Net Zero Value Chains

Step into the forefront of scope 3 during New York Climate Week with our VCI event. Scope 3 emissions make up a whopping 99% of a company's carbon footprint in certain sectors, making them impossible to ignore. As the race towards Net Zero heats up globally, tackling them has become a make-or-break mission for businesses striving for sustainability.

But navigating the labyrinth of Scope 3 emissions requires innovative solutions, collaborative efforts, and credible reporting to make a real dent in emissions reduction. That's where the Value Change Initiative comes in. Since our inception, we've been dedicated to untangling the complexities of Scope 3 emissions, paving the way for actionable strategies and impactful change.

Mark your calendars because, during New York Climate Week, we're back with the third edition of our events, bringing together industry leaders and experts ready to take on the Scope 3 challenge head-on. Get ready to dive deep into the journeys of decarbonisation with the latest updates on reporting and accounting and firsthand insights from pioneers in the field. They'll share not only their successes but also the hard-earned lessons and innovative approaches that are shaping the future of sustainability.

Don't miss this chance to join the conversation, exchange ideas, and collectively pave the way for a credible, greener, and more sustainable future. Let's turn the tide on Scope 3 emissions together!

Participation:

Please note that this event is for free. We are nearing the end of registration for in-person attendance, for the remaining tickets:

• For VCI members, a maximum of 2 participants per company can join

• For Non members, a maximum of 1 participant per company can join

Agenda

2:30 — 3:00 | Registration & Coffee Break

Sponsored by Agreena

3:00 — 3:15 | Welcome words

The Value Change Initiative: Current progress and future directions in Scope 3 emissions

• Francesca Palamidessi, Head of Engagement Value Change Initiative, SustainCERT
• Silvana Paniagua, Value Change Initiative Director of Development, SustainCERT
• Marion Verles, CEO, SustainCERT

3:30 — 4:15 | Panel #1 — Shaping Scope 3: Value Chain Interventions and EACs in regulatory and standard evolution.

This session will explore how value chain interventions accounting can elevate climate reporting and foster regulatory harmonisation. With a focus on the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance, as well as the ongoing revisions of the Corporate Scope 3 Standards and Net Zero Standard, experts will discuss strategies to improve data transparency, regulatory compliance, and consistency in climate reporting across industries.

Insights from this panel will directly contribute to the subsequent workshop, where participants will collaborate on drafting a letter to COP representatives, highlighting key commitments and recommendations.

• Pankaj Bhatia, Global Director, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, World Resources Institute
• Alberto Carrillo, Chief Technical Officer, Science Based Targets initiative
• Mandy Rambharos, CEO, VERRA
• Marion Verles, CEO, SustainCERT

4:15 — 4:50 | Panel #2 — Unlocking Scope 3: what it takes to collaboratively decarbonize through co-claiming?

Join our dynamic panel discussion with corporate leaders pioneering the path to Scope 3 emissions reductions through collaborative efforts. Learn from their innovative strategies, success stories, and the vital role of partnerships in driving collective decarbonisation. Explore how collaboration and co-claiming approaches are transforming the corporate landscape and engage with industry experts to envision a future of measurable environmental impact through shared efforts.

• Maia Reed, Global Climate Data Lead, Petcare, MARS
• Ryan Smith, Director, Regenerative Agriculture Impact & Partnerships, Danone
• Hanne Søndergaard, Executive Vice President, Agriculture, Sustainability & Communications, Arla
• Thomas Blackburn, VP Business Development, SustainCERT

5:00 — 6:00 | Workshop Session — Envisioning the Future of Scope 3: From Reporting to Action — A Letter to COP Representatives

Scope 3 implementation discussions are often limited to climate experts, but what essential insights should COP representatives consider? What are the business community’s most pressing needs value chain decarbonisation? Join this interactive workshop to engage in collaborative discussions and co-create a compelling letter that outlines your commitments and recommendations for COP representatives.

6:00 — 8:00 | Networking drinks

Sponsored by 3Degrees

About the Value Change Initiative

Making Net-Zero Value Chains Possible.

The Value Change Initiative is a peer-to-peer learning forum bringing together 100+ climate experts developing solutions to achieve value chain emission reductions and removals.  

Co-founded by SustainCERT and Gold Standard, the VCI brings together leading corporate actors, civil society, and internationally recognized frameworks, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Science Based Targets Initiative, to co-create best practice guidance and tools to address and account for Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions up and down value chains. 

Learn more about us here