NACW 2026 - Plenary: A Tale of Two Markets

NACW 2026 - Plenary: A Tale of Two Markets

Compliance and voluntary markets have always had an impact on one another, but as they continue to evolve, there are observations of the two becoming more integrated. The push for higher quality, transparency and conformity across the VCM bends it towards greater alignment with compliance markets. This session discusses how far the two sides may converge and if one day there may even be an end to the bifurcation. Moderator * Katie Sullivan, Managing Director, IETA Speakers: * Alfredo Arredondo, Partner, Resolute Company * Joel Creswell, Climate Pollution Reduction Program Manager, Washington Department of Ecology * Alexia Kelly, Managing Director, Carbon Policy & Markets Initiative, High Tide Foundation * Jennifer McIsaac, Chief Market Intelligence Officer, ClearBlue Markets