This interactive workshop explores how to scale corporate demand for the voluntary use of carbon credits. Through roundtable thematic huddles, participants will examine what companies need from governments and standard setters to invest confidently in decarbonization. Discussions will address key barriers, the role of credits in net-zero targets, reputational risk, Article 6 and compliance markets interactions, market transparency, and credit quality.
What does it mean to be a member of IETA? Designed for curious, strategic organizations looking to join a global network of carbon market leaders, this session is an opportunity to gain insight into how members engage in IETA’s work, contribute to policy dialogue, and help shape market-based climate solutions. For more information and interest in participating, please contact Meg Miller, miller@ieta.org.
The world continues to demand more innovative technologies and mechanisms to achieve nations' climate targets. Reflecting on the latest energy data, technology and market trends, this session will explore a range of possible energy futures and examine how unlocking the potential of the evolving carbon markets could be a game-changer for climate action and the energy transition.
Annual highlight presenting the latest developments in emissions trading around the world. The report includes state and outlook of emissions trading worldwide, detailed factsheets on every system in operation, under development, and under consideration, infographics that visualize the systems' characteristics.
What is the way forward for multilateral climate action? More and more countries are implementing pricing mechanisms, both as a way to engage with Article 6 to achieve their NDC targets but also as a way to mitigate the impact of border carbon levies such as CBAM. Will the proliferation of market systems lead to the emergence of a global carbon price that might in turn help reduce the impact of CBAM?
With the new European Climate Law confirming that up to 5% of the 2040 target may be met through international credits, the EU must now decide how to integrate these units into its climate policy architecture. The choice will shape market dynamics and the design of the 2031–2035 pilot phase. This panel will discuss emerging Article 6 approaches and how to leverage international credits to support its 2040 goal while preserving environmental integrity and reinforcing international climate cooperation.
Part 1: Integration of Carbon Removals in the EU ETS: The Goal, the Governance, and the Impact on Market Functioning.
Part 2: The Role of the EU ETS in Supporting Industrial Transition: At the Crossroads of Free Allocation Phase-Out, the Industrial Decarbonisation Bank, and CBAM.
Cross-border cooperation on emissions trading is increasingly recognised to enhance market efficiency, price stability, and collective climate ambition. This session will bring together government representatives discuss governance considerations, technical and legal challenges, and lessons learned from linking emissions trading systems, as well as the potential implications for future international carbon market integration.
Part 3: Future Outlook for the Market Stability Reserve in the EU ETS and ETS2: Upcoming MSR Review, Reform Options, and More Flexible Governance Arrangements.
Part 4: Future Outlook for Application of the EU ETS to International Aviation: Scenarios and Market Impact .
European Space Agency (ESA) launched its cutting-edge Biomass satellite in April 2025, capable of measuring branches and tree trunks through dense forest canopies. What opportunities are there for such sophisticated data in carbon markets, and is it scalable?
With the proposed one-year delay to the launch of the EU’s new emissions trading system for buildings, road transport and additional sectors (ETS2), political uncertainty has entered a crucial phase of implementation. This high-level session will unpack the latest market and policy expectations for ETS2, and discuss the state of transposition and institutional preparedness. Experts will assess whether the EU is truly on track for a smooth and credible start to its newest carbon market.
Separate paid ticket required for entrance, purchased online in advance of the party. Limited capacity. Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis.
Clear rules on corporate claims, permissible use of carbon credits, reputational risk, Article 6 interactions, legal nature and credits quality remain key barriers to scale voluntary carbon markets. This plenary explores the role of VCM in the New Carbon Order and progress towards convergence and confidence to support corporate decarbonization and NDCs delivery.
With the CBAM definitive regime in force, operators and authorities are working through the practical requirements of full compliance. This session provides a technical update on the implementation framework, with a focus on the recognition of carbon prices paid in third countries. The session will also include insights from jurisdictions advancing CBAM-style systems, highlighting areas of alignment and divergence relevant for EU importers and exporters.
As the CORSIA market moves into the final year of Phase 1, market activity is ramping up and market dynamics are beginning to come into focus. However, with a potential shortfall in supply and demand from airlines still nascent, this session will assess the state of the market and how it continues to evolve. It will also assess the impact on CORSIA of the latest policy, including key forthcoming decisions from the EU on credit eligibility and on potential extension of the scope of the EU ETS.
Climate revenues are a central pillar of EU decarbonisation strategy, as carbon prices rise and ETS coverage expands. The EU is increasingly relying on carbon pricing not only to drive emissions reductions but also to finance innovation, support investment, and social protection schemes. At the same time, debates intensify over the use of CBAM revenues. This panel will explore how climate revenues can sustain industrial competitiveness, enable a socially just transition, and reinforce the EU’s global climate leadership.
This special roundtable brings together senior industry leaders from around the world, for a moderated discussion to explore common challenges and gain new perspectives. We will address where carbon accounting was and where it needs to go, and how it relates to markets, GHG protocol, boarder adjustments as well as climate policy.