Most major economies are pledging to achieve zero net carbon emissions by the middle of this century. But what are the energy technologies and policies we need to achieve this ambitious goal?
Watch our webcast with author and economist Chris Goodall, a leading thinker in the area of energy technology and climate change.
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In his 2020 book - What We Need to Do Now - Chris sets out concrete actions on how we might get to a carbon neutral world based on actions, policies and technologies.
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After his main presentation, Chris is in discussion with our Co-head of Clean Energy, Xavier Chollet.
Economist and author
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Chris is an economist working in energy technology and climate change action. In 2020 he published: What We Need to Do Now: for a Zero Carbon Future. He has also written the pioneering How to Live a Low-Carbon Life, Ten Technologies to Save the Planet, and The Switch (on solar power). He was recently the chair of one of the UK's leading car charging companies and is involved in several innovative businesses in the green economy.
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He studied at Cambridge University and the Harvard Business School.
Senior Investment Manager, Co-Head Clean Energy, Pictet Asset Management
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Xavier joined Pictet Asset Management in 2011 as a Senior Investment Manager in the Thematic Equities Team.
Previously, he was with Pictet’s Wealth Management division since 1998 as an analyst covering technology as well as clean energy since 2007. He also managed two internal portfolios on solar energy and energy efficiency. Xavier holds a Master’s degree in Finance from HEC Lausanne.
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