Overview

As the world races to combat climate change, carbon markets are emerging as a crucial tool for driving sustainable business practices and achieving stated carbon reduction targets.

This webinar explores the regulatory currents and policy shifts needed to further develop Hong Kong’s trajectory as a carbon trading nexus, challenges and opportunities, and how carbon trading/markets can be an effective tool in helping achieve sustainability goals.

Objective

Participants will gain knowledge of carbon markets’ developments, the pros and cons, and the opportunities and challenges they face.

Content

- What role do carbon markets play in sustainable development?
- What are some of the differences, key challenges and barriers to the development of robust carbon markets in Hong Kong and China?
- What regulatory or policy changes might be needed in Asia to further incentivise and facilitate carbon trading activities?
- Compliance carbon markets vs Voluntary Carbon Markets. A tool that could work well in Asia?
- The obstacles and essential elements needed in developing a robust carbon market
- How is carbon pricing determined, and what could be the elements which could affect the carbon pricing.
- What are some emerging trends or innovation in carbon trading that could shape the future of the carbon markets?

Who should attend

Regulators, ESG professionals, directors and risk managers of listed companies, banking and other financial services professionals who have had exposure to carbon trading activities or those who are interested in carbon finance or climate change-related topics.