The Supreme Court’s recent decision in West Virginia v. EPA, limiting the EPA’s authority to regulate carbon emissions, has significant implications on federal efforts to address climate change and environmental regulation. The Silicon Valley Leadership Group strives to keep you up to date on these pressing topics! So we invite you to join us TOMORROW, …
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade will negatively impact the health of millions of women across the country and could undermine the role of women in the workplace. We’ll be hearing from Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo, Gaby Santana Goldstein (Head of Business at startup, HeyJane), and Sara El-Amine (Head of Public …
As we head into the summer months and our state continues to experience extreme drought, State Water Resources Control Board Chair, Joaquin Esquivel, will give an update on our water supply outlook, strategies for management, and new emergency regulations to conserve water for health and human safety. Marty Kropelnicki, President & CEO of California Water Service, …
SAN JOSÉ, CA (June 28, 2022) — Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, issued the following statement today in response to the announcement of an agreement on California’s budget for FY 2022-23:
Save the date! We’ll be sending out invitations soon for an exclusive roundtable with David Hochschild, Chair of the California Energy Commission. California Energy Commission Chair David Hochschild is a long time member of the Commission, originally appointed in 2012 by Gov. Brown and elevated to Chair by Gov. Newsom in 2019. He also has …
According to UC Berkeley’s Institute of Government Studies and the Los Angeles Times’ April 2022 poll, fifty-six percent (56%) of registered voters “support the state continuing to build the high-speed rail project.” This week the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) Board of Directors has the opportunity to listen to voters – invest in affordable housing, make a significant dent in greenhouse gas emissions, and continue California’s legacy as an innovation hub for the world. Approval of the San Jose to Merced environmental documents brings the state closer than ever to giving Californians what they want: electrified high-speed rail that alleviates congestion, avoids high gas prices, and addresses the climate crisis.
PRESENTED BY: After the groundbreaking 2021 Energy & Sustainability Summit, Race to Net Zero, we’re excited to be back IN-PERSON on June 16 for ESG to Carbon Free Presented by Western Digital. With panels featuring the heads of environmental policy for the nation’s western states, top finance leaders to talk about ESG trends, and former …
New Commissioner John Reynolds is the Governor’s latest appointee to the California Public Utilities Commission. His experience includes previous roles working at the CPUC as well as recent work for AV leader – and SVLG member – Cruise Automotive. His range of public and private experience will be key as the CPUC tackles a few …
Last month, Governor Newsom said, “We (California) don’t imitate, we’re a model to the world. In climate, we want to continue to assert that leadership and continue to raise the bar.“ The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is hosting Lauren Sanchez, Governor Newsom’s Senior Climate Advisor. Lauren has worked on climate policy at CalEPA, the Air Resources Board, …
Managing Cyber Security risks has never been a higher priority. With increasing volumes of business done online and online attacks seen as an increasingly profitable alternative to riskier crimes, businesses at every stage have to build resilient, accountable systems. Currency isn’t the only target, user information and patterns of behavior can be monetized and exploited …
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