CDP Annual Awards Launch in Australia

As we mark the Paris Agreement's 5th anniversary, it is vital that corporations and policymakers raise their ambition for climate action, ramp up efforts to reach net-zero by 2050 and build resilience against future risks.

This virtual event will bring together stakeholders from the corporations, institutional investors, governments, and non-profits, and explore the commitments and urgent action needed in this new decade in order to avoid catastrophic climate change and achieve a sustainable future.

We  will also recognize the achievement of companies and cities leading the way on environmental action in the region, including those named on this year’s A List.

Join us as we present our in-depth analysis from CDP’s 2020 disclosure cycle, and engage in a multi-stakeholder expert panel on "corporate insights on decarbonisation and exploring financing solutions for a low carbon Australia."

11:00-11:05 

Welcome and opening remarks 

Pratima Divgi, Director: Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, CDP   

11:05-11:20 

Keynote speech  

Gene McGlynn, Executive Group Manager, Climate Change and Sustainability, Australian Capital Territory Government  

11:20-11:35 

Presentation: 2020 Corporate results 

Sam Cheung, Corporate Engagement, CDP 

11:35-11:45 

Presentation: 2020 Cities, states and region results 

Hanah Paik, Asia Pacific Lead – Cities, States and Regions, CDP 

11:45-12:15 

Panel Discussion + Q&A: Corporate insights on decarbonisation and exploring financing solutions for a low carbon Australia

Moderator: Pratima Divgi, Director Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, CDP  

Panellists:  

Matthew Brennan, Head of Sustainability, Transurban Group 

Tessa Dann, Director Sustainable Finance, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group 

Andrew Petersen, CEO, Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia

 

12:15-12:30 

Award ceremony and closing remarks