Green Markets Day 2025

​Signals that Move Markets

​This year’s program is where climate ambition turns into real-world action. We’re bringing together buyers, suppliers, investors, standard-setters, and policy leaders for fast-moving conversations and big announcements that set the tone for what’s next. Expect candid debate, bold advances, and practical insights on scaling solutions in the toughest sectors to decarbonize - no matter which way the political winds blow.

​Secure your spot by registering today and be part of the conversations shaping the market transition.

​Check-in begins at 12:30PM. Programming will run from 1-6PM with reception to follow.

​Hosted by the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) in partnership with Lowercarbon Capital and in collaboration with RMI and Smart Freight Centre.

​Program Agenda:

• ​12:30-1:00PM | Doors open

• ​1:00-1:10PM | Welcome and State of the Market
  Kim Carnahan, CEO, Center for Green Market Activation (GMA)

• ​1:10-2:00PM | Standards Session (closed session)

​Note that programming and discussion prior to 2PM is under Chatham House Rule and closed to press.

• ​2:00-2:45PM (start of open session) | Trucking RFP Winners Announcement followed by Panel – Big Bet: Unlocking the Future of Trucking
  Andre de Fontaine, Managing Director, GMA (moderator)
  Christoph Wolff, CEO, Smart Freight Centre
  Melissa Bauer, ESG and Sustainability Strategy Lead, eBay
  RFP Winner TBA

• ​2:45-2:50PM | SABA Spotlight: COP30 Campaign Announcement
  Andrew Chen, Principal, RMI

• ​2:50-3:20PM | Networking Break with Refreshments

• ​3:20-3:25PM | Climate Intelligence Spotlight: RMI’s Climate Intelligence ‘Catalytic Procurement’ Report
  Josh Henretig, Managing Director, RMI

• ​3:25-4:00PM | Fireside Chat: Can Advance Market Commitments Jumpstart Climate’s Hardest Sectors?
  David Roberts, Writer and Owner, Volts Podcast
  Clay Dumas, General Partner, Lowercarbon Capital

• ​4:00-4:40PM | Panel – Reaching Scale, Attracting Capital
  Paul Bodnar, Director of Sustainable Finance, Industry, and Diplomacy, Bezos Earth Fund (moderator)
  Brandon Middaugh, GM/Partner, Sustainability Markets and Climate Innovation Fund, Microsoft
  Laura Helman, Senior Vice President, Brookfield
  Rama Variankaval, Global Head of Corporate Advisory and Sustainable Solutions, JPMC
  Jigar Shah, Co-Managing Partner, Multiplier​

• ​4:40-4:45PM | Campaign Spotlight: Mission Possible Partnership’s Build Clean Now Campaign
  Michel Frédeau, Senior Fellow, Mission Possible Partnership

• ​4:45-5:25PM | Panel – Concrete Steps, Steel Resolve, and Clean Chemistry: Heavy Industry’s Next Moves
  Bryan Fisher, Managing Director, RMI (moderator)
  Chris Atkins, Director, Worldwide Operations Sustainability, Amazon
  Leah Ellis, CEO and Co-Founder, Sublime
  Johan Mandaric Reunanen, Climate Impact Lead, Stegra
  Hans Olav Raen, CEO, Yara Clean Ammonia

• ​5:25-6:10PM | Panel – Founders at the Frontier: Startup CEOs Talk Scaling Climate Tech
  Lauren Faber O’Connor, Partner, Lowercarbon Capital (moderator)
  Gregory Constantine, CEO and Founder, AirCo
  Sarah Lamaison, Co-Founder and CEO, Dioxycle
  Sandeep Nijhawan, CEO, Electra
  Hiro Iwanaga, CEO, TalusAg

• ​6:15-8:00PM | Reception
  Drinks, bites, and networking