Sustainability Magazine April 2025 | Page 64

EVENT REVIEW
MASTERCLASS | DAY 1 The Path To Net-Zero Buildings: Defining the Best Pathway to Decarbonise Buildings During the event, Mariangela Acquafredda and Jennifer Fortenberry, Decarbonization Strategy and Commercial Leader( Digital Energy) at Schneider Electric delivered a powerful masterclass on accelerating decarbonisation through retrofits and modern energy technologies.
They emphasised the urgent need to double energy efficiency efforts and triple renewable deployment by 2030 to align with global climate commitments. The session highlighted the role of buildinggrid interactivity in shaping effective net zero strategies, showcasing how businesses can cut operational carbon emissions by up to 45 % within three years, or 85 % within ten years, all while ensuring a strong return on investment.
The key takeaway Rapid, deep retrofits are essential for meeting near-term climate targets and unlocking long-term financial and environmental benefits.
MASTERCLASS | DAY 1 Collaborating With Suppliers for Accurate Scope 3 Data Collection and Driving Decarbonisation James Hendrickson, Enterprise Account Executive at Watershed led an insightful masterclass on measuring and reducing Scope 3 emissions, a critical challenge for corporate sustainability programmes.
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Schneider Electric Masterclass, Jennifer Fortenberry