Extreme Hangout • COP29, Baku

The Great Debate: Corporate Decarbonization- Reality or Rhetoric?

Thursday

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14 November

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14:00-14:30

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Session Overview

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Join us for a lively debate-style session as panellists examine the credibility of corporate commitments to decarbonization and net-zero goals. This session will critically evaluate whether society can truly trust these corporate promises in the face of a climate crisis.
Meet Your Speaker

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Erik Saito is senior vice president and general manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) at Workiva. In his role, Erik is responsible for providing oversight and guidance to his regions, as well as helping Workiva deliver its mission of powering transparent reporting for a better world. He is also responsible for the management and growth of these expanding markets.

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Workiva

Information coming soon!

Session Overview

Session information coming soon!

Join us for a lively debate-style session as panellists examine the credibility of corporate commitments to decarbonization and net-zero goals. This session will critically evaluate whether society can truly trust these corporate promises in the face of a climate crisis.
Meet Your Panel / Speakers

Erik Saito

Workiva

Erik Saito is senior vice president and general manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific (APAC) at Workiva. In his role, Erik is responsible for providing oversight and guidance to his regions, as well as helping Workiva deliver its mission of powering transparent reporting for a better world. He is also responsible for the management and growth of these expanding markets.

Sylvain Vanston

MSCI

Sylvain is Executive director, MSCI.

Climate finance, “biodiversity finance”, Responsible Investment / SRI, Responsible / Climate Insurance underwriting, ESG integration, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainability. Member of TCFD, TNFD, NZAOA.

Nura Taef

Deloitte

Nura is a Partner at Deloitte forESG Reporting Advisory, Audit & Assurance.

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Workiva
Day 12: World Leaders Summit

Friday, 22 November

Previous Days

Monday, 11 November
Day 01: COP29 Opening
Tuesday, 12 November
Day 02: World Leaders Summit
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-10:45
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
Welcome
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
09:15-10:00
Yoga with Jess
Jess Silva
Health and Wellness
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-14:30
Meditation Session
Workshop
Wednesday, 13 November
Day 03: World Leaders Summit
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:00-10:30
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
Welcome
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
18:00-18:45
Evening of Music
Whaia
Music Evening
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
09:15-10:00
Yoga with Jess
Jess Silva
Health and Wellness
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
13:00-13:30
Meditation
Jacques Sheehan
Health & Wellness
Friday, 15 November
Day 05: Energy, Peace, Relief, Recovery
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
12:00-12:15
Janine Campling
Janine Campling
Keynote
Saturday, 16 November
Day 06: Science, Technology, Innovation
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
18:00-20:00
Evening DancEvente
Evening Event
Sunday, 17 November
Day 07: Rest Day
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-12:30
Open Mic
Open Mic Session
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-18:00
COP Youth Day
Youth Activities
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:30-12:30
COP Youth Day
Workshop
Monday, 18 November
Day 08: Human Development, Children and Youth, Health
Tuesday, 19 November
Day 09: Food, Agriculture, Water
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:45-11:00
Caillum Hedderman
Caillum Hedderman
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
16:00-17:00
Insights of Local Youth
Panel
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-16:00
EcoKnowledge Student Fair
Fair
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
16:00-17:00
Roundtable and Workshop (PRIVATE)
Workshop
Wednesday, 20 November
Day 10: Urbanization, Transport, Tourism
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:00-10:30
Extreme Hangout
Welcoming and Opening Remarks
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
10:45-11:00
Nico Nicholas
Nico Nicholas
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
15:00-15:15
Ahmed Ag Mohamed
Ahmed Ag Mohamed
Keynote
 

Main Stage
 

Inspiration Stage
14:00-16:00
How Can Music Impact COPs?
Roundtable
Thursday, 21 November
Day 11: Nature and Biodiversity, Gender and Equality, Indigenous

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