Connect with Verra at Climate Week NYC and North America Climate Summit

Time: 9:00 – 11:00 am ET

Location: Climate Impact “Clubhouse”, Arlo Soho, 231 Hudson Street, New York

Host: South Pole (external)

Verra Staff: Robin Rix, Chief Legal, Policy, and Markets Officer

Additional Information (Breakout 2): This panel will provide a platform for a frank and forward-looking dialogue between key market representatives and end-buyers on the future of global net zero goals and the pivotal role of the carbon market in achieving them – touching on major market trends around transparency, integrity, and demand/supply signals. Attendees will gain insights into:

• Big trends shaping carbon markets: How are the latest quality and integrity frameworks shaping the global carbon market, and how are they paving the way or converging with anticipated regulation? What should end-buyers pay attention to in a changing market?
• Navigating the new landscape: What do the latest developments across voluntary corporate standard setters, including SBTi, mean for credit buyers? What are the emerging opportunities and new generations of credits that can help advance global and corporate-level net zero goals?
• Enhancing risk and quality management in carbon portfolios: How are new data-driven solutions enhancing the transparency and efficiency of carbon markets? And what are the key factors buyers should consider today for credible carbon credit procurement that supports corporate net zero strategies?

Time: 11:00 – 11:30 am ET

Location: The Cure, 345 Park Avenue South, New York

Host: GenZero (external)

Verra Staff: Mandy Rambharos, CEO

Additional Information: This session is part of an event titled “Accelerating Climate Action: Delivering High-Integrity Carbon Markets” which is organized by The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) (external), the Global Carbon Market Utility (GCMU) (external), and the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) (external).

This panel has the following focus: With around half of the world headed to the polls for elections in 2024, the future of climate progress and the landscape of carbon markets faces new challenges and opportunities. Experts will discuss potential scenarios where market fragmentation could lead to innovation in regional carbon trading systems while also examining risks such as protectionism and divergent regulatory frameworks.

The session aims to provide insights into how stakeholders can adapt strategies within this bifurcated world to ensure that carbon markets continue to play an effective role in mitigating climate change amidst political complexities.

Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET

Location: Deloitte Hub, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York

Host: Deloitte

Verra Staff: Michael Weiss, Regional Representative, US and Canada

Additional Information: How can we build greater integrity in carbon markets? This session will dive deep into the current and future state of carbon markets by engaging key value chain stakeholders – from buyers to originators, investors and certifiers – to share their perspectives on carbon monetization, carbon credit trading and new business models that allow benefits to be shared along the full value chain.

Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET

Location: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue, W 53rd St, New York

Host: S&P Global (external)

Verra Staff: Mandy Rambharos, CEO

This event is part of IETA’s North America Climate Summit. Participation is open to those registered for the NACS.

Additional Information: The VCM stands at a pivotal moment. To fully realize its potential as a critical tool for achieving net-zero targets, it must overcome pressing challenges and respond to criticism. This panel will explore how collaboration can drive meaningful change, strengthen the VCM, and foster innovative solutions that build trust and deliver genuine, lasting climate action.

Time: 2:15 – 3:15 pm ET

Location: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, 811 7th Avenue, W 53rd St, New York

Host: IETA (external)

Verra Staff: Andrew Howard, Senior Director, Climate Policy and Strategy

This event is part of IETA’s North America Climate Summit. Participation is open to those registered for the NACS.

Additional Information: CORSIA is in the first year of its first phase – but many questions remain as the market develops. This panel will discuss the actions that need to be taken by governments, the aviation sector, and carbon market stakeholders to operationalize a functional CORSIA market, including the need for corresponding adjustments to be made at scale.

Time: 3:30 – 4:15 pm ET

Location: ILA Penthouse and Rooftop Garden, 253 West 28th Street, FL 7, New York

Host: Value Chain Initiative (VCI) (external)

Verra Staff: Mandy Rambharos, CEO

Additional Information: This session is part of an event titled “Net Zero Value Chains” (external). It will explore how value chain interventions accounting can enhance climate reporting and regulatory harmonization, particularly in light of the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance and the revision of the Corporate Scope 3 Standards and Net Zero Standard.

Experts will discuss strategies for improving data transparency, regulatory compliance, and uniformity in climate reporting across industries. Insights from this discussion will inform the subsequent workshop, where participants will co-create a letter to COP representatives, outlining key commitments and recommendations.

Note: Access the live stream of the event (Zoom). The event recording will be made available a few days following the session on the Value Change Initiative’s YouTube Channel (external).