Unlocking the Potential of hydrogen: The role of financial players in decarbonizing industries
Presented by Crédit Agricole CIB
10:00 am-10:45 am
Hydrogen has emerged as a promising technology to reduce carbon emissions in various sectors, including transportation, heavy industries, and energy. Scaling up the production and use of hydrogen is critical, and this requires significant investments in infrastructure, technology, and supportive policies that can be driven by financial players. What are the current applications of hydrogen in decarbonizing industries? How can we scale up hydrogen production and usage? What is the role of financial players in accelerating the transition towards hydrogen-based clean energy?
SPEAKERS
Éric Rondeau, Head of Montreal Innovation Centre, Green Innovation Americas, Alstom
Gwenaelle Avice-Huet, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer and member of the Executive Committee, Schneider Electric
Wendy Franks, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Hydrogen Business Unit, Northland Power
MODERATOR
Fanny Charrier, Director, Crédit Agricole CIB