Sofia Shevlin Bardenfleth
September 3, 2024
Join Ramboll at Climate Week NYC 2024
Join Ramboll at Climate Week New York 2024, where we will be at the forefront of critical conversations on sustainability and climate action. Participate in our events, engage in networking opportunities, and connect with our leading experts as we explore innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
Climate Week NYC 2024 is a pivotal event in the global fight against climate change. Taking place during 22-29 September in the City of New York, It brings together leaders, experts, and advocates to address the urgent challenges facing our planet. As the climate crisis intensifies, this week of dialogue and collaboration is crucial for driving actionable solutions, fostering innovation, and building partnerships that will shape a sustainable future for all.
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When: September 20, 3-6:15 pm
Where: Conference Room 2, UN Headquarters, New York
About: With young people at the heart of the discussion, this event brings partners together to explore what changes are needed in education and across society to build the green skills and green jobs to deliver a just and sustainable transition.
Co-organised with UNEP and the Government of Cyprus, this side-event will host an intergenerational dialogue between youth, UN leaders, Government ministers and experts in green skills and education. It will explore the intersection of green jobs, education and sustainable lifestyles, highlighting how these elements can converge to create a just and equitable future for all.
Ramboll’s commitments to the Green Jobs for Youth Pact will be unveiled at the event with the outcomes contributing to the Summit of the Future and inform the SDG review process and contribute to the implementation of the UNEA-6 resolution on sustainable lifestyles.
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Thomas Frøyland
Global Head of Stakeholder Relations
How to create sustainable and profitable urban transformations at scale
When: September 23, 3-3:55 pm
Where: 50 Hudson Yards
About: Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on the critical role of private sector partnerships in shaping sustainable urban solutions. Progressive mayors and industry leaders will explore innovative strategies to overcome challenges in financing, development, and policy. Discover how we can collaborate to accelerate the creation of low-carbon cities and advance global climate goals.
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Michael Sørensen
Design Director
Simon Kates
Senior Project Manager
When: September 24
Where: NYC
About: This closed-door roundtable will convene influential decision-makers during the UN General Assembly to explore strategies for mobilizing investment and de-risking offshore wind projects in both developing and developed markets.
Registration: By invitation only
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Michael Simmelsgaard
Group Chief Operation Officer, Markets
When: 11-1 pm
Where: NYC
About: This CEO Roundtable will showcase leadership actions from business, finance and governments to transform the built environment system to net zero, as we continue to race to reduce the 40% of global emissions attributable to buildings and construction. It will highlight the importance of Whole Life Carbon assessment in investment decision-making to drive action and accountability, and it will explore the expansion of the Market Transformation Action Agenda to the infrastructure value chain.
Registration: By invitation only
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Michael Simmelsgaard
Group Chief Operation Officer, Markets
When: September 24, 2-3 pm
Where: The Glasshouse, 660 12th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
About: Join us to explore the preliminary findings of a global study conducted by Climate Group and Ramboll on the market's readiness to pay a green price premium for lower emission steel and concrete. This presentation will share key insights from the study, highlight regional differences, and examine the variations across different industry sectors. Gain a deeper understanding of how markets are approaching the shift towards more sustainable materials. This event is part of the official Climate Week program hosted by Climate Group.
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Michael Simmelsgaard
Group Chief Operation Officer, Markets
When: September 25, 3:30-5:30 pm
Where: Penn1, 1 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10119
About: This roundtable will bring together leading decision-makers from the Nordics and the US to explore how capitalism can be transformed to better serve society and the environment. Our aim is to foster a dynamic exchange of ideas, with a focus on corporate design, governance, and the transition from shareholder to stakeholder value.
Registration: By invitation only. For more information please contact Sofia Shevlin Bardenfleth: smln@ramboll.dk
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Cheryl Ginyard-Jones
Managing Director, Americas
Søren Staugaard Nielsen
Managing Director, Ramboll Foundation
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Lynsey Clarke
Group Senior Director, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
When: September 25, 6-8:30 pm
Where: PENN1, 250 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10119
About: Join Ramboll and Henning Larsen for an evening with industry and business leaders, climate activists, and policymakers to discuss how to address structural and socioeconomic inequalities and help the most vulnerable countries and communities to effectively respond to the climate crisis.
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Cheryl Ginyard-Jones
Managing Director, Americas
When: September 26, 5:30-8 pm
Where: 250 West Broadway, 2nd Floor, 10013
About: Join Henning Larsen and Holcim during Climate Week NYC for an evening of Pecha Kucha presentations. Hear from industry’s innovative minds and celebrate the launch of the Holcim Academy.
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Kritika Kharbanda
Head of Sustainability
Martha Lewis
Head of Materials
When: September 26
Where: The Second, 849 6th Ave, New York
About: One-hour high-level roundtable in partnership between World Climate Foundation, State of Green and associated partners, limited to around 20 high-level participants. The Roundtable will cover Thursday 26 September from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at SECOND, 849 6th Ave, New York. The roundtable is limited to around 20 high-level participants.
Registration: By invitation only
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Lynsey Clarke
Group Senior Director, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility
When: September 26, 9am-4.30pm
Where: CUNY Graduate Center, rms 9206 and 9207
About: CUNY, Ramboll, and WSP co-hosting a whole day event on urban resilience and climate justice. City officials from NYC, US, and internationally will drive a panel (morning session) and collectively explore untapped opportunities through workshops (afternoon). Ramboll will also officially launch the Cloudburst Catalog - A co-created collection of lessons learned from 10 years with cloudburst planning and design.
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Trine Stausgaard Munk
Head of Sustainability, Ramboll Water
Emory Lee
Sr. Project Manager
Simon Kates
Senior Project Manager
When: September 27, 9 am-7 pm
Where: Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New
About: Architecture, at its best, embodies our wisest systems knowledge. It provides for human thriving while integrating within all regenerative systems that support the thriving of all life. Positive feedback loops within this type of infrastructure can ensure that abundance is ever increasing, rather than degrading. How can our cities deploy our best understanding of regenerative stewardship? Can urban architecture support best practices within sibling systems such as agriculture, land use, energy, and ecosystem stewardship?
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Martha Lewis
Head of Materials