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#CTS2023
All invited speakers are actively working on climate transformation. We are very happy to have them as experts and to get transparent insights into how to transform companies and decarbonize their supply chains.
Together they will highlight best practices and show how business, society and environment can work together.
The Climate Playbook 2023
ADDRESSING SCOPE 3 CLIMATE TARGETS
The Climate Playbook 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of key insights from #CTS2023 and serves as a best practice guide for companies to transition from incremental internal to exponential climate action in their supply chain. It offers you:
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Framework for holistic Climate Management
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Guiding Principles for Supplier Decarbonization
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Best Practices to address Scope 3 Challenges
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Climate Actions for Scope 3 Decarbonization
Speakers
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yasha previously founded the SaaS company resmio.com and built it into one of the leading restaurant software providers in Germany as CEO until 2017. Afterwards, he supported various tech start-ups in fundraising, management and sales issues.
Yasha Tarani
Co-Founder & CEO
THE CLIMATE CHOICE
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
In recent years, Lara gained extensive experience in the Climate Tech industry as Co-Founder of MOWEA (modular wind turbines), Venture Developer of Weeve.network (IoT Data Platform) and Corporate Accelerator Manager DACH at Climate KIC.
Lara Obst
Co-Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer
THE CLIMATE CHOICE
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Since joining corporate communications at Ørsted in 2016, Steffen is creating awareness for the company’s activities in Germany and advancing Ørsted’s sustainability agenda, focusing on the energy transition and business transformation as well as corporate measures on enhancing biodiversity.
Steffen Kück
Communication Lead & Sustainability
Ørsted
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Yvonne Zwick is the CEO of B.A.U.M.
Yvonne Zwick
CEO
B.A.U.M. e.V.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
David Carlin is an acknowledged authority on climate change and its implications for the financial system. He is the founder of Cambium Global Solutions, an advisor to governments, corporates, and financial institutions on climate and ESG topics.
David Carlin
Climate Risk Program Lead
TCFD & UN Nations
Daniel
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Paula Caballero is Regional Managing Director for Latin America at The Nature Conservancy.Paula Caballero is widely recognized as the lead proponent of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which she conceptualized, positioned and negotiated .
Paula Caballero
"Inventor of the SDGs"
The Nature Conservancy
Daniel
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Daniel Mazuré is responsible for the area of environment and climate in the UN Global Compact Network Germany (UN GCD) and supports companies in attending their global and local responsibility for the environment and climate. In the course of his work he provides guidance to companies and institutions in managing risks and impacts related to climate and the environmental and integrating it in a holistic management approach.
Daniel Mazure
Director Environment & Climate
UN Global Compact Network Germany
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Anna Rathmann is the executive director of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) USA in Washington, D.C. She spent her career working in conservation, following the holistic philosophies and approach of Dr. Jane Goodall. The Jane Goodall Institute’s mission evolved as Jane evolved as a scientist and activist.
Anna Rathmann
Executive Director
The Jane Goodall Foundation
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Elisabeth Goos works as EMEA Leader Sustainability Services at IBM
Elisabeth Goos
EMEA Leader Sustainability Services
IBM
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
christine Braun, Sustainability & Circular Economy lead at BNW e.V.
Christine Braun
Community & Circular Economy Lead
BNW e.V.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Leo S. Boukert is in charge of the procurement activities at Danone, as Senior Procurement Manager.
Leo S. Boukert
Global Procurement
Danone
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Katarzyna Dulko-Gaszyna, leading Sustainability at IKEA in Germany.
Katarzyna Dulko-Gaszyna
Country Sustainability Officer
IKEA
Mats Pellbäck Scharp, Sustainability pioneer helping the ICT-Industry unlock climate action potential.
Mats Pellbäck Scharp
Head of Sustainability
Ericsson
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Dr. Olivia Henke has more than 20 years of professional experience in the fields of sustainable development with a focus on human-environment relationships, e.g. in sustainability management, domestic and developmental education work.
Dr. Olivia Henke
Board Member
Stiftung Allianz für
Entwicklung und Klima
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Sonya Bhonsle is leading the Supply Chain Program at CDP.
Sonya Bhonsle
Global Head of Value Chains
CDP
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Thomas is Co-Founder of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge as he is a firm believer that our prime responsibility is to leave our home, our ONE planet, in the same condition as it was entrusted us.
Thomas Udesen
Co-Founder
Sustainability Procurement Pledge
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Gundula Ullah has been Head of Procurement at FUNKE Mediengruppe, one of Germany's largest media companies, since April 2019. She is driving the transformation of the entire purchasing organization, which covers the needs of all business units (newspaper, magazines, digital, radio).
Gundula Ullah
Sustainable Procurement
Funke Mediengruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Rainer describes himself as a climate activist in a suit which means, Sustainability is more than just a job.As Global Head of IT Sustainability at Allianz Technology, he is driving the decarbonizing of the IT operations of one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide as well as ensuring the fundamental integration of Sustainability in the meaning of the United Nations SDGs into all parts of the company.Rainer’s vision is to reduce the footprint, increase the handprint and ensure a heartprint.
Rainer Karcher
Global Head of IT Sustainability
Allianz Technology
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Yvonne Jamal, Founder of JARO Institut e.V.
Yvonne Jamal
CEO
JARO Institut e.V.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Ingmar is an entrepreneur and climate advocate. He is the founder and CEO of We Don't Have Time, a review platform for climate solutions, and a sought-after speaker on climate-related topics.
Ingmar Rentzhog
CEO
We Don't Have Time
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Josefine Dogs is Senior Sustainability Manager at Deutsche Bahn.
Josefine Dogs
Deputy Head of Analytics & Data Management Sustainability & Environment
Deutsche Bahn
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Sabine Schellander has been working as a sustainability expert for almost 14 years, supporting a wide range of stakeholders. In November 2022 she took over the role of Co-Head of Sustainability at Greiner AG, where she manages the natural tension between a company in the plastics and foam industry and sustainability.
Sabine Schellander
Co-Head of Sustainability
Greiner AG
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Oliver Hurrey is a Founder of Galvanised. His topics of focus are: net-zero supply chains through improving collaboration; business cases; and propositions
Chair of: Scope 3 Peer Group – helping to accelerate more confident, collective action on supply chain emissions reduction.
Sustainable Procurement Pledge – enabling & empowering procurement to more easily embed sustainability. Indirect Spend Alliance – capability-building indirect/GNFR procurement to tackle the key human rights risks & emissions reduction opportunities
Oliver Hurrey
Chair of Scope 3
Sustainable Procurement Pledge
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Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Martin Cserba lives at the intersection of digitalization and impact. His goal is to consistently lead companies and
organizations to a more sustainable and human future by bringing digital sustainability
into to boardroom and taking people with him on that journey.
Martin Cserba
Digital Strategist & Evangelist
diconium
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Ruben Rongstock
Scientific Assistant
ZSW
Ruben Rongstock is workin Scientific Assistant at the Zentrum für Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-forschung Baden-Württemberg (ZSW).
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Maria Villablanca
Co-Founder & CEO
Future Insights Network
Maria Villablanca is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Future Insights Network. Furthermore, she is a Transformation and Supply Chain expert as well as podcast host.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Björn Knoop is the Head of Strategy and Sustainability at fritz-kola.
Björn Knoop
Head of Sustainability
fritz-kola
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Jean Manuel Canet is a Senior Manager at Orange, responsible for Climate Change and Biodiversity.
Jean-Manuel Canet
Senior Manager
Orange
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Dr. Julian Zuber
CEO
German Zero
Dr. Julian Zuber is the managing director and a founding member of GermanZero e.V., a climate NGO founded in 2019. At GermanZero Julian and his team are on a mission of making Germany climate neutral by 2035.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Aida Jukas
Sustainability Manager
GLS Bank
Aida Jukas is Senior Consultant in the Strategy & Development Department at GLS Bank, where she is responsible for developing the internal sustainability management. Thus, she knows about the impact banks are having on shaping the future.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Una Sprenger
Strategy Consultant
diconium
As Strategy Consultant at Diconium, Una Sprenger encourages the transformation for digital and sustainable industries
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Annika Hoebbel
Manager Business Development
WWF One Planet Business
As Manager for sustainable businesses & markets, Annika Hoebbel is supporting the transformation of companies to a holistic sustainable business model.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Neele Franke
Sr Managing Consultant - Sustainability Transformation
IBM
Neele Franke is Practice Leader and Senior Management Consultant at IBM and thus actively drives innovation and sustainability transformation of businesses.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Dennis Bakx
Global Sustainability Manager
The Heineken Company
As Global Sustainability Manager for raw materials at The Heineken Company, Dennis Bakx focusses on the decarbonization journey to bring HEINEKEN to its net zero ambition by 2040.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Dr. Sebastian Oettl
Lead Sustainable Business & Climate
WWF
Dr. Sebastian Öttl is the Lead for sustainable businesses and climate at WWF. Thus, he supports the mobilization and guiding of businesses towards their new normal!
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Hugo Ernest-Jones
Senior Management Consultant - Sustainability Strategy
IBM
Hugo Ernest-Jones is Senior Management Consultant in the field of Sustainability Strategy at IBM.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Dr. Anna Mohr
Marketing & Sales
BaumInvest AG
Dr. Anna Mohr works as Marketing and Sales Coordinator at the BaumInvest AG.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Louise Rehbinder
Director
Exponential Roadmap Initiative
In her role as Director at the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, Louise Rehbinder supports companies to take real climate action through finding, encouraging and spreading best practices to reduce Green House Gas emissions.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Christoph Klein
CEO
ESG Portfolio Management
Christoph Klein, CEO of ESG Portfolio Management.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
Jann Binder
Senior Scientist
ZSW
Jann Binder is a Senior Scientist at the Zentrum fuer Sonnenenergie- und Wasserstoff-Forschung Baden-Württemberg, and „Klima Coach“ within the Mittelstand Digital Zentrum „klima-neutral-digital“.
Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.
Stefan Rahmstorf is Professor of Ocean Physics at the University of Potsdam and Head of the Earth System Analysis Department at PIK. In 2017, he was the first scientist outside the USA to be awarded the Climate Communication Prize.
Neliswa Hare
Risk Advisory
Deloitte
Neliswa Hare specializes in climate resilience / adaptation and sustainability. She recently finished a 18month secondment to the UNFCCC Climate Champions Race to Resilience campaign and has worked as the Campaign Manager and Business Engagement Lead attending both COP26 in Glasgow and COP27 in Egypt.
Neliswa is the UK lead for Climate resilience offering at Deloitte.
Jim Giles is vice president of the Net Zero program at GreenBiz. He is responsible for developing VERGE Carbon, a conference dedicated to the business opportunities in the emerging carbon economy and VERGE Net Zero, a new standalone event designed to help companies navigate to a climate-positive future.
Yvonne Zwick undertook various positions in the office of the German Council for Sustainable Development from 2004 onwards. She works as an expert in EFRAG's SME working group, which is developing the European sustainability reporting standard for companies.
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Yvonne Jamal is specialized in sustainable procurement and wants to ensure that sustainable action becomes the standard for the economy by imparting relevant knowledge, connecting people and organizations and working for the implementation of the 17 SDGs.