Argus Europe Carbon Conference

Registrations and welcome refreshments

Conference welcome

Devina Singh

Conference Producer

Argus

Chairperson's opening remarks

Opening keynote by the French government

Argus overview on carbon pricing driving the demand in the market and global significance of the carbon framework

Victoria Hatherick

Editor, Argus

Keynote panel: CBAM and the industry: How to comply with the carbon curve?

- How does CBAM work alongside the gradual phase-out of free allowances within the EU ETS?
- What are the expected effects on the competitiveness of EU-based industries?
- Turkey’s CBAM plan for 2024 to 2030: What are the sector targets and carbon pricing measures?

Coffee and networking break

How can we facilitate a single global carbon market?: A global comparative view

- Looking into Malaysia’s trading scheme and the similarities with Thailand and Vietnam
- How is India ETS integrating voluntary markets into a single framework?
- Commercial momentum in the US: What’s the outlook and strategy of carbon markets (California/Latam)

Spotlight on EUA trade: How does supply of allowances impact behaviour of different sectors?

- How have EUA prices affected the industry? What are the different tools for hedging?
- Speculator behavior and impact on the industry: Is there tangible movement in the market?
- Derisking trade: To circumvent trade volatility, how can the industry diversify its options for credits?
- What challenges do companies face in adopting MRV? What are some other tools?
- The role of speculators and other financial intermediaries

Speed networking lunch

EU ETS 2 and the impact on industry post 2027

- Which direction will the carbon markets expand to manage the declining supply cap?
- Road transport and heating sectors' perspective
- What are the new sectors? Who are the off-takers?

Anubhav Dimri

Executive Director

Carbon Check (India) Private Limited

Expanding and strengthening UK ETS

- How is the policy emphasis on energy security influencing investment priorities
- How can companies strategically position themselves to benefit from government subsidies, incentives and Contracts for Difference (CfD)?
- How should energy companies manage rising capital costs while maintaining competitive pricing?
- What are the high-growth sectors such as renewable energy generation, energy storage, EV with promising results?

Bo Qin

Lead Analyst

US and European carbon for BloombergNEF

Stefan Feuchtinger

Head of Research & Analysis, Vertis Environmental Finance

Charles Jans

Vice President, Consulting

Argus

Coffee break

Keynote on sectorial decarbonization: Synergizing carbon market convergence in hard-to-abate industries

- Why is the integration of carbon pricing mechanisms with corporate ESG crucial for net zero goals?
- Since CO2 prices fluctuate over time, return on investments seems volatile and risky, what’s the way forward for energy-intensive industries?
- Industry (company name) plan: How to pioneer projects in technology, waste management, and other decarbonizing strategies?

Integration of ETS and VCM

- Inclusion of CRCF in EU ETS – what do the credit buyers need to know?
- How does collaboration between markets help increase the demand for carbon credits?
- How will this facilitate investments in innovative technologies – case studies

Closing remarks

Nicola De Sanctis

Editor

Argus

Networking drinks reception

Registrations open

Opening remarks

Market insights by Argus: Addressing factors affecting price volatility and liquidity

- What factors are driving price fluctuations in the voluntary carbon market?
- How can markets reduce exposure to volatility?
- What role could carbon ETFs and futures play in improving market liquidity?

Speakers Include:

Nicola De Sanctis

Editor

Argus

Spotlight on COP 29-30 strengths and execution of Article 6: What do you need to know for your business?

- How will the framework of Article 6 impact the consistency in the usage of different credits? What does the global framework look like in practicality?
- COP 29 reflections and wins: What are the next steps for countries and industries globally?
- Preparing for COP 30: What are the market movements and what can we expect?

Setting quality benchmarks through CCP labels: Who are the first users and how to navigate it?

- How can we better navigate these and ensure support to buyers in identifying high-quality credits?
- What are the key distinctions and synergies between CCP requirements and Verra’s certification standards?
- How can the stakeholders integrate CCP and standards into their investment and procurement strategies?

Aligning corporate carbon offsets with Science-Based Targets and VCMI for Scope 3 emissions

- How is the reduction of Scope 3 emissions faring through SBTI standards?
- Is VCMI’s plan for Scope 3 emissions posing potential risks?
- What are different corporate strategies to mitigate emissions?

Teresa Hartmann

Chief Ratings Officer, BeZero

Coffee and networking break

Project developers panel discussion: Distinctions and synergies between avoidance and removal projects

- How can project developers align with both voluntary and compliance carbon market opportunities in light of CRCF being included in EU ETS?
- How has EUDR impacted the industries so far and how does it interact with different regulations?

Changing the narrative: How can we ensure trustworthiness in the voluntary carbon markets?

- To navigate a successful transition, the sector needs to come together to control the narrative, what needs to be done for that?
- What tools are available to better understand and spread awareness?
- How can the demand in the VCM recover in the face of reputational risks around REDD+ and other projects?

Women in carbon and green business networking and lunch

Venue: Exhibition area
As it's imperative to highlight women in green business and understand how we can support each other by networking, Argus in collaboration with WIC is organizing the initiative of women in carbon and sustainable business gathering to converse about their journey and life stories about overcoming hurdles. Join us to learn more about advancing in careers and working towards positions of strength.

How can we mobilize capital for carbon credits by directing private financing to climate-action projects?

- What types of intermediaries exist in the VCM? How can they facilitate progress?
- How are they navigating challenges in financial investments?
- What’s the perspective of buyers and sellers?

Perspective of credit generators:

- How can power generators leverage technologies to ensure credit generation?
- How big of a role does bioenergy play and what are the challenges including lifecycle emissions and land-use impact?
- CCUS/BECCS – What are the status, targets, and incentives for decarbonization goals?

Roundtable on decarbonisation pathways:

- Biofuels
- Biochar
- Biomethane

Closing remarks