Getting to Net Zero: The Private Equity Perspective

Explore a plenary session from Aspen Ideas Climate 2022 that delves into the private equity perspective on achieving net zero emissions. Learn about alternative approaches to fighting climate change, including the role of private equity in driving solutions. Discover unexpected collaborations between companies like Apple and Conservation International, and understand why cross-sector partnerships are forming to address climate challenges. Gain insights into the Amazon Climate Pledge and its supporters, as well as National Geographic's significant announcement. Examine the newly formed UN watchdog committee's role in holding businesses and cities accountable for their climate commitments. The session covers topics such as the feasibility of net zero, strategies for reducing oil and gas prices, the importance of private capital and equity, methane reduction, permitting processes, economic considerations, and the potential of fusion energy.