Mark Anderson

Mark Anderson is Chief Acceleration Officer & TechX Director at the Net Zero Technology Centre, where he leads the Centre’s activities to create, grow and develop start-up companies, to help accelerate the transition to net zero. Mark began his career with Procter & Gamble in 1991, before spending 25 years in strategy consulting and corporate advisory. For the last 20 years Mark’s focus has been on low carbon energy, climate change and sustainable technology. Before joining the Net Zero Technology Centre in March 2021 Mark co-founded two technology businesses alongside his advisory work, in which he focused on raising funds for start-ups and developing their business strategies, leading commercial due diligence for finance houses and advising large corporates on strategy and M&A. Mark is passionate about entrepreneurship, and about helping to catalyse the transition to a net zero world and the role start-ups can play. Mark is an experienced mentor, and a seasoned chair and speaker at energy and cleantech conferences. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from Oxford University and a Master’s degree in Environmental Technology and Energy Policy from Imperial College, London. Outside work, Mark enjoys golf, tennis, skiing and hillwalking, and is a keen singer.

Session Overview

Thursday, 6 November

11:40

Decarbonisation ICC Hall B 11:40 - 12:20

Advancing carbon management in the modern era

The global energy landscape is shifting, focusing on a strategic approach that focuses on developing low-carbon solutions through carbon management and advanced processing. Recent policy developments, such as the European Union’s (EU) Clean Industrial Deal and the U.S. Department of Energy’s $1.3 billion investment in carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS), signal a growing commitment to reducing emissions while ensuring energy security – harnessing every available energy source in the most carbon-efficient way possible. Further innovations in low-carbon hydrogen, chemical recycling and CCUS look set to enable the integration of hydrocarbons into net-zero strategies, opening up new pathways to unique and decarbonised energy mixes. Nevertheless, policy uncertainty, investment risks and cost barriers continue to challenge the scalability and commercial viability of various decarbonisation solutions. As industry leaders and policymakers align on the need for technology-driven emissions reductions, the global energy sector must balance economic viability, regulatory demands and sustainability commitments if it is to drive progress on decarbonisation.

Attendee insights:

Understand how the energy sector is advancing carbon management through innovation, responding to policy shifts and redefining the role of hydrocarbons in a low-carbon, high-growth future.