SUSTAINING
SUPPORTING
LEADING Sponsors
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions is committed to leveraging its unique combination of capabilities, including its technology expertise and complex project management, to focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen, and advanced biofuels to accelerate emission reductions for its existing businesses and its customers.
That commitment includes the development of new products, approaches, and technologies aimed at integrated, scalable solutions that tackle head-on the challenge of strengthening energy supply security and reducing emissions to support society's net-zero ambitions while enabling our customers to create sustainable businesses.
To help meet that challenge, ExxonMobil has established accelerated ambitions to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its operated assets by 2050*. Plus, there are plans to invest approximately $17 billion through 2027 with the dual aim of helping reduce emissions at ExxonMobil operations, as well as those of its customers.
*Source: ExxonMobil Advancing Climate Solutions Progress Report
Hawaiian Electric
Established in 1891, Hawaiian Electric is committed to empowering its customers and communities by providing affordable, reliable, clean, and sustainable energy. The company serves 95% of Hawaiʻi's 1.4 million residents on the islands of Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi.
Hawaiʻi has a long history of leading the nation in establishing ambitious climate goals and Hawaiian Electric is at the center of the state’s energy transformation efforts, partnering with stakeholders and community members to help drive a clean energy transition that benefits everyone.
The company is committed to reducing carbon emissions in 2030 by 70% below 2005 levels and achieving a net zero or net negative carbon emissions from power generation by 2045 or sooner.
As Hawaiian Electric leads the community-wide energy transition, working through complex technical issues and social equity considerations, its actions are focused on building a sustainable, resilient Hawaiʻi so that future generations may thrive, together. Visit www.hawaiianelectric.com for more.
National Renewable Energy Lab
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research. From scientific discovery to accelerating market adoption, NREL deploys its deep technical expertise and unmatched breadth of capabilities to drive the transformation of our nation's energy resources and systems. NREL's innovations span the spectrum of clean energy, renewable electricity, and energy efficiency. The laboratory is home to three national research centers—for solar, wind, and bioenergy—and several programs that advance cutting-edge research in areas such as strategic energy analysis and energy systems integration. At NREL, we are transforming energy.
Russell Reynolds Associates
Russell Reynolds Associates is a global leadership advisory firm. Our 600+ consultants in 47 offices work with public, private, and nonprofit organizations across all industries and regions. We help our clients build teams of transformational leaders who can meet today’s challenges and anticipate the digital, economic, sustainability, and political trends that are reshaping the global business environment. From helping boards with their structure, culture, and effectiveness to identifying, assessing, and defining the best leadership for organizations, our teams bring their decades of expertise to help clients address their most complex leadership issues. We exist to improve the way the world is led.
Sustaining Sponsors
Chevron
Meeting a growing demand for energy requires a broad mix of energy sources and unprecedented advances in technology. Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) helps make that happen. We identify technology advances that strengthen Chevron’s core operations and lead the company to new opportunities for growth. We scan the globe for companies with pioneering technologies that can yield strategic and financial value, and champion those that can enhance the way Chevron produces and delivers safe, affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy. By helping gifted entrepreneurs realize their vision, CTV is shaping the future of Chevron and the future of energy.
GTI Energy
GTI Energy is a leading research and training organization. Our trusted team works to scale impactful solutions that shape energy transitions by leveraging gases, liquids, infrastructure, and efficiency. We embrace systems thinking, open learning, and collaboration to develop, scale, and deploy the technologies needed for low-carbon, low-cost energy systems.
Idaho National Lab
Idaho National Laboratory is a proud sponsor of the C3E Women in Clean Energy Symposium. We must work toward closing the gender gap and increasing women's participation, leadership, and success in clean energy fields. INL is proud to be part of a movement creating diverse workforces in clean energy industries, an integral component of producing the results our nation needs.
Inclusivity is one of INL's core values. When we say inclusivity, it means ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected regardless of who they are or where they come from. These differences make us stronger. They bring unique perspectives to our laboratory that help us grow and succeed. Inclusive teams question the status quo, are more creative and better positioned to navigate change, and create positive impact. Inclusivity strengthens our other core values of excellence, integrity, ownership, teamwork, and safety.
Shell
Shell is a global group of energy companies with more than 80,000 employees in more than 70 countries. Leveraging a dynamic portfolio of energy options—from oil, gas, and petrochemicals, to wind, solar, and hydrogen—Shell is proud to supply the energy our customers need to power their lives. As the energy system continues its transformation, we are committed to working with partners inside and outside of Shell to accelerate the global journey to net-zero emissions. Find out more at shell.com.
Supporting Sponsors
Colorado State University Energy Institute
The Colorado State University Energy Institute is a horizontally-integrated organization within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) with a mission to develop energy and climate solutions at-scale that achieve global impact.
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts.
Sabancı University IICEC
IICEC is an independent Center at Sabancı University that produces energy policy research and has convening power at the energy crossroad of the world.