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Last event we attended...
April 16, 2024 Singapore
🌿Calculus Carbon at Financing Asia’s Transition (FAST) Conference

⏮ Presentation by Dave Sivaprasad, Managing Director & Partner, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

♦ Dave's presentation shed light on the imperative of unlocking private finance in climate adaptation for a resilient future.
♦ He highlighted the pressing need for increased investment in climate adaptation, citing alarming statistics on global natural disasters and economic losses.
♦ The session emphasized the substantial benefit-to-cost ratios associated with investing in adaptation and resilience projects, debunking misconceptions about low returns.

📗 Panel Discussion II: Unlocking Private Finance in Climate Adaptation for a Resilient Future
🌿 Calculus Carbon at Financing Asia’s Transition (FAST) Conference

Calculus Carbon had the privilege to attend the Financing Asia’s Transition (hashtag#FAST) Conference in Singapore, where industry leaders convened to discuss crucial insights on executing transition infrastructure investments in Southeast Asia.

🎤 In the panel discussion moderated by Sean Cory of Oliver Wyman, esteemed speakers Cristobal Chin of Chow Energy Public Company Limited, Rick Ramli of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB), and Dr. Valerie Speth of BlackRock shared invaluable perspectives on financing the decarbonization journey in Asia.

💼 The discussion emphasized the pivotal role of private markets in financing Asia's transition, with a spending gap expected to reach $1.4 trillion this decade. Panelists highlighted the need to align financing needs with investor objectives and the importance of building ecosystems to facilitate efficient capital flow.
🌿Calculus Carbon at A_TO ZERO Asia

Calculus Carbon had the privilege of attending the A_TO ZERO Asia in Singapore, where we delved into insightful discussions on the state of carbon markets in the region and advancements in market developments.

📗 Panel Discussion: Carbon Markets in Asia: State of Play and Advancing Market Developments

🎙Speakers:
Benedict Chia, Director General (Climate Change), National Climate Change Secretariat, Singapore, Prime Minister’s Office (Strategy Group) Nadiya Nair, Head of Strategy and Development, ACT Group
Ivan Li, Director, Strategy and Implementation, ENGIE Impact
Joel Ang, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
April 15, 2024 Singapore
🌿Calculus Carbon at WWF Earth Hour Summit 2024 in Singapore

We had the privilege of attending the WWF Earth Hour Summit 2024 in Singapore, where we gained valuable insights from industry leaders and policymakers. Here are the key takeaways from the event:

🎤 Keynote Address by Ms. Helen Wong, CEO of OCBC Group:
♦ Despite advancements, hydrogen remains economically unviable.
♦ The urgent need for technology to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
♦ The recent rainstorm in Dubai serves as a wake-up call for the global community.

As a banker, I believe banks can play a catalytic role in driving sustainable finance. hashtag#OCBC has been at the forefront, actively financing renewable energy projects globally.
🌿 Calculus Carbon at WWF Earth Hour Summit 2024

Calculus Carbon had the privilege of attending the WWF Earth Hour Summit 2024 in Singapore, where we gained valuable insights from esteemed speakers and engaging panel discussions. Here's a recap of the key highlights and takeaways from the event:

🎤 Keynote Address by Ms. Jacqueline Poh, Managing Director, Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB):

♦ Ms. Poh emphasized Singapore's vulnerability to climate change despite contributing only 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
♦ Nature-based Solutions (NBS) were underscored as crucial for meeting climate targets, with an emphasis on protecting forests, peatlands, and mangroves.
♦ EDB's initiatives, including the CAD Trust and support for NBS solutions in Southeast Asia, were highlighted.
♦ The growing presence of carbon services firms in Singapore and opportunities for climate finance development were discussed.
♦ Service providers were encouraged to leverage Singapore's strategic location and partnerships for advancing climate finance.
♦ Foreign carbon traders were reminded of advantageous opportunities through Singapore's Compass visa application.
Events we sponsered...
What an insightful event!

A big thank you to Environmental Finance for hosting the 'Capital Investment EMEA' conference in London!

It was a privilege to take part in the panel discussion addressing the challenges associated with natural capital investment, alongside esteemed industry leaders. Our CEO, Neelesh Agrawal, shared valuable insights on how to value nature, scale investment opportunities with integrity and impact, and draw lessons from climate finance. The discussion also delved into blended finance structures and the role of DFIs/MDBs in nature-based solutions.
Exciting News! Calculus Carbon is proud to sponsor the upcoming 'Natural Capital Investment EMEA 2024' conference by Environmental Finance, happening on March 12th in hashtag#london.

Nature's role in hashtag#sustainablefinance is gaining momentum, and we're thrilled to be part of this crucial conversation. Our founder Neelesh Agrawal will be in London from 10th March to 16th March for the event and available to discuss investing in nature-based solutions and our services such as hashtag#lowcarbon Implementation, Market Making, Due Diligence for Climate Investments, and Emissions Analysis & Life Cycle Assessment.
Previously...
🌿 Calculus Carbon at Ecosperity Week 2024: Day II

🌲 Panel Discussion III: Businesses and Nature as One: The Road to Nature-Positivity

🎙Speakers: Peter Bakker, President CEO, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Emily McKenzie, Technical Director, on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Sunny Verghese, Co-founder & Group CEO, Olam

🔈Moderator: Eu-Lin Fang, Partner and Sustainability & Climate Change Leader, PwC Singapore

Climate change and nature loss pose interconnected, systemic risks for investors and corporates. Urgent action is imperative to address these crises and pave the way for a sustainable future. In this session, we delved into the importance of nature-related disclosure, the relevance of the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework in Asia-Pacific, and strategies for embarking on the journey of nature reporting...
🌿 Calculus Carbon at Ecosperity Week 2024: Day II

🌲 Panel Discussion III: Businesses and Nature as One: The Road to Nature-Positivity

🎙Speakers:Peter Bakker, President & CEO, WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Emily McKenzie, Technical Director, Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Sunny Verghese, Co-founder & Group CEO, Olam

🔈Moderator: Eu-Lin Fang, Partner and Sustainability & Climate Change Leader, PwC Singapore

Climate change and nature loss pose interconnected, systemic risks for investors and corporates. Urgent action is imperative to address these crises and pave the way for a sustainable future. In this session, we delved into the importance of nature-related disclosure, the relevance of the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework in Asia-Pacific, and strategies for embarking on the journey of nature reporting.

📑 Key Takeaways:

♦ Emily McKenzie: We've exceeded six out of nine planetary boundaries, including biosphere integrity. Collaborative efforts with knowledge partners are essential for scaling nature-related financial disclosures globally, with a focus on interoperability with existing standards such as GRI and SBTI...