Avoided Emissions (Scope 4): Understanding the Impact

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Alexander Nick

Alexander Nick

Senior Director, Climate and Nature Imperatives

Dr. Alexander Nick is leading the Climate Action and the Nature Action Imperatives. He holds more than 20 years of experience working across countries and industries (…)

Marvin Henry

Marvin Henry

Senior Manager, Avoided Emissions

Fabiana Contreras

Fabiana Contreras

Manager, Avoided Emissions

At Holcim, we send changemakers to the WBCSD Leadership Program every year. It’s a unique platform to learn from peers and world class experts, from the United Nations and financial institutions to other companies on the latest sustainability “hot topics”. As an alumni, I recommend it as an opportunity to expand sustainability capabilities and leadership to accelerate the transition to a net positive future.

— Nollaig Forrest

Strategic Climate Program Manager, Unilever

At Holcim, we send changemakers to the WBCSD Leadership Program every year. It’s a unique platform to learn from peers and world class experts, from the United Nations and financial institutions to other companies on the latest sustainability “hot topics”. As an alumni, I recommend it as an opportunity to expand sustainability capabilities and leadership to accelerate the transition to a net positive future.

— Nollaig Forrest

Strategic Climate Program Manager, Unilever

At Holcim, we send changemakers to the WBCSD Leadership Program every year. It’s a unique platform to learn from peers and world class experts, from the United Nations and financial institutions to other companies on the latest sustainability “hot topics”. As an alumni, I recommend it as an opportunity to expand sustainability capabilities and leadership to accelerate the transition to a net positive future.

— Nollaig Forrest

Strategic Climate Program Manager, Unilever