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Navigating the path to net zero: Join our webinar where Nigel Topping, CMG, former United Nations Climate Change High Level Champion, and Jane Wadia, AXA IM Head of Sustainability, Core Products & Clients, will discuss the transition to a low-carbon economy. They will also examine the potential opportunities and challenges it may bring for investors, ahead of the UN’s COP29 summit. Register now and join us on 15 October at 14:00 BST. https://shorturl.at/tSAOW #netzero #responsibleinvesting #AXAIM. For professional investors. Capital at Risk.

🌍 Next week at COP29, John Melby, CEO of Xpansiv, will be sharing his expertise on carbon markets in The World Bank’s panel: “Raising Finance for Climate Action through Paris Aligned High Integrity Carbon Markets” on Monday, November 11, from 5:00 – 5:45 pm at the WBG Pavilion in Baku. 💡 As a leading voice in carbon market infrastructure, John will dive into the critical challenges we face today and the solutions needed to build scalable, transparent, and efficient carbon markets. His insights, shaped by his work with the Carbon Markets Infrastructure Working Group, will shed light on the Roadmap for Safe, Efficient, and Interoperable Carbon Markets—and what needs to be done to address the gaps that are holding back market growth. 🌱 If you're passionate about climate action and market innovation, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! 👉 Follow us for more updates and insights on our journey towards sustainable markets! #Xpansiv #COP29 #WorldBank #ParisAgreement #Carbon #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #ClimateFinance

The United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative event on Exchanges and Climate Innovations at the UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Pavilion during #COP29 was a significant platform for discussions. 🌳 One key focus was on the developments around #CarbonMarkets at COP29, particularly emphasizing Article 6.4 and the exchange of carbon credits, both voluntary and compliance. This presents a crucial opportunity for #Exchanges and Financial Services to support credible and transparent emissions trading mechanisms. 🌳 The session highlighted core themes of Consistency, Transparency, Credibility, and Trust. Discussions revolved around establishing comparable and globally accepted sustainability metrics, conducting climate transition assessments, and ensuring trust in the foundational data and analytics driving due diligence processes. 🌳 Foundational to sustainability solutions are Credible and Transparent Data, forming the basis for crucial aspects like Indices, Climate Transition Assessments, Carbon Trading Markets, and Price-Spreads analysis between Renewables and Fossil Fuels. Promoting transparency, auditability, and comparability with material metrics is vital for facilitating capital deployment towards the energy transition. 🌳 Looking ahead, Education and Ongoing Collaboration are deemed critical for progress, with stakeholders showing a collective commitment by being #Allin towards sustainable initiatives and market engagement.

The first day of #COP29 saw the adoption of new operational standards for Article 6.4 of the #ParisAgreement, paving the way for a global carbon market. This marks an important development in bridging the climate finance gap. ProClime's CEO Kavin Kumar Kandasamy, weighed in on the importance of robust carbon markets in The Financial Express: “Well-designed carbon markets can mobilise substantial private and public investment, particularly in developing countries, creating pathways for companies to take responsibility for their emissions while fostering innovation in low-carbon technologies.” Read the whole article here: https://zurl.co/72Jv #Article6 #CarbonMarkets #ClimateFinance

We need climate finance to accelerate efforts in the next few years. There is no runway yet. We need the runway. Anything is better than posturing, burning fuel to meet and not really lifting off. Do read Kavin Kumar Kandasamy article on #financialexpress where he talks about the need for accelerating climate finance to the global south and emerging economies. We are in this together. If it affects one of us, it affects all of us. #cop29 #baku #climatefinance #carbontransition #climatejustice #energyindependence #cleanenergy

Sustainability is everybody’s business. Therefore, ESG topics and #greentransformation should remain at the top of the priority list for business leaders, politicians, and decision-makers. #COP29 has been aptly named the 'Finance COP” and highlighted strong focus on mobilizing financial resources to meet global climate objectives and underscored the importance of science-based net-zero plans. What are the key developments from the COP29 Finance Day? Find out more and read our summary: https://lnkd.in/diKJnQ8s   #EY #ESG #ShapeTheFutureWithConfidence #sustainability

Our latest analysis shows USD 42 billion has been invested in almost 12,000 #carboncredit projects globally in recent years, boosting #biodiversity, economic growth and creating jobs. 2024 looks set to be a record year, with USD 14 billion raised or committed in the first nine months of this year. With investment climbing, carbon-credit integrity slowly improving and signs of progress at #COP29, could 2025 mark a turning point for the market? #MSCIResearch #MSCICarbonMarkets http://ms.spr.ly/6047WlqEX Receive expert insight from the world’s biggest climate events, from anywhere. Sign up for our climate email series: http://ms.spr.ly/6048m5cdY

Really insightful analysis by my esteemed colleagues. Of course we shouldn't see carbon credits as bad alternative to abatement but let's look at what these projects are actually delivering on the ground. That's the real story... #cop29 #climatechange #carboncredits #netzero

COP29: A Breakthrough Moment for Carbon Markets In a landmark decision at COP29, global leaders have come together to establish robust standards for an international carbon crediting system. This pivotal agreement heralds a new era for carbon markets, providing a regulated mechanism to streamline the trading of carbon credits across nations. Such standards promise greater transparency and accountability, essential for driving impactful environmental change and furthering global sustainability goals. The ratification of these standards marks a significant step toward ensuring that carbon markets are not just a financial tool, but a substantive instrument for climate action. With this framework in place, businesses and governments can leverage carbon credits more effectively, aligning economic incentives with environmental responsibility. This collaborative effort underscores the power of unified global action in tackling pressing climate challenges. As we embrace the opportunities unlocked by these advancements at COP29, it is crucial for stakeholders across industries to engage with these new standards, ensuring their integration into business and policy strategies. The future of our planet depends on how we harness these tools for sustainable development and climate resilience. How do you envision your industry adapting to the updated carbon crediting standards? #COP29 #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonCredits #GlobalStandards - - - - - - - - - - P.S.: Looking for a creative outlet? Check out our creative books at www.sleepyhippie.com for inspiration and fun

Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is the world’s largest coalition of financial institutions committed to transitioning the global economy to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. GFANZ brings about the very best from around the world. Launched in April, 2021 to coordinated across all actors within the financial system to accelerate to a net zero global economy, GFANZ was launched by #UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance Mark Carney and the COP26 presidency, in partnership with the #UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign. GFANZ has more than 675 member firms across 50 plus countries. The Venture Climate Alliance, a group of leading VCs who are committed to the net zero 2050 agenda, the two groups are playing a pivotal role in their synergistic mission of driving #climate finance through various facets of social financing tools and initiatives. #finance