City-Corporate Partnerships to Advance Purpose-Driven Energy Procurement

The clean energy landscape is experiencing a paradigm shift; decarbonization alone is no longer the sole objective. Through their public commitments and climate action plans, both city governments and big businesses are showcasing how essential it is to engage in an equitable, resilient and sustainable clean energy transition. While these two communities pursue aligned goals in parallel, how can they build stronger connections and explore mutually beneficial opportunities, such as workforce equity, labor rights and wildlife and habitat conservation? Thisl session explores pathways for collaboration between cities and corporations in clean energy development.