Carbon Markets: Why do we need them?

The aviation industry is undergoing a complex journey towards decarbonisation. In this episode of Industries in Transition, Standard Chartered experts Jonathan Howard, Ben Daly and CC Heng explore how the scaling of sustainable aviation fuel and innovative financing solutions are playing a crucial role in helping the sector move towards a cleaner future.

Why is the automotive industry in the East and the West on different electrification trajectories? Standard Chartered's Sino Jiang, Rohit Kumar and Lionel Vaxelaire explain how investments in electric vehicles, its supply chain and geopolitics are shaping the future of the global automotive sector.

Can the shipping industry keep global trade flowing while reducing its carbon footprint? Tune in to this episode of Industries in Transition as Abhishek Pandey and CC Heng examine how regulations, financing frameworks and innovation are helping steer maritime transport towards a lower-carbon future.

How can we support decarbonisation across hard to abate sectors? In this episode of Industries in Transition, Ben Daly and Arnaud Bouille unpack the role of transition finance in driving innovation and investment in clean technologies to support the transition.

Imagine a region where power flows seamlessly across borders and clean energy fuels growth and productivity. Dale Hardcastle of Bain shares how a next-generation grid ecosystem could enhance renewable energy integration, strengthen energy security and affordability in Southeast Asia.

How can AI be effectively utilised to balance future energy requirements and climate outcomes? Hear from Spencer Low, Head of Regional Sustainability APAC of Google, on the benefits of AI in supporting sustainable growth.

Unlocking the potential of Southeast Asia's bioeconomy could deliver up to USD$40billion GDP and 340,000 jobs in 2030. Hear from Franziska Zimmermann, Managing Director of Sustainability at Temasek on the growth opportunities and how nature-based solutions and sustainable financing could drive economic and environmental benefits.

What role can carbon removal technologies play in helping to address climate change? Tune in to the third episode of our three-part series, as we speak with experts from Cur8 and Puro.earth to explore carbon removal solutions already making an impact today.

Projects such as forest conservation, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy are the backbone of effective carbon trading. This second episode in our three-part carbon markets podcast series looks at what makes projects successful and how they are being financed across the world.

As the world grapples with the urgent need to cut greenhouse emissions, putting a price on carbon is fast emerging as an effective tool to drive both change in behaviour and innovation. Tune in to learn about the differences between mandatory and voluntary carbon markets, why we need both and that the future is looking promising.