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Business leaders urge EU heads of state to signal new economic direction towards net zero by 2050

30.04.2019

April 30 2019 – On the eve of the Future of Europe Summit, CEOs from more than 50 businesses, investors and business networks, including Unilever, IKEA and DSM, are calling on the EU to endorse a long-term decarbonisation strategy to achieve climate neutrality by...

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    Hämeentie 31, FI-00500 Helsinki

    Main objectives:

    -Climate change mitigation training for journalists

    Main objectives:

    -Discuss and present proposals for effective carbon pricing​

    -Present views on how climate neutrality should be addressed in government budget together with Policy theme group  ​

    -Promote TCFD in Finland and the Nordics – give input to IFRS development

    Chair and Facilitator: Timo Tyrväinen, Chief Economist, CLC timo(a)tyrvainen.eu

    Main objectives:

    -Expand the use of Carbon footprint in EU based on the CLC policy brief​

    -Expanding the use of Carbon handprint internationally

    Chair: Tiina Pajula, Principal Scientist, VTT tiina.pajula(a)vtt.fi
    Facilitator: Sari Siitonen, CLC, sari(a)clonet.fi

    Main objectives:

    -Support the green growth in cities and regions ​

    -Promote the use of carbon handprint manual in cities and regions in Finland and in EU

    Chair: Suvi Häkämies, Gaia Consulting, suvi.hakamies(a)gaia.fi
    Facilitator: Senni Raunio, CLC, senni.raunio(a)clc.fi

     

    Main objectives:

    -Promote a holistic approach in the building sector including climate impacts from the the use and construction phase​

    -Promote the use carbon footprint buildings as a part of energy performance certificate​

    -Initiate the development of new design criteria for changing climate conditions – initiate a development project

    Chair: Henrik Suikkanen, Lead of Sales, Demos henrik.suikkanen(a)demoshelsinki.fi
    Facilitator: Senni Raunio, CLC, senni.raunio(a)clc.fi

    Main objectives:

    -Understanding and advancing emission reduction potential in the agricultural sector and supporting appropriate strategies, policies and methods 

    -Learning and promoting new sustainable food production technologies and innovations

    -Promoting sustainable diets that are healthier and more climate friendly (respecting the planetary boundaries)

    Chair: Matti Rihko, University of Turku, mrihko(a)utu.fi
    Facilitator: Minttu Liuhto, CLC, minttu.liuhto(a)clc.fi

    Main objectives:

    ​-Develop demand based policies (Finnish and EU level) for hydrogen / P2X solutions (materials, fuels, fertilizers, proteins, etc.)​

    -A separate P2X sub-group initiated this year​

    -Develop vision and promote understanding of energy transmission networks and energy infrastructure in a carbon neutral society

    Chair and Facilitator: Juha Turkki, Development Director, CLC juha.turkki(a)clc.fi

    Main objectives:

    ​-Drive and facilitate the development of forest-based carbon sequestration – biocarbon monitoring platform​

    -Develop and propose incentives for technical carbon storage and material substitutions

    Chair: Petteri Pihlajamäki, Director, Afry petteri.pihlajamaki(a)afry.com
    Facilitator: Minttu Liuhto, CLC, minttu.liuhto(a)clc.fi

    Main objectives:

    -Increase understanding on the health related societal and economic impacts of climate change​

    -Promoting the benefits of health and environmental-friendly diets and finding ways to activate citizens on this ​

    -Understanding of other climate-imposed health related risks, such as physical and mental health issues, risk of extreme natural hazards and biological threats (e.g. vector borne diseases) ​

    -Propose Health to be addressed as part of Finnish climate plans

    Facilitator: Specialist Minttu Liuhto, minttu.liuhto(a)clc.fi