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Global Compact Network USA: Business and the President's Climate Agenda

Tapahtumapäivä

02.06.2021

Tapahtumapaikka

Online

UN Global Compact Network USA is pleased to present a conversation with the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

In this virtual event, Mr. Jesse Young, Senior Advisor, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, and Ms. Lauren Sanchez, Senior Advisor, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, will provide participants with an overview of the activities being undertaken by the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate's office to eradicate climate change and contribute to the SDGs, particularly SDG 13. The speakers will also present how the private sector can partner with the US government to help combat global warming and create a greener and more sustainable future.

In addition, Ms. Heidi Huusko, Senior Manager, Environment and Climate, UN Global Compact, will offer an overview of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which champions science-based target setting as a powerful way of boosting companies’ competitive advantage in the transition to the low-carbon economy. 

A majority of the event will be set aside for questions from the audience. Questions asked via video will be prioritized.

  • Date: 2 June 2021
  • Time: 12–1 PM Eastern Time (7–8 PM Helsinki)

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