NET Zero Carbon Summit 2025

Please join us for an extensive exploration of the most recent challenges and opportunities surrounding the voluntary carbon market in Romania, in the context of European and international regulations.

We will explore the implications of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, concrete examples of internationally verified local projects and how these initiatives can authentically contribute to companies’ Net Zero strategies.

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming 2025 edition of the NET Zero Carbon Summit 2025, will take place on April 29, 2025, starting at 09:00 at the Sheraton Hotel Bucharest.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2025 edition!
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REGISTRATION

Conference participation fee is 149 € + VAT/ person.

CERC members have a 10% Off Discount code received by e-mail.

The fee includes the participation in the conference sessions, coffee breaks and lunch, as well as the conference presentation documents.

EVENT AGENDA

09:00 – 09:30 – Participants registration and welcome note

09:30 – 11:30 FIRST SESSION
Mapping the Road to Net Zero – From Strategy to Implementation

Topics in this session:
Building a Science-Based Net Zero Roadmap
– Strategic planning aligned with SBTi, EU Taxonomy, and national climate goals
Understanding and Managing Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions
– Emission sources, practical measurement, and integration into business processes
Translating Ambition into Action: Implementing Decarbonization Plans
– Energy efficiency, renewables, operational change, and internal accountability
Ensuring Credibility and Avoiding Greenwashing
– Standards for reporting, third-party verification, and stakeholder trust
Carbon Offsets as Part of the Decarbonization Strategy
– When to use them, how to choose quality credits, and balancing reduction vs. compensation

11:30 – 12:00 Networking Coffee Break

12:00 – 13:30 SECOND SESSION
Carbon Credits – Convergence Between Voluntary and Regulated Markets

Topics in this session:
Carbon Credits – Convergence Between Voluntary and Regulated Markets
– Exploring Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, EU ETS, CBAM, and Romania’s role in global markets
Voluntary Carbon Credits in Romania – Opportunities and Challenges
– International standards (Verra, Gold Standard), and integration potential with regulated systems
Financing, Integrity, and Risk Management in the Carbon Market
– MRV, transparency, price volatility, investor expectations, and legal frameworks
Decarbonizing the Value Chain: Supplier Engagement and Scope 3 Action
– Low-carbon procurement, supplier education, and data collection from partners
Collaborative Climate Innovation Across the Ecosystem
– Cross-sector case studies from Romania: biogas, recycling, circularity, and industrial transitions

13:30 – 14:30 – Networking Lunch and Individual Meetings