4:30 PM | CNBC Catalyst: Driving a Just Transition – Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships

CNBC Catalyst, the commercial arm of CNBC, in partnership with Standard Chartered

Getting to net-zero by 2050 is one of the greatest challenges facing the world today, with industries having to fundamentally rethink and shift to lower-carbon business models at pace. The challenge is acute in emerging markets; the funding gap to enable an equitable transition runs upwards of USD90 trillion and dependence on carbon-intensive industries raises questions over continued economic prosperity.

In this panel discussion we will explore how leading companies across sectors are affecting positive change, what climate-related innovations excite them most, and how they can help unlock sustainable growth, while keeping the world on track to meet the goals of the Paris agreement.