INDUSTRIES AND CLIMATE: A LOW-CARBON REVOLUTION TO TRANSFORM OUR ECONOMIES
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Letko Brosseau Arena
PANELISTS
Laurence Blandford,
Vice President, Strategy Consulting, Climate Change and ESG,
WSP
Philippe Dunsky, President,
Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors
Bertrand Millot, Head of Sustainability, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
MODERATOR
Susan Thompson, Managing Director, Global Head of Sustainable Finance and Advisory, TD Securities
As one of the largest sources of global emissions, industries must undergo a profound transformation to align with net-zero goals. Unlocking the necessary capital and deploying financial innovations will be essential to scaling low-carbon technologies and resilient supply chains. What are the key financing instruments—such as blended finance, transition bonds, and carbon pricing—that can drive deep emissions reductions across heavy industries? How can policymakers, investors, and industry leaders collaborate to unlock capital for breakthrough technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and circular economy initiatives? Lastly, what role do global standards and cross-border initiatives play in aligning industrial decarbonization efforts with climate targets?