Corporate Sustainability Panel & Networking Lunch
Event Description
Are you working to drive corporate decarbonization?
Join us for Summit in the Sky, a panel and networking summit held on September 24th at One World Trade Center.
This official Climate NYC event convenes sustainability and energy decision-makers to explore how corporate climate action is shifting amid rising expectations for granularity and traceability.
Alongside two catered networking sessions, hear directly from sustainability leaders from Carrier, Grupo Bimbo, and VF Corporation as they share how they’re navigating this “new era” of corporate decarbonization—from responses to draft SBTi Net Zero guidelines to the evolving role of market-based decarbonization tools.
This is a closed event held under Chatham House rules. If you’re a corporate decarbonization professional interested in joining the conversation, please request to attend above.
Program Timeline
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Welcome Refreshments & Networking
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Panel Discussion: Navigating a New Era of Market-Based Decarbonization
1:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Networking Lunch
Our Panelists
Emily Crites
Head of Global Sustainability @ Carrier
Emily Crites believes sustainability is not a side project; it is the future of business itself. As Carrier’s global head of sustainability, she leads the charge to transform value chains into engines of resilience and growth, embedding environmental stewardship not as compliance but as competitive edge.
Her lens is expansive: twenty years of experience spanning the full life cycle of industry, from raw material extraction and agriculture to consumer use and circularity. She has worked shoulder to shoulder with manufacturing teams, R&D labs, and global logistics networks, translating climate ambition into practical actions that deliver real results: reduced risk, measurable carbon impact, and new pathways for growth.
Emily is a recognized authority in greenhouse gas accounting and regulatory strategy. Her strength lies in translating complexity into clarity and has helped Fortune 500 companies see not just the risks ahead but the opportunities to lead.
She began as an Environmental Engineer, but realized the work was never just about calculations; it was about re-engineering how industries operate at scale. Today, she holds certifications as an AI for Sustainability Expert, an Insetting Practitioner, and an ISO 14001 Lead Auditor. She is also pursuing a Master’s in Biomimicry at Arizona State University, guided by the belief that nature’s 3.8 billion years of R&D holds the most enduring solutions to human challenges.
Her mission is simple: to help companies imagine beyond compliance, design for regeneration, and prove that sustainability, done right, does not slow business down. It accelerates it.
Katya Ramón Escobedo
Energy and Sustainability Manager @ Grupo Bimbo
Katya Ramón Escobedo holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from Universidad Anáhuac México, where she graduated with academic excellence and a specialization in Renewable Energy. Since April 2019, she has served as Energy and Sustainability Manager at Grupo Bimbo, leading global projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction across all three scopes.
Her experience includes the implementation of solar panel systems, PPA/VPP contracts, energy storage solutions, and the acquisition of renewable energy certificates in multiple countries. Katya is known for her analytical mindset, proactive approach, and results-driven attitude, as well as her strong leadership and teamwork skills. She also holds a certification as a Supervisor of Photovoltaic Systems for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, awarded by Ania Solar in 2025. Her career reflects a strong commitment to corporate sustainability and technological innovation for decarbonization.
Matt Abbott
Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability @ VF Corporation
Matt is the Senior Manager for Corporate Sustainability at VF Corporation. He is responsible for the environmental footprint of all owned and leased operations globally. His team addresses Scope 1 and 2 emissions/required reporting, extended producer responsibility (EPR), waste, and 'other duties as assigned.'
About GO2 Markets
GO2 Markets is a Berlin-headquartered firm dedicated to helping companies achieve measurable environmental progress. With an operational presence in 65+ countries, our team combines in-house advisory and markets expertise to support clients worldwide in shaping and reaching their sustainability goals.
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