In the evolving clean fuels industry, carbon accounting has become a critical element for both compliance and competition. This session takes an in-depth look at how fuel producers can assess and communicate carbon intensity (CIs) to meet the growing demands of customers focused on emission reductions. We’ll unpack the complexities of Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions, examine the impact of various feedstocks, and discuss how corporate sustainability goals are reshaping agriculture and fleet transitions alike. Attendees will gain actionable insights on transforming carbon accounting from a regulatory requirement into a powerful marketing tool.
Speakers:
Veronica Bradley
Clean Fuels
As Clean Fuel’s Environmental Science Director, Veronica Bradley leads the advancement of education and research on the climate benefits of bio-based diesel and sustainable aviation fuels. In this role, Veronica educates relevant stakeholders on the environmental benefits of clean fuels and works with industry to identify and execute on relevant research needs. Her combined scientific and legal backgrounds make her a dynamic problem-solver who finds practical solutions to nudge our current systems toward decarbonization and long-term, triple-bottom line sustainability.
Colleen Cochran
Agendi
Colleen Cochran is a Senior Sustainability Consultant at Agendi based in New York City. Colleen has worked with corporations, public entities, and organizations throughout her multidisciplinary consultancy roles to develop and implement sustainability strategies toward a net-zero future. She has also contributed to industry research, collaborating on guidance for the unique needs of carbon accounting in transportation, energy, and sports and entertainment.
Colleen has been a climate activist and scientist for over 10 years, producing research publications in ecology and environmental policy. She is an active community organizer and speaker, focusing on decarbonization and collaboration to advocate for climate justice. Her expertise in carbon accounting, value-chain decarbonization, ecology, zero waste, and environmental communication enables Colleen to galvanize communities and corporations to drive positive change.
Mehul Khandelwal
Smart Freight Centre
Mehul Khandelwal is a Technical Manager at Smart Freight Centre, where he leads work on fuel emission factors and black carbon and is active in CLEVER, an EU-funded project to harmonize fuel emission factors. His past experience spans from carbon offsetting, and energy efficiency to shore power implementation. Mehul is a sustainability professional and helps companies reach zero emissions by providing effective emission accounting tools and strategies, driving progress toward a low-carbon future.
Mehul has an MSc in Energy Science from Utrecht University and a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from DIT University.
Moderator:
Sean Newsum
Airlines for America
Sean Newsum is Managing Director for Environmental Affairs at Airlines for America (A4A), where he leads the A4A work to support the US airline industry on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and other environmental issues. Sean joined A4A after an extensive career at Boeing, with the last 12 years focused on aviation’s environmental strategy, including amongst other responsibilities leading Boeing’s SAF program that focused on partnering and collaboration to catalyze the availability of SAF for the aviation industry.
He has been an active member in various industry groups including serving on the board of the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) and Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), serving as Vice Chair of the Environment committee at Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), and a designated observer to the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP).