Summary

The 2nd edition of the International Carbon Markets Summit, scheduled for 14 October, is being held at a critical time for the carbon markets. The summit will bring together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the latest developments and the future direction of both the compliance and voluntary carbon markets. With London positioned as a key global hub, the event will highlight the UK’s ambitious climate strategy and its pivotal role in driving international carbon market initiatives.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of carbon markets, including the impact of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the latest trends shaping the industry. The summit will also explore the evolving roles that financial institutions and debt finance play in supporting carbon projects, as well as the importance of standardising contracts and documentation in voluntary carbon markets. These discussions aim to foster greater transparency, efficiency, and scientific rigour in carbon removal verification.

The event will address the growing global demand for carbon markets and the rehabilitation of voluntary carbon markets, emphasising the potential of carbon as a significant opportunity for commodity investors. Additionally, the implications of the EU and UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms on international trade will be analysed. The summit will conclude with a focus on creating the necessary infrastructure for efficient carbon markets, covering aspects such as trade, post-trade, financing, and data management. This comprehensive approach aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate and contribute to the future of carbon markets.

Speakers

Agenda

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Here's what's scheduled for the event. All times are in BST.

8:30 AM
Registration, networking & morning coffee
 
9:10 AM
Chair’s opening remarks

Martin Kessler, Chief Business Officer, Flowcarbon

9:15 AM
Keynote Address

The UK government’s climate strategy and the importance of London as a global hub for carbon trading

Zoe Norgate, Deputy Director, International Net Zero - Green Finance and Capability, UK Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

9:30 AM
Keynote Address

The U.S. government’s principles for responsible investment in VCMs

Pedro Martins Barata, Associate Vice President, Carbon Markets and Private Sector Decarbonization, Environmental Defense Fund 

9:50 AM
Panel

How are financial institutions currently active in the carbon markets? What other roles could financial institutions play in their development?

Moderator

Carlo De Giacomo, Head of Commodities, AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe)

Panellists

Claire Coustar, Global Head of ESG & Sustainable Finance, Deutsche Bank

Brett Orlando, Managing Director, Global Head of Commodity Transition, Bank of America

Christopher Hakes, Head of Carbon Sales, BURN

10:35 AM
Presentation - Standardising contracts and other documentation in the VCMs

Simon Puleston Jones, Consultant, Philip Lee LLP 

10:55 AM
Coffee and networking break
 
11:20 AM
Panel

How carbon projects are being financed, learnings from the front-line

Moderator

Jeremiah Lim, Director, Head of Carbon and Sustainable Fuels EMEA, Energy Transition Investment Banking, Barclays

Panellists

Siddarth Shrikanth, Investment Director for Carbon Removals, JustClimate

Shilpika Gautam, CEO & Founder, Opna

Will Higbee, Head of Carbon Banking and Markets, Flowcarbon

12:05 PM
Fireside chat

Where are we with the rehabilitation of the voluntary carbon markets

Host

Chris Leeds, Executive Director, Head of Carbon Markets Development, Standard Chartered

In conversation with

Mark Kenber, Executive Director, VCMI

Anton Tsvetov, Associate Director for Policy, ICVCM

12:35 PM
Networking & lunch
 
1:40 PM
Fireside chat

Is carbon the next big opportunity for commodity investors?

Host

Basak Odemis, Carbon Finance Lead, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Panellists

Martin Berg, Chief Executive Officer, Climate Asset Management

Adrian Rimmer, Director, Sustainable Finance & Investment, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

2:10 PM
Panel

How will the relationship between the mandatory and voluntary markets evolve?

Moderator

Melanie Martin, Head of Legal, Kita

Panellists

Simon Puleston Jones, Founder and MD, Emral Carbon

Jeff Swartz, Vice President, Low Carbon Strategy, Regulatory Affairs & Partnerships, bp

2:55 PM
Nature-based carbon credits – providing certainty for corporate users

Michel Schuurman, Director Business Development, Treevive

3:15 PM
Networking & afternoon tea
 
3:35 PM
Panel

How are corporates reacting to the move towards high-integrity credits in the VCMs? What are the projections for demand?

Moderator

Anton Tsvetov, Associate Director for Policy, ICVCM

Panellists

Anton Root, Co-Founder and Head of Research, AlliedOffsets

Kerstin Mathias, Policy and Innovation Director, City of London Corporation

Henning Huenteler, Expert Associate Partner, Bain & Company

Guy Turner, Managing Director, MSCI Carbon Markets

4:20 PM
Panel

Creating the required infrastructure for efficient carbon markets - trade, post-trade, financing, and data

Moderator

Gavin Youll, CFO, Carbonplace

Panellists

Dr. Raúl C. Rosales, Senior Fellow, Centre for Climate Finance & Investment, Imperial

Melissa Lindsay, Founder & CEO, Emstream & Emsurge

Maria Eugenia Filmanovic, Co-Founder, Abatable

Julien Hall, Head of Intelligence, Climate Impact X

5:00 PM
Chair’s closing remarks

Martin Kessler, Chief Business Officer, Flowcarbon

5:05 PM
Close of proceedings
 

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