Marsh at CERAWeek

Monday, March 23

7:00 – 8:30pm

As the urgency for sustainable practices intensifies, energy sectors and heavy industries face mounting pressure to translate ambitious goals into tangible outcomes. The path to sustainability is fraught with competing solutions, from renewable energy adoption to circular economy models, each presenting unique opportunities and challenges. Stakeholders must grapple with regulatory landscapes, technological advancements and market dynamics to forge a viable path forward. How can organizations effectively balance ambition with operational realities? What collaborative strategies can be employed to drive meaningful progress in sustainability efforts?

Speakers:

Angela Duca, Marsh Risk

Tuesday, March 24

7:25 – 8:30am

While the energy sector is accustomed to volatility, the convergence of geopolitical conflict, climate-driven physical risks, and rapid technological evolution is creating a new category of systemic disruption. In the new global risk framework emerging, new "unknown unknowns" threaten to upend the current energy architecture, challenging traditional models of development and long-term security. How can we build "anti-fragile" systems capable of withstanding the simultaneous shocks of hybrid warfare, extreme weather, and financial instability? What closer-to-the-edge disruptions—from subsea infrastructure vulnerabilities to the collapse of international credit frameworks—are most likely to reshape the future of energy development?

Speakers:

Nick Studer, Oliver Wyman

Paul Sankey, Oliver Wyman

Tuesday, March 24

8:40 – 9:00am

The impact of AI growth on energy needs and the implied growth in emissions is a well-recognized challenge. Aside from sourcing low-carbon energy, the AI industry can also address its own energy consumption—or its “intelligence per watt” from advances in computer chips, high-performance computing and software and data center design. What is the outlook for improvements in energy efficiency with these types of advances? To what extent can improvements in AI’s overall “intelligence-per-watt” offset its growth in energy requirements?

Speakers:

Mike Kolodner, Marsh Risk

Wednesday, March 25

4:05 – 4:45pm

Managing emissions at scale, such as in industrial and low-carbon hubs, invariably requires collaboration between stakeholders spanning different industries, government or countries. Successful collaborations assist in stimulating the necessary innovations in technology, commercial and policies to accelerate and maximize the value of these projects. What are some learnings from managing successful large-scale industrial decarbonization projects? What are some success factors for creating productive collaborations between the project's partners and related government entities?

Speakers:

Thomas Fritz, Oliver Wyman

Wednesday, March 25

2:00 – 2:30pm

We will explore how the insurance industry is adapting to the growing impacts of climate change. The panel will examine innovative risk mitigation strategies, emerging business models and the role of data, technology and finance in protecting communities and businesses from climate-related hazards. How are insurers thinking about climate risk? What innovative business models and partnerships are emerging to expand climate risk coverage globally? How can data, modeling and technology improve risk assessment, pricing and resilience planning?

Speakers:

Amy Barnes, Marsh Risk