The world economy has not yet reached peak GHG emissions. Achieving net zero by 2050 will require dramatic reductions in emissions, but carbon removal technology is in its infancy and still too costly. What advancements could help get us to net zero, and what’s at stake for business? 

In this episode of CEO Perspectives, Alex Heil, Senior Economist, joins President and CEO Steve Odland, both of The Conference Board, to discuss carbon removal technology and implications for the C-Suite. 

Tune in to find out:   

·       How do carbon removal, direct air capture, and sequestration technologies work? 

·       What are the implications for businesses and CEOs in the context of carbon reduction and carbon capture technologies? 

·       What are the costs and energy demands of these carbon capture technologies—Are they feasible for businesses now? 

·       How can we quickly scale up carbon removal? 

·       How does buying carbon offsets work? What do leaders need to know about the process? 

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