Climate Week NY: Prioritizing a ‘just transition’ to a decarbonized economy Episode 19
Episode Summary
Despite the enormity and importance of the climate crisis facing humankind, the leaders of Climate Week NY showed a remarkable sense of hope and optimism. One other common thread among all the panels was that if the economic transition to net zero is not done in a just and equitable way, it will not be done at all. Liz and Steve attend Climate Week NYC in person and also interview Dickon Pinner, the global head of sustainability for McKinsey & Co.
Episode Notes
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How the switch to a net zero economy will be the largest reallocation of capital in human history.
- A variety of statements from keynote speakers including Al Gore, the president of COP 26, and the UN special envoy on climate and finance.
- What is climate justice and how do we achieve it?
- The role of finance and investors in the coming transition.
- Who will lead the world into the net zero economy?
Related Article: Climate Week NYC kicks off with calls for action and collaboration
Guest Bio: Dickon Pinner is based in McKinsey’s San Francisco office, where he co-founded and leads McKinsey’s global work in clean technologies and serves as the global leader of the firm’s sustainability practice. Dickon helps companies address the resource-productivity challenges the world will face in terms of energy sources, transportation, food, land, water and basic materials.
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