Gold Standard Side Event at NYCW

Targets, Removals, and Markets – What’s Changed for Carbon in 2024?

GS is hosting a panel and reception during NYC Climate Week.

The event will begin with keynote remarks from Philippe Varin, Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce.

Key questions to be addressed in the panel include: 

• How companies looking to do the right thing can confidently shape their climate strategies and avoid greenwashing
• The importance of setting targets and the claims made about them, both for corporate reputations and our global net zero journey
• The contribution of carbon credits and other environmental attribute certificates in meeting targets within and beyond the value chain
• The specific role of carbon dioxide removals
• Evolving regulation in carbon markets and corporate sustainability in the US and abroad
• Emerging target setting and solutions for biodiversity

PANEL 16:00- 18:00 (EDT)

Featuring a keynote from Philippe Varin, Chair of ICC, and a panel including

The discussion will draw from a set of resources Gold Standard has developed to contribute to the discourse on good practice climate action:

1. A guidance document on how companies should think about climate strategies, Fairly Contributing to Global Net Zero
2. Detailed ‘how-to’ guidance on Beyond Value Change Mitigation including good practice use of carbon credits
3. Considerations for credible claims

18:00 - 21:00 (EDT)

The event will continue with a cocktail reception. 

Please note that we have limited space and we are operating a waitlist and registration does not guarantee a ticket. If a ticket is available, you will receive a confirmation email closer to the time of the event.