AGENDA
Conclave operates under Chatham House Rules. The sessions will not be recorded. If you are interested in participating, you must attend live.
Each day we will host plenaries, networking sessions, and workshops. Workshops are your opportunity to dive deep into a subject to shape your procurement strategy. Please be prepared to turn on your cameras, unmute your microphone, and ask questions.
Please plan to attend with a desktop or laptop and not a tablet or phone. The technology is only compatible with a desktop or laptop.
PRE-CONFERENCE
Week of September 20
Renewable Energy 101: Smart Ramp to Clean Energy
Time and date TBD.
To sign up, please email kristen.bell@se.com
CONCLAVE
28 September
Welcome to Conclave: Connecting at a Distance
1:00 - 1:10 (CET)
Welcome to Conclave: Connecting at a Distance! We’re looking forward to an engaging virtual event that helps you shape your climate action strategy in 2021 by bringing you the latest insights in cleantech/decarbonisation and connecting you with industry leaders.
Climate Action in 2021: Emerging Trends in Scope 1 & 3 and How Organizations Can Meet Climate Goals
by Building a Decarbonisation Strategy
1:10 - 1:40 (CET)
An increasing number of companies are reviewing how they can reach ambitious sustainability goals, like achieving 100% renewable energy or net-zero emissions targets. During this plenary, we’ll cover the latest corporate trends in procurement strategies and how organizations are continuing to push the market. You’ll learn the importance of creating a holistic energy strategy and the growing availability of Scope 1 & 3 solutions in the market. We’ll review emerging trends like electrification, “green gas,” supply chain engagement opportunities, and best practices on advancing your portfolio.
Networking: Chat Roulette
1:40 - 2:00 (CET)
The best part of Conclave – you’ll have opportunities to connect with industry experts, other companies, and project developers. During this session, we’ll randomly connect you with other attendees to share strategies and get to know each other.
Green Hydrogen: Passing Fad or Emerging Solution for Scope 1?
2:00 - 2:30 (CET)
Green hydrogen solutions are developing and companies are asking many questions on the applicability to address their Scope 1 emissions. When can companies realistically expect project availability? What infrastructure changes will be required to develop and transport green hydrogen? When will cost efficient solutions become available? Will there be diverse solutions and projects that meet unique needs? During this session, we’ll connect with a panel of industry-leading experts who are piloting hydrogen projects to get their assessment on developing opportunities.
Networking: Chat Roulette, Round II
2:30 - 2:50 (CET)
The best part of Conclave – you’ll have opportunities to connect with industry experts, other companies, and project developers. During this session, we’ll randomly connect you with other attendees to share strategies and get to know each other.
Corporate Client Case Studies
2:50 - 3:20 (CET)
During this session, we’ll highlight how some of our corporate members companies that are exploring and addressing their entire life cycle by building a broad decarbonisation strategy to address their impact. We’ll review how they shaped goals, the strategies implemented for overcoming hurdles and pain points, and general best practices in moving carbon goals into a fully developed program.
Transition to Workshops
3:20 - 3:25 (CET)
Workshops are your opportunity to dive deep into a subject. Please be prepared to turn on your camera, unmute your microphone, and ask questions.
Plenaries & Networking
Supply Chain Engagement & Developing Strategies in APAC
Scope 3 is one of the hottest topics in 2021 and for good reason – most emissions sit outside of a company’s “four walls.” In this session, we’ll review key considerations when reviewing your scope 3 impact and help you identify next steps to decarbonise. We’ll also dig into which Asian markets are most viable now and which are emerging in the next few years.
3:25 - 4:10 (CET)
Emerging Scope 1 Trends: Availability of Green Hydrogen, Thermal, & EV
Technology in sustainability and renewables is advancing at a rapid rate. As the market expands and new opportunities come online, companies are keeping a close eye on emerging technologies and tools. During this workshop, we’ll discuss current and future opportunities your company should consider for Scope 1 and which projects may work best for your organization’s timeline.
3:25 - 4:10 (CET)
Workshops
Transition to workshops 4:10 - 4:15
Top Things to Know About Additionality & Why It Matters for Your Organization
As climate change comes to the forefront of investor and C-Suite conversations, companies are taking a good look at the efforts to reduce their impact. Organizations are keen that their investments, efforts, and initiatives are contributing to the growth of the industry by adding new projects. During this workshop, we will discuss different interpretations of additionality and how companies take different approaches to renewable procurement, including life extension of operation assets, and growing opportunities to decarbonise.
4:15 - 5:00 (CET)
Leveraging Communications in a Competitive and Ambitious Sustainability Landscape
Acting is no longer enough. Are you communicating about decarbonisation, too? Investors and other stakeholders are demanding transparency around energy, sustainability, and climate action targets and progress. During this workshop, we'll discuss why any sustainability efforts must include a communications strategy, the importance of engaging with your marketing and communications teams, and the complexities behind "clean claims" and the need to be technically accurate.
4:15 - 5:00 (CET)
Networking: Social Event
5:00 (CET)
More information to come.
29 September
Plenaries & Networking
Welcome to Conclave: Connecting At A Distance, Day 2
1:00 - 1:05 (CET)
Welcome to Conclave: Connecting at a Distance, day 2! We’ll review the highlights from yesterday and key topics for today.
Key Market Trends
1:05 - 1:35 (CET)
The European renewable energy market continues to explode with opportunities for companies interested in clean power, but how can organizations develop a broad climate strategy and where should they start? In this session, we'll review the latest trends in sustainability and renewable energy procurement, including:
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Countries that are most attractive for buyers now and which are emerging in the next few years
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Key elements in the green new deal and how it impacts your targets and goals
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Evolving European carbon markets and the latest pricing trends
Networking: Chat Roulette
1:35 - 1:55 (CET)
The best part of Conclave – you’ll have opportunities to connect with industry experts, other companies, and project developers. During this session, we’ll randomly connect you with other attendees to share strategies and get to know each other.
Client Case Studies
1:55 - 2:25 (CET)
During this session, we’ll highlight companies that have built clean energy and renewables programs. We’ll review how they shaped goals, the strategies implemented for overcoming hurdles and pain points, and general best practices in moving carbon goals into a fully developed program.
Networking: Chat Roulette
2:25 - 2:45 (CET)
The best part of Conclave – you’ll have opportunities to connect with industry experts, other companies, and project developers. During this session, we’ll randomly connect you with other attendees to share strategies and get to know each other.
Strategies For Using Certificates for Decarbonization: EACs VS Offsets
2:45 - 3:15 CET
When selecting and leveraging certificates for decarbonization, companies have a range of options depending on their unique goals and circumstances. During this session, we’ll review the fundamentals of EACs vs Offsets and then dig into how sophisticated companies can best-leverage these tools. We’ll cover the various project types, geographic regulations and considerations, timing constraints, and pricing availability.
Transition to Workshops
2:45 - 3:15 CET
Workshops are your opportunity to dive deep into a subject. Please be prepared to turn on your camera, unmute your microphone, and ask questions.
Workshops
Managing Complex Accounting Challenges During a PPA Process
Accounting challenges for VPPAs are unique and complex in Europe and companies pursuing VPPAs have a lot of questions on best ways to reduce risk while still reaching energy goals. During this session, we’ll walk you the details of IFRS vs GAAP accounting, derivative and M2M requirements, and how to manage potential price volatility through alternative PPA pricing structures.
You've Signed a PPA. Now What?: What You Need to Know About PPA Performance Management
After signing a PPA, there are many considerations companies have when managing their project. Where can they find the necessary and relevant pricing data and information? How should they treat, cancel, or trade certificates? How do they continue to manage stakeholders and report out on performance? If you've signed a deal or are going through the project selection process, joining this session with your questions on how to prepare for your next steps.
Transition to workshops 4:05 - 4:10
Onsite Solar: The Growing Demand in Europe & The Business Case For Your Organization
Project developers are seeing a growing demand for onsite solar in Europe and for good reason – projects can offer attractive upside and opportunities, but companies have a lot of considerations before they develop expensive projects. What variables impact the economic viability of projects? What’s the difference between Capex and Opex projects? Which European markets offer more favorable conditions? What are the benefits of onsite projects? We’ll cover these questions and any other ones you have during this workshop.
PPA Convergence: Best Practices When Building a Comprehensive Energy Strategy
How do the most successful companies integrate renewable energy procurement into their broader strategy? In this session, we'll dig into how companies can build PPAs into their electricity risk management strategy, understand power market correlations, the pros and cons of direct vs Virtual PPAs, and what organizations should know about their consumption locations vs best locations for projects.
11:00 - 11:30
Closing Remarks