Private Sector's View on Carbon Neutrality

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Delve into how the private sector grows with and leads the trend of carbon neutrality

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THIS COURSE IS INCLUDED IN Path to Carbon Neutral Certificate Program

Time commitment:

1-2 hours/week, 1-2 weeks/course

Pace:

Self-paced

Subject:

Executive Dialogue

Language:

English

Level:

Introductory

Topic (s):

Sustainable Development

About this course

In an era increasingly focused on environmental sustainability, carbon initiatives have become a strategic driver for sustainable business growth. What challenges does the private sector face along the decarbonization journey? How do companies address them? Featuring Dow experts and an impact investor, this course offers a unique insight into how businesses and corporations are approaching the crucial goal of carbon neutrality.

What you’ll learn

Financial pursuit vs. carbon neutrality initiatives in the private sector
Decarbonization strategy vs. other ESG goals
Challenges the private sector faces along decarbonization journey
How to reconcile the goals of social impact with financial returns
How to address organization resistance to decarbonization efforts
Top priorities of carbon neutrality strategy

About the instructor(s)

Haitao Yin

Professor and Vice Dean at Antai College of Economics and Management of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Jing Dong, Ph. D.

Asia Pacific Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability Director of Dow

Angela Diaz

Former Asia Pacific Treasury Director of Dow

Qing Feng

Angel Investor & Partner of Ampower Capital

Syllabus

Session
1

Carbon Strategy vs. Financial Performance

This session discusses the potential tension between financial pursuit and ESG goals, especially the carbon strategy within Dow, and how to reconcile the goals of social impact with financial returns.
Session
2

Addressing Challenges Along Decarbonization Journey

This session discusses the challenges the private sector faces along its decarbonization journey, including conflicts in priorities within ESG goals, organizational resistance etc., and offers insights on how the private sector should address the challenges.