Event - EcoSecurities
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About EcoSecurities
EcoSecurities is a leading company in the business of sourcing, developing and trading emission reduction credits, also referred to as carbon offsets. The company was created in early 1997 to provide carbon finance expertise to projects reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. EcoSecurities has been involved in GHG mitigation and the carbon trading sector for more than 11 years and have unrivalled expertise in this area having been involved in the development and implementation of the first UNFCCC approved carbon offset projects in the world.
With a network of offices and representatives in more than 20 countries on five continents, EcoSecurities has amassed one of the industry's largest and most diversified portfolios of emission reduction projects in the world covering a wide range of emission reduction standards (Gold Standard, Clean Development Mechanism and the Voluntary Carbon Standard) technology types (renewable energy, agriculture and urban waste management, industrial efficiency and forestry), and geographical locations.
EcoSecurities has been involved in the development of many of the global carbon market's most important milestones, some of which have been outlined below:
EcoSecurities credentials:
Developed the first CDM project registered with the UN under the Kyoto Protocol in 2004 Structured the CDM component for the first project to receive CERs in the world Received Environmental Finances' award for'Best CDM/JI Project Developer 2008' for the second year in a row alongside the award for 'Best Voluntary Market Project Developer'. In 2007 the Group was ranked number 22 in CNBC European Business Magazine's 'Top 100 Low Carbon Pioneers'. First carbon project developer to become a member of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)The exclusive Canadian launch of the Carbon Management and Offsetting Survey Report 2009
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Baker & McKenzie LLP
181 Bay St, suite 2100
Toronto
ON M5J 2T3
Hosts:
Baker & McKenzie LLP, Borealis Carbon Offsets, ClimateBiz and EcoSecurities
Moderator:
Skip Willis, Principal, Willis Climate Group
Panelists:
Jane Lloyd, Vice President, Markit Environmental Registry
Jeff Calvert, Managing Director, Borealis Carbon Offsets
Steve Baczko, Senior Commercialisation Manager, EcoSecurities
Jonathan Cocker, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Agenda:
5.00 pm Registration and coffee
5.15 pm Presentation and panel discussion
6.30 pm Networking drinks
EcoSecurites partnered with ClimateBiz and Baker & McKenzie LLP to conduct a survey on the carbon offsetting trends for 2009. This quantitative research study has been compiled into a comprehensive report which gives an overview of the needs, wants and motivations of more than 275 corporations purchasing carbon offsets. To download a copy of the report ahead of the launch event, please click on the following link http://www.ecosecurities.com/Standalone/Carbon_Management_and_Offsetting_Trends_Survey_Results_2009/default.aspx
This interactive panel debate will examine the report findings in more detail as it relates to the emerging North American voluntary and pre-compliance offset markets. In addition panelists will be on hand to provide advice and assistance in helping organizations transition to a low carbon economy.
Attendance at this event is free of charge. Places are restricted and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please RSVP below to secure your place. Your place will be confirmed before the event.
RSVP to Stephanie.nelson@bakernet.com
Cost : Free
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