SCALING HIGH INTEGRITY CARBON MARKETS: A Cornerstone for Net Zero

Voluntary and regulated carbon credit markets are essential to achieving global climate goals particularly in the wake of COP2 29’s Article 6 developments. High-quality carbon markets are rapidly gaining traction as a significant investible opportunity, particularly through the development on high-quality carbon credits derived from nature-based removal projects. These markets offer a dual benefit of helping companies stay on track to reduce their emissions and meet net zero targets but also generate financial returns, making them attractive to a broad range of investors and finally demonstrate biodiversity gains.

As global regulation around carbon markets tightens, demand for credible carbon credits is expected to surge. However, unlocking the full potential of carbon removals requires an integrated value chain or “bridge building” which spans from project sourcing in collaboration with local communities and host governments in the Global South, to the use of digital monitoring and verification technologies that ensure transparency and performance. Robust governance and enabling policies, asset securitization, and the ability to quantify both biodiversity impacts and benefits to local stakeholders are equally critical. This session will highlight scalable and replicable investment opportunities that align environmental integrity with financial and social value.