With Amanda Starbuck, Erin Gray and Jan Kurrelvink. Moderated by Geoff Dembicki. Introduction by Camilla Bausch, Scientific & Executive Director, Ecologic Institute.
The threat of—and fight against—climate change is existential in essence. Therefore, it requires a holistic approach, one involving not only the political, but also the corporate sector as well as civil society across the globe. Only with collaborative action, including with participation from the financial industry, will we be able to successfully address the looming crisis and forge a truly green future. By curbing greenhouse gas emissions, ensuring an equitable distribution of clean technologies, investing in breakthrough technologies, and supporting a circular economy, we can gain momentum and create new economic opportunities. But are we truly prepared across all sectors to transitioning towards overall greener, more sustainable business practices and lifestyles?
Amanda Starbuck leads the Sunrise Project’s work to drive investor pressure to shift the global financial system from fossil fuels to clean energy. Amanda has extensive experience in campaigning, network building and organizational change, working for global organizations in Europe, North and South America. Prior to joining the Sunrise Project, Amanda was the program director for Greenpeace in South America, responsible for setting the strategic direction and priority campaigns across the region.
Erin Gray, Advisor, Institutional, and Client Relations Manager at Green Century Capital Management, is responsible for education and outreach to financial advisors as they build their sustainable and impact investment portfolios. She coordinates sustainable investing event participation and leads special analytical projects for Green Century Capital Management. Based in Seattle, WA, Erin works with hundreds of financial advisors on the West Coast and around the country, educating them on current and relevant issues related to environmentally sustainable investing.
Jan Kurrelvink is the Executive Vice President at E.ON Energy Projects for Business and Solution Development, delivering decarbonized, digital, and highly efficient energy solutions to the European Industry. He started his career and dedication towards carbon reduction and carbon free technologies at the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems.
Geoff Dembicki is a climate journalist based in Brooklyn. He is a regular contributor to VICE and author of 'Are We Screwed?' His newest book, 'The Lost Years', will be published in 2022.
Dr. Camilla Bausch is the Scientific & Executive Director of Ecologic Institute. Her main fields of research are climate and energy policy. Dr. Bausch was a long-standing part of the German Delegation to the UN climate negotiations. She has been active in the introduction and reform of the emissions trading system in Germany as well as ongoing developments of energy law. Dr. Camilla Bausch serves as co-chair of the T20 Task Force on Climate Change, Sustainable Energy and Environment during the Italian G20 Presidency. She is spokesperson of the Ecological Research Network (Ecornet). Dr. Bausch is co-editor of the Carbon & Climate Law Review (CCLR) and a sought-after lecturer and panelist.