ClimateTrade is proud to be a pioneer and a thought leader in the fight against climate change. As such, we will be actively participating in Climate Week NYC, one of the world’s biggest climate events!
Now in its 14th year, Climate Week NYC brings together the most influential leaders in climate action from business, government, and the climate community, in conjunction with the United Nations General Assembly and the City of New York, to create an ambitious platform to drive climate action, fast – the main purpose of the event’s organizer, the Climate Group.
This year’s theme is ‘Getting it Done’, prompting climate leaders to put their plans into action around environmental justice, sustainable living, energy, nature, transport, resilience and other aspects of the ecological transition.
Having recently opened our first U.S. headquarters in Miami, ClimateTrade will be participating in Climate Week NYC for the first time this year. We’re taking an incredibly active approach to the week, attending or speaking at more than 15 events, including a partnership with IETA’s North America Climate Summit, after ClimateTrade joined the International Emissions Trading Association in June.
North America Climate Summit, September 20-21, the Westin New York
As sponsors of this important event, ClimateTrade will be actively participating in discussions. Our CEO Francisco Benedito will be speaking at two panels on September 21:
Panel 1 – 1pm: Using Technology to Assist in Reaching Decarbonization Objectives and Finding a Pathway to Net Zero
In this panel organized by ClimateTrade, we will discuss the implementation of our carbon offsetting capabilities in Santander Bank’s app and website, and the role that technology can play in supporting the transition to Net Zero.
Moderator: Michael Green – American Sustainable Business Network
Speakers
Francisco Benedito – CEO, ClimateTrade
Marta Aisa – Head of Responsible Banking, Banco Santander
Clara Arrocha – Global Cards Product Manager, Banco Santander
Ben Gerber – CEO, M-RETS (Midwest Renewable Energy Tracking System)
Panel 2 – 2.30pm: Voluntary Markets: A Stepping Stone on Pathway to Net Zero
Based on new data from Ecosystem Marketplace, in 2022 the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) has soared to a record-breaking US$2B in market value, quadrupling in size from $500 million in 2020. Growth in the VCM continues to be fueled by a significant acceleration in corporate and government net zero commitments, with an increasing number of parties recognizing the vital role the VCM has to play in achieving ambitious and credible net zero goals. Two new global initiatives such as Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Markets (IC-VCM) and the VCM Integrity Initiative (VCMIi) have been launched to scale the market while enhancing transparency and integrity. Hear from our panel of VCM participants, including independent standards and leading NGOs, as they explore the major developments and future outlooks for the VCM in a Paris-aligned world.
Moderator: Andrea Abrahams – Managing Director, ICROA
Scene Setter: Stephen Donofrio – Managing Director, Ecosystem Marketplace
Speakers
Annette Nazareth – Chair Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM)
Lydia Sheldrake – Director of External Affairs, Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI)
David Antonioli – CEO, Verra
Brennan Spellacy – CEO, Patch
Francisco Benedito – CEO, ClimateTrade
Other Climate Week NYC events
In addition to these two speaking roles, ClimateTrade’s CEO Francisco Benedito, Head of Partnerships Kat O’Brien and U.S. Business and Policy Advisor Michael Green will be attending a number of events during the week, including:
Women and Climate Celebration
Fintech is Femme
NYC Blockchain Association Crypto & Cocktails
Transform to Net Zero: What Makes an Effective Climate Transition Action Plan
7th Annual Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022
If you would like to set up a meeting with someone from the team at one of these events, please contact us.
