Running carbon credit programs: Best practices workshop for buyers

Amidst adverse headwinds on the climate front, London Climate Action Week is about uniting sustainability leaders to stay the course and, crucially, to take decisive action.

​In that spirit, we’re inviting you to a hands-on, BUYER-ONLY workshop running a carbon program. This isn’t another conference — it’s designed to be practical, grounded, and directly applicable.

Join us to connect with peers, share real-world challenges and best practices for building and operating carbon programs that work in practice, not just in theory.

Agenda:

​8:30-9:00: Breakfast & networking with sustainability leaders.

​Forge valuable connections right from the start, engaging with peers who are serious about making a difference.

​9:00-10:00: Behind the curtains of carbon programs.

​Hear from pioneer carbon buyers what it took to implement their programs. Discover their challenges and best practices.

​-Fireside chat with Randy Spock, Carbon Credits and Removals Lead, Google

​-Panel of experienced carbon buyers

​ -Sophie Graham, Chief Sustainability Officer, IFS

​-Stuart Leckie, Global Climate Program Manager, Capgemini

-​Alexander Farsan, Head of Climate and Environment, Klarna

-​Tom Spencer, Environmental Management Specialist, Swiss Re

​10:00-11:30: Carbon buyers workshop in small groups.

​-Engage in focused, peer-led discussions, expertly facilitated by experienced carbon buyers, where your insights will directly contribute to practical outputs.

-​Share challenges and best practices on key phases of carbon programs strategy and execution: Business case definition, Strategy design, Project sourcing, Due Diligence, Negotiating / Contracting, Portfolio Management.