With over 100,000 participants and more than 600 events, this year's gathering was more than just a conference, emerging as a rallying cry for decisive action in a world increasingly impacted by climate change.
Regulatory Landscape Evolves
Having observed climate policy for years, we’ve never witnessed such a significant regulatory momentum as we are seeing now. The EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and similar initiatives worldwide are heralding a new era of corporate responsibility. While companies may express concerns over compliance costs, this transparency is vital for catalyzing meaningful actions.
Important VCM Insight
At MSCI Carbon Markets’s event, "The State of Carbon Credit Integrity", we heard that, based on their review of over 4,000 projects, the quality of projects in the VCM is on the rise. Of note is the growing prevalence of ARR (Afforestation, Reforestation, and Revegetation) projects, which (shameless plug) we’re thrilled to support, helping shape higher integrity projects from eligibility to project design and monitoring.
Great One-Liner
EY’s “Propelling Nature-Positive” panel was full of valuable insights, but the standout moment came from Lucy Godshall when she emphasized the importance of driving practical change. Her words: “What gets measured, gets managed” resonated with the entire room. While we all aim to create a positive environmental impact, it's clear that high-quality data is the foundation for making a compelling case for meaningful change.
Favorite Moment
Our favorite moment was without a doubt wrapping up the week with an amazing group of people at Kanop’s 1st Annual Pickleball Event. We enjoyed NYC bagels, great conversations, and some intense competition. If you missed it, don’t worry—there will certainly be a part two next year!
Romain Fau and Coby Strell had a great time and are looking forward to this week’s event in London: Corporate Investments into Forests and Biodiversity! 🌍 #CIFBLondon2024 #ClimateTech #NatureBasedSolutions CE Events & Media
