Green Finance Institute 83d ago

On the 17th of March 2026, GFI hosted a webinar to explore the business case for engaging with carbon crediting now - aimed at UK-based corporates that foresee a future need for carbon credits within their wider decarbonisation plans. Key speakers included Stephen Thompson of Arup, and Luke Baldwin of Nature Broking. The webinar focused on how early, well-governed engagement can help UK businesses manage cost exposure, preserve strategic optionality, and support credible climate claims in a rapidly evolving market. More specifically, the webinar covered: Market dynamics and cost exposure • Why delaying engagement with carbon crediting can increase cost and strategic risk • How rising prices, forward purchasing, and due diligence can shape smarter strategies Credibility, governance, and risk management • Practical approaches to managing risk, including assessment, insurance, and legal considerations • Why carbon crediting is difficult – but achievable – and what “good” can look like in practice Policy and market outlook • Policy and market headwinds on the horizon, and what they mean for business decision-makers • Key considerations shaping portfolio choices across nature vs engineered carbon, and UK vs international markets This session was designed for sustainability, finance, and strategy leaders who are: • Reviewing or developing a carbon crediting strategy • Unsure when or how to engage with carbon markets • Looking for practical, risk-aware approaches rather than theory A 20-minute Q&A also invited attendees to test assumptions, explore barriers, and raise questions.