Accelerate to Net Zero event series: Africa

As South Africa navigates the journey towards Net Zero, the country will need to foster collaboration and implement key innovations to ensure it can accelerate the pace and scale of implementation required to turn intent into impact. The Carbon Trust's Accelerate to Net Zero event, 9 May 2024, unpacked how South African industry-players can contribute towards achieving a just transition and build towards a climate resilient continent. Attendees joined us for robust discussions that showcased learnings and best practice from sustainability leaders.

Introduction and keynote
  • Introduction: Chris Stark, CEO of the Carbon Trust 
  • Keynote topic: Down to Zero: Where are we in the just Net Zero transition? Jerrod Moodley, Financing Specialist, JET-IP PMU


Panel discussion 1: The importance of managing climate risk, leveraging opportunities and achieving a just transition

The importance of managing climate risk, leveraging opportunities and achieving a just transition. South Africa corporates are faced with the challenge of identifying and managing climate risks in an integrated and holistic way, while simultaneously fostering growth. While it is important for corporates to ensure that they are resilient to climate impacts, it is also imperative that they are managing the impact that their operations have on the climate. There are various learning opportunities in the journey of navigating this taking and collaboration is key in unlocking opportunities and leveraging the principles of just transition. Join us for an insightful panel discussion on navigating the complexities of climate risk management and the just transition within the South African landscape.


Panel discussion 2: The role of corporates in building a climate resilient South Africa

 The role of corporates in building a climate resilient South Africa. Climate mitigation actions such a Net Zero pledges and efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions are essential to safeguarding our climate and ecosystems. It is important for businesses to go beyond mitigation to address the consequences of climate change. To implement appropriate adaptation measures, there is a need to be mindful of the connection between operational value chain and the communities and environments in which these value chains operate. Join us for a discussion on how corporates can play a role of supporting the public sectors efforts to improve South Africa’s resilience to climate change

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