Environmental, Social & Governance

[Webinar] Carbon Markets: A Solution to Achieving Net Zero?

概要

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.

宗旨

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

內容

- 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?

對象

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.

導師/講者

Ivan LI
Dr Ivan Li, a Charter Engineer, Certified Carbon Reduction Manager at MIET. He is also an Executive Director at China Galaxy International Financial Holding Limited, brings 15 years of expertise in carbon, AIOT, and smart grids. He established the inaugural carbon business department among Chinese Financial Institutions in Hong Kong, spearheading innovative green finance products and cross-border carbon trading. Noteworthy achievements include issuing the world's first green bond with "drone + carbon satellite" certification and facilitating the pioneering cross-border sale of a "one-Yuan carbon offset project." Recognised for his contributions, he received the Special Excellence Award from the Hong Kong China Finance Association. Dr Li designed the groundbreaking QFLP cross-border carbon fund and was instrumental in launching the Asia Pacific Low Carbon Index ETF, the world's largest equity ETF on the SGX.

Ivan is also the Secretary General of the Hong Kong Energy Services Association and contributes as an expert to the Hong Kong Finance Development Council's Carbon Market Opportunities Task Force.

Huw SLATER
Based in China since 2011, Huw at ClientEarth manages the EU-China Environment Project, fostering policy integration between China and the EU through exchange activities on environmental protection. His background includes the EU-China Emissions Trading Cooperation Platform, the UK Prosperity Fund China Energy Program, collaborations with the Institute for Environment and Development in China, and work with the Australian National University on Climate Change and Fiscal Policy for APEC. He also previously served as Chair of the European Chamber of Commerce in China's Carbon Market Working Group.

Huw is the lead author of the annual China Carbon Pricing Survey reports, offering detailed stakeholder insights on China's carbon market development.

詳情

活動編號
TSBES24002001
日期及時間
2024年9月24日, 星期二 (12:30下午 - 2:00下午)
地點
虛擬平台
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語言
英文
課程時數
SFC:1.50, PWMA:1.50