Climate Innovators Academy
Decarbonization and Mitigating Risk for Hospitality and Service Industries
What You Will Gain from Attending
- Understand corporate social responsibility best practices
- Navigate emerging policies and regulations
- Assess your physical climate risk and track its progression
- Interpret transition risk and its implications for your organization
Who Should Attend?
Organizations looking to shape and capitalize on new pathways to decarbonizing the San Diego region and develop internal capacity to create compliance strategies for their organization.
Transform Your Organization with Our Comprehensive 4-Day Program
In this innovative consortium program, you’ll learn how to develop your internal team's confidence and capability in decarbonization and climate risk strategy.
The program was developed in response to an expressed need by leading San Diego hospitality and venue ecosystem executives. You’ll learn from leading experts and practitioners in the field and like-minded program participants to gain a collaborative regional advantage.
Total Duration: 4 Days
- 2-day on-campus workshop
- 2-week intersession to assess organizational readiness
- 2-day on-campus workshop
Education Fit to Your Schedule
- Asynchronous materials delivered throughout the program
- Four immersive on-campus sessions
Practical Application
- Collaborate with local industry leaders to develop a comprehensive road map tailored to your organization
- Deliver tangible value that can't be found anywhere else
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Areas of Focus
Global Trends Forcing Regional Action and Collaboration
Pathways to Decarbonizing the San Diego Region
Carbon Accounting Fundamentals
Future-Proofing Hospitality by Design
Transforming Corporate Responsibility and Expectations
Sustainability and Resilience Readiness
Aligning Metrics, Compliance Strategies and Actions
Building High-Performing Teams
Schedule
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Welcoming Remarks |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | How Sustainability and Climate are Transforming Corporate Responsibility and Expectations |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Pathways to Decarbonizing the San Diego Region |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch “Leading the Charge: Innovating for a Sustainable Future” |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Sustainable Hospitality by Design |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | UC San Diego Sustainability: Campus Operations and Site Visit |
| 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Evening Reception |
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Teaming |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Corporate Sustainability Strategies 101 |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Future-Ready Real Estate: Decarbonization, Compliance and Market Challenges |
| 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Lunch “Renewable Energy Strategic Partnerships” |
| 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. | Carbon Accounting Fundamentals and Impact Reporting |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Measuring Transition and Physical Risk and SB Compliance |
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Welcoming Remarks |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Aligning Metrics, Compliance Strategies and Actions |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Best Practice Solution Cases |
| 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Lunch “Enabling Legislation” |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Frameworks and Solution Sets for Deployment |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Performance Budgeting with Public Fund Overlay |
| 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Evening Reception |
Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9 a.m. | Continental Breakfast and Teaming |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Roadmap for Mobilizing Resources |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Teamwork and Report-outs |
| 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Working Lunch |
| 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Strategic Communications to Drive Change and Recognition |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Teamwork and Report-outs |
Note: Last updated on June 13, 2024. Subject to change.
Practitioners and Industry Experts
Ariane Burwell, Director, PwC Sustainability Consulting Solutions
Sustainability and climate change, calculating greenhouse gas inventories, establishing net zero targets, conducting scenario analysis aligned with TCFD/TNFD guidelines
Paul D. Curcio, President, Miralto
Creating technologies, infrastructure, and policy frameworks that advance sustainability, climate adaptation, renewable energy, urban resilience, and responsible environmental stewardship across urban, energy, and transportation ecosystems
Daniele Horton, Founder and CEO, Verdani Partners
Sustainability consulting, real estate operations and development, ESG management and reporting
Wairimu Mwangi, Director, PwC Climate Strategies
TCFD scenario analysis, setting climate targets and mitigation strategies, GHG inventory management, advancing opportunities for long-term business resilience
Julie Wright, President, (W)right On Communications
Strategic public relations planning, business development, communications challenges for B2B tech, clean tech and energy, healthcare, tourism and hospitality, not-for-profit and public sector organizations
Faculty Lectures
Caroline Freund
Caroline Freund is dean of the school and an expert in international trade and economic development. Prior to joining GPS, she served as global director of Trade, Investment and Competitiveness at the World Bank. Freund also served as a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Freund began her career in the international finance division of the Federal Reserve Board and spent a year visiting the research department of the IMF. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University.
Gordon McCord
Gordon McCord is a professor and directs the SDG Policy Initiative, which uses the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework for bringing together policymakers and researchers to inform evidence-based solutions for a sustainable future. He has an extensive background in sustainable development and works at the intersection of development economics, public health and the environment. McCord has a Ph.D. in Sustainable Development from Columbia University.
David Victor
David Victor is a professor and co-director of the campus-wide Deep Decarbonization Initiative, which focuses on real world strategies for bringing the world to nearly zero emissions of warming gases. His research focuses on regulated industries and how regulation affects the operation of major energy markets. Much of his research is at the intersection of climate change science and policy. Victor holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Why GPS?
The search for solutions starts here.
As an interdisciplinary, discovery-driven school focusing on international affairs and public policy, we offer an original and rigorous approach to policy so you can deliver solutions that matter.
Cost and Applying
Let's Talk Numbers
| Program Tier | Cost Per Person | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Team of 5 | $3,900 | $19,500 |
| Team of 4 | $4,400 | $17,600 |
| Team of 3 | $4,900 | $14,700 |
| Team of 2 | $5,400 | $10,800 |
| Individual | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Application
Deadline: Aug. 6
Applications will be considered after the deadline, which is contingent on space availability.
Comparison of Alternatives
| Accessible | Affordable | Actionable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Innovators Academy | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Online Extension Program | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Degree Program | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Certificate Program | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Conference | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Consultancies | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Who can I contact?
We’re ready to provide any help you need.
Please reach out to Greg Mallinger at (858) 822-1696 with any questions or:
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