From Climate Ambition to Industrial Reality: Accelerating Industrial Decarbonisation Through Collaboration

23 Jun 2026
Energy & Tech Stage
Energy & Tech

Against the backdrop of growing decarbonisation pressures, many companies face significant technical and commercial barriers to implementation. The panel will bring together international stakeholders across the public and private sectors to explore how collaboration can bridge the gap between climate ambition and industrial reality. The discussion will focus on the key challenges facing industrial decarbonisation, how emerging technologies and innovation are creating new decarbonisation pathways, alongside the enabling role of policy, government initiatives and investment in driving implementation and impact.

Moderator
James Dennis
James Dennis, Director, Sustainability Advisory - KPMG
Speakers
Michelle Tan
Michelle Tan, Senior Vice President & Head, Environmental Sustainability - Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Sabine Kuznik
Sabine Kuznik, Head of Sustainability Governance - Evonik
Frederick Barnes
Frederick Barnes, Deputy General Manager & European Sustainability Lead - Sumitomo Corporation Europe