Webinar: The Carbon Market – A Tool for a Sustainable Future | Sept 10, 3:00 PM
What is the carbon market?
The carbon market is a mechanism designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by assigning them an economic value. It operates through the buying and selling of carbon credits, each representing one metric ton of CO₂ equivalent avoided or removed from the atmosphere.
There are two main types of carbon markets:
- Regulated: Managed by public authorities with mandatory rules (e.g., EU ETS – European Union Emissions Trading System).
- Voluntary: Open to participation by companies, institutions, and individuals, allowing them to offset emissions autonomously and voluntarily.
How can companies reduce their emissions?
Decarbonization can be achieved through multiple strategies:
- Energy efficiency: Process optimization, more efficient equipment, waste reduction.
- Sustainable choices: Recycled materials, reusable packaging, more durable products.
- Green mobility: Low-impact transportation, optimized routes, virtual meetings.
- Clean energy: Replacing fossil fuels with renewable sources.
- Responsible design: Focus on reuse, recycling, and product longevity.
If, after these actions, residual emissions remain, they can be offset in the voluntary market by purchasing carbon credits.
How does carbon credit trading work?
Trading works similarly to financial markets:
- 1 credit = 1 metric ton of CO₂ equivalent
- In the regulated market: Organizations buy or sell emission allowances within a system with defined limits (Cap and Trade).
- In the voluntary market: Credits come from sustainable projects (e.g., reforestation, renewable energy) certified by independent entities.
All projects are verified to ensure credibility, traceability, and genuine positive impact.
What’s the future of this market?
The carbon market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by climate targets, regulatory demands, and social pressure.
The benefits are clear:
- Financing green technologies;
- Valuing natural capital;
- Creating new business opportunities;
- Contributing to a more sustainable economy.
Regulatory evolution and the engagement of various stakeholders will be crucial to solidifying this instrument as a true ally in the green transition.
Carbon Captura, in partnership with PRA, Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados and The Venture Builder, will host an online webinar on September 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM, aimed at companies from any sector interested in learning how to leverage the carbon market in Portugal to offset their emissions and avoid environmental fines and penalties. Practical case studies will also be presented.
Webinar: The Carbon Market – A Tool for a Sustainable Future | Sept 10, 3:00 PM
Agenda
- How to Participate in the Carbon Market and Create Value?
- The Carbon Market in Portugal: Where Are We and Why Is It Important for Your Business? – PRA, Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
- Carbon Credits: What They Are and How They Are Generated and Verified in Sustainable Projects – PRA, Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados
- Carbon Footprint Calculation: What It Is and Why It Matters – AgroInsider
- Decarbonization or NET ZERO: Which Is the Best Option? – Fernando Berlinck, Carbon Captura
📌 Want to learn more about this new market? Participation is free but requires prior registration via this form.