ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance)

The EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition brought together distinguished experts at its 1st Investment & Finance Green Transition Forum in Abu Dhabi. Under team leader Spyros Kouvelis, the EU-GCC cooperation project opened important perspectives on how regions can finance the energy transition. Kouvelis moderated the session spotlight: Building a Green Finance & Investment Ecosystem in the GCC. Jan Haizmann, CEO, ZETA, joined distinguished experts George von Waldburg, Director of Environmental Markets, ICE Futures Europe, and Thomas Bernheim, Policy Analyst, DG Climate Action, European Commission. They discussed carbon markets in the GCC with insights from global and EU experiences, looking at tools like #carbonpricing, taxes, and cap-and-trade systems to reduce emissions. They considered innovative financial instruments, including #greenbonds and sustainability-linked loans, to drive investment in low-carbon technologies. Jan Haizmann emphasized the importance of regional approaches to maximize the capacity of the six GCC countries to commoditize carbon and generate revenues to finance their energy transitions. Congratulations to the EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition for hosting such an inspiring and well-organized event!

Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance) and Chapter Zero Egypt! 🌍 On November 28th at 15:00 Cairo time, Jan Haizmann, Secretary General of ZETA, will provide key insights into the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (#CBAM) and its implications for the Egyptian industry. This hybrid event is a must-attend for industry leaders, C-suite executives, and innovators navigating carbon trading and sustainability in the MENA region. 📩 To register or learn more, contact info@chapterzeroegypt.org. For further information about ZETA and our working groups, including CBAM, reach out to secretariat@zeta-global.org. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the evolving carbon markets! #CBAM #Sustainability #MENA #Egypt #ZETA #ChapterZeroEgypt #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization Jan Haizmann Mohamed Taher Ayman Salah Paul van Son Kutalmış Ersoy

🌍 Driving Türkiye’s Transition to a Clean Energy and Natural Gas Hub 🌍 As part of the ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance), Kutalmış Ersoy delivered a presentation at the Regional Oil and Gas Conference last week offering insights into Türkiye’s potential to become both a natural gas trading hub and a regional clean energy hub. The presentation focused on: 🔑 Infrastructure for the Future: Highlighting Türkiye’s robust LNG terminals, underground storage facilities, and expansive pipeline network as a solid foundation for energy security and regional trade. ♻️ Clean Energy Integration: Showcasing ZETA’s efforts to develop carbon pricing mechanisms, green energy markets, and sustainable energy product trading to accelerate decarbonization across the region. 📜 Market and Regulatory Reforms: Stressing the importance of liberalizing markets, ensuring third-party access, and fostering transparency to attract investment and build a liquid, competitive energy hub. ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance) expresses gratitude to the organizers, participants, and all contributors who are committed to advancing these critical discussions. Together, the future of energy markets in the region looks promising.

ZETA is proud to be the Association Partner for Commodity Sustainability Online on November 25, 2024! Our Secretary General, Jan Haizmann, will moderate an engaging panel session, "From promises to action: How boardrooms are shaping the future of sustainable commodities." The discussion will delve into: 👉 The challenges boardrooms face in attracting sustainable investments 👉 Ensuring supply chain awareness of the costs of sustainability 👉 Bridging regulatory compliance, technology, and practical implementation This is a unique opportunity to hear from industry leaders as we explore strategies shaping a sustainable, resilient future for the commodities sector. 🎟️ Register your free spot here: https://lnkd.in/deCCtS-9 #Sustainability #ESG #Commodities #CommodityWebinar #SustainableFuture

ZETA is proud to participate in the 1st EU-GCC Investment & Finance Green Transition Forum on 26 November 2024 at the St. Regis Hotel, Corniche Abu Dhabi, organized by team at the EU-GCC Cooperation on Green Transition project! Our Secretary General Jan Haizmann will join a panel discussion on 'Building a Green Finance & Investment Ecosystem in the GCC', highlighting the economic and regulatory conditions necessary to attract private sector engagement in GCC carbon markets. This session will delve into how carbon markets can serve as transformative tools for financing the green transition in the GCC. For more information and to register, visit: https://lnkd.in/dM__-Huy We look forward to advancing the conversation on sustainable finance in the GCC region!

You are invited to the next ZETA Roundtable! Join us for the last roundtable of the year, taking place in Abu Dhabi on December 9. This roundtable will bring together industry experts to explore the critical role of technology in developing sustainable trading markets. We are excited to have Rory O., Mohamad El Nahi, and other key contributors leading the discussion. The event will be hosted at the Siemens Energy Innovation Center and is open to remote participation. Please RSVP to join – dial-in details will be shared prior to the meeting. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5MX7Qvg

This week at COP29, the global carbon market took a major step forward with the adoption of new standards under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. 🌍✨ These standards open pathways for both transitioning existing projects and launching new initiatives within the Article 6.4 framework, establishing a solid foundation to scale impactful climate actions. Rigorous oversight of carbon removals and broader methodologies is now in place, aligning with ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance)'s mission to foster transparent and integrated low-emission markets, particularly across the MENA region. 🌱 However, much work remains. Critical technical aspects—such as creating a mechanism registry and designating operational entities—are still under development and essential for Article 6.4 to become fully operational. 🛠️📈 As #COP29 progresses, we’re proud to contribute insights as part of the Türkiye delegation and support a global carbon market rooted in transparency and accountability. Together, we’re building a sustainable future where carbon markets serve as powerful tools for climate action and economic resilience. Stay tuned as we help shape these standards for a low-emission world! 🌏 Kutalmış Ersoy Jan Haizmann

🌍📍Today, COP29 has kicked off in Baku, bringing together leaders and innovators committed to sustainable progress. Representing ZETA (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance), Secretary Türkiye Kutalmış Ersoy is on the ground to follow these pivotal developments closely. At ZETA, we’re dedicated to building transparent, standardized, and trusted markets for sustainable trading—cornerstones for a green economy. As COP29 unfolds, we’re hopeful that this year’s conference will chart a clearer course, addressing current uncertainties in green markets and paving the way for reliable price signals to guide future investments. #COP29 #Sustainability #ZETA #CleanEnergy #CarbonMarkets #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition

🌍 Insights on Clean Hydrogen Standards at ADIPEC 🌍 This week, ZETA Secretary General Jan Haizmann joined an ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference panel in Abu Dhabi, exploring the evolving global frameworks for clean hydrogen. When Dr Carole Nakhle, CEO of Crystol Energy, asked about the concept of “colorblind” hydrogen, Jan emphasized that while color labels (e.g., "green" or "blue") aren't entirely wrong, they currently hinder the market by fragmenting limited liquidity. As the market matures, he believes color distinctions could foster diverse product markets with varied pricing. Daria Nochevnik, Director of Policy & Partnerships at Hydrogen Council, echoed the need for a unified global emissions standard in hydrogen production, advocating for ISO standards to streamline production, conditioning, and transport. The panel also examined COP28’s progress toward a unified certification framework for hydrogen, with Jan stressing the importance of international recognition: “National standards are essential, but compliance markets need internationally fungible certificates.” Drawing lessons from LNG's growth, Jan highlighted that while today’s technology allows hydrogen markets to scale faster, a unified certification system is still needed. Flexible contracts, with mechanisms to manage regulatory and certification shifts, will also support investment and balance buyer-seller risks. Thanks to fellow panellists Wael Almazeedi of Avance Labs and Nikunj Gupta of ADNOC Group for contributing to this crucial conversation. #ADIPEC2024 #Hydrogen #CleanEnergy #ZETA #SustainableFuture

At ZETA, our goal is to contribute to the energy sector by fostering strategic partnerships that encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration. In this spirit, we are excited to partner with the Türkiye Enerji Zirvesi (Türkiye Energy Summit)—one of the key platforms where strategic developments and innovations shaping the future of the energy sector in Türkiye are discussed. The Türkiye Energy Summit will be held on November 25-26 at the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center. ZETA Secretary Türkiye Kutalmış Ersoy will also speak at the event, reflecting our mission from a regional perspective. We look forward to connecting at the Türkiye Energy Summit to explore opportunities in the energy sector and discover future energy solutions. For more details and registration, please check the link in the first comment.