Program

Program | Coolest in LA 2020

Congratulations to Our 2020 Honorees!

Caroline Choi

Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Southern California Edison

Denise Fairchild

CEO, Emerald Cities Collaborative

Belinda Valles Faustinos

Executive Director, Nature for All

Adel Hagekhalil, P.E., BCEE, WEF Fellow

Executive Director & General Manager, StreetsLA (Bureau of Street Services)

Greg Spotts

Assistant Director and Chief Sustainability Officer, StreetsLA (Bureau of Street Services)

Master of Ceremonies

Wade Crowfoot

Secretary for Natural Resources, California Natural Resources Agency

6:30 pm

Networking Reception

7:15 pm

Program

8:00 pm

Closing

Tonight's Menu

Pear Arugula Salad
Vegan Jackfruit Cassoulet or Saffron Lemon Organic
Chicken
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Wild Rice Pilaf
Sunrise Chocolate Brownies
Dos Almas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon or Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc

Virtual Hosted tables

3M

At 3M, we have set an ambitious, long-term strategy for Sustainability. Our intent is to use our passion and science-approach to tackle challenges where we can make the biggest impact. As a company rooted in scientific exploration, and the belief that every problem has a solution, we are applying our technological expertise to help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges: raw materials, water, energy and climate, health and safety, and education and development. To improve our climate, 3M developed reflective roofing granules for use in cool roofing solutions and specialty granules that can remove smog pollutants from the air.

AARP

For over sixty years, AARP has worked with communities nationwide, fiercely advocating for the health and well-being of three generations of older adults and their families. The effects of climate change on our current and future members is a priority for AARP, and we look forward to engaging in robust and forward-thinking conversations with Southern California’s climate leaders at the Coolest in LA Gala

Clean Energy

In 2019, Clean Energy unveiled ambitious goals to exclusively offer zero-carbon Redeem™ renewable natural gas (RNG) at all of its fueling stations nationwide by 2025. At this pace Clean Energy has the
potential to outdistance California’s 2045 carbon neutrality goals by two decades. In 2019, Clean Energy
delivered 143 million gallons of Redeem; a fuel that is derived from capturing biogenic methane from the decomposition of organic waste from dairies, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. For more
information, visit CleanEnergyFuels.com.

Climate Leaders of Tomorrow (pointC)

After organizing a climate strike in Pasadena last September with over 500 attendees, Ozzy started a chapter of the Sunrise Movement at Sequoyah School in Pasadena to fight for a Green New Deal alongside other youth. Audrey joined as one of the first members as the actions coordinator and, since then, they have moderated climate action forums with political candidates, urged Pasadena elected officials to back a Green New Deal and declare a local climate emergency at city council meetings, and, most recently, worked with other high school students in the L.A. area to form a regional Sunrise chapter for high schoolers, where Ozzy is the data lead and Audrey is the social media lead. Living in Los Angeles, Riley has seen many changes, from the drought and hot weather to how animal patterns are being affected. Climate change is a reality for his generation. As a rising 10th grader, he thinks about how his future will be affected and looks to become more involved in the work of groups like Climate Resolve to help shape a more resilient world for his generation.

Cordoba Corp

Founded in Los Angeles in1983, Cordoba Corporation is statewide full-service engineering, construction management and program management firm specializing in the delivery of infrastructure projects in transportation, education, water and energy sectors. Join us at our virtual hosted table for a discussion regarding a “Multi-Benefit” Approach to Infrastructure Development.

Environmental Science Associates

ESA is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm committed to advancing sustainability, resilience, and environmental justice. We engage in planning and permitting for climate action and resilience, community development, natural resource management and open space expansion, habitat/wetland restoration, and public infrastructure. We are 50-years and nearly 500-people strong – actively learning and growing.

Global Possibilities

When President Carter was in the White House promoting solar tax credits, Casey Coates Danson was a student of Environmental Design at Parsons in New York. Solar was a hot issue and a sensible solution to our polluting industrial society. Almost thirty years later we are still working hard to incorporate solar into our day-to-day lives. In 1996 Ms. Danson founded Global Possibilities (GP), an environmental non-profit organization to encourage environmental stewardship through the increased use of solar energy in the U.S. to reduce America’s dependence on fossil fuels and to mitigate climate change.

LADWP

As nation’s largest municipal utility, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is committed to being a leader in sustainability. As part of L.A.’s Green New Deal, LADWP will source 70% of L.A.’s water locally by 2035 and supply 100% renewable energy by 2045.

Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins has one of the largest and most successful climate change and environmental markets practices globally. Latham’s Climate Change lawyers provide clients an integrated and effective combination of litigation representation, creative transactional advice, and policy advocacy before multiple government agencies. Visit lw.com for more info.

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is the nation’s largest supplier of drinking water, service a diverse region of nearly 19 million people. Metropolitan continues its leadership role to help the region adapt to climate change by making significant investments to reduce water demands, conserve natural resources and ensure access to safe and reliable water supplies. Metropolitan’s Climate Action Plan will provide a portfolio approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the district’s operations and an Energy Sustainability Plan that will identify opportunities to enhance energy management and ensure energy reliability.

Southern California Edison

Southern California Edison is providing 48 percent clean energy to our customers, leading in energy storage and making strides to support transportation and building electrification. A clean energy future is on its way but there are already climate impacts such as extreme weather, intense droughts, devastating wildfires and rising sea levels. What steps can we take together to help our communities face these challenges?

StreetsLA

StreetsLA improves neighborhood quality of life in Los Angeles by making our streets safe, mobile and sustainable. Recently StreetsLA planted more than 180 trees in three San Fernando Valley neighborhoods, converting neighborhood cool pavement projects into integrated neighborhood cooling projects (Winnetka, Sun Valley, and Pacoima)

The Energy Coalition

The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit with over 45 years of experience designing and implementing strategies that transform energy use, generate capital and inspire people to take responsible energy actions. As a social change organization, TEC empowers communities to leap into the future of clean energy by bringing ideas, technology, and expertise to public agencies, businesses, educators, and more.