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What are the Voluntary Carbon Markets? How will this impact businesses when introduced by the Azerbaijani government? What are the opportunities and costs for companies?


We are happy to announce the open Seminars by British Standards Institution (BSI), hosted by the British Embassy in partnership with the Chamber.


These seminars will focus on raising awareness about carbon markets, carbon credit verification, corporate emissions management, and the UK's best practices.


Integrating sustainability into business provides a competitive advantage by becoming more attractive to consumers and attracting more capital from investors and shareholders.


Please note that this date is intended for mid-size and big businesses.

The program agenda is designed for Heads of ESG, Finance, Legal, etc.


Join us to learn about potential opportunities for your organization in the carbon market space.


Note: Due to limited space availability, we reserve the right to accept or deny registrations.

Oct 1, 2024

09:30 - 15:45 GMT+4

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Landmark Hotel Baku

22nd Floor

Agenda

  • 09:30 - 10:00Registrations and Welcome Coffee
    10:00 - 10:10Welcome Note and Opening Remarks

    Edward Evans

    Deputy Head of Mission at British Embassy in Azerbaijan

    Faig Mutallimov

    Head of Department for Environmental Policy at Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

    10:10 - 10:20Keynote address
    Overview of the event objectives & introduction of speakers

    Volodymyr Yakubov

    Director, International Projects of BSI

    10:20 - 11:15Session 1
    What are carbon markets and why are they important? Introduction to carbon markets, structures, global development, and implications.

    Ahmed Rushdy M. Ibrahim

    Carbon Markets Specialist at British Standard Institution (BSI)

    11:30 - 12:20Session 2
    Key market infrastructure and market systems required to operate a voluntary carbon market.

    Ahmed Rushdy M. Ibrahim

    Carbon Markets Specialist at British Standard Institution (BSI)

    12:20 - 13:20Lunch
    13:30 - 14:30Session 3
    Carbon auditing.

    Ahmed Rushdy M. Ibrahim

    Carbon Markets Specialist at British Standard Institution (BSI)

    14:30 - 15:30Driving clarity and integrity in carbon markets to unlock its potential

    Lily Ginsberg-Keig

    Carbon Markets Policy Expert at British Standard Institution (BSI)

    15:30 - 15:45Closing Remarks; Wrap-up

Tickets

Members' Ticket (1 October)

Please note that this ticket is intended for BCCA Members in mid-size to big companies.

Member Price Complimentary
Non-members' Ticket (1 October)

Please note that this ticket is intended for non-members in mid-size to big companies.

Complimentary
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