Global Climate Action and Responsible Business Conduct (OECD-UNFCCC)

Key discussion topics

In exploring what it means for business to act responsibly in the face of a climate crisis and in today’s context, the discussion will focus on the follow key topics:


1. The corporate response to climate change: How are companies responding to international expectations on business with respect to climate risks and adverse impacts, including across global supply chains?


2. Current tools available for business action on climate change: What tools are currently available to identify and mitigate adverse climate risks and impacts,as well as opportunities to maximise positive impact? How can we drive cohesive and comprehensive action by every business –with regard to both mitigating harms as well as contributing positively to solutions?


3. What can governments expect from business: How can international expectationson Responsible Business Conduct and related toolsand instruments help governments enable scaled climate action bybusiness?


Opening remarks

  • Mr. Ovais Sarmad, Deputy Executive Secretary, UNFCCC
  • Mr. Masamichi Kono, Deputy Secretary General, OECD
  • Mr. Peter Bakker, President and CEO,World Business Council for Sustainable Development


Panellists

  • Mr. Gonzalo Muñoz, High-Level Climate Champion of Chile
  • Mr. David Cumming, Chief Investment Officer,Aviva Investors
  • Ms. Michelle Patron, Director of Sustainability Policy,Microsoft
  • Mr. Stephan Seidel, Head of Corporate Sustainability, PUMA


Moderator: Stephanie Venuti, Policy Advisorand Legal Expert,OECD Centre for Responsible Business Conduct

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