The Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA), a group of businesses and institutions committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, will hold its fifth net zero conference next month, the Energy Development Corp. (EDC) said over the weekend.
According to its founder, EDC, the Philippine Net Zero Conference 2026-scheduled for September 15-16 in Pasay City-aims to accelerate corporate decarbonization and long-term resilience amid escalating climate and energy threats.
Organized by the NZCA and the Southeast Asia Corporate Decarbonization Exchange, the conference will serve as a crucial platform to move corporate and national climate ambitions into urgent, measurable action.
‘Geopolitical tensions and fossil fuel price shocks have underscored a fundamental reality: true climate resilience, operational sustainability, and enterprise survival are inseparable.
Achieving net zero is no longer just a voluntary commitment, but an essential business strategy to manage operational risks, protect supply chains, and safeguard communities from catastrophic warming,’ the group said.
The event also marks the fifth anniversary of NZCA.
‘The global energy crisis has made one thing unmistakably clear: protecting our climate and insulating our businesses from severe risk are the exact same fight,’ said Allan Barcena, NZCA executive director. ‘Achieving net zero is more urgent than ever because transitioning to clean, regenerative solutions is the only viable path to safeguard our planet, manage climate risks for businesses, and ensure lasting economic survival.’
The two-day conference is designed to convert sustainability goals into concrete corporate and technological strategies.
Day one will focus on challenges faced by corporate leaders, advocates, and small businesses. Industry enablers and climate innovators will demonstrate how artificial intelligence, smart energy systems, carbon management tools, and science-based verification enable organizations to drastically cut emissions.
Day 2 shifts focus toward real-world deployment of market-ready technologies. It will showcase AI, smart energy systems, and verification tools to cut emissions.