«Reindustrialization and decarbonization in the European Union»

By 2050, the EU aims to become the first climate neutral continent, meaning no net GHG emissions. This will require a major transformation of the EU economy away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy sources. The private sector is central to this transformation. Businesses are responsible for a significant share of GHG emissions and have the resources and expertise to invest in clean technologies. However, the private sector also faces challenges in decarbonization. These include the high cost of clean technologies, the lack of clear regulation and the risk of stranded assets.

This webinar, organized by EsadeGeo and the Repsol Foundation, will discuss the European Union’s challenges and strategy for decarbonization, taking as a starting point the discussion of the brief produced by EsadeGeo on the topic.

• Welcome & Introduction  
  Ángel Saz-Carranza, Director, EsadeGeo
• Panel
  Stefaan Vergote, Senior Advisor, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Comission
  Ana Álvarez, Head of European Public Affairs, Repsol
  Martin Porter, Executive Chair, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Brussels
• Q&A with webinar audience
  Moderator: Ángel Saz-Carranza, Director, EsadeGeo