Xu Hao

Xu Hao, Vice President of Sustainable Social Value at Tencent, discusses the company's innovative approach to carbon removal. He dives into Tencent’s initiatives like the Carbon Neutrality Lab and CarbonX, emphasizing the urgency of addressing carbon emissions. Xu shares insights on how digital technology and gaming can educate millions about conservation, while advocating for corporate sustainability as a pathway to long-term value. He also analyzes the challenges and excitement around emerging carbon utilization startups in China.

It took alcohol 200 years to go from scientific discovery to industrial revolution, but tech innovator Xu Hao says we can’t afford to wait that long to tackle the climate crisis. He explores why most climate solutions are still stuck in labs — despite breakthrough science that can turn planet-warming CO2 into everyday products like toothpaste, water bottles and smartphone components — and explains what it will take for a clean future to arrive sooner than we think. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Xu Hao, the Vice President of Sustainable Social Value at Tencent, shares insights on climate innovation. He discusses the need to lower carbon removal costs and the innovative funding approach of CarbonX to support scalable startups. Xu highlights how Tencent is leveraging AI and digital tools for decarbonization while integrating environmental themes into their popular games, educating millions. He emphasizes the importance of diverse pathways in the fight against climate change and calls for collective action to achieve sustainability.