The Climate Registry

United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP30)
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-21
The Climate Registry lead a delegation of diverse leaders from U.S. states, local jurisdictions and the private sector to COP30. As host of the U.S. States’ Action on Climate (USA Climate) Pavilion, we presented events and activities that supported and highlighted the importance of subnational climate policy, ambition, and the innovative power of public-power partnerships in North America.

For more information on COP30, check out the UNFCCC’s website.

For a summary of COP30 negotiation outcomes as well as insights from the Blue Zone, please read our blog.

USA Climate Pavilion Program

Hosted by The Climate Registry, the USA Climate Pavilion is the COP30 home base for U.S. subnational, nonprofit, and corporate leaders. We were pleased to open up our pavilion space to partners and members of our COP delegation to host their own events during the conference as a unique opportunity to showcase their work, engage with global stakeholders and contribute to the dialogue on climate action. See below for a list of events and links to the recordings.

November 10

2PM – 2:30PM BRT · California Climate Leadership: Progress, Headwinds, and the Path Ahead – In Conversation with CA State Senator Josh Becker · Hosted by: The Climate Registry
During this press conference, Senator Becker will provide introductory comments, followed by a discussion moderated by Amy Holm, Executive Director of The Climate Registry. The discussion will be followed by audience Q&A.

Location: Room 2, Area D of the Blue Zone at COP30

November 11

11AM – 12PM BRT · How California–and cities–are leading the way on Climate Innovation · Hosted by: Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI)
Panel Sponsors: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Edison International, United Airlines

The California legislature recently passed landmark climate bills that will secure billions in community investment, lower energy costs, strengthen grid reliability, and protect over 550,000 clean energy jobs. This bold state-level leadership reinforces California’s role as a national clean energy innovator, showing how state action can drive progress even amid federal setbacks. In 2025, California is showing what U.S. climate and clean energy leadership looks like.

The Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) will host a conversation which will explore major 2025 legislative wins—like Cap & Invest and Western Grid Regionalization—plus what lies ahead in 2026 and strategies for advancing climate progress amid federal uncertainty.

Speakers:

Michael Swords, VP Government and International Relations, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) (Moderator)Josh Becker, Senator, California State SenateCaroline Choi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, Edison International/Southern California EdisonHenry Stern, Senator, California State Senate

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

1PM – 2PM BRT · Ensuring Electrifying Everything is Affordable · Hosted by: The Climate Center
Senator Josh Becker, Chair of the California Senate Energy committee will be interviewed by Allison Hilliard, Legislative Manager at The Climate Center about what California is doing to address the challenge of getting to 100% clean energy while keeping electricity rates affordable. They will discuss major legislation in the legislature in the last year on affordability, virtual power plants, distributed energy resources, developing regional electricity markets, and how California’s example may be relevant in other countries.

Speakers:

Josh Becker, Senator, California State SenateAllison Hilliard, Legislative Manager, The Climate Center

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

3PM – 4PM BRT · California’s Wildfires · Hosted by: Bay Area Air District
The panelists will present on the impact of the California wildfires, the response at the local government and state government levels, lessons learned, and best practices.

Speakers:

Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New MexicoHonorable Lynda Hopkins, Chair, Bay Area Air District Board of Directors and Chair, Sonoma County Board of SupervisorsCaroline Choi, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, Edison International/Southern California EdisonHonorable Josh Becker, Senator, California State Senate

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

November 12

11AM – 12PM BRT · Carbon Disclosure: California and Beyond · Hosted by: The Climate Registry
In 2024, California adopted landmark carbon disclosure legislation (SB219, amending SB253 and SB261 adopted in 2023) requiring companies with >$1 billion in revenue that do business in California to annually report their GHG emissions and companies with >$500m in revenue to report climate risks every other year. In this session, California legislators share California’s steps to turn this groundbreaking law into action. Companies discuss the programs, opportunities, challenges and impact behind this key initiative to ensure that accurate, comparable, and decision-useful climate information is useful to galvanize decarbonization efforts.Speakers:Amy Holm, Executive Director, The Climate Registry (Moderator)Henry Stern, California State SenatorHelen Walter-Terrinoni, Director, Global Climate Policy, Trane Technologies Jake Oster, Director of Sustainability and Energy Policy, Amazon

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

2:30PM – 3:30PM BRT · Tech Talks: Clean Energy Game Changers · Hosted by: Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Join for a series of conversations about technologies that are driving deep emissions cuts across industry, buildings, and transportation. Hear from four industry leaders on key technologies to watch – including industrial decarbonization, renewable fuels, battery storage, and methane abatement. As countries chart pathways for the future of the energy transition, this event will provide stakeholders and advocates with a better understanding of the solutions at our disposal and what is needed for further deployment.

Speakers:

Laura Tierney, Vice President, International Policy, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) (Moderator)Lisa Wee, Chief Sustainability Officer, AVEVACarlos Garcia, Head of Methane Markets, STX GroupJulia Souder, Chief Executive Officer, Long Duration Energy Storage CouncilHelen Walter-Terrinoni, Director, Global Climate Policy, Trane Technologies

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

November 13

11AM – 12PM BRT · Powering Prosperity: Grid Upgrades for the Community, Economy and Climate · Hosted by: Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
This panel will bring together business executives to explore how grid modernization can accelerate emissions reductions, enhance resilience, and expand opportunity. Panelists will examine how today’s investments in innovation, efficiency, digitalization, and distributed energy can help optimize the grid we have – while building the clean, flexible, and affordable system we need for tomorrow. By aligning economic growth with decarbonization, we can create an energy future that supports good jobs, community well-being, and climate progress. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to power prosperity and deliver a net-zero future for all.

Speakers:

Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) (Moderator)Helen Walter-Terrinoni, Director, Global Climate Policy, Trane TechnologiesÂngelo Rocha de Oliveira, Brazil Chapter President, Association of Energy EngineersLouise Clark-White, International Sustainability Senior Manager, National Grid

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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2PM – 3:30PM BRT · Nature-based Solutions: opportunity for the private sector · Hosted by: United for Climate Action Alliance (Alianza Unidos por la Acción Climática)
The update of Chile’s 2025-2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) establishes an ambitious framework that requires unprecedented mobilization from the private sector. Nature-based Solutions are an opportunity to mobilize climate action towards adaptation, in complement to mitigation. The experience of Chilean and regional companies in mitigation and adaptation, and in the integration of both, is relevant across three pillars:

Water resilience (Adaptation)

Transport decarbonization (Mitigation)

The role of the LULUCF sector (Integration)

Speakers:

María Teresa Ruiz-Tagle, Directora Ejecutiva de CLG Chile (Moderator)Margarita Ducci, Pacto Global, en representación de “Unidos por la Acción Climática” (Chile)María Julia Arana, coordinadora estratégica de la Alianza Unidos por la Acción ClimáticaJohanna Cabrera Hernandez, Gerente de Sostenibilidad en LATAM Airlines GroupFelipe Sanchez, Subgerente de Sostenibilidad de Aguas AndinasCarlos Altimiras, Director Presidente de Arauco BrasilJoaquín Paredes, Asesor de Comunidades, Alianzas e Incidencia de Sistema B

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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5PM – 6PM BRT · Universities and Professional Organizations Advancing Climate Resilience: Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice · Hosted by: Virginia Tech
This session explores how universities and professional organizations are advancing climate resilience and partnerships through research, education, and collaboration. It examines how these institutions can co-produce knowledge, build workforce capacity, and translate science into actionable strategies for sustainable and equitable climate resilience. This one-hour panel will feature an open discussion with the audience. Guided questions will help panelists highlight how universities and professional organizations are advancing climate resilience through research, education, collaboration, and outreach.

Speakers:

Esther Oyedele, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech, United States of AmericaProf. Laura Schmitt Olabisi, Department of Community Sustainability, Environmental Science & Policy Program, Michigan State University, United States of AmericaAvekra Yerneni, Undergraduate Senior, Department of Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech, United States of AmericaCalla Inman, Undergraduate Senior, Department of Geography, Virginia Tech, United States of AmericaSam Sappenfield, Undergraduate Junior, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation, Virginia Tech, United States of AmericaChristine Shields, Scientist, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, United States of AmericaMark Shimamoto, Vice President of Global Outreach & Partnership, American Geophysical Union, United States of America

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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November 14

3PM – 4PM BRT · Agricultural Innovation as an Engine for Economic Impact and Trade · Hosted by: Farm Journal Foundation, Plant-Based Products Council
Low- and middle-income countries are crucial markets for U.S. farmers and now account for two-thirds of U.S. agricultural export destinations. However, smallholder farmers, who make up the bulk of the agriculture in these countries, are struggling to adapt to climate-related challenges. They lack the necessary innovation and tools, resulting in lost productivity and income, which ultimately slows economic development and long-term market potential.

The U.S. has long been a world leader in the agriculture sector, due to early, significant investments in agricultural research and innovation that have historically catalyzed global advances in crop production, efficiency, and trade, and helped farmers adapt to extreme weather and disease shocks. However, public investments in international and domestic agricultural research have stagnated in recent years. Today, a multitude of challenges – including pest and disease outbreaks such as New World screwworm and avian influenza, volatile weather, increasing export competition, and higher input costs – are now jeopardizing both American farmers’ livelihoods and global food and nutrition security.

Speakers will discuss investments in agricultural innovation as a powerful engine of economic growth and how these investments can help expand and diversify trade opportunities for U.S. producers. We will also discuss the critical role of innovation in helping farmers adapt to climate-related challenges and reduce sector emissions. Finally, the panel will provide examples of investments that aim to create new market opportunities and income streams for U.S. farmers by extending beyond traditional food and feed markets into renewable materials, fuels, and other biobased products that strengthen rural economies while supporting global climate and sustainability goals.

Speakers:

Rose Barbuto, Senior Adviser, Farm Journal Foundation (Moderator)James Glueck Jr., Executive Director, Plant Based Products CouncilSieg Snapp, Program Director, Sustainable Agrifood Systems Program (SAS), CGIAREric Mittenthal, Chief Strategy Officer; the Meat InstituteMaddie Hokanson, Minnesota Pork Board of Directors Member

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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November 15

11AM – 12PM BRT · Innovative Energy Powering AI and Climate Ambition · Hosted by: Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)
Hear U.S. clean tech executives and state officials discuss how they are working to align a complex matrix of priorities, including rising energy demand, energy affordability, economic development, and investment in climate action.

Speakers will explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen forecasting and grid management, accelerate the deployment of clean energy, and drive greater adoption of energy efficiency. The discussion will also examine the role of public policy and the new forms of partnerships between government, industry, and communities needed to build the energy system of tomorrow.

Speakers:

Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) (Moderator)Julia Souder, Chief Executive Officer, Long Duration Energy Storage CouncilSophie Miremadi, Vice President, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, AVEVAGabrielle Peterson, Global Director, Content and Communications, International Copper AssociationJames Glueck, Executive Director, Plant Based Products CouncilSandy Grace, Vice President, U.S. Policy & Regulatory Strategy, National Grid

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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November 17

11AM – 12PM BRT · Natural climate solutions in California and Brazil: Building bridges between goals and implementation · Hosted by: The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
Focus will be on California and Brazil efforts to move from climate goal setting to implementation of nature-based climate solutions goals and inclusion of indigenous communities and knowledge.

Speakers: Laura Crane, Director California Climate Program, The Nature Conservancy (Moderator)Jason Gray, Project Director, Governors’ Climate and Forests Task ForceMailza Gomes, Vice Governor of AcreKaren Ross, California Secretary for Department of Food and AgricultureChristina Snider-Ashtari, California Secretary for Tribal AffairsMarco Lagos, Rondônia Secretary for Environmental Development (SEDAM)Francisca Arara, Acre Secretary for Secretariat of Indigenous Peoples

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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1PM – 2PM BRT · Why you should care about the new generation of advanced geothermal energy – a 24/7 renewable energy source · Hosted by: The Climate Center
Advanced Geothermal Energy Systems (AGES) have the potential to provide a very low greenhouse gas (GHG) baseload energy resource almost indefinitely. AGES, including Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) and Closed-Loop Geothermal Systems (CLGS), are generating enthusiasm for their potential to revolutionize clean energy. These systems aim to overcome the geographic limitations of conventional geothermal, which relies on naturally occurring reservoirs near the Earth’s surface of heat, fluid, and permeable rock.

AGES are a perfect complement to solar and wind resources and may be the replacement for natural gas as utilities search for baseload power driven by data center development. As these systems are developed, the wrongs of the past must not be repeated. Potentially impacted communities must be robustly engaged in decision making early in the process to ensure local benefits and environmental protection.

Speaker: Barry Vesser, Chief Program Officer, The Climate Center

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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3PM – 3:30PM BRT · U.S. States: Keeping Climate Action Alive in ’25 Press Conference · Hosted by: The Climate Registry
Representatives from U.S. states discuss opportunities and actions that they are taking to advance clean energy, decarbonization, resiliency, and healthy communities in the absence of federal support for climate related programs.

Speakers:Amy Holm, Executive Director, The Climate RegistryTravis Kellerman, Senior Policy Advisor Energy, Minerals and Natural ResourcesDepartment of New MexicoRep. Andrea Romero, New Mexico House of Representatives (D-46)Aaron Ordower, Environmental Deputy, LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath

Location: Press Conference Room 2, Area D, Blue Zone

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3PM – 4PM BRT · Accelerating Electrification for the Low-Carbon Transition · Hosted by: CLG Chile
Chile and other Latin America countries lead in renewable electricity, but the total energy matrix remains fossil-fuel dependent. This panel will analyze structural barriers and propose policies to enable demand electrification. Key topics include enabling infrastructure, lowering user costs, binding social governance, and regional cooperation.

Speakers:María Teresa Ruiz-Tagle, Executive Director, CLG-Chile (Moderator)Viviane Romeiro, Director of Climate, Energy and Sustainable Finance, CEBDS (Brazil)Gregory Briner, Senior Manager of the Policy Team, We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC)Alexa Voytek, Deputy Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of EnvironmentRicardo Pineda Guzmán, Executive Director, Sustenta Honduras

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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5PM – 6PM BRT · Carbon Disclosure: Alignment around the World · Hosted by: The Climate Registry
Global carbon disclosure standards and protocols provide various methods to reach their goals, and they are quickly evolving to satisfy the increasing need for transparent, comparable, and decision-useful climate data.

This session brings together leaders from key carbon disclosure programs and reporting institutions to discuss recent progress toward harmonization and interoperability among methodologies worldwide. It also explores how shared principles and collaboration can reduce reporting burdens, improve data quality, and speed up climate actions across markets and sectors. Additionally, it will cover priorities, future developments, and opportunities for harmonizing methodologies and efforts to support global climate action.

Speakers:Richard Saines, Managing Director, Arden Climate (Moderator)Alissa Benchimol, Project Manager, Greenhouse Gas Management InstituteBelinda Mathers, Chief Science and Advisory Officer, Toitū EnvirocareVerónica Lizana, VP of Corporate Affairs, SCX Santiago Climate ExchangeCraig Hanson, Managing Director of Programs, World Resources InstituteZakiah Kassam, Chair of ISO Technical Committee on Environmental Management

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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6:30PM – 8PM BRT · U.S. Subnational Leaders: Engaging and Partnering to Deliver Climate Ambition · Official UNFCCC Side Event
State and local officials, businesses and institutions are essential to decarbonization and resilience. Working together to build climate-smart infrastructure and systems, leaders will share policy, finance and implementation strategies to reduce emissions, protect communities and create economic opportunities.

Co-hosted by: The Climate Registry (TCR), Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI), Georgetown University, and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Speakers:

Sam Cho, Commissioner, Port of SeattleAlexa Voytek, Deputy Director, Office of Energy Programs, Tennessee Department of Environment and ConservationChristina Snider-Ashtari, Tribal Affairs Secretary, Office of California Governor Gavin NewsomAndrea Romero, Representative, New Mexico House of RepresentativesAlice Reynolds, President, California Public Utilities Commission

Location: Blue Zone at COP30 – Side Event Room 3

November 18

9AM – 10AM BRT · Climate Motivation and Mobilization: US States’ Climate Leadership Across Continents · Hosted by: Sikh Human Rights Group USA Inc
This event will explore how US states and local climate leadership can inspire and collaborate with international partners to advance climate goals. Highlighting shared goals between climate-ambitious US states, such as California, and India’s Sikh-led reforestation movement, the session will examine how faith, culture, and subnational action drive environmental stewardship and large-scale tree planting initiatives.Speakers:

Jasdev Singh Rai, Director, Sikh Human Rights GroupOdudu-Abasi Asuquo, Ecological justice advocateJagroop Singh, International Officer, Nishan-e-Sikhi Charitable TrustJuan Matías Schüttenberg, Artist and global solutions researcher

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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11AM – 12PM BRT · US States Moving Forward on Climate Action · Hosted by: The Climate Registry
In December 2024, the United States submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), committing to a 61–66% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Achieving this goal depends heavily on the leadership of U.S. states in implementing ambitious policies to decarbonize their economies, accelerate clean energy adoption, and build climate resilience.

This session brings together senior state leaders to discuss how subnational actions are advancing national progress under the US NDC. Panelists will showcase strategies that reduce emissions while creating jobs, supporting communities, and laying the groundwork for a fair and sustainable net-zero future.Speakers:

Trigg Talley, former U.S. Head of Delegation to the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement (Moderator)Alexa Voytek, Deputy Director, Office of Energy Programs, Department of Environment and ConservationSarah Swig, Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Senior Advisor on Climate, Office of California Governor Gavin NewsomTravis Kellerman, Senior Policy Advisor, Energy, Minerals, and Natural ResourcesKaren Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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1PM – 2PM BRT · Climate Insight from Indigenous Nations Around the World · Hosted by: The Climate Registry
Across the globe, First Nations have long been guardians of the land, water, and ecosystems that support life. Their traditional knowledge and community-led governance offer proven strategies for resilience, adaptation, and environmental stability. Yet, these approaches are often overlooked or undervalued in global climate discussions.

This session highlights Indigenous voices and supporting organizations working alongside them from various regions, sharing traditional ecological knowledge, community-led climate solutions, and pathways toward a fair and inclusive transition. Panelists will explore the wisdom rooted in ancient practices, connecting it with modern innovation and policy to promote sustainable futures for both people and the planet.

The conversation will also explore ways to link Indigenous leadership with global climate action networks, making sure that equity, justice, and cultural integrity stay central to the world’s climate response.

Speakers:Yobel Novian Putra, Climate Program Officer, GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives) (Moderator)Janelle Lapointe, Stellat’en First Nation in BC, CanadaChristina Snider-Ashtari, Tribal Affairs Secretary, Office of California Governor Gavin NewsomDamir Prado, Chilwe Kimun, ChileTubagus Soleh Ahmadi, WALHI, IndonesiaFrancisca Arara, Secretary of Indigenous Affairs of Acre, Brazil

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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3PM – 4PM BRT · Climate Action in the Americas · Hosted by: The Climate Registry
Across the Americas, countries, states, and organizations are redefining regional cooperation on climate action. As the United States adjusts its role in hemispheric collaboration, a new model is emerging, bringing both challenges and opportunities for forming alliances among governments, businesses, and civil society.

This session will showcase how structured collaboration, public-private partnerships, business-to-business cooperation, and cross-border alliances can drive decarbonization and enhance climate resilience across the region. Using specific examples from Canada, the Caribbean, Brazil, Chile, and the U.S., speakers will demonstrate how coordinated efforts and shared platforms are vital for overcoming obstacles, fostering innovation, and making meaningful climate progress in the Western Hemisphere.

Speakers:María Teresa Ruiz-Tagle, Executive Director, CLG-Chile (Moderator)Una May Gordon, Board Co-Chair, Caribbean Climate-Smart AcceleratorKaren Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and AgricultureJean Lemire, Envoy for Climate Change and Northern and Arctic Affairs, Ministère des Relations internationales et de la Francophonie, QuébecSam Cho, Commissioner, Port of Seattle

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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3PM – 3:30PM BRT · State of Play of the U.S. Energy Transition Press Briefing · Hosted by: The Business Council for Sustainable Energy and The Climate Registry
At BCSE and The Climate Registry’s press briefing at COP 30, senior executives from BCSE’s delegation spoke on their company’s commitments to climate action and the progress of investment and technology deployment that is advancing the energy transition. They were be joined by U.S. policymakers to share progress made on climate action at the state and local level.

Speakers:Mounir Boemond, Global Director, Sustainability Value Lead, AVEVABob Hinkle, Founder and President, Metrus EnergyTravis Kellerman, Senior Policy Advisor, Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department of New MexicoAaron Ordower, Environment Deputy, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, CaliforniaAndrea Romero, New Mexico House of Representatives (D-46)

Location: Press Conference 2, Area D, Blue Zone

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5PM – 6PM BRT · Grassroots Stories & The Power of You – Building the Climate Hero Network · Hosted by: COPx
The solutions won’t come from negotiation text, but from everyday citizens. Join sustainability pioneer Hunter Lovins for an inspiring dialogue on how storytelling can shatter the sense of insignificance and mobilize a global network of “climate heroes.” Learn how sharing local, grassroots success stories reveals our collective power and accelerates the massive action the world needs.

Speakers:Hunter Lovins, Co-Founder, COPxRich Wilson, Co-Founder, The Global Citizens AssemblyLaura Lopez, Former Director Conference Affairs, UNFCCC

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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November 19

11AM – 12PM BRT · Southwestern U.S. Climate Renaissance · Hosted by: New Mexico House of Representatives
New Mexico (NM) is perched upon a nexus of a $68B endowment, historical funding directed into the wellbeing of its people, and an eager vision for its future. As it endeavors into its future advanced energy economy, it cares about how it pursues it. NM values its culture, history, and environmental future and assesses future projects in that manor. What can we expect from this southwestern marvel of endless climate mitigation potential?

Speakers:

Travis Kellerman, Senior Policy Advisor, Energy, Minerals, and Natural ResourcesAndrea Romero, Representative, New Mexico House of Representatives

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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1PM – 2PM BRT · America Is All In: U.S. Climate Action Continues · Hosted by: America Is All In
Over 100 U.S. leaders travelled to Brazil with one message: the U.S. is still in. Across the country, U.S. leaders are pressing forward on clean energy and are eager to cooperate with international partners on ambitious climate action. This event will highlight examples of climate action and ambition that continue despite facing federal headwinds.

Speakers:

Lisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable Energy (Moderator)Gina McCarthy, Managing Co-Chair, America Is All In (Recorded Message)Todd Stern, High-Level Champion, America Is All InSarah Swig, Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Senior Advisor on Climate, Office of California Governor Gavin NewsomNate Hultman, Director of the Center for Global Sustainability at the University of MarylandSam Cho, Commissioner, Port of SeattleHelen Walter-Terrinoni, Director, Global Climate Policy, Trane TechnologiesTrigg Talley, Special Representative, America Is All In

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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3PM – 4PM BRT · Synergizing Higher Education and Climate Governance · Hosted by: Yale Student Environmental Coalition
Join us for a timely discussion on the critical role of U.S. higher education in climate action and governance, as well as ways of synergizing academia with UNFCCC processes. The panel will also highlight key recommendations to improve the sustainability, governance, and accessibility of COPs from a manifesto produced by students from 50+ universities across 5 continents.

Speakers:

Sahana Kaur, COP30 Manifesto Lead, Yale Student Environmental Coalition (Moderator)Megan Chen, Graduate Student, Stanford UniversityPhoenix Boggs, COP30 Delegate, Yale Student Environmental CoalitionAlexia Massoud, Journalism and International Affairs Student, George Washington UniversityImane Darkaoui, Co-Leader, Middlebury College COP30 DelegationSophie Holtzman, Research Assistant/Graduate Student, George Washington University Sustainability Research Institute

Location: Blue Zone – USA Climate Pavilion (E180), presented by The Climate Registry

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WEN Workshop - Navigating Scope 3 Calculations for Water and Wastewater Sectors
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"Procurement through Partnership: EPA and Friends on the Voluntary Green Power Market" Webinar
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We are a proud partner of the 2024 Net Zero Conference! Hosted by Verdical Group, this event will bring
together experts in climate, net zero, ESG, equity, carbon, and resilience on 9/17 + 9/18 in Anaheim, CA.
Join us for zero carbon learning opportunities, exciting keynotes, an in-person Expo, building tours, the
Trailblazer Awards Gala, and more. Visit https://hubs.li/Q02zVvZq0 to register and use code NZMP15 for
15% off.

Offsets 101 Webinar
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Are you passionate about creating quality offsets but unsure about the most effective ways to do so? Join TCR and Climate Action Reserve next Wednesday, August 14th, for an insightful Offsets 101 webinar! Free for members, and nonmembers can now participate for only $25.

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ez0zWpc1RcGOpxcqK72Sag#/registration

Data For Lunch
2024-06-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Description:

The Climate Registry (TCR) will provide an overview of the Water-Energy Nexus Registry and its benefits with East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) sharing their successes and challenges of using the Water-Energy Nexus 2.0 to prepare a greenhouse gas inventory at a large water and wastewater utility.
Presenters (in alphabetical order):

Chris Dembiczak, Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, East Bay Municipal Utility District
Jaya Mapleton, Sustainability Programs Associate, The Climate Registry

Agenda

Welcome and introduction (10 mins)
Presentation (35 mins)
Facilitated discussion (15 mins)
Additional Q&A time (30 mins)

About the Presenters
Chris Dembiczak is a Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist working for the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), a water and wastewater utility based out of Oakland, CA serving 1.4 million drinking water customers and 740,000 wastewater customers. He oversees the environmental compliance program for the Wastewater Department, prepares the annual EBMUD greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, and is involved with Climate Action Planning for EBMUD. Chris has a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He is currently participating in the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies Permit Committee and Air Committee as well as the Water Research Foundation Planning Summit on Addressing GHGs. Chris served on the WEN Registry Advisory Committee and Wastewater Working Group during its inception.
Jaya Mapleton is a sustainability programs associate at The Climate Registry (TCR). She provides technical GHG reporting assistance to over 200 members of the Carbon Footprint Registry and the Water-Energy Nexus Registry. Prior to TCR, Jaya worked in monitoring and evaluations for a conservation nonprofit, where she collaborated closely with teams in Central and South America. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography/Environmental Studies from UCLA where she fell in love with the power of spatial analysis.
About Data for Lunch
This event is part of the California Water Data Consortium‘s Data for Lunch series, which provides an opportunity to learn about innovative water data-related projects.

The Importance of Verification for Climate Disclosure
2024-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Organizations are increasingly reporting and publicly disclosing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but how accurate is their emissions data? What can companies do to be more confident when they share their GHG emissions with their stakeholders? This webinar discussed third-party verification, why it is important, and how it provides companies with peace of mind when sharing their sustainability progress.

How California Organizations Can Harness the Water-Energy Nexus through the Power of GHG Emissions Reporting
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
The Climate Registry (TCR) is excited to host a webinar series where we will be officially relaunching the Water-Energy Nexus (WEN) Registry. Part two of the webinar series will zoom in on the water supply chain through a discussion with local water municipalities and water consumers on their motivation for measuring and reporting GHG emissions.
Register Here

Exploring the Water-Energy Nexus through the Power of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting
2023-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Climate Registry (TCR) is excited to host a webinar series where we will be officially relaunching the Water-Energy Nexus (WEN) Registry. Part one of the series will be held on December 7th at 10am PT, with a panel of water agency representatives from across California offering their perspective on the latest water-related emissions guidance and best practices. Alongside our WEN partners, we will explore the motivations for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the benefits that accompany emissions reporting.
Confirmed panelists include water energy experts with Jacobs, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and the California Department of Water Resources.
Recording of the webinar is available HERE

United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 29)
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-22
The Climate Registry (TCR) in collaboration with Climate Action Reserve (Reserve) have hosted joint delegations of diverse leaders from U.S. states, local jurisdictions, the private sector, and sovereign tribal nations to COP for over a decade, beginning with COP 13 in Bali in 2007.
TCR and CAR will continue this effort at COP 29, which will occur November 11 – 22, 2024 at the Baku Olympic Stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan. The purpose of this effort will be to support and highlight the importance of subnational climate policy, ambition, and the innovative power of public-power partnerships in North America to advance action on climate solutions.
For more information, please visit copdelegation.org.

2024 Climate Leadership Awards Kick-Off
2023-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Remote
Want to learn more about the 2024 Climate Leadership Awards (CLA) and how to create a competitive application?
Attend our CLA Kick-Off Webinar at 11 AM PST on October 4!
The Climate Leadership Awards (CLAs) is a national awards program that recognizes and incentivizes exemplary corporate, organizational, and individual leadership in response to climate change. CLA winners are celebrated during the annual Climate Leadership Awards Dinner and Ceremony at the Climate Leadership Conference.
At our kick-off webinar, we will discuss updates to the award categories and applications, the introduction of the Value Chain Leadership Award, the selection process, evaluation criteria, and submission through the application portal.
The 2024 award categories include:
– Individual Leadership Award
– Innovative Partnership Award
– Organizational Leadership Award
– Value Chain Leadership Award (NEW 2024 Category)
CLA applications for the 2024 CLC close January 12, 2024.
For more information, please visit climateleadershipconference.org.
Register for the webinar here.

General Verification Protocol 3.0 Public Comment Period Ends
2023-09-29
The Climate Registry’s (TCR) General Verification Protocol (GVP) provides the verification requirements for TCR’s voluntary greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reporting program. TCR developed the GVP to provide TCR-recognized verification bodies with clear instructions for executing a standardized approach to the independent verification of annual GHG emissions reported to TCR.
TCR is pleased to announce the launch of the GVP 3.0 Public Comment Period. TCR staff have drafted updates to the GVP to align with new requirements introduced in ISO 14064-3:2019, simplify the language and the structure of the protocol, and to incorporate feedback received from TCR members and verifiers.
TCR is seeking public comment on the draft protocol as well as responses to key questions in our technical support documents. The draft protocol, technical support documents, and feedback form are available on our Verification page HERE.

General Verification Protocol 3.0 Public Comment Informational Webinar
2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Please join TCR for a webinar to launch the public comment period for the General Verification Protocol (GVP) v. 3.0, starting on August 30. The GVP has been updated to align with new requirements in ISO 14064-3:2019, along with introducing a streamlined modular format. TCR staff will discuss the importance of verification, provide an overview of the proposed changes to the content and format of the GVP, answer questions from the public, and collect informal public comment.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4575286019842555989?mc_cid=9440ce9985&mc_eid=UNIQID

Net Zero Conference
2023-09-13 - 2023-09-14 | Los Angeles Convention Center
The Net Zero Conference is back and better than ever! TCR is proud to partner with Verdical Group for their 10th annual conference and expo, which brings together experts in carbon, climate, equity, ESG, net zero, and resilience. Hosted at the Los Angeles Convention Center on 9/13 – 9/14, 2023, this event will include insightful educational sessions, notable keynotes, and exciting tours. Visit netzeroconference.com to register or learn more!

Break Out the Megaphone: How to Combat Greenhushing
2023-09-07 11:15 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
What happens when organizations withhold details of their sustainability reporting and targets to avoid potential criticism? It’s a practice known as “greenhushing” and it is a growing barrier to industry wide progress on meeting net zero emissions targets. Alternatively, companies that embrace rigorous data standards, full transparency, and careful messaging can avoid resorting to this practice. These approaches allow professionals to drive change by learning from each other and to create real impact when it’s risky to report anything but positive progress. Learn from organizations representing multiple sides of emissions reporting on best practices that build momentum around transparent, transformative reporting in an environment of critique and limited resources.
Confirmed Panelists:
Shannon Siart, Lead ESG Advisor, NASDAQ
Janet Peace, Head of Advisory Services, Anew
Michelle Li, Founder of Clever Carbon and Women and Climate, Clever Carbon
Moderator:
Amy Holm, Executive Director, The Climate Registry
Register for this free, online event: https://www.greenbiz.com/events/net-zero/2023/registration

GreenBiz Panel 2023 GreenBiz Net Zero
GreenBiz Online Event, more than 4,500 attendees from around the world, including leaders from the private sector, utilities, government, nonprofits, startups and academia.

Embracing Transparency and Accountability to Achieve Net Zero without Greenwashing or Greenhushing
2023-07-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Climate Registry is committed to supporting climate leaders working towards net-zero targets with our Net-Zero Portal. We believe information is power and the more we can be transparent about our targets and the pathways we’re taking to get there, while showing the data to back up these claims, the more we can hold others accountable and promote momentum towards net zero.
Watch the recording: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7439025626411129685

Reporting your GHG Emissions: Introducing TCR's New and Improved Emissions Reporting Platform
2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will be an introduction to The Climate Registry’s new and improved reporting platform. We will be highlighting the features of the platform and demonstrating how we can support your organization with GHG measuring, reporting, and verification. Learn how to become a TCR member, our summer membership discount, and the benefits of reporting with us!
View the recording: https://youtu.be/XJIF5lCclRk

Verify Your TCR Inventory: Tips to Help You Prepare for Success (Members-Only Webinar)
2023-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
This webinar will provide an overview of the verification process and share tips for how TCR members can prepare for an upcoming third-party verification. Join us to hear TCR staff review concepts of verification, walk through the steps to verify an inventory, and share best practices and tips for success.

Climate Leadership Conference
2023-05-10 - 2023-05-12 | Sheraton Grand, Los Angeles, United States
Join us in Los Angeles for the 2023 Climate Leadership Conference and Awards – to exchange new ideas and best practices for addressing climate change through policy, innovation, and business solutions. Providing a platform to hear, learn from, and engage with sustainability professionals tackling climate change in their work.

Countdown to CLC Networking Reception
2023-02-08
The Climate Registry held a networking reception in advance of our Climate Leadership Conference (CLC) to celebrate its arrival to Los Angeles this May 10-12. This reception was generously hosted by Arup—a sustainable development consulting leader and Platinum Sponsor for the 2023 CLC.
LA-based climate leaders connected over drinks and lite bites in Arup’s beautiful skyline office in Downtown LA, and discussed their aspirations for the conference and its various engagement opportunities. Attendees also heard remarks from guest speakers, Lauren Faber O’Connor, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Los Angeles, and Nancy Sutley, Chief Sustainability Officer, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; incoming Deputy Mayor of Energy and Sustainability, City of Los Angeles.
For more information about the CLC and to register, please visit: https://climateleadershipconference.org/

TCR Pavilion at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
2022-11-08 - 2022-11-19
The Climate Registry, in collaboration with Climate Action Reserve, hosted a delegation of U.S. states, corporations, NGOs, and Native nations at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The Climate Registry’s Pathways to 1.5 Pavilion focused on climate leadership in North American and the collaborations needed to reach our climate goals.
