Agenda

A resilient supply chain that can withstand a variety of climate related threats such as flooding, extreme heat, and other weather disasters is an essential component of national security. But with experts estimating that the world’s militaries produce 5.5% of global greenhouse gasses, going beyond just climate proofing supply chains to playing a proactive part in reducing emissions is imperative. How can leaders collaborate both across the public sector and with their private sector partners to pursue sustainability in operations? In this panel discussion, government experts will explore methods for strengthening supply chain resilience against climate threats. Leaders will discuss how policies, such as the Biden administration’s proposed climate climate reporting, procurement specifications, and a comprehensive, publicly communicated, climate strategy can contribute to a greener supply chain.

In an era where the pursuit of sustainability aligns with the commitment to operational excellence, public sector organizations grapple with a dual imperative: achieving mission success while demonstrating environmental responsibility. In response to this pressing need, public sector entities are in pursuit of sustainable technology solutions that empower them to engage in comprehensive benchmarking, meticulous progress tracking through data analysis, and allow for seamless integration of supply chain information.This begs the question: what innovative technologies are leaders adopting to provide a comprehensive 360-degree view of their impact, all while offering data-driven insights that can propel the public sector towards carbon neutrality?  In this dialogue, industry experts from IBM and Salesforce will delve into the innovative technologies that empower public sector leaders to leverage real-time data and insights, thus fueling sustainability-driven decision-making within their organizations. They will explore the intricacies of deploying solutions designed to facilitate a user-friendly understanding of environmental impact and enable the prioritization of climate action.

Clean energy has the ability to transform many aspects of operations - from efficiently run bases and installations that save money, to hybrid vehicles that can be concealed from sensors on satellites, aircraft, and missiles, to tactical equipment that enable servicemen to operate in extreme temperatures. The promise of clean energy technologies and their applications are exciting from both a national security and global climate change perspective. Moving from that potential to reality however is more complicated. In this fireside chat, a government expert will dive deep into the clean energy solutions making an impact on their mission today and explore the research and development initiatives that they believe will transform tomorrow.