Voluntary Carbon Markets USA Brochure

Part of: Organized by:Learn from Leading Carbon Market Experts, Including:Janet Peace,Director Markets &Business Strategy,Pew Center on GlobalClimate ChangeMargret Kim,Senior Advisor –International ClimateChange,California AirResources BoardJasmine Hyman,Marketing Director,Gold StandardPlus Practical Insights and Analysis from:Key Reasons to AttendJonathan Schrag, Executive Director, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)Richard M Domaleski, Chief Executive O?cer, World EnergyJustin Felt, Carbon Project Manager North America, Point CarbonMilo Sjardin, Head – North America, New Carbon FinanceMike Rigby, Director, co2balanceLeslie L. Durschinger, Principal, Terra Global CapitalSarah Hines, Presidential Management Fellow, USDA Forest Service?The only event to focus solely on the US voluntary carbon market? Find out the impact a cap-and-trade scheme will have on the voluntary market? Learn from practical voluntary o?setting case studies?Understand consumer requirements? Bene?t from a series of interactive panel discussions? Prepare your business for climate regulationPlus: Biodiversity & Ecosystem Finance Seminar on the 21st JanuaryOur exciting new online networking facility, allows you to schedule meetingswith participants prior during and after the eventBook Now – Call +44 20 7099 0600 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com““ ””Extremely well organized, the speakerswere both informative and entertaining.CARBON ZEROWestin Times Square Hotel, New York, USA ? 22-23 January 2009Derik Broekho?,Vice President of Policy, California Climate ActionRegistryKate Hamilton, Carbon Project Manager,The EcosystemMarketplaceNathan Clark,Director Emission O?setProjects,Chicago ClimateExchangeCapitalizing on the growth of the North American voluntary carbon market Endorsed By:Book Now – Call +44 20 7099 0600 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.comThe voluntary carbon market has experienced rapid growth over the past few years and thisexpansion is set to continue in the US in terms of both supply and demand. A nationwidemandatory carbon reduction scheme is said to be put into place in the near future and asigni?cant amount of uncertainty has surrounded the future role of the voluntary carbon market. The Voluntary Carbon Markets USA conference and exhibition will take place in Januaryin New York and build on the success of VCM USA 2008 by providing a unique insight into theindustry a year on. The risks involved in buying and selling voluntary o?sets will be examined, andthe barriers as well as the opportunities in this exciting sector will be addressed. What e?ect will aUS cap-and-trade scheme have on the voluntary market and how will its role change? Will theglobal ?nancial crisis dent demand in the voluntary market? Has the voluntary market achievedcredibility and transparency through the application of several standards, registries and othermarket mechanisms? The event will also look at what companies are doing to meet consumers’demands and how to communicate their carbon neutral activities to their target audience. If you have any additional questions or you would like to be an expert on one of the panels,please email dana.vogel@greenpowerconferences.comHere is who attended Voluntary Carbon Market USA 2008:““““Voluntary Carbon Markets USA2008 was attended by over 180participants. Attendees includedhigh level executives from:The World Green Exchange • The Walt DisneyCompany • McKinsey & Co • The ClimateRegistry • Sterling Planet • Stark Investments •Avoided Deforestation Partners •EcoSecurities • Regenesis Power • Misys •KPMG • Iogen Corporation • JP Morgan •Inter-American Development Bank • Hunton& Williams • The Business Council forSustainable Energy • City of Aspen • GHGInstitute • USDA Forest Service • Van NessFeldman • Det Norske Veritas • Gold Standard• EPCOR Utilities • Equator Environmental •Bank of New York Mellon • Dow ChemicalCompany • Cli?ord Chance • EquatorEnvironmental • Chicago Climate Exchange •Caisse des Depots • Bunge • APX • AESCorporation • Blue Source and many more.Enhanced Delegate NetworkingOne of the fantastic new features ofVoluntary Carbon Markets USA is the onlinenetworking system – all pre-registereddelegates, speakers and guests can contacteach other, organise meetings and networkbefore, during and after the event using thiseasy to use, private networking system. Formore information, please visit the website.Over 1750 sustainability professionalshave participated in our global CarbonMarkets events which provide ?rst classnetworking platforms for project hosts,carbon credit buyers, government representatives, DNA’s and carbon experts. Ourevents have an excellent track record of attracting high calibre project developers indeveloping regions to help drive the adoption of carbon projects in the USA, LatinAmerica, Asia, India and Africa.Credit Buyers/Banks/NationalFunds/Utilities 31%Carbon Consultants/Developers/ResearchInstitutes 18%Government/Municipalities/Associations/Non-Pro?ts 11%Project Developer Hosts/Credit Production 11%O?set Providers/Retailers 6%Carbon Brokers/Exchanges 5%Press 4%Veri?cation/Lawyers 4%Registries/Standards 4%EquipmentManufacturers 3%Universities/EducationCenters 3%Carbon Markets &tmInvestors Association””I really enjoyed the conference. It wasvery well organized, the panels wereinteresting, the moderators prepared andthe discussion inspiring. There are fewconferences which make me stay andlisten to the panels throughout the days.Yours counted among them.CLIMATE FOCUS””It was a very interestingcrowd and a lot of goodconversations took place.CENTRE FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONSU P C O M I N G E V E N T SThe need for Patient Capital to bring Biodiversity & EcosystemFinance into the mainstreamLondon, UK • 25-26 November 2008CDM business opportunities in AfricaCape Town, South Africa • 17-19 November 2008Unlocking Latin America’s true carbon market potentialSão Paulo, Brazil • 21-22 April 20098.30 Registration, welcome coffee & exhibition visit9.00 Chair’s opening remarks9.10 Session 1: The Timeline for the US ComplianceMarket and its Impact on the Voluntary Market Will there be a market down the line for voluntary credits? Whatmeaning will impending mandatory caps have? Speakers willdebate the role and future of the voluntary market.Keynote Address – America’s Commitment to Climate ChangePanel Discussion: The Timeline for the US Compliance Market andIts Impact on the Voluntary Market? How do I make sure that the actions I am taking now count in acompliance market?? How is the market impacted by the new administration?? Is the flexibility of the voluntary market a strength or a weakness?? How can sustainable growth of the market be ensured? ? How can we stop double counting?Derik Broekhoff, Vice President of Policy, California ClimateAction RegistryJanet Peace, Director Markets & Business Strategy, Pew Centeron Global Climate ChangeMargret Kim, Senior Advisor – International Climate Change,California Air Resources BoardRGGI: Lessons Learnt and Projections for the Future? How will RGGI evolve under a federal emissions reduction scheme?? First phase of the RGGI auction and pricing? What will the timeline be?? What impact will the compliance market have on the voluntarymarket?Jonathan Schrag, Executive Director, Regional GreenhouseGas Initiative (RGGI) 10.50 Networking refreshment break & exhibition visit11.20 Session 2: Current Status of the Voluntary MarketThis session will give an up-date on the current size and shape of themarket and inform about current trends in the US and worldwide.? How has the market grown and what is its size?? Where does it sit in the regulated market and has its role changed?? What types of projects are predominant?Milo Sjardin, Head - North America, New Carbon Finance Justin Felt, Carbon Project Manager North America, Point Carbon 12.10 Q&A Session with Speakers12.30 Networking lunch break & exhibition visit1.50 Session 3: The Voluntary Standards and Registries– Bringing Credibility to the Market A series of presentations followed by questions from the audience onthe different voluntary standards and registries in existence today.? What have the efforts of standardizing the market come to?? Does a variety of standards confuse or add diversity to the market?? Quality and transparency: how do you ensure consumer confidence?? To what extent does the voluntary market allow for greaterinnovation and creativity than the compliance market?Overview of the Voluntary Standards and Registries in theMarketplaceKate Hamilton, Carbon Project Manager, The EcosystemMarketplace Book Now – Call +44 20 7099 0600 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.comPanel Discussion: Have Standards and Registries GivenCredibility to the Voluntary Market? Kate Hamilton, Carbon Project Manager, The EcosystemMarketplaceNathan Clark, Director Emission Offset Projects, Chicago ClimateExchange Jasmine Hyman, Marketing Director, Gold Standard 3.20 Networking refreshment break & exhibition visit3.50 Session 4: Producing, Selling, Buying: The Credit Lifecycle in the Voluntary MarketThis session will examine key issues to keep in mind when producingvoluntary offset credits and what buyers are looking for. Whatattracts corporate buyers to certain VERs?Successful Project Development – Avoiding Pitfalls andOvercoming Barriers? How do you create projects that will be accepted by themandatory and voluntary markets?? How do I appropriately validate my project and verify myemissions? ? What responsibility for sustainable benefits of offsets lies withthe seller?Michael J. Carolan, Sexton Energy and Carolan & Associates*awaiting final confirmationPanel Discussion: Trading VERs – What are Buyers Looking For?? American vs. international credits? Consumer attractive credits vs. those producing real additionalcredits? What are the motivations for buyers to purchase voluntary credits?Richard M Domaleski, Chief Executive Officer, World Energy Björn Fischer, Managing Director US, First ClimateHugh Strange, Co-Director of Energy Initiatives, News Corporation5.10 Chairman’s closing remarks and discussion5.30 Close of Day One & Networking DrinksDay One: 22 January 20098.30 Welcome coffee & exhibition visit9.00 Chair’s opening remarks9.10 Session 5: Finance and InvestmentThis panel discussion will be looking at the issues involved ininvesting and financing of voluntary offset projects. What projectsattract investors and how are the risks addressed that come with it.? Pricing offsets and their risks? How can standardization help to minimize financial risks?? How do you value offsets?? How do you overcome credibility challenges?? What types of offsets attract the most investment?Ricardo Bayon, Partner and Co-Founder, EKO Asset ManagementPartners Radha Kuppalli, Director, New ForestsSenior Representative, IDEA Carbon10.50 Networking refreshment break & exhibition visit11.10 Session 6: Carbon Offset Programs and How toReach Your Target MarketA wide range of organizations, companies and even cities have madecarbon neutrality their aim through offsetting their emissionsthemselves, or by offering this service to their customers. Thissession will provide practical examples of carbon offset programs inaction and showcase what companies are doing to communicatetheir activities to their consumers.? How were the programs received by the target market?? What were the key success factors and main barriers?? How effective is carbon labeling or trademarks?? What factors do companies or individuals take into account whenpurchasing offsets?? What do you need to bear in mind when you are defining carbonneutrality and sustainability criteria?? What avenues of communication work best when conveying yourgreen message?Erik Blachford, Chief Executive Officer, TerraPassMike Rigby, Director, co2balance 12.40 Networking lunch break & exhibition visit2.00 Session 7: Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use OffsetsForestry related projects form a substantial part of the voluntarymarket and are popular with customers. However there are a numberof underlying issues which need to be addressed to secure credibilityand real carbon reductions from these credits. This interactive paneldiscussion will look at the validity of forestry projects, the benefitsand risks involved and if this type of offset should be expanded toencompass a wider biodiversity offset market.? What is being done to address issues of quality and permanence?? How do agricultural, forestry and land-use credits compare toother voluntary credits?? Will an increase in forestry standards improve credibility or hinderinnovation?? Should we consider wider offset opportunities and link thevoluntary market to promoting biodiversity? Leslie L. Durschinger, Principal, Terra Global Capital Sarah Hines, Presidential Management Fellow, USDA Forest Service Robert Coulter, Senior Marketing Director, Emissions CreditCorporation Zoe Kant, Carbon Finance Specialist, The Nature ConservancyDave Krog, Chief Executive Officer, AgraGate Climate CreditsCorporationDay Two: 23 January 2009Book Now – Call +44 20 7099 0600 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com3.30 Networking refreshment break & exhibition visit4.00 Session 8: Project Trends and Future MarketDirectionsThis session will look at how projects are developing and what thefuture holds for the voluntary market. What emerging areas ofgrowth are seen? What types of projects are popular and which arein decline? What will the market look like in a year’s time?? Opportunities and barriers ? How will business incorporate the voluntary market into theircorporate strategies?? Project aggregation and the role of project portfolios? Will pricing of VERs change?? Will the voluntary market facilitate technological innovation?Ron Luhur, Carbon Markets Specialist, Environmental Defense Fund Simon Petley, Chief Executive Officer, EnviroMarket5.00 Chairman’s closing remarks and discussion5.15 Close of ConferenceSeminar: Voluntary Carbon Markets 101New York, USA, 21st January 2009Ideal for those new to this exciting industry, this one dayin-depth seminar will provide attendees with an understandingof the underlying principles of the voluntary markets.For further information please visit the conference websiteat www.greenpowerconferences.com8.30 Registration9.00 Start5.30 CloseBook Now – Call +44 20 7099 0600 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.comGreen Power Conferences was established in 2003 by a team of professional, environmentally aware event expertsand were the ?rst to o?er professionally organised events focusing on the sustainability sector. Over the last ?veyears, we have welcomed over 6000 delegates from 76 countries and built a global database of 140,000+ contacts.Our expertise lies in producing high quality, interactive conferences that provide ample networking opportunities fordelegates and partners alike. Green Power Conferences o?sets the impacts of its commercial activities towardsrenewable energy projects. Green Power Conferencesconsistently work in strategicpartnership with industryleading organisations and tradepublications. Our internationaland targeted marketingcampaigns ensure excellentmarketing exposure for ourpartners.If you would like to partner withus, please contact maria.augestad@greenpowerconferences.comwww.argusmediagroup.comSponsorship & Exhibition OpportunitiesNow in its 4th edition, the Voluntary Carbon Markets event series o?ers an integratedsolution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networkingopportunities with senior decision makers.First class business opportunities? Generate new high level business contacts? Enhance your company's brand visibility globally? Increase your market share and gain competitive advantage? Reinforce existing partnerships? Find new partners and business opportunitiesCost e?ective packages to meet your business needsOur sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your businessobjectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationshipsor enhance your company pro?le, we will help you do so in a cost e?ective manner.Contact Santosh Sarma for further detailsTel: 009714 813 5213 or Cell: 00971 508 801 671Email: santosh.sarma@greenpowerconferences.comThe Biodiversity & Ecosystem Finance Seminar will once again bring togetherthe corporate and ?nance communities with the biodiversity and ecosystemindustry to drive this critical early stage market forward.Each session will be led by one or two in depth presentations followed by discussionsessions allowing for the key information to be shared and lots of Q&A to take place.Seminar Agenda8.30 Registration & welcome co?ee9.00 Chair’s opening remarksThe Biodiversity & Ecosystem ChallengeWhat are biodiversity & ecosystem services and why should they be important tothe ?nancial services and corporate sectors? Understanding the opportunities, aswell as the risks involved. 10.30 Networking refreshment breakDo Market Based Mechanisms Really Help?What are the short-comings of market based conservation e?orts? What can bedone to prevent monoculture plantations and increase involvement ofindigenous groups and local communities?The Need for Biodiversity & Ecosystem Measurements & DataThe need to develop practical indicators for measuring negative impacts andpositive contributions to biodiversity. Why are monitoring and evaluation systemsso urgently required? Finding agreed standards, methods and indicators.12.30 Networking lunch breakOpportunities and Developments in IndustryWhat sectors and businesses can take advantage of these services? Understandingthe roles of those companies that impact biodiversity and ecosystem servicesdirectly; those that impact it in their supply chain and those whose businessdirectly relies on the biodiversity or ecosystem service in question. 3.20 Networking refreshment breakWhat Stage Have Finance Sector Investments Reached?How do we develop the ?nance sectors involvement further? Understanding therisks and opportunities for ?nancial institutions? What returns on investment canbe generated?5.30 Close of SeminarConfirmed speakers include:Ricardo Bayon, Founder and Head of Research, EKO Asset ManagementPartnersBecca Madsen, Biodiversity Programme Manager, The Ecosystem MarketplaceRadha Kuppalli, Director, New ForestsCourtney Lowrance, Vice President, Environmental & Social Risk Management,Citi GroupGeorge Kelly, Director of Business Development and Founder, EnvironmentalBanc & Exchange and Vice President, National Mitigation Banking AssociationSeminar:New York, USA21st January 2009Media Partner:REF:FOUR EASY WAYS TO BOOKEmail: Chantell.McNeish@greenpowerconferences.comOnline: www.greenpowerconferences.com Tel: +44 20 7099 0600 Fax: +44 20 7900 1853 Delegate DetailsName Job Title Telephone Email123Company DetailsCompany Name:Address:Country:Fax:Terms & ConditionsCon?rmation: You will receive con?rmation of your booking by email.If you do not receive anything within 48 hours, please contactinfo@greenpowerconferences.com to ensure we have receivedyour booking. 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