Hyper-scaling climate technologies: From ideas to shareholder value
Sign up for this eventMany climate technologies needed to achieve deep decarbonization already exist. But their maturity levels are uneven: only 10% are commercially competitive while a further 45% are commercially available but will require further cost reductions through innovation and scale-up to become competitive. The remainder hold great promise but are in earlier stages. Can these new sustainability technologies enable the 1.5 degrees path to net zero while creating massive shareholder value?
In the first session in our new series with McKinsey & Company, we will describe the strategic fundamentals of hyper-scaling climate technologies and inspire Board members with a ‘how-to’ guide for steering their enterprises in the age of out-competition.
The event will start with a presentation from McKinsey experts and a panel discussion, followed by Q&A and networking drinks.
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Getting to net zero will require large-scale technology deployment across industries, creating massive opportunities to build entirely new businesses and open new markets. Businesses that innovate quickly and out-compete to establish a cost advantage will succeed in winning investors and consumers and creating strategic value.
Chapter Zero and McKinsey will run a series of face-to-face events in 2024/25 that convene non-executive directors. The objective remains to bring the best thinking to boardrooms on achieving net zero—and effecting real change.
The central idea in 2024 is out-competing to win. How should institutions across the UK (and beyond) become ambitious hyper-scalers? How can Boards help in balancing outrageous ambition with speed and execution? Where do Boards need to act to help their enterprises out-compete in the age of digital and AI/Gen AI? What impetus will the global context offer after COP29?
These events aim to equip non-executive directors with critical insights to effectively navigate and influence the future of business in an era of technological disruption and significant environmental policy shifts.
The second session on 'Global climate policy and COP29: Implications for business' will take place on Tuesday 3 December 2024. Registration will open soon.
Susan Hooper
Board Member, Chapter ZeroSusan is an experienced senior board member, specialising in driving value through customer insight and data, ESG and company culture. She is Chair of Tangle Teezer and sits on the Boards of Moonpig plc (Chair of the Remuneration Committee and ESG lead) and Uber UK. Susan is also involved in several start-ups in carbon capture and sustainability and is also an Ambassador for the World Travel & Tourism Council.
Tom Delay CBE
Board Member, Severn Trent PlcTom is a board member for Severn Trent Plc and the Chair of the Corporate Sustainability Committee. He is also a strategic advisor to several businesses, Imperial College and the University of Michigan. He was the founding CEO of the Carbon Trust, Chair of a renewable energy company and a General Manager of Shell in Africa.
James Samsworth
Partner, Schroders GreencoatJames Samworth is a Partner at Schroders Greencoat (a £9bn renewable infrastructure investor acquired by Schroders in 2022), where he manages the Energy Transition division and chairs the ESG committee. James has 16 years of investment experience, of which the last 15 years have been focused solely on renewables. Prior to joining Greencoat, James co-led the waste and bioenergy investment team at Foresight Group, spent 10 years in the steel industry for Corus, and gained banking and private equity experience with Deutsche Bank and Lyceum Capital.
Chris Milne
Chief Financial Officer, Orbital Marine Power LtdChris Milne joined Orbital as CFO in October 2016, where he leads on all things finance, reporting, funding, and other corporate functions. He sits as a Board Director for all Orbital project companies and for Scottish Renewables. He was previously Vice President of an energy focused private equity fund after holding several senior finance leadership positions at UK utility SSE plc. Chris is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Harry Bowcott
Senior Partner, McKinsey & CompanyHarry is a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, leading McKinsey Sustainability in the UK and Ireland, and co-leading their work in hyper-scaling green businesses. Harry is also a frequent speaker on the journey to net zero and advanced analytics in transportation and logistics.
Jayanti Kar
Partner, McKinsey & CompanyJayanti is a partner in McKinsey & Company's London office. She works with energy companies to deliver high-impact and sustainable performance transitions across the globe. Jayanti is also interested in strategic thinking, and has authored several articles on executive strategy setting and the nature and nuance of competitive dynamics.
Hyper-scaling climate technologies: From ideas to shareholder value
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