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Enabling and Accelerating the Decarbonization of Hard-to-Abate Industries in Emerging Markets

November 16, 2024

A conversation on industrial decarbonization in emerging markets, where industry, financial, and government leaders discussed the challenges and innovative strategies needed to achieve impactful results and meet the targets of the Paris Agreement.

Event Details

When: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 09:00 - 09:45 UTC+4
(see local time)

Where: WBG Pavilion, Blue Zone, Zone E, B1

 

Speakers:

  • Batu Yigit, Partner, BCG  
  • Irina Gorbounova, Vice President M&A and Head of XCarb Innovation Fund, ArcelorMittal
  • Thomas Guillot,  CEO, Global Concrete and Cement Association
  • Jessica Olson, Head of Global Affairs, Americas, Topsoe
  • Cathy Mann, VP, Global Head Public Affairs, Policy, Brand Strategy, Advocacy, Cemex
  • Elena Guede, Senior Vice President Sustainability Strategy, General Strategy, Sustainability & Innovation, CRH

Moderator:

  • Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida, Director, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, IFC
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