Agenda

9:00 – 9:30AM: Welcome & Overview; History & Context of Voluntary Carbon Markets

A brief welcome and overview of the agenda & purposes and a concise overview of the history and context of Voluntary Carbon Markets.

9:30 – 9:55AM: VCMs: Current Theoretical Frontiers

Alicia Seiger & Marc Roston of the Stanford Steyer-Taylor Center for Energy Policy and Finance will share their research and latest thinking, including the “Diligence, Reform, Reset” framework and an upcoming white paper.

9:55 – 10:00AM: Break

10:00 – 11:00AM: VCM Participation: Business & Legal Considerations for Purchasers

For buyers of carbon credits, this discussion will cover relevant legal and business issues, including maximizing value, diligencing quality, and minimizing risk, as well as emergent legal & business issues.

11:00AM – 12:00PM: VCM Corporate Governance & Strategy

The final segment will cover best practices in corporate governance, including the incentives guiding VCM participation (& overall sustainability strategy) within an organization, and effective communication & reporting.

12:00 PM: Conclude