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|  AGENDA  •  Perspectives Impact •  Houston, Texas •  February 26-27, 2025

|  PERSPECTIVES IMPACT •  Wednesday, Feb. 26

Registration

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Optional Workshop

9:30 - 11:30 am

Exclusive Zeigo Network Members-Only Workshop

Renewables Round Table

Lunch

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Plenary Sessions

12:30 - 1:15 pm

WELCOME & OPENING KEYNOTE​

TIDAL WAVES OF CHANGE: Making Smart Choices in Times of Transformation
Join us as we delve into an intricate web of geopolitical, socio-economic, regulatory, and other key trends shaping the global energy market. Gain a unique perspective on the actionable steps your business can take to steer the tidal waves of change into powerful tailwinds.

1:15 - 2:00 pm

THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: The Ambition to Impact Gap
It's no surprise sustainability remains a top strategic priority — and this attention has led to a 102% increase in the number of companies with SBTi targets. Yet, despite this momentum, there's a growing gap between stated decarbonization targets and actual achievements: only 9% of the Global Fortune 500 are making progress. With 2030 targets just five years away, what must businesses do now to move beyond ambition and drive real impact?

|  PERSPECTIVES •  Wednesday, 1 April

Movement Break

2:00 - 2:15 pm

Breakout Sessions


Session 1A

2:15 - 3:00 pm

SPEED UP...BUT SLOW DOWN: Building an Agile Strategy Amidst Regulatory Uncertainties​​Against the backdrop of the SEC's delayed Climate Disclosure Rule and California's postponed Climate Laws, the imperative for corporations to prioritize sustainability compliance is decelerating. This session will equip attendees with insights and best practices on how to develop a cohesive and agile compliance strategy, to proactively adapt to the current and forthcoming regulations.


Session 1B

CLIENT VOICES ON GREENER CHOICES: Keeping up with Renewables Procurement & Investment Opportunities 
In today's dynamic energy landscape, the pursuit of renewable energy solutions is paramount. Renewable energy projects require offtake commitments to secure financing, which have traditionally come as PPAs or EACs. Under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, corporations with U.S. tax liability now have a third option for renewable energy financing investment: tax credit transfer (TCT). This session spotlights diverse renewable solutions and procurement options that meet both sustainability and financial goals to equip your business with strategic and actionable steps to navigate the evolving renewables energy market.


Session 1C

THE CARBON CRUSADE: Navigating Voluntary Carbon Markets to Ensure Integrity & Maximize ROI​
Dive into the latest trends and strategies in the voluntary carbon markets, focusing on purchasing carbon offsets and preparing for evolving regulations. Attendees will gain insights into financing options, science-based approaches, and the impacts on nature and biodiversity.​​

Networking Break

3:00 - 3:45 pm

Breakout Sessions


Workshop 1A

3:45 - 4:30 pm

LET'S GET DIGITAL: Regulatory Data Preparedness & Compliance
Data is pivotal to ensuring regulatory compliance. This workshop outlines the necessary steps and practices to operationalize data and systems for regulatory compliance. Attendees will delve into data governance frameworks, and technology solutions tailored to meet the specific requirements of CSRD and California Climate Laws.

Workshop 1B

ZEIGO WORKSHOP #2: BUYERS BOOTCAMP
Designed for corporate buyers to network and learn from one another, this workshop focuses on specific topics at every stage along the renewable energy purchasing cycle. Choose your topic(s) of interest and relevance within the renewable power procurement space and share your perspective on challenges and solutions to advance your respective energy transition journeys. Whether you’re new to corporate sourcing or looking to take your strategy to the next level, there’s something for everyone!​


Workshop 1C

SCENARIO PLANNING:Partnering with Suppliers to Create Massive Impact
​Enterprise dynamics on the inside and outside are converging and require a connected approach to tackle supply chain decarbonization. Gain insights on how to lead program design and supplier education, secure sustainable financing, and expedite engagement strategies for suppliers across your ecosystem.​

Expert Lounge

4:30 - 5:00 pm

Welcome Reception Sponsored by Zeigo

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Welcome Dinner

6:30 - 8:30 pm

|  PERSPECTIVES IMPACT •  Thursday, Feb. 27

Registration & Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 am

Breakfast 

Plenary Session

9:00 - 10:00 am

THE BIG BREAKTHROUGH: Accelerating Progress from the Inside-Out

Change management begins from within. 80% of organizations say a lack of governance and internal alignment often hinders sustainability planning and actions. Aligning internal stakeholders requires a top-down, bottom-up approach, plus the right technologies and a shift in culture and mindsets. Hear how other leading companies are transforming their business from the inside-out to accelerate progress and drive impact and change.

Expert Lounge & Networking Break

10:00 - 10:45 am

Breakout Sessions


Session 2A

10:45 - 11:30 am

ALL ABOARD THE 5-YEAR PLAN
Discover how to build and activate an end-to-end, future-forward sustainability strategy that intersects with business transformation and climate modeling planning. This session will explore transitional risks, the strategic road-mapping process, and the critical role of internal stakeholder engagement in driving sustainable action and impact across business ecosystems.


Session 2B

GETTING IT RIGHT, ONSITE: Decarbonization Best Practices​
This session delves into the critical levers for site-level decarbonization, examining governance, funding, technologies, roadmapping, and implementation strategies to drive onsite decarbonization efforts. This session will also provide insights on other onsite decarbonization measures such as electrification, efficiency improvements, and the integration of solar energy for sustainable transformation.


Session 2C

DATA, DIGITAL and AI ...OH MY!​​
AI and other emerging digital technologies have only scratched the surface when it comes to managing enterpise-wide energy and data. Discover the next frontier of digital solutions as a conduit to bridging expertise gaps, improving transparency across energy portfolios, streamlining energy sourcing, and facilitating the adoption of tailored decarbonization roadmaps to reduce carbon footprints. Join this session and explore use cases that address data transparency and energy management challenges with the transformative power of digital technologies.

Networking Lunch

11:30 am - 12:45 pm

Plenary Session

12:45 - 1:30 pm

TRANSITIONING TO RESILIENCE: Planning Your Business Strategy in a Net-zero Economy

As the urgency for businesses to adapt to a new market dynamic increases due to investor demands and regulatory requirements, this presentation will delve into how companies are moving from climate risk assessments to transition planning. Join us to explore how your business can effectively mitigate climate vulnerabilities and capitalize on opportunities in the global energy transition. This session will provide insight on how to move into a transition plan, integrating physical and transiton climate risks and opportunities to ensure resilliency in a net-zero market.

Networking Break

1:30 - 2:00 pm

Breakout Sessions


Session 3A

2:00 - 2:45 pm

ENTERPRISE-WIDE DECARBONIZATION: One Building at a Time
The buildings sector accounts for 37% of global energy-related emissions. In the race to meet science-based climate targets, your buildings play a pivotal role in accelerating climate action. This session highlights four critical areas to create Buildings of the Future: resiliency, efficiency, electrification, and digitization. Join us as we dig into technology-first retrofits that rely on modern digital power management solutions and learn the best approach for your business.


Session 3B

MARKET MOVERS: Adapting a Strategy to Manage Volatility and Build Resilience
​​Today's energy market landscape remains volatile and organizations face unprecedented challenges related to risk management and uncertainty. Corporate leaders must understand the drivers behind current market conditions to build and adapt their integrated sourcing strategies. This session will kick off with a brief overview of commodity markets and the state of energy volatility. A panel discussion will follow, with leaders from both an industrial and a commercial organization that have distinct sourcing pressures, goals, and motivations, as well as a representative from Schneider Electric's Global Research & Analytics team.


Session 3C

BRACING FOR IMPACT: Building Business Resilience to Mitigate Physical Climate Risks
With the increased focus from investors and regulatory bodies (California, CSRD) on climate risk, business are making significant progress in assessing potential impacts from climate-related physical risks. In this session, we will review the latest methodologies and tools available to help your business navigate 25+ physical hazards that could threaten operational resiliency as the climate continues to change. We'll explore how to identify hotspots of exposure and vulnerability, integrate physical risk into strategy, and embark on adaptation planning.

Movement Break

2:45 - 3:00 pm

Plenary Session

3:00 - 3:30 pm

ZEROING IN: Charting Our Course to Achieve Net Zero

Ambition is essential for setting goals and driving innovation. It’s time to refocus sustainability planning to drive actions and impact. By going wider, longer, deeper, and faster, your organization can yield postive change lead the charge to a low-carbon economy. Together, let’s pave the way to a sustainable tomorrow and a net-zero future.

Movement Break

3:30 - 4:00 pm

Optional Sessions


Session 4A

4:00 - 5:30 pm

SCRI SUPPLIER BOOTCAMP
This intensive workshop provides an accelerating learning path to renewable electricity procurement. The sessions will provide an in-person opportunity to explore Energy Attribute Credits, Power Purchase Agreements & Tax Credit Transfers. Attendees will leave with concrete next steps to take action. This session is invite-only for suppliers in one of our sponsored supply chain renewables programs. 


Session 4B

**COMING SOON**


Session 4C

**COMING SOON**

Optional Group Dinners *Coming Soon*

6:00 - 8:30 pm

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