as are alternative energy projects including plans for major solar developments in Abu Dhabi and Qatar. Indeed the entire Gulf region is exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with clean technology and climate change. Leaders in the region have committed themselves to developing a more sustainable future and as a senior executive from Abu Dhabi said in response to the question of why the emirate is investing such large amounts in clean technology and alternative energy ' Because we can, and because we should'. Sponsored by: Enpark
John D. Wiebe, President and CEO, GLOBE Foundation, Vancouver, BC, Canada (Moderator) Global Carbon Market - Moving ForwardWednesday, March 12, 10:30 - 12:00 Speakers provided an overview of the latest developments in regional, national and international carbon trading systems, and discussed the prospects of linking different markets. Sponsored by: the British High Commission, Ottawa
Anthony Cary, British High Commissioner to Canada, British High Commission, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Moderator) Climate Change Policy and Regulatory Trends in North AmericaWednesday, March 12, 3:30 - 5:00 Panelists discussed what's happening at national and regional levels in Canada and the US as well as what approaches are being taken by different jurisdictions and regions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. How corporations are preparing to operate in these new circumstances was also discussed.
Alan Harvie, MacLeod Dixon, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Moderator) The Role of Offsets in the Global Carbon MarketThursday, March 13, 8:30 - 10:00 The voluntary GHG offset market is rapidly growing. With such a fast-growing market, critics have pointed out that not all offsets are created equal, and that there is a need for quality standards and certification. Speakers discussed how the markets are presently operating and how they see them evolving over time.
Susan McGeachie, Sustainable Business Solutions, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Toronto, ON, Canada (Moderator) The Future of Flight: Implications of Climate ChangeWednesday, March 12, 3:30 - 5:00 As global air traffic increases, so does the air transport industry's contribution to man-made GHG emissions. The European Union is determined to include domestic air traffic in carbon trading as of 2011. International flights to and from the EU may be included as early as 2012. How will the air transport industry be impacted by these changes? Is emissions trading the best option for this industry? What other options exist for airlines to reduce emissions?
Darcy Rezac, Managing Director & Chief Engagement Officer, The Vancouver Board of Trade, Vancouver, BC, Canada (Moderator) Minimizing GHG Impacts when Shipping GoodsWednesday, March 12, 10:30 - 12:00 Incorporating sustainability principles into product shipping can reduce GHG emissions and create financial savings. Players in the freight transportation sector explained how they are working to minimize the greenhouse gas impacts of their operations. Sponsored by: CN
Nicholas Sonntag, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Westport Innovations Inc.; President, Westport Asia; Beijing, China (Moderator) CO2 Capture and StorageWednesday, March 12, 3:30 - 5:00 Conventional energy sources are likely to remain one the main pillars of the economy for the foreseeable future. But without carbon capture and storage from coal plants, oil sands production and other significant energy operations, long-term GHG emission reduction targets will be difficult for conventional energy sectors to meet.
David Lewin, Senior Vice President, IGCC Development, EPCOR, Jasper, AB, Canada (Moderator) Clean Energy: Growing Renewable EnergyWednesday, March 12, 10:30 - 12:00 Renewable energy industries, with 25% and higher annual growth rates, are becoming more significant worldwide. Many countries have set ambitious targets to increase their renewable energy portfolio and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. How do renewable energy companies and energy utilities see the renewable energy sector developing in the coming decades?
Johan van't Hof, President, Tonbridge Corporation, Toronto, ON, Canada The Business of BiomassFriday, March 14, 8:30 - 10:00 As fossil fuel prices climb and pressures to address climate change increase, the business of generating renewable energy from biomass is slated to grow significantly in the coming decade. This session explored the drivers behind the biomass market and some of the barriers to expansion of the industry. Joel Makower, Chairman and Executive Editor, Greener World Media, Inc., Oakland, CA, USA (Moderator) Forests and Climate Change: The Evolving Role of Forest Resources and Forest Products in a Carbon Constrained WorldThursday, March 13, 8:30-10:00 Forest resources are moving to the heart of the global climate agenda. The Bali Action Plan and the IPCC have identified sustainable forest management as a critical priority in addressing climate change at the global level. How can forests and forest management best contribute to greenhouse gas mitigation in Canada and globally, what leadership can the forest industry take, and how can it engage with others across the forest products value chain to realize the low-carbon potential of this resource? This dialogue explored these and other critical questions regarding forest sector activity to reduce the impacts of climate change. Sponsored by: Forest Products Association of Canada Cassie Doyle, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources Canada, Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Moderator) Innovations in Product Shipping - Reducing Environmental Impacts and Improving the Bottom LineThursday, March 13, 3:30 - 5:00 More and more companies are realizing that incorporating sustainability principles into product shipping can reduce their corporate environmental footprint and create financial savings. Business leaders showed how they are reducing greenhouse gas and other emissions associated with shipping and improving overall performance. Sponsored by: ecoFREIGHT Russ Smith, Senior Environmental Advisor, Transport Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Moderator) Clean Energy Solutions: Charting the Path to Technology Commercialization SessionsThis three session series focused on clean energy technology solutions. Senior executives of leading technology companies discussed the roles of financing, strategic partnerships, and accountability in bringing innovation to the market. The series Chair was Wayne Richardson, Director, Technology Early Action Measures demonstration program, Ottawa, ON, Canada. A Toolbox for Technology Commercialization This session addressed the unique challenges, investment requirements and commercialization tools for successful transformation of good ideas into marketable, clean energy technology solutions. Presentations were made from three different perspectives: tools required to accelerate technology commercialization opportunities; requirements of investors seeking to "de-risk" promising projects; and advantages of performance measurement and reporting. The session highlighted how clean energy technology catalyzes innovative approaches in achieving economic and environmental sustainability. Graham Campbell, Director General, Office of Energy Research and Development, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Moderator) Biofuels: Meeting the Challenge with Innovative Solutions This session examined the successes of innovative Canadian companies which are developing, demonstrating and deploying biofuels technologies and infrastructure. The session highlighted the critical performance benchmarks and commercialization pathways that are shaping the renewable fuels market. Each of the presenters from leading Canadian companies drew upon their experiences and lessons learned in building long-term sustainable solutions which meet stakeholder expectations. Javier Gracia-Garza, Director General, Science and Technology Strategies Directorate, Environment Canada, Hull, QC, Canada (Moderator) Optimizing Integrated Energy Solutions This session focused on the opportunity to accelerate responsible environmental actions and achieve measurable results through the optimization of existing energy systems and the implementation of integrated energy solutions. The presentations in this session highlighted the experiences of leading Canadian companies in creating market-based solutions by augmenting existing energy systems in a manner which enables the delivery of integrated, environmentally sound solutions by the private sector.
Sara Filbee, Director General, Resource Processing Industries Branch, Industry Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada (Moderator) |
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