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Voluntary Carbon Markets

Voluntary Carbon Markets

Accelerating change in the global voluntary offset markets

London, UK:  12—13, October 2009

Introduction | Key reasons to attend | Speaking opportunities | Sponsorship opportunities | Partners | Venue | Enquiry

Introduction

Global sponsors

First Climate   TZ1

The 5th edition of Voluntary Carbon Markets event series is taking place in London on 12-13 October 2009. At the 2008 event, delegates learnt that 2007 was the year of the standards, 2008 saw the rise of registries and their important role in taking the voluntary market to the next step. As businesses and consumers are grappling with a difficult global economic climate, will environmental and carbon offsetting commitments persist or become a dispensable luxury?   

The factors influencing consumer behavior in this market are complicated, but there is a consensus when it comes to corporations. The main driver behind their offsetting activities is PR and corporate social responsibility, which leads to a continued interest and participation in the voluntary market.
 
The Voluntary Carbon Markets conference will again bring the entire carbon market value chain together to provide a platform for discussion and to encourage new business relationships. Delegates will hear from expert speakers analysing the current market conditions and giving their pricing projections, will start by looking closer to home, where the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has published offset guidelines and a ‘carbon neutral’ definition.

Since the last edition of Voluntary Carbon Markets London, a lot of progress has been made in consolidating the market. 96% of voluntary emission reduction credits were verified by independent third-party verifiers in 2008. However the voluntary carbon markets have suffered from a strong media backlash in regards to its effectiveness in combating global carbon reductions. The Voluntary Carbon Market increased significantly in 2008 reaching 123.4MtCO2e, almost double its size in 2007. However, a decrease in VER prices and volume at the beginning of 2009, have shown that the VCM is not immune to the global economic climate. (Source: New Carbon Finance)  

Participants in the ‘State of the Voluntary Carbon Market 2009’ report predict that despite the global recession the market will grow by 21% and with all eyes turning to the COP15 in Copenhagen this December, it promises to be an exciting year. The Post Kyoto Agreement is as vital as ever in the fight against climate change and will no doubt have a considerable impact on the global voluntary carbon markets. Join us at Voluntary Carbon Markets in London and find out how the voluntary landscape will take shape.

Industry leading insight from:

Helen Robinson, Chief Executive Officer, TZ1

Helen Robinson,
Chief Executive Officer,
TZ1

Rob Flanagan, Sales Director, Adnams

Rob Flanagan,
Sales Director,
Adnams

Steve Drummond, Managing Director, Bainton Capital

Steve Drummond,
Managing Director,
Bainton Capital

Sascha Lafeld, Executive Board Member, First Climate

Sascha Lafeld,
Executive Board Member,
First Climate

Guy Turner, Director, New Carbon Finance
Jonathan Shopley, Managing Director, The Carbon Neutral Company
Silivia Stefannelli, Forest Officer, Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Nevena Pingarova, Administrator BlueRegistry, TÜV SÜD
Valentin Bellassen, Mission Climat, Caisse des Dépôts
Mike Rigby, Director, co2balance
Lisa Ashford, Global Head of Voluntary & New Markets, EcoSecurities
Peter Walsh, Business Development Manager, First Climate
Amul Gogna, Managing Director – Ratings, IDEACarbon
Lap Chan, Founder and President, Institute for a Sustainable Amazon
Lale Capalov, Managing Partner, Mavi Consultants
Julian Richardson, Chief Executive Officer, Parhelion Capital
Robert Harley, Land-use Project and Policy Specialist, Plan Vivo
Stefano Merlin, Chief Executive Officer, Social Carbon Company
Marilyn Larden, Director, Sustainable Travel International
Jasmine Hyman, Marketing Director, The Gold Standard
Neil Eckert, Chairman, Trading Emissions
David Antonioli, Chief Executive Officer, VCS Association
Rosa Pons, Head of Labelling & Certification, ZeroEmissions

Key Reasons to Attend

  • Listen to experts share their predictions on future VCM growth
  • Identify investment opportunities and the implications of the economic downturn
  • Hear about emerging market trends such as credit stacking and REDD
  • Learn how to include carbon offsetting in your corporate social responsibility strategy
  • Analyse the factors influencing VER pricing
  • Network with voluntary carbon credit buyers and sellers – 700 past attendees
  • Participate in a series of interactive panel discussions and help shape this fast moving market
  • Benefit from first class networking opportunities though our online networking tool prior to, during and after the event

Here’s who you’ll meet at Voluntary Carbon Markets 2009:

  • Industry voluntary credit buyers
  • International project developers & consultants
  • Policy & advisory bodies
  • Offset providers
  • Governmental representatives
  • Financiers & investors
  • Carbon traders & brokers
  • Lawyers
  • Project verifiers
  • Energy providers
  • Equipment & technology solution providers
  • Carbon forestry experts
  • Engineering consultants
  • Universities & researchers
  • Non profits & associations
  • Publications & press

Voluntary Buyer Scheme

Corporations who are currently buying VER’s or CER’s to ensure they minimise the carbon footprints of their products or services are invited to join the Voluntary Buyer Scheme and attend the conference at a discounted rate. To apply please email Dana Vogel..

The fee includes full event admission, documentation, refreshment breaks and lunch but NOT accommodation nor travel.

Speaking Opportunities

If you are interested in speaking at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) to Dana Vogel:
E-mail: dana.vogel@greenpowerconferences.com

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Voluntary Carbon Markets 2009 is the 21st event in the global series of carbon markets conferences and exhibitions organised by Green Power Conferences. The event offers an integrated solution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networking opportunities with senior decision makers.

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of delivering high calibre attendees, Voluntary Carbon Markets provides the perfect environment for you to do business with project developers from across the world under one roof.

First class business opportunities
Our sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Your competitors have benefited from business opportunities at the Carbon Markets Series
Past sponsors & exhibitors include: 3 Degrees • ABN Amro • AES • APX • Asja • Baker & McKenzie • Banco Sumitomo • BSi • Camco Global • Carbon Capital Markets • Carbon Resource Management • Carbon Solutions America • CEF • Climate Change Capital • Climex • Defra • DNV • EcoAdvance • EcoFys • EcoSecurities • EEC Energy and Environmental Consulting • Environ • ESB International • Environmental Defense Fund • Equator Environmental • FC2E • FirstClimate • Green Stream • IMG • Kommunal Kredit • Linklaters • Luso Carbon Fund • Mapa Distributors • Methane to Markets • MGM International • Mitsubishi • Natsource • Noble Carbon Credits • Orbeo • Ortadogu • South Pole Carbon Asset Management • SRI Consulting • Sterling Inc • Sumitomo • TFS Energy • The World Bank • Tuev Sued • TZ1

Contact Santosh Sarma for further details
Tel: +971 4 813 5213 | Mobile: +971 50 880 1671 | Fax: +44 207 900 1853
Email: santosh.sarma@greenpowerconferences.com

Brochure

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Global sponsors

First Climate

First Climate is one of the leading carbon asset management companies. With offices on five continents and more than ten years’ experience in the market, it is one of the few intermediaries to cover the entire carbon credit value chain. First Climate develops, finances, and implements CDM, JI, and VER projects, purchases the resulting carbon credits, and customizes trading solutions for companies subject to the EU ETS. As investment advisor to several institutional investors, First Climate structures and develops carbon funds and related products. In the voluntary market, the company provides VERs verified according to the highest international standards. First Climate is one of the main sponsors of the Gold Standard Version 2.

 

TZ1


Markit Environmental Registry (formerly known as TZ1) is the global financial markets environmental “meta registry”.   The registry provides secure, robust, transparent and automated services for the listing and management of carbon and other environmental assets (including water, conservation banking, other biodiversity). Markit Environmental Registry is approved to list the majority of internationally recognized carbon standards including Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCUs), American Carbon Registry (ERTs), Social Carbon Credits (SCC), and Climate Community Biodiversity Alliance (CCB).   For more information, visit  
http://www.markit.com

Partners

Endorsed by:

The International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA)

The International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA) is a not for profit alliance of leading carbon reduction and offset providers. It provides leadership and a unified voice advocating for rigorous industry standards. ICROA members adhere to the ICROA Code of Best Practice. This requires ICROA members to measure footprints according to accepted international standards and to implement a responsible "reduce and offset" approach to internal and external greenhouse gas reductions.

ICROA members support the use of credible offsets verified under leading compliance and voluntary standards; CDM/JI, Voluntary Carbon Standard and Gold Standard. ICROA members submit annual reports to demonstrate compliance with the ICROA Code of Best Practice. ICROA also plays an active role in engaging with Governments and NGOS on voluntary carbon market issues.

For a full list of members visit www.icroa.org

 

REEEP

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is an active global partnership that structures policy and regulatory initiatives for clean energy, and facilitates financing for sustainable energy projects.

Backed by national governments, businesses, banks and NGOs, REEEP is uniquely placed to contribute to international, national and regional policy dialogues. The partnership has funded more than eighty high quality projects in forty countries that remove market barriers to clean energy, primarily in the developing world. www.reeep.org

 

http://www.cdmgoldstandard.org/
www.cdmgoldstandard.org

The Gold Standard Foundation offers the leading brand label for CDM/JI and voluntary offset projects, fetching premium prices. Projects in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sector are eligible. The Gold Standard sustainable development requirements ensure that all projects benefit the local and global community in terms of economic, environmental and social criteria. The Gold Standard is endorsed by over 60 non-governmental organizations worldwide. Gold Standard projects are preferred by a range of government and private actors. Initiated by WWF, SSN and Helio International the Gold Standard for CDM projects was launched in 2003 after a wide-ranging stakeholder consultation among key actors of the carbon market as well as governments. A methodology for voluntary offset projects was launched in May 2006.

 

Voluntary Carbon Standard
www.v-c-s.org

Media Partners:

http://www.earthscan.co.uk/ http://www.newenergyfinance.com/
http://www.privateequitywire.co.uk/ hedge fund rankings

Official Offset Partner:

 

Supporting sponsor:

Adams

Adnams is providing 10 cases of the UK’s first carbon neutral beer for participants at the conference and exhibition

East Green is brewed in Adnams’ groundbreaking new brewery, which has an Energy Recovery System that recycles 100% of the steam created during the brewing process and uses it to heat 90% of the following brew. The beer is made with high-yielding barley, grown in Suffolk, which subsequently greatly minimises CO2 emissions from transportation. Boadicea Hops are also used - they are naturally aphid-resistant and reduce the use of pesticides significantly. To ensure carbon emissions were as low as possible, Adnams worked with The University of East Anglia’s carbon reduction CRed team, throughout the project. (source: www.adnams.co.uk)

Green Power Conferences consistently works in strategic partnerships with industry leading organizations and trade publications. Our international and targeted marketing campaigns ensure excellent marketing exposure for our partners.

If you would like to partner with us, please contact Jonathan Riley at:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7099 0600
Email: jonathan.riley@greenpowerconferences.com

Venue

America Square Conference Centre
1 America Square, 17 Crosswall
London EC3N 2LB
Tel: 0207 706 7700, Fax: 0207 706 7711
www.cavendishconferencevenues.co.uk

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