ABOUT THIS TRAINING COURSE
More energy companies today are setting ambitious net-zero targets and are
expected to pour billions into the voluntary carbon offset market by the end of
this decade. To get to net zero emissions, companies will need to balance
emissions with nature and technology-based offsets. Markets are the best tool
for connecting carbon sources and sinks. Many countries will not have enough
supply inside their borders and will need to co-operate with those who have
extra greenhouse gas removal potential.
The energy industry is in search of effective climate tools as pressure mounts
from investors and consumers for more progress on fighting rising emissions.
Corporations fighting to cut their carbon footprint have for years focused on
internal reduction measures. Many are now adding to that effort by turning to
carbon credits, a process made easier as verification and registration tools
mature.
One particular category of carbon offsets leads the way: high-quality,
nature-based carbon credits. These represent the largest category of carbon
credit projects in the voluntary carbon market, comprising nearly half of
credits issued. Public concern about this practice focused on the additionality,
leakage, and integrity of carbon offsets that are created through reforestation,
land preservation, carbon capture and other projects.
Lack of standardization and government regulation has also increased uncertainty
for all participants in carbon markets, creating risks for developers of
credit-generating projects and offset purchasers. Demand for higher-quality
offsets will value projects that were subjected to due diligence and rely upon
reputable third-party verification. Companies purchasing offsets generated by
permanent and quantifiable projects will therefore be in the best position
moving forward.
In this highly interactive training course, your course instructor will guide
you through the latest developments and best procurement practices to
successfully operate in the voluntary carbon market.
Training Objectives
At the end of this course, the participants will be able to:
* Discover the current state of the carbon economy
* Gain insights into the voluntary carbon market
* Learn about the different type carbon credits available
* Examine how companies can reach net zero target by using carbon offsets
* Uncover best practices in carbon credit procurement strategy
* Learn the pricing dynamics carbon credits
* Examine how to identify and ensure high quality credits
* Obtain key learning from flawed carbon offset projects
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
* Energy transition team leaders
* Carbon credit procurement professionals
* ESG strategy team leaders
* Finance and accounting professionals
* Low carbon business analysts or economists
* Corporate business sustainability professionals
* Legal, compliance and regulatory professionals
* Carbon trading professionals
Course Level
* Intermediate
Trainer
Your expert course leader is a skilled and accomplished professional with over
25 years of extensive C-level experience in the energy markets worldwide. He has
a strong expertise in all the aspects of (energy) commodity markets,
international sales, marketing of services, derivatives trading, staff training
and risk management within dynamic and high-pressure environments.
He received a Master's degree in Law from the University of Utrecht in 1987. He
started his career at the NLKKAS, the Clearing House of the Commodity Futures
Exchange in Amsterdam. After working for the NLKKAS for five years, he was
appointed as Member of the Management Board of the Agricultural Futures Exchange
(ATA) in Amsterdam at the age of 31. While working for the Clearing House and
exchange, he became an expert in all the aspects of trading and risk management
of commodities. In 1997, he founded his own specialist-consulting firm that
provides strategic advice about (energy) commodity markets, trading and risk
management.
He has advised government agencies such as the European Commission, investment
banks, major utilities and commodity trading companies and various energy
exchanges and market places in Europe, CEE countries, North America and Asia.
Some of the issues he has advised on are the development and implementation of a
Risk Management Framework, investment strategies, trading and hedging
strategies, initiation of Power Exchanges (APX) and other trading platforms, the
set-up of (OTC) Clearing facilities, and feasibility and market studies like for
the Oil, LNG and the Carbon Market. The latest additions are (Corporate) PPAs
and Artificial Intelligence for energy firms.
He has given numerous seminars, workshops and (in-house) training sessions about
both the physical and financial trading and risk management of commodity and
carbon products. The courses have been given to companies all over the world, in
countries like Japan, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland,
Slovenia, Czech Republic, Malaysia, China, India, Belgium and the Netherlands.
He has published several articles in specialist magazines such as Commodities
Now and Energy Risk and he is the co-author of a book called A Guide to
Emissions Trading: Risk Management and Business Implications published by Risk
Books in 2004.
POST TRAINING COACHING SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)
To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer
individualized 'One to One' coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can
help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your
learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your
capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be
delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers.
They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help
you achieve your goals faster.
Request for further information post training support and fees applicable
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