Energy transition trends and challenges in the Oil Gas industry

• Understanding the Oil and Gas Industry’s role in Cleaner Energy 
• Evaluating regulatory requirements and their approvals and gauging their effects on Cleaner  Energy and capital
• Correlating capital activity in the Oil and Gas industry with cleaner energy initiatives and the  macroeconomic trends and their impact on sustainable Clean Energy Investment

How to reinvent your organization and play a central role in the decarbonization of the energy system

•    Striking a balance among shareholder returns, emissions mitigation, consumer needs, and emerging business values
•    Transforming the core portfolio while fostering flexibility to excel in adjacent sectors
•    Championing Innovation and fostering collaboration with partners to turn the transition to a low or emission-free future into a reality

Exploring the comparison between these bills and the proposed Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate Disclosure Rules

•    Understanding the differences between California's two Climate bills and the proposed Securities Exchange Commission Climate Disclosure ruling about Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope3
•    What GHG emissions in Scope 3 would be required to be disclosed to investors to assess exposure to and management of climate-related risks and transition risks
•    How to prepare your transition plans and incorporate California’s two Climate bills and the proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling into the existing disclosure frameworks
 

Developing a methodology to capture and analyze carbon data to inform operating decisions and corporate reporting 
•    Creating a centralized platform to eliminate data silos, enabling faster data collection and more efficient decision making
•    Establishing the right technology solution to collect data systematically and leverage data to meet existing and emerging regulations and requirements
•    Implementing collaborative strategies to facilitate the sharing of emissions data 

The challenges and best practices for carbon reporting audibility and alignment with financial auditing standards

•    Understanding carbon reporting verification and audibility and exploring their significance in ensuring accuracy and reliability
•    Preparing carbon reporting audits and strategies to simplify the verification process, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness
•    Sharing emission data with assurance providers and fostering clear and transparent communication
 

Developing product carbon footprint to collect data from a cradle-to-grave to account for emissions at different stages of the product life cycle 
•    Establishing product carbon footprint assessment to begin the benchmark 
•    Best practices for organizations in creating real improvements in carbon footprint reductions 
•    Showing courage in changing the world by sharing and discussing the results of these exercises

Each round table has a different topic, and attendees can select the round table they want to participate in.Round table leaders will spend the first 15 minutes meeting the delegates and providing a case study/lessons learned log/industry update and then moderating a 30-minute discussion with the group where they can give feedback and ask questions. The final 10 –15 minutes will be spent agreeing on 3 -5 industry recommendations. A selection of these recommendations will be shared with the whole audience, and all them will be summarized in the post-event report.

1. Decarbonization as a Service 
   The New Frontier to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions
   Andrew Nobbay, Director Carbon Accounting, Oxy
    
2. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC’s) Role in Voluntary Carbon Credit Markets 
   Challenges, opportunities, and possible solutions to delivering liquidity, price transparency, and Risk management
   Karl Greissinger, Senior Counsel, Commercial, ConocoPhillips Company
    
3. Tackling the Methane Challenge
   Best Practices in Measurement, Management & Monetization
   Mark Guirguis, Director of Business Development, Sustainable Operations, Blue Marvel AI
    
4. Carbon Analytics 
   Transforming data into actionable insights against GHG emissions
   Sarah Jane Sherman, Vice President Global Supply Chain Management, Excelerate Energy
    
5. Carbon Data Reporting 
   Ensuring high-quality data to understand your company’s emission sources better and abatement opportunities
   Cynthia Schwendeman, Staff Data Manager, BP
    
6. Carbon Reduction Financing Structures and Opportunities
   Creating blended financing structures by combining public and private capital to reshape the risk-return profile for climate transition
   Chris David, Co-Founder, WhyOffset

Develop end-to-end and sustainable emission strategies to identify and prioritize abatement strategies and proven reduction

•    Adopting bottom-up approaches using activity data for timely responses to reduce debt
•    Uncovering impediments resulting from incomplete information
•    Implementing leak detection strategies to upgrade or replace faulty equipment
 

The critical role of partnerships and expansive ecosystems in accelerating the decarbonization transition

•    Collaborative innovation: Exploring how partnerships within expansive ecosystems can foster collaborative innovation, driving advancement for decarbonization
•    Market Expansion: Examining the role of ecosystem partnerships in expanding markets and driving the adoption of sustainable technologies and solutions
•    Accelerating Transition: Identifying how a collective approach to innovation and ecosystem-building can accelerate the transition towards a decarbonized future
 

Leveraging emerging technologies for future carbon footprint data collection and analysis 

•    Utilizing IoT for real-time carbon data collection to monitor and accurately report the carbon footprint
•    Investigating the use of AI for analysis of historical carbon data, identifying trends, and creating predictive models for future carbon footprint
•    Incorporating automated compliance measures into carbon tracking processes, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and contributing to accurate reporting
 

Exploration of ESG perspectives, insights, and pushback

•    How can investors strategically engage and tap into renewables and explore underinvested areas within the traditional energy sector?
•    What investment risks are associated with transitioning to a net zero economy, and how can investors mitigate these risks?
•    What challenges are associated with the ongoing energy transition and understanding how investors can navigate these complexities?
 

The lightning round will showcase 3 case studies from a series of speakers who will each have 10 minutes to present their update on the problem, challenge + solution. There will be a short group Q&A with the audience at the end.

• How to Chart your Decarbonization Journey with Marginal Abatement Cost Curves
  (MACCs) Marginal abatement cost curves can be a useful tool for organizing emissions reduction activities across a portfolio in a way that can be compared to one another to enable greater visibility and cost efficiency in a reduction journey. 

           Carrie Grant, Carbon Reduction Manager, Chevron

• Carbon Footprint Measurement
  Work collaboratively with diverse suppliers to measure their carbon footprint. Implement standardized metrics and reporting systems to gather consistent data

           Dr. Sabeeta Bidasie Singh, Director Business Equity, Port Houston

Successful emissions management solutions require a strong data management strategy and relentless focus on good data
•    Getting out of the Excel jungle: Knowing the sources for emissions data, creating a repeatable and controlled process for its collection, and standardizing data to align with global frameworks and requirements enables multiple use cases beyond tracking and reporting of emissions
•    Elevating emissions data to the level of financial data: Exploring the impact of evolving regulations on why emissions data needs to be treated the same as financial data with relevant governance, controls, and quality assurance 
•    Achieving ROI with emissions data assets: The real value of good emission data lies in its ability to bring operational and process efficiency and unlock a multitude of use cases driving real decarbonization goals at organization
 

Minimizing the challenges of measuring and reporting the three scopes of emissions to improve company reporting outcomes

•    Understanding the exclusivity of each scope and how to avoid double counting of emissions between scopes within the same company’s inventory
•    Establishing clear ownership of reductions through contractual agreements for offsetting carbon credits to avoid any misinterpretation of data and ensure transparency
•    Breaking down the process into manageable steps and adopting the right tools and technology for long-term success

Engaging suppliers in emissions reporting and setting reduction targets 

•    Accuracy in emission calculation: Choosing emissions factors to ensure precise calculations
•    Systematic and auditable data capture: Establishing a systematic and auditable approach for capturing reliable emissions data across diverse suppliers and locations, enhancing data integrity
•    Collaborative emission reporting and reduction: Engaging with suppliers to facilitate transparent reporting and collaborative efforts in setting and achieving emission reduction targets
 

Operationalizing your emissions data to achieve your reduction goals
•    Operationalize your understanding of GHG emissions: the benefit of tying carbon data to oilfield operations 
•    The power of "What-if" modeling: Moving beyond the rear-view look at emissions reports to forecasting operational plans
•    Tracking reduction targets across global operations: How a major operator manages emissions goals for assets with varying data quality