Net Zero 2020 Conference

On Friday, October 23, 2020, the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative hosted its third annual and first virtual Net Zero conference. Its goal was to engage, educate, inspire, and mobilize businesses, nonprofits, institutions and citizens to kick-start a robust, just, and equitable economic recovery while moving the region toward a carbon-free future.

With speakers from around the region, state and country presenting a rich agenda, Net Zero 2020 showcased economic programs, clean energy impacts, jobs, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities for growth and activism. The conference was offered at no cost to participants thanks to the generosity of event sponsors and patrons.

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As someone new to the Climate Collaborative, I found the depth, breadth and diversity of the conference inspirational and mind-blowing.

The virtual conference was fast-paced and invigorating, a welcome change from typical Zoom meetings and webinars.

Mindy Lubber of Ceres, Inc. was the perfect key-note. She is a ground-up change agent and has been an inspiration to many of us for decades.

A tour de force!

What a great conference–drawing on experts from national, state and local perspectives!

The virtual format made it easy to attend and move through different sessions on different tracks.

The conference addressed climate change and climate work from so many different perspectives, which was illuminating and inspiring.

As a business leader, I appreciated learning about actionable strategies to help businesses save money and take advantage of opportunities while implementing responsible net zero-focused efforts.

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Agenda Overview

Jumpstarting a Clean, Green and Inclusive Economy for Cape Cod & The Islands

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mindy Lubber, CEO and president of the sustainability nonprofit organization Ceres, Inc., commands the global stage to mobilize the most influential investors and companies worldwide around our biggest sustainability challenge: climate change. A renowned thought leader, Lubber’s words inspire institutional investors, corporate boards, executives, and other capital market leaders to factor environmental, social and governance issues into decision-making and on the biggest sustainability challenges of our time.

Track A – Jobs, Public Policy & Economic Recovery

Public and private sector leaders in energy, environment, transportation, housing, construction, technology, and agri-/aquaculture discuss the policies, programs, and practices that are growing jobs and the economy while moving the region to net zero

Track B – Green Toolkits for Business Success

Business and non-profit leaders have enhanced their bottom line by embracing green technologies and practices. Learn about actionable steps, hands-on tools, financial incentives, and more. CEU credits available for builders.

Track C – Climate Activism & Social Responsibility

Thought, faith, environmental and activist leaders offer perspectives on climate change—from the global to the local—and the urgency for climate activism and economic recovery that results in a clean, equitable, just, and sustainable future for all.

Conference Conclusion

Dr. Heather Goldstone, Chief Communications Officer for the Woodwell Climate Research Center, will close out the day and talk about paths forward to net zero.

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