SWEDISH AND U.S. PERSPECTIVES ON HOW TO BOLSTER THE U.S. CLIMATE AGENDA
MAY 6, 2021 | 10:00-11:30 am EST
Join this virtual symposium to learn how enterprise and innovation can be used to transition towards a low-carbon circular economy. Swedish frontrunners and key U.S. opinion leaders will discuss this important topic to inspire U.S. climate action.
Sweden is a global leader in sustainable development and home to some of the companies driving and shaping the global sustainability agenda. The Biden Administration’s agenda for a low-carbon future is the most significant climate action platform ever embraced by a U.S. President, prioritizing sustainability for coming investments and federal actions. Join us in this international discussion on how innovation can be used to bolster the U.S. climate agenda and transition towards a low-carbon circular economy.
KEY TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION
· The U.S. climate agenda and the road towards a circular economy
· The Swedish blueprint: Sweden's national strategy for a circular economy and concrete corporate actions from Swedish industry leaders in the U.S.
· The role of enterprise and innovation in reaching the U.S. climate targets
· Creating a robust U.S. infrastructure to accelerate the transition towards a low-carbon circular economy
PROGRAM
· Introduction
· Opening remarks Sweden
· Opening remarks United States
· Keynote address | An inflection moment in time for U.S. climate action
· Fireside chat: Circular business in the U.S. | A CEO perspective
· Panel: The role of enterprise and innovation | Experiences from Swedish industry leaders in the U.S.
· Panel: Transitioning to a circular economy in the U.S. | Reflection from U.S. opinion leaders
· Closing remarks
