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SUMMARY:Sustainable Carbon Cycles Conference
DESCRIPTION:Welcome\n It is our pleasure to welcome you to the one-day Sustainable Carbon Cycles Conference. The event is organised by the European Commission on 31 January 2022. The conference will bring together decision makers and experts from different backgrounds to share their experiences in view of the upcoming EU regulatory initiative on the certification of carbon removals. \n  \nTo balance out the impacts of our CO2 emissions\, the EU will need to drastically reduce its reliance on fossil carbon\, upscale carbon farming to store more carbon in nature\, and promote industrial solutions to sustainably and verifiably remove and recycle carbon. Removing and storing more carbon\, from the atmosphere\, oceans and coastal wetlands\, is essential to achieve the EU’s legally binding commitment to become climate neutral by 2050. \nIn December 2021\, the Commission adopted the Communication “Sustainable Carbon Cycles” that outlines EU-wide actions to scale up carbon farming initiatives and industrial solutions in order to sustainably capture\, store and recycle carbon. By the end of 2022\, the Commission will propose an EU regulatory framework for the certification of carbon removals based on robust and transparent carbon accounting rules to monitor and verify the authenticity and environmental integrity of carbon removals. A Call for Evidence will also be launched in January. \nJoin us on 31 January together with public authorities\, industry representatives and civil society to exchange on the role and potential of carbon removals in the EU and feed into the discussion on the upcoming regulatory framework for their certification. \nHigh-level speakers include Executive Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the European Green Deal Frans Timmermans\, Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski\, French Minister for Ecological Transition Barbara Pompili and French Minister for Agriculture Julien Denormandie. Furthermore\, more technical topics will be discussed during four panel sessions with the participation of experts and relevant stakeholders. \nFind out more on sustainable carbon cycles. \n  \nOrganisation\nOnce registered on the website\, you will receive a confirmation email within a few working days. Please consult the website regularly to view any updates. \nWe look forward to welcome you in our virtual meeting space!
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/sustainable-carbon-cycles-conference/
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SUMMARY:Fourth Quarter Validation & Verification Training (VVB) for VVBs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 2021 fourth quarter updates on Gold Standard’s rules and training on verification and validation guidance! Schedule this through our registration link to VVB training below. \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email about how to join the webinar. Should you have any issues\, please email academy@sustain-cert.com \nWe look forward to seeing you in our training! \nThe training is schedule for 1-2 PM CET (Amsterdam time zone)!
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/fourth-quarter-validation-verification-training-vvb-for-vvbs/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211214T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20211214T140000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20211208T141322Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Quarter 2021 Project Developer Training!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for 2021 fourth quarter updates on Gold Standard’s rules and training for project developers! Schedule this through the registration link to training. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email about how to join the webinar. Should you have any issues\, please email academy@sustain-cert.com \nWe look forward to seeing you in our training! \nThe training is schedule for 1-2 PM CET (Amsterdam time zone)!
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/fourth-quarter-2021-gold-standard-validation-and-verification-body-training/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211214T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211214T103000
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CREATED:20211208T145053Z
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SUMMARY:The Road from Glasgow: The Climate and Nature Issues Shaping 2022
DESCRIPTION:A discussion of the key climate and nature issues that investors and executives will need to contend with in 2022.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThe recent COP26 set out key climate and nature issues that investors and executives will need to contend with in 2022. Hear from U.S. and Australian leaders who were on the ground and deeply involved in events in Glasgow\, and their perspectives on what comes next. \nSpeakers: \n\nZoe Whitton – Partner\, Pollination (Host)\nGeoff Summerhayes – Senior Advisor\, Pollination\nRichard Saines – Partner\, Pollination
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/the-road-from-glasgow-the-climate-and-nature-issues-shaping-2022/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
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SUMMARY:Gold Standard at the UN Climate Summit (COP26)
DESCRIPTION:31 Oct – 12 Nov 2021\nGlasgow in partnership with Italy \nGold Standard will be on the ground at COP26\, participating in a broad range of events from ensuring environmental integrity in the voluntary carbon market post-2020 to advocating for sustainable development in Article 6. \nPlease contact Sarah Leugers if you would like to set up a meeting at COP. \nBe sure to check back to see new events added over the next weeks. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n SCHEDULED EVENTS  \nThe Potential of Carbon Offsetting for Development – \nHow can the private sector get involved?   \n05 November 2021\n11:30 – 13:00 CET\nGerman Pavilion \nGold Standard will participate in this discussion on how high-quality projects can contribute to sustainable development. The event will also touch on the voluntary carbon market and how it fits within current Article 6 negotiations. \n_____________________________________ \n“4 per 1000” Initiative Day\n10 November 2021 \nMargaret Kim will participate in the high level segment of the 5th ‘4 per 1000’ Initiative Day to be held in Glasgow on the sidelines of the COP26 \n REGISTER  \n_____________________________________
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/gold-standard-at-the-un-climate-summit-cop26/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T160000
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SUMMARY:Driving Climate Action through Clean Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by HEPA Webinar Series \nWeds 20 October 2021\n14:30 – 16:00 CEST | 08:30 – 10:00 EDT \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTransitioning to Clean Cooking Webinar Series: Session 7\n14:30 CEST | 08:30 EDT\nOur CEO\, Margaret Kim\, will join this session that highlights clean household energy as an essential strategy for mitigating climate change and improving health. The session will review the science and co-benefits of clean household energy with a particular focus on: (i) achieving countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions; (ii) addressing the dearth of funding for scaling up clean household energy; (iii) solving the climate and energy challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries; and (iv) implementing various climate financing tools. \nAgenda\nIntroduction \n\nHeather Adair-Rohani\, Technical Officer\, WHO\n\nKeynote Presentation #1 \nThe Climate and Health Co-Benefits of Transitioning to Clean Household Energy \n\nShonali Pachauri\, Research Group Leader\, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis\n\nPanel Discussion \nOpportunities for Promoting Clean Household Energy \n\nModerator: Donee Alexander\, Chief Science and Learning Officer\, Clean Cooking Alliance\nPanelist: Margaret Kim\, CEO\, Gold Standard\nPanelist: John Mitchell\, United States Environmental Protection Agency\nPanelist: Pallavi Pant\, Program Manager\, Health Effects Institute\nPanelist: Country representative (tbc)\n\nQ&A  + Preview next session \n\nDonee Alexander\, Chief Science and Learning Officer\, Clean Cooking Alliance\n\nREGISTER>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/driving-climate-action-through-clean-cooking/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T160000
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SUMMARY:Driving Climate Action through Clean Cooking
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by HEPA Webinar Series \nWeds 20 October 2021\n14:30 – 16:00 CEST | 08:30 – 10:00 EDT \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTransitioning to Clean Cooking Webinar Series: Session 7\n14:30 CEST | 08:30 EDT\nOur CEO\, Margaret Kim\, will join this session that highlights clean household energy as an essential strategy for mitigating climate change and improving health. The session will review the science and co-benefits of clean household energy with a particular focus on: (i) achieving countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions; (ii) addressing the dearth of funding for scaling up clean household energy; (iii) solving the climate and energy challenges faced by low- and middle-income countries; and (iv) implementing various climate financing tools. \nAgenda\nIntroduction \n\nHeather Adair-Rohani\, Technical Officer\, WHO\n\nKeynote Presentation #1 \nThe Climate and Health Co-Benefits of Transitioning to Clean Household Energy \n\nShonali Pachauri\, Research Group Leader\, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis\n\nPanel Discussion \nOpportunities for Promoting Clean Household Energy \n\nModerator: Donee Alexander\, Chief Science and Learning Officer\, Clean Cooking Alliance\nPanelist: Margaret Kim\, CEO\, Gold Standard\nPanelist: John Mitchell\, United States Environmental Protection Agency\nPanelist: Pallavi Pant\, Program Manager\, Health Effects Institute\nPanelist: Country representative (tbc)\n\nQ&A  + Preview next session \n\nDonee Alexander\, Chief Science and Learning Officer\, Clean Cooking Alliance\n\nREGISTER>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/driving-climate-action-through-clean-cooking-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211020T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211020T143000
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SUMMARY:BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:The race plan for net-zero\nHosted by BNP Paribas \n20 October 2021\n11:30 – 14:30 CEST  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe world is increasingly focused on moving to net-zero emission by 2050 – a bold\, but vital ambition. What do we need to know as governments and businesses are positioning for the race to net-zero\, in the run up to this year’s make-or-break UN Climate Summit\, COP26? \nOur Head of Sustainable Finance\, Felicity Spors\, will be joining the discussions focusing on sustainable finance at this forum. \nMore information will be provided in due course.
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/bnp-paribas-sustainable-future-forum-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T143000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T065024Z
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SUMMARY:BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:The race plan for net-zero\nHosted by BNP Paribas\, exclusively for BNP Paribas clients \n20 October 2021\n11:30 – 14:30 CEST  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe world is increasingly focused on moving to net-zero emission by 2050 – a bold\, but vital ambition. What do we need to know as governments and businesses are positioning for the race to net-zero\, in the run up to this year’s make-or-break UN Climate Summit\, COP26? \nOur Head of Sustainable Finance\, Felicity Spors\, will be joining the discussions at this forum exclusively for BNP Paribas clients focusing on sustainable finance and its role in the race to net-zero. \nMore information email\, BNP Paribas on sff@bnpparibas.com
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/bnp-paribas-sustainable-future-forum-2021-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211020T143000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T065024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092337Z
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SUMMARY:BNP Paribas Sustainable Future Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:The race plan for net-zero\nHosted by BNP Paribas\, exclusively for BNP Paribas clients \n20 October 2021\n11:30 – 14:30 CEST  \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe world is increasingly focused on moving to net-zero emission by 2050 – a bold\, but vital ambition. What do we need to know as governments and businesses are positioning for the race to net-zero\, in the run up to this year’s make-or-break UN Climate Summit\, COP26? \nOur Head of Sustainable Finance\, Felicity Spors\, will be joining the discussions at this forum exclusively for BNP Paribas clients focusing on sustainable finance and its role in the race to net-zero. \nMore information email\, BNP Paribas on sff@bnpparibas.com
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/bnp-paribas-sustainable-future-forum-2021-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211014T135000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20211008T154531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092337Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible Business Summit: Is carbon offsetting a licence to pollute?
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Tortoise Media \nThurs 14 October 2021\n12:00 – 12:50 BST | 13:00 – 13:50 CEST \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs carbon offsetting a licence to pollute?\n12:00 – 12:50 BST | 13:00 – 13:50 CEST\nWith Cop26 approaching\, a fifth of the world’s largest public companies now have net zero commitments. But how strong are these promises\, and how much scrutiny have they received? How many companies are using offsetting to meet targets\, or failing to implement robustness criteria? What does it mean to be truly environmentally responsible in today’s corporate landscape? And for investors and the public\, how much of a problem is greenwashing really? Our Director of Communications\, Sarah Leugers will join the panel to answer some of these important questions. \nREGISTER>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/responsible-business-summit-is-carbon-offsetting-a-licence-to-pollute/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211014T135000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20211008T154531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092337Z
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SUMMARY:Responsible Business Summit: Is carbon offsetting a licence to pollute?
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Tortoise Media \nThurs 14 October 2021\n12:00 – 12:50 BST | 13:00 – 13:50 CEST \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIs carbon offsetting a licence to pollute?\n12:00 – 12:50 BST | 13:00 – 13:50 CEST\nWith Cop26 approaching\, a fifth of the world’s largest public companies now have net zero commitments. But how strong are these promises\, and how much scrutiny have they received? How many companies are using offsetting to meet targets\, or failing to implement robustness criteria? What does it mean to be truly environmentally responsible in today’s corporate landscape? And for investors and the public\, how much of a problem is greenwashing really? Our Director of Communications\, Sarah Leugers will join the panel to answer some of these important questions. \nREGISTER>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/responsible-business-summit-is-carbon-offsetting-a-licence-to-pollute-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20211008T154714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092337Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Energy Risk and Governance Summit
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Nigerian Energy and Power Risks: Carbon Reduction vs Standard of Living. \n14 October 2021 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFelicity Spors\, Head of Sustainable Finance\, will be participating at the 2021 Energy Risk and Governance Summit\, providing her views on what is required to ensure Sustainable Finance contributes in a meaningful way. \nSummit Overview \nEnergy is an important factor in all the sectors of any country’s economy and it plays the most vital role in the economic growth\, progress\, and development\, as well as poverty eradication and security of any nation. The standard of living of a given country can be directly related to the per capita energy consumption. Future economic growth crucially depends on the long-term availability of energy from sources that are affordable\, accessible\, and environmentally friendly. \nThe aim of this summit is to bring together regulators\, stakeholders and professionals in the energy/power sector and focus on a range of governance\, operations\, transition and emerging threats and opportunities facing the sector. Themes to be discussed at this event include the relationship between carbon emission and quality of standard of living\, explore the penetration of renewable energy in the Nigerian space and address the risk governance issues facing the sector
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/2021-energy-risk-and-governance-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20211008T154714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092338Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Energy Risk and Governance Summit
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Nigerian Energy and Power Risks: Carbon Reduction vs Standard of Living. \n14 October 2021 \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nFelicity Spors\, Head of Sustainable Finance\, will be participating at the 2021 Energy Risk and Governance Summit\, providing her views on what is required to ensure Sustainable Finance contributes in a meaningful way. \nSummit Overview \nEnergy is an important factor in all the sectors of any country’s economy and it plays the most vital role in the economic growth\, progress\, and development\, as well as poverty eradication and security of any nation. The standard of living of a given country can be directly related to the per capita energy consumption. Future economic growth crucially depends on the long-term availability of energy from sources that are affordable\, accessible\, and environmentally friendly. \nThe aim of this summit is to bring together regulators\, stakeholders and professionals in the energy/power sector and focus on a range of governance\, operations\, transition and emerging threats and opportunities facing the sector. Themes to be discussed at this event include the relationship between carbon emission and quality of standard of living\, explore the penetration of renewable energy in the Nigerian space and address the risk governance issues facing the sector
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/2021-energy-risk-and-governance-summit-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211013T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211013T153000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20211008T154028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092338Z
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SUMMARY:Credibility Principles v2: Impartiality\, Reliability\, Truthfulness and Transparency
DESCRIPTION:ISEAL VIRTUAL EVENT \n13 October 2021\n11:00 – 12:30 BST | 12:00 – 13:30 CEST \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Chief Technical Officer\, Owen Hewlett\, will be joining this ISEAL event to explore how the key principles for sustainability systems (i.e. transparent\, impartial\, reliable\, and truthful)\, relate to a range of market-based approaches and what this means for what credible sustainability claims look like. \nJoin us alongside speakers: \n\nTristan Edmondson\, Head of Responsible Sourcing\, Sedex\nOwen Hewlett\, Chief Technical Officer\, Gold Standard\nYixian Sun\, Lecturer in International Development\, Department of Social and Policy Sciences\, University of Bath\nFallight Xu\, Regional Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Greater China\, TÜV Rheinland
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/credibility-principles-v2-impartiality-reliability-truthfulness-and-transparency/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211013T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Luxembourg:20211013T153000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20211008T154028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092338Z
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SUMMARY:Credibility Principles v2: Impartiality\, Reliability\, Truthfulness and Transparency
DESCRIPTION:ISEAL VIRTUAL EVENT \n13 October 2021\n11:00 – 12:30 BST | 12:00 – 13:30 CEST \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Chief Technical Officer\, Owen Hewlett\, will be joining this ISEAL event to explore how the key principles for sustainability systems (i.e. transparent\, impartial\, reliable\, and truthful)\, relate to a range of market-based approaches and what this means for what credible sustainability claims look like. \nJoin us alongside speakers: \n\nTristan Edmondson\, Head of Responsible Sourcing\, Sedex\nOwen Hewlett\, Chief Technical Officer\, Gold Standard\nYixian Sun\, Lecturer in International Development\, Department of Social and Policy Sciences\, University of Bath\nFallight Xu\, Regional Head of Corporate Social Responsibility Greater China\, TÜV Rheinland
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/credibility-principles-v2-impartiality-reliability-truthfulness-and-transparency-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T190000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T064904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092338Z
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SUMMARY:Zurich Carbon Market Association: Offsetting and/or finance contributions?
DESCRIPTION:Zurich Carbon Market Association Virtual Workshop\nCo hosted by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Perspectives  \n06 October 2021\n17:00 – 19:00 CEST | 11:00 – 13:00 EDT \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE OF THE EVENT  \nArticle 6 of the Paris Agreement (PA) provides two approaches to international carbon markets which allow balancing out emissions with at least an equivalent volume of mitigation outcomes achieved abroad\, commonly referred to as “offsetting”. Such offsetting can relate to national emissions targets under NDCs\, but also voluntary targets of private and other non-state actors. Countries engaging in or authorising the international transfer of mitigation outcomes need to ensure robust accounting to avoid double counting through double bookkeeping\, so-called ‘corresponding adjustments’. \nThere are three main uses of offset credits: Compliance with mitigation obligations and carbon pricing instruments\, voluntary offsetting that enables actors with emissions to make carbon neutrality claims\, and credit cancellation in the context of results-based finance for mitigation. Our event addresses the latter two use cases\, where different positions of stakeholders have surfaced. The controversial point is whether the mitigation outcomes that are or may be counted towards host country targets can simultaneously be eligible for offsetting by non-state stakeholders on the voluntary carbon market(s) without the need for corresponding adjustments. Recently\, there have been calls to distinguish accounting for credits traded on the voluntary carbon market(s) based on their use\, with an emerging distinction of “offsetting” vs. “finance contributions” to be delivered by the use of a carbon credit. \nThe event features representatives of carbon market regulators\, voluntary market standard setting bodies and activity developers/intermediaries. It will discuss purposes of carbon credit use in different voluntary carbon market segments\, how these purposes can be best defined and their implications for accounting for voluntary carbon market actions in the context of the Paris Agreement. \nAGENDA \nModerated by: Axel Michaelowa\, University of Zurich/Perspectives \n17:00-17:05 – Setting the scene and agenda \n\nPhilipp Ischer\, SECO\n\n17:05-17:15 – Definitions of use cases under voluntary carbon markets \n\nHanna-Mari Ahonen\, Perspectives\n\n17:15-17:45 – Panel discussion I on use cases on the voluntary carbon market(s) \n\nHugh Salway\, Gold Standard\nNaomi Swickard\, Verra\nGesa Schöneberg\, Foundation Development and Climate Alliance\n\n17:45-18:15 – Panel discussion II on regulating the voluntary carbon market(s) \n\nPerumal Arumugam\, UNFCCC Secretariat\nMelissa Pinfield\, VCMI\nMaria Carvalho\, South Pole\n\n18:15-19:00: Discussion with participants \nREGISTRATION  \n06 October 2021\n17:00 – 19:00 CEST | 11:00 – 13:00 EDT \nREGISTER>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/zurich-carbon-market-association-offsetting-and-or-finance-contributions/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T190000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T064904Z
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SUMMARY:Zurich Carbon Market Association: Offsetting and/or finance contributions?
DESCRIPTION:Zurich Carbon Market Association Virtual Workshop\nCo hosted by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Perspectives  \n06 October 2021\n17:00 – 19:00 CEST | 11:00 – 13:00 EDT \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE OF THE EVENT  \nArticle 6 of the Paris Agreement (PA) provides two approaches to international carbon markets which allow balancing out emissions with at least an equivalent volume of mitigation outcomes achieved abroad\, commonly referred to as “offsetting”. Such offsetting can relate to national emissions targets under NDCs\, but also voluntary targets of private and other non-state actors. Countries engaging in or authorising the international transfer of mitigation outcomes need to ensure robust accounting to avoid double counting through double bookkeeping\, so-called ‘corresponding adjustments’. \nThere are three main uses of offset credits: Compliance with mitigation obligations and carbon pricing instruments\, voluntary offsetting that enables actors with emissions to make carbon neutrality claims\, and credit cancellation in the context of results-based finance for mitigation. Our event addresses the latter two use cases\, where different positions of stakeholders have surfaced. The controversial point is whether the mitigation outcomes that are or may be counted towards host country targets can simultaneously be eligible for offsetting by non-state stakeholders on the voluntary carbon market(s) without the need for corresponding adjustments. Recently\, there have been calls to distinguish accounting for credits traded on the voluntary carbon market(s) based on their use\, with an emerging distinction of “offsetting” vs. “finance contributions” to be delivered by the use of a carbon credit. \nThe event features representatives of carbon market regulators\, voluntary market standard setting bodies and activity developers/intermediaries. It will discuss purposes of carbon credit use in different voluntary carbon market segments\, how these purposes can be best defined and their implications for accounting for voluntary carbon market actions in the context of the Paris Agreement. \nAGENDA \nModerated by: Axel Michaelowa\, University of Zurich/Perspectives \n17:00-17:05 – Setting the scene and agenda \n\nPhilipp Ischer\, SECO\n\n17:05-17:15 – Definitions of use cases under voluntary carbon markets \n\nHanna-Mari Ahonen\, Perspectives\n\n17:15-17:45 – Panel discussion I on use cases on the voluntary carbon market(s) \n\nHugh Salway\, Gold Standard\nNaomi Swickard\, Verra\nGesa Schöneberg\, Foundation Development and Climate Alliance\n\n17:45-18:15 – Panel discussion II on regulating the voluntary carbon market(s) \n\nPerumal Arumugam\, UNFCCC Secretariat\nMelissa Pinfield\, VCMI\nMaria Carvalho\, South Pole\n\n18:15-19:00: Discussion with participants \nREGISTRATION  \n06 October 2021\n17:00 – 19:00 CEST | 11:00 – 13:00 EDT \nREGISTER>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/zurich-carbon-market-association-offsetting-and-or-finance-contributions-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211006T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211006T190000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T064904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092338Z
UID:1193-1633539600-1633546800@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Zurich Carbon Market Association: Offsetting and/or finance contributions?
DESCRIPTION:Zurich Carbon Market Association Virtual Workshop\nCo hosted by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Perspectives  \n06 October 2021\n17:00 – 19:00 CEST | 11:00 – 13:00 EDT \nREGISTER>> \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE OF THE EVENT  \nArticle 6 of the Paris Agreement (PA) provides two approaches to international carbon markets which allow balancing out emissions with at least an equivalent volume of mitigation outcomes achieved abroad\, commonly referred to as “offsetting”. Such offsetting can relate to national emissions targets under NDCs\, but also voluntary targets of private and other non-state actors. Countries engaging in or authorising the international transfer of mitigation outcomes need to ensure robust accounting to avoid double counting through double bookkeeping\, so-called ‘corresponding adjustments’. \nThere are three main uses of offset credits: Compliance with mitigation obligations and carbon pricing instruments\, voluntary offsetting that enables actors with emissions to make carbon neutrality claims\, and credit cancellation in the context of results-based finance for mitigation. Our event addresses the latter two use cases\, where different positions of stakeholders have surfaced. The controversial point is whether the mitigation outcomes that are or may be counted towards host country targets can simultaneously be eligible for offsetting by non-state stakeholders on the voluntary carbon market(s) without the need for corresponding adjustments. Recently\, there have been calls to distinguish accounting for credits traded on the voluntary carbon market(s) based on their use\, with an emerging distinction of “offsetting” vs. “finance contributions” to be delivered by the use of a carbon credit. \nThe event features representatives of carbon market regulators\, voluntary market standard setting bodies and activity developers/intermediaries. It will discuss purposes of carbon credit use in different voluntary carbon market segments\, how these purposes can be best defined and their implications for accounting for voluntary carbon market actions in the context of the Paris Agreement. \nAGENDA \nModerated by: Axel Michaelowa\, University of Zurich/Perspectives \n17:00-17:05 – Setting the scene and agenda \n\nPhilipp Ischer\, SECO\n\n17:05-17:15 – Definitions of use cases under voluntary carbon markets \n\nHanna-Mari Ahonen\, Perspectives\n\n17:15-17:45 – Panel discussion I on use cases on the voluntary carbon market(s) \n\nHugh Salway\, Gold Standard\nNaomi Swickard\, Verra\nGesa Schöneberg\, Foundation Development and Climate Alliance\n\n17:45-18:15 – Panel discussion II on regulating the voluntary carbon market(s) \n\nPerumal Arumugam\, UNFCCC Secretariat\nMelissa Pinfield\, VCMI\nMaria Carvalho\, South Pole\n\n18:15-19:00: Discussion with participants \nREGISTRATION  \n06 October 2021\n17:00 – 19:00 CEST | 11:00 – 13:00 EDT \nREGISTER>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/zurich-carbon-market-association-offsetting-and-or-finance-contributions-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T064611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:1256-1633392000-1633564799@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Environmental Finance: The Future of ESG Data 2021
DESCRIPTION:05 October 2021\n17:00 BST | 18:00 CEST | 12:00 EDT \nOwen Hewlett joins a panel of experts to discuss how other environmental\, social and governance data metrics will mature beyond already established climate metrics.\n\nPanel: Next frontiers – moving beyond climate metrics and considering how other environmental\, social and governance data metrics will mature \n\n– Going beyond operational ESG reporting – How can products\, services\, scope 3 emissions and supply chain ESG performance be better reported? What strategies are available to close the outsourcing of emissions and more accurately evaluate supply chain ESG data? \n– What steps are being taken to improve asset location and ownership data? How could this affect the reporting and verification of ESG data? \n– To what extent has Covid-19 stress tested and emphasised the importance of supply chain and governance variables? How will increased focus manifest in terms of expected governance and supply chain reporting? • Social metrics – are they too qualitative to become quantitative? What further guidance can regulators provide for social metric reporting? How can materiality and the link between performance on social metrics and financial performance be tracked? \n– How can mandatory human rights directive be best incorporated into ESG reporting? \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nKeeran Gwilliam-Beeharee\, Executive Director for Market Access\, V.E\, Part of Moody’s ESG Solutions\nOwen Hewlett\, Chief Technical Officer\, Gold Standard\nLaura Hobbs\, Responsible Investment Manager\, Brunel Pension Partnership\nMarcelo Jordan\, Senior Portfolio Manager and ESG specialist\, World Bank Group Pensions\n\nRegister here \nSee the preliminary agenda
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/environmental-finance-the-future-of-esg-data-2021-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T064611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092338Z
UID:1192-1633392000-1633564799@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Environmental Finance: The Future of ESG Data 2021
DESCRIPTION:05 October 2021\n17:00 BST | 18:00 CEST | 12:00 EDT \nOwen Hewlett joins a panel of experts to discuss how other environmental\, social and governance data metrics will mature beyond already established climate metrics.\n\nPanel: Next frontiers – moving beyond climate metrics and considering how other environmental\, social and governance data metrics will mature \n\n– Going beyond operational ESG reporting – How can products\, services\, scope 3 emissions and supply chain ESG performance be better reported? What strategies are available to close the outsourcing of emissions and more accurately evaluate supply chain ESG data? \n– What steps are being taken to improve asset location and ownership data? How could this affect the reporting and verification of ESG data? \n– To what extent has Covid-19 stress tested and emphasised the importance of supply chain and governance variables? How will increased focus manifest in terms of expected governance and supply chain reporting? • Social metrics – are they too qualitative to become quantitative? What further guidance can regulators provide for social metric reporting? How can materiality and the link between performance on social metrics and financial performance be tracked? \n– How can mandatory human rights directive be best incorporated into ESG reporting? \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nKeeran Gwilliam-Beeharee\, Executive Director for Market Access\, V.E\, Part of Moody’s ESG Solutions\nOwen Hewlett\, Chief Technical Officer\, Gold Standard\nLaura Hobbs\, Responsible Investment Manager\, Brunel Pension Partnership\nMarcelo Jordan\, Senior Portfolio Manager and ESG specialist\, World Bank Group Pensions\n\nRegister here \nSee the preliminary agenda
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/environmental-finance-the-future-of-esg-data-2021-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211007
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T064611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092338Z
UID:650-1633392000-1633564799@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Environmental Finance: The Future of ESG Data 2021
DESCRIPTION:05 October 2021\n17:00 BST | 18:00 CEST | 12:00 EDT \nOwen Hewlett joins a panel of experts to discuss how other environmental\, social and governance data metrics will mature beyond already established climate metrics.\n\nPanel: Next frontiers – moving beyond climate metrics and considering how other environmental\, social and governance data metrics will mature \n\n– Going beyond operational ESG reporting – How can products\, services\, scope 3 emissions and supply chain ESG performance be better reported? What strategies are available to close the outsourcing of emissions and more accurately evaluate supply chain ESG data? \n– What steps are being taken to improve asset location and ownership data? How could this affect the reporting and verification of ESG data? \n– To what extent has Covid-19 stress tested and emphasised the importance of supply chain and governance variables? How will increased focus manifest in terms of expected governance and supply chain reporting? • Social metrics – are they too qualitative to become quantitative? What further guidance can regulators provide for social metric reporting? How can materiality and the link between performance on social metrics and financial performance be tracked? \n– How can mandatory human rights directive be best incorporated into ESG reporting? \nConfirmed speakers: \n\nKeeran Gwilliam-Beeharee\, Executive Director for Market Access\, V.E\, Part of Moody’s ESG Solutions\nOwen Hewlett\, Chief Technical Officer\, Gold Standard\nLaura Hobbs\, Responsible Investment Manager\, Brunel Pension Partnership\nMarcelo Jordan\, Senior Portfolio Manager and ESG specialist\, World Bank Group Pensions\n\nRegister here \nSee the preliminary agenda
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/environmental-finance-the-future-of-esg-data-2021/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210930T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T063957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:1191-1633014000-1633019400@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Country Perspectives : Opportunities and Challenges for International Voluntary Carbon Markets in the Context of the Paris Agreement
DESCRIPTION:WORLD BANK EVENT \n30 September 2021\n15:00-16:30 CEST | 09:00-10:30 EST \n \n  \n\nThe Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR)\, with the support of ICROA\, commissioned a technical note to understand perspectives of potential host countries on the role international voluntary carbon markets might play in the context of their NDCs and the Paris Agreement. In doing so\, it explored emerging issues and challenges these markets may face and clarified key aspects host country governments may need to consider in relation to their market participation. \nThis webinar presents the key findings of the study and discusses what it means for the development of prospective voluntary markets in the future also considering recent developments like the Voluntary Carbon Markets Taskforce\, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity (VMCI) Initiative etc. and the critical work that some countries and independent standards are doing on this.
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/country-perspectives-opportunities-and-challenges-for-international-voluntary-carbon-markets-in-the-context-of-the-paris-agreement-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210930T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T063957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:645-1633014000-1633019400@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Country Perspectives : Opportunities and Challenges for International Voluntary Carbon Markets in the Context of the Paris Agreement
DESCRIPTION:WORLD BANK EVENT \n30 September 2021\n15:00-16:30 CEST | 09:00-10:30 EST \n \n  \n\nThe Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR)\, with the support of ICROA\, commissioned a technical note to understand perspectives of potential host countries on the role international voluntary carbon markets might play in the context of their NDCs and the Paris Agreement. In doing so\, it explored emerging issues and challenges these markets may face and clarified key aspects host country governments may need to consider in relation to their market participation. \nThis webinar presents the key findings of the study and discusses what it means for the development of prospective voluntary markets in the future also considering recent developments like the Voluntary Carbon Markets Taskforce\, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity (VMCI) Initiative etc. and the critical work that some countries and independent standards are doing on this.
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/country-perspectives-opportunities-and-challenges-for-international-voluntary-carbon-markets-in-the-context-of-the-paris-agreement/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210930T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210930T163000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T063957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:1255-1633014000-1633019400@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Country Perspectives : Opportunities and Challenges for International Voluntary Carbon Markets in the Context of the Paris Agreement
DESCRIPTION:WORLD BANK EVENT \n30 September 2021\n15:00-16:30 CEST | 09:00-10:30 EST \n \n  \n\nThe Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR)\, with the support of ICROA\, commissioned a technical note to understand perspectives of potential host countries on the role international voluntary carbon markets might play in the context of their NDCs and the Paris Agreement. In doing so\, it explored emerging issues and challenges these markets may face and clarified key aspects host country governments may need to consider in relation to their market participation. \nThis webinar presents the key findings of the study and discusses what it means for the development of prospective voluntary markets in the future also considering recent developments like the Voluntary Carbon Markets Taskforce\, the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity (VMCI) Initiative etc. and the critical work that some countries and independent standards are doing on this.
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/country-perspectives-opportunities-and-challenges-for-international-voluntary-carbon-markets-in-the-context-of-the-paris-agreement-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T183000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T063445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:1190-1632330000-1632335400@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC + Net Zero Festival - Beyond Net Zero: Credible\, Ambitious Climate Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Gold Standard is hosting an event Beyond Net Zero: Credible\, Ambitious Climate Strategies to be featured at both Climate Week NYC and the Net Zero Festival in London. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nGOLD STANDARD CLIMATE WEEK NYC + NET ZERO FESTIVAL EVENT \n\nBEYOND NET ZERO: CREDIBLE\, AMBITIOUS CLIMATE STRATEGIES\n  \nWednesday\, 22 September 2021\n11:00 – 12:30 EDT / 17:00 – 18:30 CEST \nNet Zero commitments are soaring\, but many are ‘greenwishing’\, lacking concrete plans or involve postponing short term climate action. This event will focus on how companies can set ambitious climate strategies and highlight concrete solutions they can take today to reduce emissions within and beyond their corporate boundaries — and the fuzzy space in between. We will discuss how to take action to address Scope 3 emissions and take a deep dive into the relationship between Scope 3 and carbon markets and how they can work together for more ambitious climate action. We’ll also look at how to navigate the complexity of emerging claims and practices to recognise climate leadership. \nAGENDA \nIntroduction – An overview of a climate mitigation hierarchy\, and relevant solutions companies can use to take action within and beyond boundaries – Owen Hewlett\, Gold Standard \nPanel Discussion: Solutions for scope 3 hot spots  \n\nKey challenges addressed by Value Change  – Sandra Genee\, SustainCERT\nScope 3 complexities and opportunities and Value Change experiences – Elissa Foster\, Patagonia\n\nPanel Discussion: Role of carbon offsetting + claims \n\nRole of carbon credits\, how to select high-integrity credits\, and credible claims – Brad Schallert\, WWF\nThe interaction of Scope 3 activities and carbon markets\, and the role of avoided emissions and carbon removals – Kelley Kizzier\, EDF\n\nModerated by Sarah Leugers\, Gold Standard \nRegister here>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/climate-week-nyc-net-zero-festival-beyond-net-zero-credible-ambitious-climate-strategies-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T183000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T063445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:639-1632330000-1632335400@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC + Net Zero Festival - Beyond Net Zero: Credible\, Ambitious Climate Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Gold Standard is hosting an event Beyond Net Zero: Credible\, Ambitious Climate Strategies to be featured at both Climate Week NYC and the Net Zero Festival in London. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nGOLD STANDARD CLIMATE WEEK NYC + NET ZERO FESTIVAL EVENT \n\nBEYOND NET ZERO: CREDIBLE\, AMBITIOUS CLIMATE STRATEGIES\n  \nWednesday\, 22 September 2021\n11:00 – 12:30 EDT / 17:00 – 18:30 CEST \nNet Zero commitments are soaring\, but many are ‘greenwishing’\, lacking concrete plans or involve postponing short term climate action. This event will focus on how companies can set ambitious climate strategies and highlight concrete solutions they can take today to reduce emissions within and beyond their corporate boundaries — and the fuzzy space in between. We will discuss how to take action to address Scope 3 emissions and take a deep dive into the relationship between Scope 3 and carbon markets and how they can work together for more ambitious climate action. We’ll also look at how to navigate the complexity of emerging claims and practices to recognise climate leadership. \nAGENDA \nIntroduction – An overview of a climate mitigation hierarchy\, and relevant solutions companies can use to take action within and beyond boundaries – Owen Hewlett\, Gold Standard \nPanel Discussion: Solutions for scope 3 hot spots  \n\nKey challenges addressed by Value Change  – Sandra Genee\, SustainCERT\nScope 3 complexities and opportunities and Value Change experiences – Elissa Foster\, Patagonia\n\nPanel Discussion: Role of carbon offsetting + claims \n\nRole of carbon credits\, how to select high-integrity credits\, and credible claims – Brad Schallert\, WWF\nThe interaction of Scope 3 activities and carbon markets\, and the role of avoided emissions and carbon removals – Kelley Kizzier\, EDF\n\nModerated by Sarah Leugers\, Gold Standard \nRegister here>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/climate-week-nyc-net-zero-festival-beyond-net-zero-credible-ambitious-climate-strategies/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210922T183000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T063445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:1254-1632330000-1632335400@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Climate Week NYC + Net Zero Festival - Beyond Net Zero: Credible\, Ambitious Climate Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Gold Standard is hosting an event Beyond Net Zero: Credible\, Ambitious Climate Strategies to be featured at both Climate Week NYC and the Net Zero Festival in London. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nGOLD STANDARD CLIMATE WEEK NYC + NET ZERO FESTIVAL EVENT \n\nBEYOND NET ZERO: CREDIBLE\, AMBITIOUS CLIMATE STRATEGIES\n  \nWednesday\, 22 September 2021\n11:00 – 12:30 EDT / 17:00 – 18:30 CEST \nNet Zero commitments are soaring\, but many are ‘greenwishing’\, lacking concrete plans or involve postponing short term climate action. This event will focus on how companies can set ambitious climate strategies and highlight concrete solutions they can take today to reduce emissions within and beyond their corporate boundaries — and the fuzzy space in between. We will discuss how to take action to address Scope 3 emissions and take a deep dive into the relationship between Scope 3 and carbon markets and how they can work together for more ambitious climate action. We’ll also look at how to navigate the complexity of emerging claims and practices to recognise climate leadership. \nAGENDA \nIntroduction – An overview of a climate mitigation hierarchy\, and relevant solutions companies can use to take action within and beyond boundaries – Owen Hewlett\, Gold Standard \nPanel Discussion: Solutions for scope 3 hot spots  \n\nKey challenges addressed by Value Change  – Sandra Genee\, SustainCERT\nScope 3 complexities and opportunities and Value Change experiences – Elissa Foster\, Patagonia\n\nPanel Discussion: Role of carbon offsetting + claims \n\nRole of carbon credits\, how to select high-integrity credits\, and credible claims – Brad Schallert\, WWF\nThe interaction of Scope 3 activities and carbon markets\, and the role of avoided emissions and carbon removals – Kelley Kizzier\, EDF\n\nModerated by Sarah Leugers\, Gold Standard \nRegister here>>
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/climate-week-nyc-net-zero-festival-beyond-net-zero-credible-ambitious-climate-strategies-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210920T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210920T183000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T062905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:1189-1632157200-1632162600@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Scope 3: The HOW for Net Zero - All4Climate PreCOP26 Event
DESCRIPTION:To avoid the worst climate impacts\, the world needs to reach net-zero total GHG emissions between 2063 and 2068 \, meaning that human-caused emissions should decreased as close to zero as possible. In the transition to a low carbon economy\, the private sector plays a crucial role\, as it is responsible for the majority of global emissions. The limiting factor\, however for many companies is the complex challenge of Scope 3\, or value chain emissions\, where the majority of emissions reside for many companies. \nThe Value Change Initiative will host a discussion with the Science Based Targets Initiative and companies to explore how businesses can take climate action in and beyond their value chains and credibly report progress toward their performance targets. \n\nBest practices for companies reducing and removing value chain emissions with case studies from Purchased Goods and Services\nInnovation and new directions around accounting and inventory reporting\, claims like net-zero and carbon neutrality\, and benefit sharing among value chain participants\nOpportunity and risks of low-carbon commodities and new Scope 3 market mechanisms as an extension of the voluntary carbon market\, including objectives and progress of pilot projects from ISEAL standards\nCapacity building for companies and project developers to scale up efforts and accelerate progress to net-zero value chains\, including the role of governments to create an enabling environment\n\nAgenda \nIntro – by Francesca Palamidessi\, Value Chain Senior Manager\, SustainCERT – 10 min \nWelcome general – by Margaret N. Kim\, Chief Executive Officer\, Gold Standard – 5 min \nPanel Session: Scope 3: The How to Net Zero –Collective action in Scope 3: main challenges and solutions – 40 min \n\nMarion Verles\, Chief Executive Officer\, SustainCERT\nOwen Hewlett\, Chief Technical Officer\, Gold Standard\nTim Juliani\, Director\, US Corporate Climate Engagement\, WWF (TBC)\nCynthia Cummis\, Director Private Sector Climate Mitigation\, WRI\nAlberto Carillo Pineda\, Managing Director of Science Based Targets\, SBTi (TBC)\n\nScope 3: Experience and best practice – 20 min \nModerated by Sandra Genee\, Head of Commercial & Partnerships\, SustainCERT \nBarbara Baarsma\, CEO\, Rabobank \nQ&A – 10 min \nClosing by Sandra Genee\, Head of Commercial & Partnerships\, SustainCERT – 5 min
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/scope-3-the-how-for-net-zero-all4climate-precop26-event-2/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210920T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20210920T183000
DTSTAMP:20230403T040901
CREATED:20210915T062905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T092354Z
UID:635-1632157200-1632162600@academy.sustain-cert.com
SUMMARY:Scope 3: The HOW for Net Zero - All4Climate PreCOP26 Event
DESCRIPTION:To avoid the worst climate impacts\, the world needs to reach net-zero total GHG emissions between 2063 and 2068 \, meaning that human-caused emissions should decreased as close to zero as possible. In the transition to a low carbon economy\, the private sector plays a crucial role\, as it is responsible for the majority of global emissions. The limiting factor\, however for many companies is the complex challenge of Scope 3\, or value chain emissions\, where the majority of emissions reside for many companies. \nThe Value Change Initiative will host a discussion with the Science Based Targets Initiative and companies to explore how businesses can take climate action in and beyond their value chains and credibly report progress toward their performance targets. \n\nBest practices for companies reducing and removing value chain emissions with case studies from Purchased Goods and Services\nInnovation and new directions around accounting and inventory reporting\, claims like net-zero and carbon neutrality\, and benefit sharing among value chain participants\nOpportunity and risks of low-carbon commodities and new Scope 3 market mechanisms as an extension of the voluntary carbon market\, including objectives and progress of pilot projects from ISEAL standards\nCapacity building for companies and project developers to scale up efforts and accelerate progress to net-zero value chains\, including the role of governments to create an enabling environment\n\nAgenda \nIntro – by Francesca Palamidessi\, Value Chain Senior Manager\, SustainCERT – 10 min \nWelcome general – by Margaret N. Kim\, Chief Executive Officer\, Gold Standard – 5 min \nPanel Session: Scope 3: The How to Net Zero –Collective action in Scope 3: main challenges and solutions – 40 min \n\nMarion Verles\, Chief Executive Officer\, SustainCERT\nOwen Hewlett\, Chief Technical Officer\, Gold Standard\nTim Juliani\, Director\, US Corporate Climate Engagement\, WWF (TBC)\nCynthia Cummis\, Director Private Sector Climate Mitigation\, WRI\nAlberto Carillo Pineda\, Managing Director of Science Based Targets\, SBTi (TBC)\n\nScope 3: Experience and best practice – 20 min \nModerated by Sandra Genee\, Head of Commercial & Partnerships\, SustainCERT \nBarbara Baarsma\, CEO\, Rabobank \nQ&A – 10 min \nClosing by Sandra Genee\, Head of Commercial & Partnerships\, SustainCERT – 5 min
URL:https://academy.sustain-cert.com/event/scope-3-the-how-for-net-zero-all4climate-precop26-event/
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