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What is the Corporation Doing About Climate Change? - Corporate Strategies for Emissions Reduction

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Watch a 52-minute conference talk from The Aspen Institute exploring corporate responses to climate change. Discover how major companies are taking action through emissions reductions, funding new technologies, and leveraging their influence. Examine the motivations behind corporate climate initiatives and debate whether the private sector can effectively address this global challenge. Hear from industry leaders as they share their strategies for combating climate change, covering topics such as energy consumption, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, carbon pricing, and sustainable ocean initiatives. Gain insights into the balance between optimism and pragmatism in corporate climate action, and learn about the importance of collaboration, research, and smart policy in driving meaningful change.

Syllabus

Introduction
Obama vs Gates
Energy Consumption
Technology and Markets
Blockchain Technology
Collaboration
AI for Earth
Balancing impatient optimism
Research and development
Pricing carbon
Savings
Smart Policy
Sustainable Ocean Alliance

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The Aspen Institute

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