Introduction

The voluntary carbon market experienced further growth in 2007, and experts predict the pattern to be repeated through 2008. Yet this rapid expansion of the market has not been without its difficulties. As the number of consumers grow, so too does their awareness of the opportunities and pitfalls in this exciting and innovative market. 2007 saw the establishment of several standards, registries and other market mechanisms in a bid to bring credibility and transparency to the market. A year on, have these initiatives achieved their purpose, and is the market really providing the consumers with what they want?

Following successful editions in London and New York, the 3rd Voluntary Carbon Markets forum will continue to provide an excellent platform for business to learn about the latest developments in VCM standards and market opportunities. Learn about what businesses and consumers really want from the offsets they buy, and how you can best communicate your carbon neutral activities to reach your target audience who is driving the market forward.

"I really enjoyed the conference. It was very well organized, the panels were interesting, the moderators prepared and the discussion inspiring. There are few conferences which make me stay and listen to the panels throughout the days. Yours counted among them". CS, Climate Focus at VCM London 07

Key Reasons to Attend

• The only event to focus solely on the voluntary carbon market
• Learn from practical case studies from companies involved in voluntary offsetting
• Find out what consumers really want, and how you can give it to them
• Benefit from a series of interactive panel discussions
• Discover where the investment opportunities are
• Prepare your business for climate regulation
• Fantastic networking opportunities
• Co-located exhibition area

Here’s who you’ll meet at Voluntary Carbon Markets 2008:

• International project developers & consultants
• Policy & advisory bodies
• Offset providers
• Governmental representatives
• Financiers & investors
• Carbon traders & brokers
• Lawyers
• Project verifiers
• Energy providers
• Equipment & technology solution providers
• Forestry experts
• Engineering consultants
• Press
• Universities/research/non profits
• Associations

Over 300 carbon mitigation experts and business leaders have benefited from attending the VCM series to date, including representatives from:
Veolia, BP, Shell, Nuon, Alcoa Power Gen, Chevron, Masdar, EDF, Acciona, Walt Disney, Dow Chemical Company, Caisse des Dépôts, Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Radio Taxis, DEFRA, Orbeo, Linklaters, Carbon Resource Management, Clifford Chance, South Pole Carbon, EcoSecurities, Cheyne Capital Management, SGS, Natsource, CantorCO2e, ECX, Barclays Bank and many more.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

The 3rd Voluntary Carbon Markets event offers an integrated solution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networking opportunities with senior decision makers.

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of delivering high calibre project developers, Voluntary Carbon Markets provides the perfect environment for you to do business with project developers under one roof.

First class business opportunities
Our sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Contact Santosh Sarma for further details
Tel: 00971 4 214 9582 or 0044 207 801 6333

America Square Conference Centre
1 America Square
17 Crosswall
London EC3N 2LB
Tel: 0207 706 7700
Fax: 0207 706 7711

For more information about this event, please request a brochure.