Climate & Environment Forum

Case Studies 

This presentation will look at how key organisations are putting in place strategies to reduce their carbon footprint, be that through plans to be carbon neutral by a set date, or to go net zero or net negative. What policies are they putting in place that result in actual reductions in their emissions and footprint, are they looking at their supply chain, and how do they measure their progress. 

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14.45: Case study 4:

15:00: Audience Q&A

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Organisations can look at their direct emissions, and methods to reduce these. But what about the emissions that are both highest and most difficult to tackle – indirect emissions within the value chain. Known as scope 3 emissions they cover all points of a product’s or a service’s value chain, including raw materials, manufacture, transport, use and disposal. This panel will discuss ideas and approaches that can be taken to start reducing these emissions.

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Globally, funds following environmental, social and governance principals are now worth more than $1 trillion. Increasingly, companies are looking for 'green' investment opportunities. What does this mean for the Middle East? What opportunities exist or are on the horizon and how can organisations ensure that their efforts lead to real change and not suggestions of greenwashing?

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Industries such as metals, power, oil & gas and cement want to reduce their carbon footprint. Approaches under investigation include CCS, the electrification of supply, the use of alternative fuels such as hydrogen or biofuels, and in some cases, the use of Refuse Derived Fuel or increased use of scraps. This panel will discuss approaches to decarbonisation in major industries, how to define and set targets, getting buy-in from stakeholders and how progress can be monitored once a programme is underway.

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Some businesses are now looking at nature-based opportunities to decrease their carbon footprint. Using forests, mangroves, sea grasses, etc as a carbon sink, what are the approaches that can be taken, where can it be used and what examples can organisations look at for inspiration. 

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For any industry to build a social, economic and environmental plan several metrics must be considered. It must balance the needs of people, the economy and the environment, looking at advantages and disadvantages to build a focused, sustainable plan. This panel will look at some of the considerations that will help shape viable approaches to introducing stronger environmental policies, gender balance and more commitment to youth into an industry or company whilst also enabling growth.

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The youth voice in the climate debate has been loud and has influenced climate and environment-related decisions made by big business. That voice will also influence more sustainability-focused businesses in future. How should this continue to be fostered, and what more can business learn from the youth voice – their future consumers, employees and business leaders?

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The sharing economy can also promote a greener economy. From ridesharing through hospitality to healthcare, the sharing economy is shaking up industry sectors. This panel will discuss the sharing economy, the short- and long-term environmental benefits it can bring, and what investment and regulations need to be in place to enable its growth.

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The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted not just the importance of food security, but also the challenge of achieving this in a water-stressed desert climate. Should countries avoid water-hungry crops, and instead focus on those better suited to difficult climates and poor soil? This panel will discuss how countries in the region can promote food security, in particular through new farming technology, and IoT and sensors to monitor and improve food production in a sustainable manner.

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12.10: Panel

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A private-public platform in which companies, knowledge institutes and authorities work together to promote and support international collaboration and knowledge exchange around the circular economy.

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Carbon dioxide is being used as the raw material to produce carbon nanofibres. These nanofibres can be used in a range of products, including within wearable technology, 3D printing, cement and medical products. 

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Air pollution levels fell globally during the lockdowns governments imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19. As people began to travel again, pollution levels increased. This panel will look at ways to mitigate pollution levels, what they are, how can they be enforced and who pays for them.

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