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Argus Europe Carbon Conference

Nice, France
12-14 May 2025
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18.00 - 20.00

Welcome drinks reception

08:00 - 08:50

Registrations and welcome refreshments

08:50 - 08:55

Conference welcome

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Devina Singh

Conference Producer
Argus
08:55 - 09.00

Chairperson's opening remarks

09:00 - 09:30

Opening keynote by the French government

Speakers Include:

Alain Sauvant

Alain Sauvant

Inspector general
French ministry of the environment - IGEDD
09.30 - 10.00

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

Victoria Hatherick

Victoria Hatherick

Editor, Argus
10:00 - 10:45

Coffee and networking break

10.45 - 11:30

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?

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Hesham Yehia

Sustainability Director
Fertiglobe
Jonathan Sims

Jonathan Sims

Carbon Market Analyst
Triland Metals
11:30 - 12:15

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

Stefan Feuchtinger

Stefan Feuchtinger

Head of Research & Analysis, Vertis Environmental Finance
12:15 - 14:00

Networking lunch and Tech Talk



🌟 Join us for an exciting Tech Talk Lunch! 🌟

Carbon project developers will pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of investors. The winning project earns free access to next year's conference exhibition! Don't miss this chance to witness the future of sustainability in action.

14:00 - 14:30

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)

14:30 - 15:00

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?

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Nick Osbourne

General Manager, Global Environmental Products
Shell
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Daniel Knowles

Head of Carbon Market Development and Origination
Equinor
15:00 - 15:45

Coffee break

15:45 - 16:15

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?

Speakers Include:

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Alexandra Fasola

Senior Business Manager, CCUS
Heidelberg Materials
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Nick Osbourne

General Manager, Global Environmental Products
Shell
16:15 - 16:45

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

Speakers Include:

Nasim Pour

Nasim Pour

Lead, Carbon Removals and Market Innovation
World Economic Forum
16:45 - 16:50

Closing remarks

17.00 - 19.00

Networking drinks reception

08:00 - 08:50

Registrations open

08:50 - 09:00

Opening remarks

09:00 - 09:45

Roundtable: Dialogue on creating synergies between project developers and buyers

- How can project developers align with both voluntary and compliance carbon market opportunities in light of CRCF being included in EU ETS?
- What is the perspective of corporates, how much is the interest of investment in removal projects?
- How has EUDR impacted the industries so far and how does it interact with different regulations?

Tomas Stocker

Tomás Stocker

Environmental Products Director
Julien Neel

Julien Neel

Head of Origination, GO2 Markets
09:45 - 10:30

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

Nicola De Sanctis

Editor
Argus
10:30 - 11:00

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?

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Michael Kril-Mathres

Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer
ITMO Ltd
11.00 - 11:45

Coffee and networking break

11:45 - 12:30

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?

12:30 - 13:15

Flying under CORSIA: How can airlines balance compliance with CORSIA while pursuing own sustainability initiatives and maintaining competitiveness?

- Airlines readiness in CORSIA implementation: demand, supply and the obstacles in compliance
- What tools are available to better understand and spread awareness?
- What role carbon markets and offset projects play in ensuring credibility and effectiveness of CORSIA’s implementation?
- How can countries leverage CORSIA to drive investment in SAF and other green technologies?

Abijith Amberi Premanand

Abijith Amberi Premanand

Assistant Manager Climate Policy
IATA
13:15 - 14:30

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.

Speakers Include:

Ayse Frey

Ayse Frey

Regulatory Committee Member
Global Carbon Council
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Sinead Obeng

Environmental Products Regulatory Affairs Manager
Shell
14:30 - 15:00

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?

15:00 - 15:45

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?

Pascal Siegwart

Pascal Siegwart

VP Carbon Markets & Economy
TotalEnergies SE
Ennio Prizzi

Ennio Prizzi

Policy Officer
Bioenergy Europe
15:45 - 16:15

Roundtable on decarbonisation pathways:

- Biofuels
- Biochar
- Biomethane

16:15

Closing remarks