South Pole’s 2º Readiness event at Almedalen

15:30 to 16:10

The Paris Agreement and Trump's exit - risks and opportunities for the world and Sweden

• What does the global climate plan look like after President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement?
• What global trends do we see?
• What does the Paris Agreement mean for Sweden?
• How will the agreement be implemented at national level and how can business directly contribute to the objectives of the agreement?

Panelists:

• Charlie Henderson, Corporate Climate Change Expert, South Pole (Facilitator)
• Ingmar Rentzhog, Founder, We Don't Have Time, President, Global Utmaning
• Jeff Swartz, Climate Policy Expert, South Pole

16:15 to 17:15

Full speed ahead towards the 2-degree goal - how can companies lead the way?

• What's driving 2º readiness?
• What business opportunities are there and what are the risks of not being 2-degree ready?
• How prepared are companies for the 2-degree goal?
• How are initiatives like Science Based Targets (SBTs), TCFD and 2 Degrees Investment Initiatives pushing the agenda forward?
• Which other companies and industries lead the way?

Panelists:

• Charlie Henderson, Climate Expert, South Pole
• Erik Lindroth, Environment Director, Tetra Pak
• Philip Thörn, Sustainability Manager, If Non-Life Insurance
• Johan Gerklev, Sustainability Manager, Skanska Sweden
• Lene Mi Ran Kristiansen, Sustainability Manager, LM Wind
• Staffan Hansén, CEO, SPP Pension

17:15 to 18:30
Networking drinks on the boat deck
Drinks and snacks are served

Welcome!

Jens Olejak
Managing Director
South Pole Sweden

In order to register, please send an email to Johan Eliasson, Senior Manager Nordic accounts at j.eliasson@southpole.com.

To find out more about Almedalen Week (in Swedish), please click here.