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Net Zero Conference
The Net Zero Conference is one of the largest annual conferences in the world dedicated to Net zero emissions, net zero design. The conference provides tools, knowledge and inspiration for ways that buildings, products, and corporate operations can transition to net zero, such as moving away from fossil fuel use. The Net Zero Conference is hosted and produced by Verdical Group, a sustainability and green building consulting firm. The conference focuses primarily on the built environment due to the fact that approximately 40% of global Greenhouse gas emissions, carbon emissions come from buildings, but covers a broad array of sustainability topics including: climate change, Zero-energy building, net zero buildings, Environmental, social, and governance, environmental, social and governance (ESG), zero waste, social equity, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate resilience. Since 2019, the Net Zero Conference has featured the annual Trailblazer Awards Gala, celebrating interdiscipl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conference
A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject, or to bring together people who have a common interest. Conferences can be used as a form of group decision-making, although discussion, not always decisions, is the primary purpose of conferences. The term derives from the word ''confer''. History The first known use of "conference" appears in 1527, meaning "a meeting of two or more persons for discussing matters of common concern". It came from the word ''confer'', which means "to compare views or take counsel". However the idea of a conference far predates the word. Arguably, as long as there have been people, there have been meetings and discussions between people. Evidence of ancient forms of conference can be seen in archaeological ruins of common areas where people would gather to discuss shared interests such as "hunting plans, wartime activities, negotiations for peace or the organisation of tribal celebrations". Since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
