Join Columbia University’s M.S. in Information & Knowledge Strategy (IKNS) and M.P.A. in Environmental Science and Policy (ESP) programs for a special seminar. Columbia alum Betty Cremmins will share insights gained over the past 20 years working at the intersection of companies, NGOs and governments to empower people to leverage the power of climate data to drive innovative action on decarbonization and climate resilience at scale.

Climate disclosure has become nearly ubiquitous among the world’s largest companies and governments, creating thousands of jobs to calculate, manage and report environmental and climate data. As more stakeholders and policy makers look to make decisions based on such data, there is an increasing drive for standardization, automation, harmonization, accountability and compliance.

But the data alone will not solve climate change – people from all job functions are critical to unlocking the learnings, innovations and opportunities that can rapidly decarbonize our systems and supply chains. Professionals from a variety of job functions, working within all major institutions, are taking the initiatives to transform their businesses, making the case for strategic investments, integrating expectations into purchasing contracts, setting benchmarks for regulatory compliance, and innovating new climate-resilient materials and systems.

Climate change demands that we drive action at a speed commensurate with the challenges we are rapidly learning to quantify. Betty will share insights into ways that data-empowered professionals can ensure that we harness the innovation and collaboration sufficient to unlock solutions to entrenched problems that will ensure our planetary resilience.\

For questions, please contact Michael Karbowiak (mk3866@columbia.edu).

To ensure a smooth experience, please note that all registered guests should enter campus through the Italian Academy’s main entrance at 1161 Amsterdam Avenue. We recommend allowing a little extra time for campus access and event check-in.

For those who have not registered in advance or do not have an active Columbia University ID (CUID), unfortunately, we won’t be able to grant access to the campus.

When you arrive, please have the following ready:
CUID holders: a government-issued ID and your active Columbia University ID.
Non-CUID holders: a government-issued ID and the QR code issued by CU Guest Access prior to the event.

Columbia University makes every effort to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Please notify the office at least 10 days in advance if you require closed captioning, sign-language interpretation or any other disability accommodations. Alternatively, Disability Services can be reached at 212.854.2388 and disability@columbia.edu.

Please note we do not permit the interruption of speakers or audience disruptions. All guests including students, staff, faculty, and alumni attending the event understand and agree to follow the responsibilities set forth in University policies, including the Rules of University Conduct and Standards and Discipline. Those found in violation will be asked to discontinue and may be asked to leave the venue.