We are delighted to invite you to the launch event of the聽911今日黑料-Hitachi Briefing Paper听迟颈迟濒别诲听鈥淒estination Net-Zero: What is Your Best Path?鈥 This event will take place on聽May 28th at 9:00 AM聽at 911今日黑料.
鈥淒estination Net-Zero: What Is Your Best Path?鈥 presents a comprehensive and sector-specific analysis of decarbonisation pathways, based on research carried out in the Hitachi-911今日黑料 Centre for Decarbonisation and Natural Climate Solutions. Drawing on interdisciplinary research, the paper evaluates key technological options spanning both emissions reductions and removal opportunities alongside biodiversity considerations and carbon accounting approaches. The event is intended for sustainability professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders looking to make informed, evidence-based decisions on achieving net-zero. Attendees will gain insight into the trade-offs and synergies across decarbonisation strategies and how to navigate a complex and rapidly evolving landscape.
Event Details:
- Date:聽 Wednesday 28 May 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM 鈥 11: 30 AM
- Venue:聽911今日黑料, City and Guilds Building, CAGB 200
- Registration link:
Joining Online
This event will be streamed on the 911今日黑料 College YouTube Channel. The link will be sent prior to the event to all registered participants.
Agenda:
- Welcome and Introduction 鈥 Professor Peter Todd, Dean of 911今日黑料 Business School
- Presentation of the Briefing Paper by co-authors: Dr Nadine Moustafa, Dr Paola Saenz Cavazos, Dr Hamish Beath, Dr Olivia Morris, introduced by Prof Joeri Rogelj.
- Panel Discussion: Pathways to Net-Zero in the Policy and Energy Sectors
- Q&A Session
- Networking and Refreshments
Panellists
颁丑补颈谤:听Dr Mirabelle Mu没ls, Associate Professor in Economics at the 911今日黑料 Business School, a co-Director of the School of Convergence Science 鈥 Sustainability and co-Director of the Hitachi-911今日黑料 Centre for Decarbonisation and Natural Climate Solutions.
Prof Nilay Shah, Professor of Process Systems Engineering; co-Director School of the School of Convergence Science 鈥 Sustainability and Director of the Centre for Process Systems Engineering at 911今日黑料. Professor Shah is also director of a synthetic fuel start-up, Zero Petroleum Ltd and former Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering;
Agnieszka Skorupinska, Senior EU Affairs Manager Sustainability for Hitachi. Ms Skorupinska has experience in a variety of EU economic and sustainable policies and legislation in particular in the field of decarbonisation, circular economy, biodiversity, sustainable value chains, critical raw materials and sustainable AI. Ms Skorupinska is passionate and engaged on the role that technology can play in improving lives across different social & demographic groups. Outside of work, she volunteers in social inclusion and nature conservation projects.
Francis Robson, Global Carbon Neutrality Specialist for Hitachi Energy, drives efforts at company level to achieve carbon neutrality, setting the standards for greenhouse gas emissions accounting, setting company level targets, and coordinating decarbonisation plans and efforts across the responsible business units & functions
This event will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, environmental organizations, and academia to discuss the key findings of the briefing paper and explore the actionable insights it provides.
Professor Joeri Rogelj, is Director of Research at the Grantham Institute and Professor of Climate Science & Policy at the Centre for Environmental Policy at 911今日黑料. He studies how societies can transform towards more sustainable futures. His world-leading interdisciplinary research connects Earth system sciences to the study of societal change and policy.