Energy transition trends and challenges in the Oil Gas industry

•    Evaluating regulatory approvals and gauging their effect on the capital for clean energy investments
•    Investment Infrastructure and challenges related to supply chain constraints
•    Macroeconomic headwinds and their impact on decision-making for 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
 

Revisions to EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: What works and what needs to improve on

•    How the proposed revisions would improve the accuracy of reported emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) 
•    How new technologies such as remote sensing will enhance the verification and transparency of the data collected
•    Effective preparation strategies to ensure your organization is compliant
 

What challenges and obstacles arise when attempting to access data from suppliers that are not under your organizational control?

•    Exploring the benefits associated with primary data sharing for Scope 3 emission and the complexities of external data procurement
•    Investigating the barriers impeding successful emission data sharing along the supply chain
•    Examining the developments in overcoming the obstacles with sharing primary data for Scope 3 emission reporting
 

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 collect data systematically throughout the entire life cycle of the product
•    Creating a centralized management and control platform to eliminate data silos, enabling faster data collection and efficient operation management
•    Implementing collaborative strategies to facilitate sharing emissions reports among departments and with your business stakeholders, supported by leveraging modern technology to automate your product carbon footprint management process
 

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
   Jennifer Stewart, Director Climate and ESG Policy, API
    
3. Blockchain 
   The role of Blockchain in emissions data collection
   Jason Oates, Vice President Environmental and Regulatory, PureWest Energy
    
4. E-Liability Accounting Framework 
   Transforming the measurement of GHG emissions in global products and services 
    
5. CSRD and ESRS Sustainability Disclosure Requirements  
   Understanding the implication of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the European Sustainability Reporting Directive (ESRS)to US Companies
    
6. Carbon Analytics  
   Transforming data into actionable insights against GHG emissions
   Mara Abbott, Senior Manager, Oil and Gas, Ceres
    
7. Corporate Sustainability and Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) 
   Understanding the impact of CSDD on companies' operations and corporate governance for reducing net greenhouse emissions
    
8. Carbon Data Reporting 
   Ensuring high-quality data to understand your company’s emission sources better and abatement opportunities
   Cynthia Schwendeman, Staff Data Manager, BP

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 5 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.

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
 

Establishing carbon tracking and reporting objectives to attain carbon reduction targets

•    Fostering collaboration and coordinated efforts throughout the entire ecosystem
•    Ensuring clear communication and understanding of sustainability goals with the organization and beyond
•    Strengthening data collection mechanisms and enhancing traceability across supply chains to improve the accuracy and reliability of Scope 3 accounting

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 of them will be summarized in the post-event report.

1. Bringing People with Us 
   Change management’s Impact on carbon tracking and data standards
2. IoT and Sensors 
   Advancing continuous GHG monitoring
3. Remote sensing and AI Modeling for Fugitive Emission 
   Enhancing fugitive emission monitoring through remote sensing and AI modeling 
4. 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
5. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS S2) Climate-Related Disclosures 
   The impact of transitioning to a low-carbon economy and strategic considerations for adoption
6. Advancing the Shipping Industry’s Role in Energy Transition 
   Updates from International Maritime Organization (IMO) Regulator on Biofuel and Green Corridors
7. Pathfinder Framework 
   Standardizing carbon footprint across the value chain
8. The Energy Ecosystem 
   Building public and private support for accelerating the energy transition to Net Zero