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The Paris Agreement Article 6 Implementation Partnership (A6IP) Center to collaborate with IETA to advance private sector engagement in international high integrity carbon markets

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Friday, December 1, 2023

In order to fully harness the potential of Article 6 and international carbon markets, the role of the private sector will be essential.

Key Points: 
  • In order to fully harness the potential of Article 6 and international carbon markets, the role of the private sector will be essential.
  • By partnering with IETA as the leading business voice on ambitious market-based climate solutions across the world, the A6IP Center aims to scale up its efforts towards liquid and reliable international high integrity carbon markets.
  • This agreement marks a significant step towards achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and contributing to the mission of the A6IP Center.
  • Both Parties will participate in the design and implementation of national and international rules and guidelines to support integrity, confidence and growth in carbon markets.

Delta's COP28 Side Event Shares Experience in Internal Carbon Pricing, Echoing COP28's "Climate Finance" Focus

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Delta presented its experience in implementing internal carbon pricing management mechanisms, validating the effectiveness of carbon pricing as a robust decarbonization tool for enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • Delta presented its experience in implementing internal carbon pricing management mechanisms, validating the effectiveness of carbon pricing as a robust decarbonization tool for enterprises.
  • Delta is further sharing its experience in internal carbon pricing management mechanisms, which have resulted in concrete action to reduce carbon emissions.
  • Nearly half of the world's top 500 companies utilize internal carbon pricing to facilitate carbon reduction efforts.
  • In addition to sharing Delta's experience in internal carbon pricing management, the foundation has presented initiatives on net-zero buildings and coral restoration at COP28.

Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™ Joins International Emissions Trading Association (IETA)

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

PARK CITY, Utah, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™ (Oka) has been accepted as a member of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the leading trade association for international carbon markets.

Key Points: 
  • PARK CITY, Utah, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oka, The Carbon Insurance Company™ (Oka) has been accepted as a member of the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the leading trade association for international carbon markets.
  • Oka is the first dedicated carbon insurance company to join IETA.
  • Its members include standards and registries, project developers, technology providers, energy companies, financial institutions, and other business leaders across the carbon trading cycle.
  • IETA's recognition is a landmark step for Oka and a promising signal for specialist carbon insurance.

Boise State University’s Cyberdome Program Soars in First Year of Operation

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Now, higher education institutions from other states have begun joining the Cyberdome program.

Key Points: 
  • Now, higher education institutions from other states have begun joining the Cyberdome program.
  • “We’ve had a phenomenal year,” said Edward Vasko, director of Boise State’s Institute for Pervasive Cybersecurity.
  • “We’ve partnered with other colleges in our state, and there are now dozens of Idaho students certified on using the Stellar Cyber platform.
  • “There’s a huge shortage of cybersecurity analysts worldwide, and through our partnership in Boise State University’s Cyberdome program, we’re helping address that issue,” said Jim O’Hara, Chief Revenue Officer at Stellar Cyber.

Aon Joins International Emissions Trading Association as First Member with Risk Capital Capabilities

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Monday, September 18, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced it has joined the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) as the first member with risk capital capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced it has joined the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) as the first member with risk capital capabilities.
  • IETA is a non-profit organization that seeks to establish an international framework for trading in greenhouse gas emission reductions while balancing economic efficiency with environmental integrity and social equity.
  • Innovation in data, analytics and risk transfer solutions enable Aon to help clients accelerate their investments in decarbonization and climate resiliency and aid in the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
  • Aon will contribute to the continuing efforts of IETA in building integrity in greenhouse gas emissions trading and market activities.

Aon Joins International Emissions Trading Association as First Member with Risk Capital Capabilities

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Monday, September 18, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced it has joined the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) as the first member with risk capital capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced it has joined the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA) as the first member with risk capital capabilities.
  • IETA is a non-profit organization that seeks to establish an international framework for trading in greenhouse gas emission reductions while balancing economic efficiency with environmental integrity and social equity.
  • Innovation in data, analytics and risk transfer solutions enable Aon to help clients accelerate their investments in decarbonization and climate resiliency and aid in the transition to a lower-carbon economy.
  • Aon will contribute to the continuing efforts of IETA in building integrity in greenhouse gas emissions trading and market activities.

Industry Leaders Share Initial Results of Pioneering Effort to Decarbonize Global Supply Chains

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

"The initial goal here was to share relevant primary data in a supply chain," explained Mark Lyra, Senior Director, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, who conceptualized the CarbonPrime initiative.

Key Points: 
  • "The initial goal here was to share relevant primary data in a supply chain," explained Mark Lyra, Senior Director, Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, who conceptualized the CarbonPrime initiative.
  • "We are thrilled to take this first step towards achieving more precise and efficient calculations of emissions data, with the ultimate goal of facilitating data sharing across multiple global supply chains."
  • This is the first time – in any industry – that a collaborative initiative shares results based on primary data compiled throughout supply chain operations.
  • While this first partnership focuses on the agriculture industry, the approach should be applicable across any and all supply chains.

IETA and Founding Partners Announce the Launch of Climate Action Data Trust

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Today the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the World Bank and the Government of Singapore announced the launch of the Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust), and that initial integration and connection with several major registries is underway.

Key Points: 
  • Today the International Emissions Trading Association (IETA), the World Bank and the Government of Singapore announced the launch of the Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust), and that initial integration and connection with several major registries is underway.
  • The CAD Trust Founding Partners also announced the governance structure and the composition of the CAD Trust Council that will advise and guide the initiative by setting its strategic direction.
  • CAD Trust was formed by three Founding Partners, IETA, the World Bank and the Singapore Government.
  • Dirk Forrister, President and CEO, IETA, said: Todays launch of the CAD Trust marks a significant step in the evolution of carbon markets.

Bayer launches groundbreaking collaboration with Perdue AgriBusiness to reduce carbon emissions and increase sustainability in the food value chain

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bayer announced a groundbreaking regenerative farming collaboration with Perdue AgriBusiness aimed at large-scale carbon emission reductions and creating a model for a more sustainable food value chain spanning across Perdue's entire grain network.

Key Points: 
  • ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bayer announced a groundbreaking regenerative farming collaboration with Perdue AgriBusiness aimed at large-scale carbon emission reductions and creating a model for a more sustainable food value chain spanning across Perdue's entire grain network.
  • Through this ForGround collaboration, Bayer and Perdue demonstrate how companies can create a mutually beneficial model that supports and incentivizes farmers interested in sustainable practices while reducing the companies' own carbon footprints.
  • This Bayer Carbon Program described in this material is subject to the current version of the Bayer Carbon-Smart Practices Master Agreement.
  • Value calculated using the Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator available at https://www.epa.gov/energy/greenhouse-gas-equivalencies-calculator
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Net Zero Markets to launch Global Carbon Emission Reduction contract with EEX and ACX

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Net Zero Markets believes widespread availability and use is critical to enable the increased liquidity necessary for the VCM to scale, ultimately supporting Net Zero targets.

Key Points: 
  • Net Zero Markets believes widespread availability and use is critical to enable the increased liquidity necessary for the VCM to scale, ultimately supporting Net Zero targets.
  • Louis Redshaw, CEO of Net Zero Markets:"We are delighted to be working with EEX and AirCarbon on the launch of the GER.
  • Net Zero Markets firmly believes that this is a prime reason why the VCM has not reached its full potential.
  • Net Zero Markets is a company dedicated to developing risk management tools, products and contracts in the global environmental space.