The Globe and Mail hosted the inaugural Road to Net Zero event on June 19, to bring climate and business leaders together to discuss strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The afternoon event covered net-zero strategies for business leaders. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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The event drew business and climate leaders, technology innovators and investors for an afternoon of discussions and networking. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Coro Strandberg, president of Strandberg Consulting, shared net-zero solutions for business leaders. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Angie Lamarsh, head of sustainable finance, commercial banking for HSBC Bank Canada covered some of the challenges businesses face on the path to net zero. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Lauren Tedesco, senior vice president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), talked about the imperative to grow the right workforce for electrification. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Jordan Chittley, editor of Globe Drive at The Globe and Mail (far left) moderated an interview focused on the automotive sector's transition to net zero, featuring Stephen Beatty, vice president and corporate secretary with Toyota Canada, and Lauren Tedesco, senior vice president with the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association (APMA). - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Stephen Beatty, vice president and corporate secretary with Toyota Canada shared views on the infrastructure and consumer participation Canada will need to shift to zero emitting vehicles. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Ashwin Nevatia, CFO with Equifax Canada talked about how net-zero applies to technology companies, and strategies to reach milestones. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Frederick Morency, vice president of sustainability and innovation with Schneider Electric shared views on how businesses can achieve net zero. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Joanna Jackson, director of sustainability and innovation with Minto Properties shared views on the role of regulation in net zero. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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The event took place at The Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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From left: Dawn Calleja, editor of Report on Business magazine; Frederick Morency, vice president of sustainability and innovation with Schneider Electric; Ashwin Nevatia, chief financial officer, with Equifax Canada; and Joanna Jackson, director of sustainability and innovation with Minto Properties shared advice for business leaders during a panel discussion. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Sierra Bein, editor of the climate change newsletter with The Globe and Mail moderated a discussion on direct carbon capture. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Sierra Bein, editor of the climate change newsletter at The Globe and Mail, interviewed Fred Lalonde, co-founder and CEO of Hopper, about the potential of direct carbon capture. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Fred Lalonde, co-founder and CEO of Hopper, talked about the potential of direct carbon capture to reach net zero. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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A member of the audience poses a question during the event. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Dr. Bruce Lourie, president of the Ivey Foundation shared views on how net zero will change business and society. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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Adam Radwanski, climate change columnist and feature writer with The Globe and Mail (left) in conversation with Dr. Bruce Lourie, president of the Ivey Foundation. - Photo credit: Galit RodanThe Globe and Mail

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The event took place at The Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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The event took place at The Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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The event took place at The Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. - Photo credit: Galit RodanThe Globe and Mail

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The event took place at The Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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The event took place at The Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto. - Photo credit: Galit Rodan

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