SmarterMarkets™ Summer Playlist 2024 Episode 6 | Hannah Hauman, Global Head of Carbon Trading, Trafigura
Aug 17, 2024
Hannah Hauman, Global Head of Carbon Trading at Trafigura, dives into the complexities of EU regulations impacting corporate green claims. She reveals how these laws are reshaping the definition of net zero and pushing for enhanced corporate accountability. The discussion touches on the evolving carbon markets and the importance of transparency in sustainability metrics. Hauman highlights the integration of external carbon credits and the necessity for standardized practices in carbon trading, urging companies to adopt clear strategies for decarbonization.
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EU Creates Regulatory Net Zero Definition
- EU regulations on corporate sustainability reporting, carbon removal certification, and green claims are converging.
- This convergence is creating the first regulatory definition of net zero in Europe.
CSRD Standardizes Emissions Reporting
- The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive mandates emissions accounting and target progress reporting.
- It aims to standardize corporate emissions reporting, akin to financial reporting, for transparency.
Sustainability Reporting Becomes Business Core
- Sustainability reporting moves from marketing to core business and investor claims.
- It enables companies to compete on decarbonization metrics for investments and customers.
