Morning Keynote: Change Is Here. And We Need More.

Thursday, September 14, 2023
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00

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Ballroom
9–10 a.m.

Climate change is here. And it is here because we did not change. Now, in the face of an existential threat, we must change—change how we consume, change the technologies we use, change who we elect, and (yes) change our homes. We also need to change capitalism from a major contributor to creating the climate crisis to a force for positive change. “Climate Capitalism” is the idea that today, the best pathway for companies and industries to create enterprise value and outcompete their peers is by also creating climate value. This is not a pipe dream. It is happening today.

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Roger Ballentine

We are excited to welcome keynote speaker Roger Ballentine, President of Green Strategies Inc., where he provides management consulting services to corporate and financial sector clients on sustainability strategy; decarbonization; investment and transaction evaluation; clean energy procurement strategies; and the integration of energy and environmental policy considerations into business strategy.

Previously, Roger has served as a senior member of the White House staff, advising on Environmental Initiatives, he has been an Adjunct Professor of Law teaching energy and climate law, and has filled various board roles focusing on sustainability and renewable energy.

Over the years, Roger has helped some of the world’s leading companies and institutions increase competitiveness and manage market and regulatory risk through cutting edge energy and sustainability strategies. Using his expertise and deep relationships, Roger has helped clients develop better business strategies, make better investment decisions, negotiate new business partnerships, build critical alliances with stakeholders, and develop and implement clean energy and other sustainability measures that achieve corporate buy-in and yield bottom-line value.