Webinar Details
CPD Hours: 1 Hour
Mode: Virtual
Webinar Highlights
As global industries pivot towards reducing carbon emissions, carbon insurance is emerging as a vital tool to manage the unique risks associated with carbon credit projects and investments. This webinar offers an introductory perspective on carbon insurance, covering its purpose, scope, key benefits, and market trends. Attendees will gain insights into how carbon insurance supports corporate ESG goals by mitigating financial risks in carbon trading, carbon sequestration, and emissions reduction projects.
This session is ideal for professionals seeking foundational knowledge of carbon insurance, especially those involved in risk management, corporate ESG strategy, and sustainability initiatives.
For Whom
Insurance professionals, risk managers, environmental consultants, corporate sustainability teams, and stakeholders in carbon-intensive sectors.
Webinar Topics
Understanding Carbon Insurance
- Definition and role of carbon insurance in managing climate-related risks.
- Distinction between carbon insurance and other types of environmental and climate risk insurance.
Market Overview and Demand Drivers
- Key sectors utilizing carbon insurance: Renewable energy, forestry, agriculture, and industrial sectors.
- Trends driving demand: Regulatory pressures, carbon neutrality targets, and ESG considerations.
Types of Carbon Insurance Products
- Coverage options for carbon credit performance, sequestration projects, and emissions reduction projects.
- Examples of common risks covered: Project underperformance, political/regulatory changes, and carbon credit invalidation.
Risk Assessment and Underwriting Considerations
- Unique challenges in underwriting carbon projects, including project longevity, verification, and monitoring.
- Factors impacting premiums and coverage: Location, project type, verification standards, and policyholder's risk profile.
Future Directions and Opportunities
- How insurers are innovating to support new carbon credit methodologies and international market demands.
- Emerging opportunities for insurers in the rapidly evolving carbon marketplace.
