From “100% Renewable” to Real-World Impact: Redefining Corporate Clean Energy Leadership

What happens when the most credible clean energy strategies no longer align with “100% renewable” claims? How should sustainability teams rethink success as expectations around additionality, grid impact, and Scope 2 credibility continue to rise?

This interactive session equips corporate sustainability leaders with a practical framework for navigating the shift from coverage-based renewable claims to impact-driven procurement. Through real-world examples and emerging best practices, participants will explore how companies are reallocating budgets from low-cost, spot-market RECs toward project-backed contracts, long-term procurement structures, and High-Impact RECs that enable new renewable generation. The discussion will focus on how to manage temporary changes in reported renewable percentages, communicate tradeoffs internally, and redefine leadership around measurable contributions to clean energy supply—leaving attendees with clear strategies to strengthen Scope 2 outcomes while delivering real-world climate impact.