March 10-12, 2025 • London, UK

Carbon Removal Spotlight

A strategic partnership with Economist Impact for the 10th anniversary of Sustainability Week

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Driving Corporate Action on Carbon Removal

This is the first-ever Carbon Removal Spotlight at Economist Impact events. Fully integrated into the conference program of Sustainability Week 2025, the spotlight will focus on advancing corporate action on carbon removal as a core component of net-zero strategies. As climate urgency grows, the event offers an unparalleled opportunity for corporate leaders to explore practical solutions, with carbon removal at the forefront of these discussions. Join us! 

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Agenda

Carbon Removal: Practical Steps to Reach Net Zero Faster

March 11th | 2:20 PM – 4:05 PM

Moderated by Emily Jackson-Kessler,
Senior Vice-President, Sustainability, The Economist Group

Segment 1

Keynote: Why carbon removal is essential for net zero

Henrik Stiesdal

Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Stiesdal A/S

Segment 2

Buyer Case Studies: The case for investing in CDR now

Brian DiMarino

Managing Director, Deputy Director of Global Sustainability, JPMorgan Chase & Co

Bas Sudmeijer

Climate and Sustainability Leader for London, Amsterdam and Brussels, Boston Consulting Group

Segment 3

Panel Discussion: Industry perspectives on scaling CDR

Aurelia Figueroa

Chief Sustainability Officer, Breitling

Yoshikazu Hirose

Head of Carbon Removal Team, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL)

Dan Rogers

Campus Facilities Director, Astra Zeneca

Additional speakers to be announced soon.

Segment 4

Interactive Roundtables: Targeted discussions and problem-solving with peers

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If you are a corporate leader (CEO, CSO, CFO, CPO), we invite you to register your interest below to receive updates on program details and next steps.

Please note: Registration and payment for Economist Impact 10th anniversary Sustainability Week will be required.

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"Sustainability Week's mission is to help businesses become sustainable faster. Carbon removal is an important part of reaching net zero, and our partnership with Carbonfuture will provide corporate leaders with the practical insights they need to act now."

Harry Chapman

Head of Sustainability Events at Economist Impact

"We’re excited to partner with Economist Impact for the 10th anniversary of Sustainability Week, which promises to be the sustainability gathering of the year. Through the Carbon Removal Spotlight, we’re empowering corporate leaders to make carbon removal a core part of their net-zero strategies. By acting now, businesses can address their emissions and position themselves as leaders in a market that is essential to achieving net-zero."

Leila Toplic

Chief Communications and Trust Officer at Carbonfuture

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