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We have compiled videos of the Charlotte Sustainability Summit’s 2025 sessions for you to enjoy. More coming soon!

Keynote: Inside the Effort: How Charlotte and North Carolina Are Advancing Sustainability

Panel discussion moderated by Luke Johnson of Nucor. Speakers Heather Bolick, Chief Sustainability & Resiliency Officer at the City of Charlotte and Ethan Blumenthal, Regulatory Council at NC Sustainable Energy Association

Circular Economy

Led by Daniel Heaton, Envision Charlotte

From Center City to the Suburbs: A United Vision for a Sustainable Charlotte

Panel discussion moderated by Michael Graff, The Charlotte Optimist. Speakers: Dr. Philip Otienoburu of Center City Partners and Adam Rhew of SouthPark Community Partners

Energy Equity in Action: Expanding Access to Energy Efficiency in Charlotte

Panel discussion moderated by Lisa Phocas of Aalberts IPS. Speakers Meech Carter of NC League of Conservation Voters Foundation, Steven Foster of Duke Energy, and John Thigpen.

Investing in the Future: How the One Cent for Mobility Sales Tax Would Transform Charlotte’s Roads and Transit

Panel discussion moderated by Zackary Turner of WFAE. Speakers: Shannon Binns of Sustain Charlotte, Ed McKinney of the City of Charlotte, and Jason Lawrence of CATS.

Beyond the Bin: Real-World Food Waste Solutions in Charlotte

Panel discussion moderated by Kristen Wile of Unpretentious Palate. Speakers: Suzanne D’Alonzo of Feeding Charlotte, Kris Steele of Crown Town Compost, and Felicia Cordray of CORE K9.

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