Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Due to a lack of transparency, inconsistent standards, double counting and greenwashing, voluntary carbon markets face questions about their credibility and impact. Such discrepancies discourage companies from innovating and aiming for real impact. Are these credits focused on avoiding rather than reducing climate impact? What reforms are needed to ensure integrity, equity, and real impact? How can credits encourage green innovation to achieve climate goals and become a revenue opportunity?
Supported by Agreena, nutreeco and Climate Impact Partners
Moderated by
Nicolas Daher, lead analyst, energy, Economist Intelligence Unit
Speakers
Lamé Verre, director - net zero, The Crown Estate
Frederik Aagaard, chief commercial officer, Agreena
Xiaoyun Bing, global sustainability director, nutreco
Kelly Fitzwater, chief operating officer, Climate Impact Partners
Charlie Cornish, co-founder, Substrate Biochar
Due to a lack of transparency, inconsistent standards, double counting and greenwashing, voluntary carbon markets face questions about their credibility and impact. Such discrepancies discourage companies from innovating and aiming for real impact. Are these credits focused on avoiding rather than reducing climate impact? What reforms are needed to ensure integrity, equity, and real impact? How can credits encourage green innovation to achieve climate goals and become a revenue opportunity?
Supported by Agreena, nutreeco and Climate Impact Partners
Moderated by
Nicolas Daher, lead analyst, energy, Economist Intelligence Unit
Speakers
Lamé Verre, director - net zero, The Crown Estate
Frederik Aagaard, chief commercial officer, Agreena
Xiaoyun Bing, global sustainability director, nutreco
Kelly Fitzwater, chief operating officer, Climate Impact Partners
Charlie Cornish, co-founder, Substrate Biochar
