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We are excited to announce that we have appointed Leïla Kamdem as our new Chief Risk Officer, effective January 2025! 🙌 Leila brings a wealth of experience in risk management and governance, most recently serving as HSBC’s Group Head of Climate Risk, leading critical initiatives to enable the Group's Risk and Compliance function to support the bank's climate goals and align with regulatory standards.   A few words from Leila on her appointment: “I am honoured to join South Pole during such a transformative period. The proactive investments our firm has made in risk and compliance have set the stage for future success, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to enhance our risk management capabilities even further. Our ability to innovate for impact in a rapidly evolving market speaks volumes about the strong foundations that have been built and the dedication of our expert team. This commitment empowers us to continue our evolution as a market leader, and to drive true climate impact for all.“   Welcome to the executive team, Leila! 🤝 Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eRiG_jGG

After nine years of negotiations, we witnessed a pivotal decision made with fully endorsed, UN-backed mechanisms for carbon markets at COP29 in Baku. 🌏🌱📈 What roles do countries and businesses have to play? 👇 Read our latest newsletter and discover how COP29’s key conclusions can shape your business’s climate strategies going forward including: 🔹 A 15-minute break down about everything you need to know about Article 6 🔹 How your business can create climate transition plans and strategies in line with NDCs and other compliance schemes 🔹 Insights from other reputable sources within the climate space The hard work is just starting…Stay ahead of the curve on the latest climate news, developments, and events. 👇 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateSolutions #ClimateChange #Newsletter

Don’t miss our in-depth exploration of #CarbonMarkets at our upcoming webinar: '2024 Carbon market deep dive and future trends' 🌎 We'll unpack key insights and market trends including 👇 ✅ Carbon market dynamics: supply, demand, and price drivers ✅ Emerging trends and regulatory changes shaping future market growth ✅ Strategic insights on market integrity ✅ Perspectives on the role of technology and new market mechanisms Choose the session that works best for your timezone: Asia Pacific session 📅 4 December ⏰ 11am SGT/ 2pm AEDT With speakers Karolien Casaer-Diez, Ricky Dengkayaphichith, and Danielle de la Cour Europe/North America session 📅 4 December ⏰ 3pm GMT / 10am EST With speakers Judit Legrady, Ritika Tewari, Alexei Girdis and Lauren Wilkinson Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear what's driving change in both compliance and voluntary markets! Register now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/evgqrmtC #VCM  #CarbonMarket #CarbonCredits #Sustainability

🚨 How big of a threat is climate risk? The World Economic Forum ranks climate-related risks as the top three threats to businesses over the next 10 years 🤯 Climate risk refers to any potential loss or damage your organisation may face due to the impacts of climate change 🌊🔥🧑⚖️ Click through to learn more about what climate risk is and how it can impact your organisation! 👉 🔗 Want to learn more? Read the full quickguide for free: https://lnkd.in/eC7GW49V #ClimateRisk #ClimateChange #Compliance #Reporting

The agreement on carbon markets at COP29 marks a major milestone after years of intense negotiations. But what do these outcomes really mean for the market as we know it today? 🌱 A clear path forward: We now have a roadmap to scale an international carbon market in years, not decades. 📈 Environmental integrity is top of mind: The direction of travel is towards a market with strong environmental integrity – and potentially higher prices, with the power to catalyse more transformative climate action. 🌍 Standardisation: As the new rules take hold, we expect greater standardisation across the market — essential for scaling carbon markets to the size needed to tackle the climate crisis. Want to dive deeper into carbon markets? Join our upcoming #webinars! South Pole experts will break down some of these key developments, and discuss the trends to watch as we look ahead to 2025 👇 https://lnkd.in/dpxGi8-R #COP29 #Article6 #ClimateAction #CarbonMarkets

Major strides were made at the latest #COP29 UN Climate Conference on carbon markets — but as our CEO Dr. Daniel Klier explains, the real work to unlock their full potential is just beginning. Read his full post below 👇

💡Amid growing demands for businesses to set bold carbon reduction targets, the "how" of cutting #scope3 emissions remains a challenge 👉 Switching to renewable electricity in your supply chain is a powerful strategy to drive down these hard-to-manage emissions.  🌬️☀️🌊 Learn how engaging your suppliers, leveraging power purchase agreements (PPAs), and fostering collaboration can lead to significant reductions and pave the way for a low-carbon future in our latest blog. 👇👇👇 https://lnkd.in/eJK7RUSd #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy 

🌍 Ready to tackle your climate transition but unsure what comes next? You’ve got the essentials covered: ✅ Emissions footprint measured ✅ Risks and opportunities assessed ✅ Targets set ✅ Interdependencies mapped But how do you move from groundwork to developing your plan? With your basics in place, here are six steps to transform your climate vision into a resilient, actionable transition plan.💡 Ready to dive deeper? 🌱 Read our full quickguide for free: https://lnkd.in/g4TS---7 #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ClimateTransitionPlan #ClimateStrategy #NetZero

🌍 COP29 is currently underway in Baku, marking a pivotal moment in advancing global climate goals. With a focus on enhancing ambition and enabling action, the summit is setting the stage for faster climate progress. 🌱 As countries reassess their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the private sector is increasingly expected to play a crucial role. 👉 Businesses can strengthen their climate transition plans by aligning with COP29’s goals and staying ahead of evolving climate policies.📈 In today’s climate-conscious world, decisive action is key to long-term success. Is your business ready to lead? Discover how COP29’s key themes can shape your climate transition plan. 👇 🔗 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/edbWJKGB

🌍 🌱 It was fantastic to hear South Pole’s Karolien Casaer-Diez speak at the German Federal Ministry of Economy and Climate Action (BMWK) #COP29 side event focused on implementing Article 6.4 activities: 👉  “We think 6.4 will set a new baseline for quality in the market, and deliver a great deal of trust from host countries. They are the ones who sat at the table for years negotiating these so they want to work with what we have and ensure it accommodates their specific needs. We are on our way to a common understanding of quality and integrity. The opportunity before us cannot be understated. The implementability of the standards will be critical going forward. As we support that work, we must continue to ask how these standards will work in practice. How do you down a downward adjustment? A regulatory assessment? What is publicly available on policies? It’s only once we’re knee-deep into the technicalities we start to understand how these standards will apply in reality on the ground and work best for host counties.” 👈 🤝 Thank you to Perspectives Climate Group and Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action for the invitation.