WWF recently conducted research to identify the gap between US private sector emissions trends and targets and what climate scientists recommend. After ten years of mobilizing companies to achieve best-in-class emissions reduction targets through the Climate Savers program, WWF is poised to take these lessons to a broader audience. With Carbon Disclosure Project and other partners, the Destination Gigaton team will build awareness of the gigaton gap and highlight efforts to bridge it over the next few years. Our aim is to energize and convene companies to achieve scaled-up greenhouse gas emissions reductions and identify solutions together.

Purpose

The purpose of the workshop is to:

• Share the findings from our analysis on emissions trends in the US private sector and science-based mitigation pathways;
• Showcase “Destination Gigaton” – World Wildlife Fund’s 2012 initiative to scale-up climate protection work and reinforce the work of our private sector allies; and
• Offer participants the opportunity to preview and help shape the initiative.

Meeting Leaders

• Matt Banks – Senior Program Officer, Business & Industry Program, World Wildlife Fund (US)
• Marty Spitzer – Director, U.S. Climate Policy, World Wildlife Fund (US)

Who should attend?

The workshops are open to all participants of the Climate Leadership Conference. Companies, consultants, NGOs, and government representatives are all invited to participate in this meeting.

What is the cost?

There is no fee to attend.

When and Where?

The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Attendees will be asked to sign up for this workshop during registration for the conference. Space is limited and will be made available on a first come, first served basis.

How to Register?

Registration for this meeting is embedded in the main registration for the 2012 Climate Leadership Conference -- simply select the workshop you plan to attend ... space is limited to the first 40 registrants selecting the meeting. Any remaining registrants will be added to a waiting list in case of cancellations.

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