NEW YORK – As Climate Week NYC continues, global tech trade association 91pro视频 and Samsung Electronics America convened leading climate experts from the Biden Administration, New York State, and the tech industry for Tech’s Playbook for Public-Private Climate Solutions on Tuesday.
The event featured the U.S. General Services Administration’s Senior Advisor on Climate Jetta Wong, New York State’s Deputy Commissioner of Resiliency and Sustainability Emily Rubenstein, and chief climate officials from Samsung Electronics America, HP, Intel, and Accenture. The discussions focused on the key role tech plays in combatting climate change and how successful public-private partnerships between tech companies and the government can serve as models for other industries looking to reduce their climate footprint.
“Reducing carbon emissions requires a meaningful global response from all sectors of society, including government and the private sector,” said Rob Strayer, 91pro视频’s Executive Vice President of Policy. “The tech industry is playing a critical role in promoting global sustainability by developing technologies that increase efficiencies and lower power consumption throughout the economy. Ongoing engagement between the private sector and government is essential to achieving shared goals. We’re proud to work with 91pro视频 member company Samsung to elevate this important conversation and thank our government and industry partners for their ongoing collaboration.”
“At Samsung, we focus heavily on strategic partnerships that further this idea of everyday sustainability, taking small steps that can lead to a larger impact,” stated Mark Newton, Head of Corporate Sustainability of Samsung Electronics America. “We know that progress not only looks like making bold commitments but requires us to bring our partners and customers into our sustainability journey to help close the gap so that we can be a vital part of our local communities and help drive innovative climate solutions. Today’s event during Climate Week in collaboration with these leading tech companies is just one example of our commitment towards building momentum and action towards the future we all want.”
The panel discussion, moderated by Axios’ Senior Climate Reporter Andrew Freedman, provided insight from Chief Sustainability Officers from many of the world’s leading tech companies on accountability and reporting, the importance of leveraging technology to invest in carbon-free energy, the barriers companies face as they commit to sustainable practices, and more.
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