​Introducing our new Carbon Connections webinar series. This panel discussion is the first of a series that aims to highlight the collaboration in carbon markets that's driving evolution and change.

​Carbon markets are on course to expand substantially in coming decade, and attract huge investor interest. According to BloombergNEF’s latest modelling, informed by BeZero Carbon’s ratings, carbon credits could be worth over $230 per tonne by 2050, under the optimal regulations and market structure––termed the high-quality scenario. 

​But what is the path to the high-quality scenario, which would see integrity concerns addressed, and barriers to carbon markets removed for companies? In this scenario, trust in the climate impact of carbon credits and the claims that companies are making is crucial.

​This panel will convene experts from across the carbon ecosystem, as they delve into the latest research from BloombergNEF and BeZero Carbon on how trust can be gained for carbon credits to realise their potential impact. We’ll explore the role of domestic and global regulations, and how pricing can better reward quality to drive demand and investment.

​Moderator

​Philippa Nuttall, Editor, FT Sustainable Views

​Philippa is Editor of Sustainable Views, published by the Financial Times. She was previously Environment Editor of the New Statesman, Founder and Editor in Chief of Energy Monitor, and Editor in chief of Foresight Climate and Energy.

​Confirmed Speakers

​Sebastien Cross, Chief Innovation Officer & Co-Founder, BeZero Carbon

​Seb is Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder of BeZero Carbon, a global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. BeZero was founded in 2020, its global team combines expertise within climate and earth science, financial research, data science, and public policy.

​Prior to founding BeZero Carbon, he worked as a Rates Strategist for Bank of America, focusing on fixed-income markets. He began his career as an Economist at the Bank of England. He has an MSc in Finance & Economics from Warwick Business School and an MA in Economics from the University of Sheffield.

​Kyle Harrison, Head of Sustainability Research, BloombergNEF

​Kyle leads BNEF’s sustainability research team, which publishes content on the private sector's transition to the low-carbon economy. The team focuses on core areas like environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, target-setting, corporate decarbonization pathways and sustainable finance. Kyle specializes in corporate clean energy procurement and the voluntary carbon market.

​Mark Kenber, Executive Director, VCMI

​Mark Kenber has worked for nearly three decades on market-based approaches to environmental protection.

​Former CEO of The Climate Group, where he launched the Voluntary Carbon Standard, Mark is regarded as one of the leading voices on carbon markets in climate policy. His previous roles include positions at Fundación Natura in Ecuador, WWF’s International Climate Change Program, Mongoose Energy Ltd, and Climate Advisers. He has also served as Climate Change Advisor to the Ecuadorian Government.

​Mark is a board member of ICVCM and Verra and Chair of Brighton and Hove Energy Services Cooperative.

​Sarah Ouziaux, ESG Officer, Engie

​Sarah Ouziaux holds a double Master’s degree earned in both France and England. She started her career by working in wastewater treatment in the UK, then worked with UNICEF in Denmark before returning to France where, she shifted her focus towards the energy power plant sector.

​In 2009, Sarah joined the Engie Group in Belgium. Her roles spanned business development, project management, and contributing to the energy and decarbonization sector. However, her journey took an interesting turn when she transitioned to the position of Environmental Social & Governance Officer within the Global Energy Management & Sales Entity at ENGIE.

​Part of Sarah’s expertise now lies in the Carbon Credits business; she advises and supports the operational teams in selecting and trading credits of the highest quality.