Programme

Master of Ceremony: Richard Ali - Director Corporate Affairs, Strategy and Stakeholder Relations at Tetra Pak Panelists:Charles Brand, Executive Vice President Processing Solutions & Equipment at Tetra PakGilles Froment, President at IDFPiercristiano Brazalle, Honorary Member, former President at IDF

What do we need to make meaningful, rapid progress in reducing global emissions?Supply chain transparency is one of the key bottlenecks on businesses’ journeys to achieving net-zero emissions. To overcome it, however, we need to foster collaboration between the private sector, policymakers, and finance.In this session, you will hear from thought leaders in the space about how we can create the required infrastructure, policy frameworks, and incentives to get our economy on a net-zero trajectory and keep the 1.5 ambition alive.

The UN launched The One Trillion Tree Initiative in 2020. What has happened since, which are the main obstacles in reaching the targets and how can different stakeholders actively contribute to a successful result? Join us to discuss these topics during our networking mingle in the Swedish Pavilion on November 19th from 17.00 – 19.00.

We are delighted to invite you to the Pre-Food Day Reception hosted by Tetra Pak at the Swedish Pavilion during COP29. Alongside networking opportunities, we will hear insights from select guests. This reception is a unique chance to engage with other food system experts and stakeholders ahead of Food Day. We look forward to your participation and valuable contributions to the discussions. Please sign up (link) to confirm your interest, as space is limited. Note that Blue Zone accreditation is required for entry.

Dip your toe into the wider pool of interconnected stories substantiated by leading impact data to shape the behavior necessary for a just, fair, and efficient transition. 

Join us for practical examples of how export credits can be used to make climate finance more accessible. For you as a buyer, export credits can facilitate your green investments and crowd in private capital, underpinned by Swedish companies’ high-quality solutions and know-how. Export credits can be used in both emerging and developed markets. As a bonus, export credits also comes with a robust environmental and social due diligence.

Carbon pricing is essential for enabling the long-term transformation of our societies - and soon a requirement for certain industries to be able to trade with the European union.  This event will explore how increasing the number of emissions priced globally can create a case to phase out fossil fuels, make climate solutions more attractive and in a relatively short timeframe enable more economies to trade with Europe as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is phased in over the coming years. It will also highlight the challenges – and opportunities – that carbon pricing may have on the business sector in emerging economies.  The seminar will gather policymakers and business organisations and serve as a collaborative platform to discuss necessary partnerships ahead to support the implementation of carbon pricing mechanisms.

The race to a sustainable future and the urgent need to mitigate climate change hinge on breaking free from fossil fuel dependency. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030—reaching 11,000 GW—to meet Net Zero targets. However, this transformation can only succeed with the integration of robust energy storage systems into the grid. Energy storage plays a pivotal role in balancing the grid by smoothing out the variability of renewable sources like wind and solar, ensuring their full potential is harnessed while maintaining stability. Moreover, energy storage and grid flexibility offer a smarter, more efficient path to building a resilient energy infrastructure. This session will delve into the critical role of energy storage and flexibility in enabling tomorrow’s energy system, and address the barriers that must be overcome to realize this vision.

The backbone of the energy transition is the grid, while storage adds essential flexibility. By enhancing both, we can create a resilient, decarbonized, and cost-effective energy system that benefits society as a whole. By investing in modern infrastructure, we ensure that everyone can enjoy the advantages of a clean and reliable energy supply (and that we achieve global net-zero emissions by 2050).

This panel will dive into the findings in the newly published paper “Durable Carbon Removal & Corporate Claims in the Era of Article 6” written by Oxford Sustainable Finance Group in collaboration with AFRY and Nasdaq. The panel will delve into the important question of corresponding adjustments - a corresponding adjustment is a mechanism to avoid double counting when countries trade carbon credits between each other under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

Circular economy strategies can significantly contribute to COP 29’s climate objectives by advancing sustainable economic growth and resource efficiency. Even so, the development of circular business practices grows slowly, and in global contexts, such as the COP-negotiations, the barriers to a circular economy are rarely highlighted.   
This seminar will highlight how addressing policy, financial, regulatory, and organizational barriers to circularity can facilitate resource efficiency, extend product lifecycles and contribute to the goals of the Paris Agreement. It will showcase circular solutions already on the market and emphasize the need to integrate circular strategies within COP 29’s policy agenda.

Where does the global energy transition stand today? In light of COP28’s outcomes, this panel will assess our progress and identify critical implementation gaps. Key goals include tripling renewable energy capacity, phasing down coal, doubling energy efficiency, and advancing low-emission technologies. AFRY’s Fossil Detox Report reveals that 80% of our energy system can be decarbonized with existing technology, and this panel will explore the enablers needed to close implementation gaps and accelerate our progress toward climate targets.

In this session, early movers in the international carbon markets will discuss the challenges and opportunities for mobilizing carbon finance to enhance climate action in Asia and the Pacific. Representatives from Asian Development Bank’s developing member countries and development partners will share insights and plans on leveraging carbon market mechanisms under Article 6 to enhance climate action, as part of their national strategies to achieve Paris Agreement goals. 

The electrification of transport, heating and industrial processes, combined with the massive influx of renewables is transforming the power system. Not only is more grid capacity required, but this evolution is also increasing complexity across the system. From managing the variability of renewable generation to handling new types of load such as electric vehicles or data centres, the power system needs more flexibility. Source of flexibility include supply and demand as well as storage, active grids and interconnectors. However, the application and integration of these solution will be unique depending on the market.  Additionally, the scaling of digital technologies and power electronics can further enhance the ability of the power grid to make cost-effective use of flexibility sources, but also introduces higher degrees of complexity. Panellists at this discussion will explore strategies and technological solutions to address the grid complexity challenge.

COP29 in Baku has been named the “finance COP” as it provides an opportunity for parties to align climate finance contributions with global needs. While climate finance serves as a crucial foundation to reach the Paris Agreement objectives, it is clear that climate finance alone will not be enough to close the financing gap. In this context, carbon markets and Article 6 of the Paris Agreement have an important role to play in mobilizing additional finance for increased climate ambition as well as accelerated achievement towards the sustainable development goals. This side-event will gather representatives from governments and multilateral organizations that have started implementing Article 6 carbon markets to share their views on the important role carbon finance can play in closing the finance gap.

At COP28, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Ulf Kristersson launched the India-Sweden Industry Transition Partnership (ITP) as part of the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT). The Prime Ministers committed to return to COP30 in Belém to deliver tangible results under this partnership. With one year to go, this panel discussion provides an opportunity to take stock on progress made under the India-Sweden ITP and highlight the links to its sister partnership, the Brazil-UK Industry Decarbonisation and Hydrogen Hubs.Co-Organizer: Lead ITModerator: Dominic Waughray, Executive Vice President, WBCSD

With climate change accelerating, it has never been more important to focus on solutions that can mitigate CO2 emissions. Steel production contributes to around 7-9% of the global CO2 emissions, heavy-duty vehicle road transport corresponds to around 5%, and the potential for energy efficiency solutions is significant. The industry needs to shift towards sustainable solutions to stay competitive, but no company can do this alone. The whole ecosystem needs to transform. One key element to be successful is close cooperation with customers down the value chain, and there is customer demand.
In this seminar, we will discuss how customer demand can drive innovation and investments, and what prerequisites, such as standards, might be needed.