Name: Getting to Zero: The Path to Carbon Neutrality
Start: 2023-04-19T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-04-19T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Cabrillo Pavilion

Getting to Zero: The Path to Carbon Neutrality

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Join us for a panel discussion and hear from experts who will discuss the pathway of Getting to Zero.

Cabrillo Pavilion

The impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, and it can be intimidating to think about what we can do to address this significant challenge. However, there is a path forward to achieving established international targets. We invite you to join our program on April 19 focused on implementing meaningful sustainability practices to achieve carbon neutrality.Industry experts will share strategies and best practices adopted by leading organizations. They will also provide insight into how to overcome common challenges that arise. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to make a positive impact and contribute towards a more sustainable future.Don&#x27;t miss out on this opportunity to learn from experts in the field and connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Register now to secure your spot. Join us for a panel discussion and hear from experts who will discuss this pathway. This event is scheduled for April 19 at Cabrillo Pavilion from 5pm – 8pm.Panel Featuring:Speakers<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/phel-meyer/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Phel Meyer</a>, Director of Partner Alliances at <a href="https://www.salesforce.com/company/sustainability/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Salesforce</a>Phel is a Director of Partner Alliances at Salesforce, where he manages Salesforce&#x27;s sustainability partnership with Accenture. In this role, Phel supports Salesforce&#x27;s efforts to enable customers to go net zero now by implementing Net Zero Cloud, Salesforce&#x27;s complete sustainability management solution. Prior to Salesforce, Phel spent 10 years at Accenture in a variety of tech implementation and change management roles, and also spent several years leading waste reduction initiatives as an entrepreneur and consultant. He has degrees from the University of Michigan and UC Berkeley, and lives in Oakland, CA with his wife and 2 daughters.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenmadsenbarrett/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Owen Barrett</a>, Founder &amp; President of <a href="http://www.joinrayven.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rayven</a> Owen founded Rayven to decarbonize existing buildings at scale. Rayven is the world’s first net zero real estate investment platform. Every property Rayven buys is converted to true net zero (no offsets involved). By partnering with thousands of authentic, retail impact investors, Rayven will decarbonize the world, one apartment building at a time.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielbhoward/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Daniel Howard</a>, Founder &amp; CEO at <a href="https://quantum-ec.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Quantum Energy</a> Dr. Daniel Howard is the CEO at Quantum Energy, Inc. and inventor of the TotalView Energy Platform, a software platform that supports corporations, utilities and governments to make optimal energy decisions based on cost and impact. Daniel has been a research fellow at the National Science Foundation, U.S. Environmental protection Agency and U.S. Agency for International Development. His PhD research focused on energy system optimization including environmental and human health impacts.Moderator <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markweeks/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Weeks</a>, Director of Product Management at <a href="https://www.servicetitan.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ServiceTitan</a>Mark began his career in the climate and renewable energy sector, contributing to the delivery of more than 11% of total installed solar energy capacity across the U.S. and Canada by 2015. Recognizing opportunities for technology to better meet the needs of contractors, he transitioned into SaaS and is now building software that helps contractors run their businesses and serve their customers. He currently leads product growth initiatives at ServiceTitan targeting expansion in new markets.

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