Lance has spent his career building new ventures and partnerships for impact at the intersection of international development, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and public and global policy. His work spans NGOs, the public sector, strategy consulting and Fortune 20 corporate experience across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He previously held senior positions in climate, sustainable investing and corporate responsibility, including Executive Director of Ceres, the host organization of the 13 trillion-dollar Investor Network on Climate Risk, and founding Director of the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. In CSR, he has worked with AFP, the world's third largest news agency, the World Bank and served as Director, Corporate Issues Management for former Fortune 20 food and consumer goods parent company, Altria Group.
CDP’s South Africa Disclosure Workshop aims to engage with South African corporates and financial institutions on the critical topics that matter most to them. South African businesses and financial institutions recognize the necessity to reduce their environmental risks, leverage their climate-related opportunities, and develop credible plans to thrive in a 1.5°C-aligned, nature-positive world.
This entails high-quality environmental disclosure in line with the latest market and regulatory standards, setting science-based targets that are recognized as best practice by customers and investors, and establishing clear transition plans to achieve these goals.
From technical guidance and insightful thought leadership to topical presentations and collaborative break-out sessions, CDP’s South Africa Disclosure Workshop will cover the most important and emerging developments in environmental reporting and action for 2024.
The event will include the following key elements:
Launch of a South African Summary Report: Highlighting what South African companies have reported to CDP and comparing these findings on a global scale.
Platform and Questionnaire Updates: Providing an overview of the main changes CDP has implemented in 2024.
Integration of Nature into Reporting: Emphasizing the importance of including biodiversity and plastics in reporting to improve environmental stewardship in the region.
Join us for a half-day event in mid-August 2024 to inspire action and share best practices, ensuring South African companies take the next steps towards effective environmental stewardship.
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