Panel: The Role of Renewable Energy in Meeting Mining’s ESG and Climate Goals

Panel: The Role of Renewable Energy in Meeting Mining’s ESG and Climate Goals

Day 1: Keynote Session: The Net-Zero Mine

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This panel will bring together senior mining executives at various stages of integrating and assessing renewable energy to provide insight on the role and value proposition of these technologies in meeting climate and ESG goals.

● How is the approach to and value proposition of renewable energy changing in light of corporate net zero and 2030 climate goals?

● What role are renewable energy technologies expected to play in meeting Scope 2 targets?

● What questions are mines getting from investors and board members on renewable energy strategy and implementation?

● What are the key considerations in identifying which sites should integrate renewables - i.e. mine life etc?

● How is the drive to decarbonize leading to higher-penetration renewable energy projects for mines?

● What opportunities can renewable energy projects provide for partnering with indigenous communities and building social license?

● What are the main challenges mines encounter when trying to maximize carbon savings with renewables?

● How are renewable energy roadmaps being integrated with fleet decarbonizing timelines and goals?

● What are the biggest challenges in trying to realize 100% renewable energy for electricity generation in mining?


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