Asia Accelerator Series: Unpacking the Complexities of Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs)

Often underestimated for their complexity, EAC systems vary globally and aim to drive the market update and addition of renewable energy in different ways. Understanding the differences in the market interactions helps to navigate what can ultimately be a credible, flexible and widely accepted instrument for allowing corporates play a role in promoting renewable energy development .

Highlights:

• Introduction to Energy Attribute Certificates (EAC) and an overview of EAC systems
• Quality criteria, claims and best practices
• How to purchase EACs and precautions to take
• Reporting renewable energy consumption using EACs under SBTi / RE100 / other sustainability reporting platforms
• Case studies from Indonesia and China

This webinar is relevant for:

• Corporates and supply chains looking to use EACs to meet their sustainability targets
• Renewable energy generators who are looking to monetize their assets using EACs
• Sustainability leaders looking for updated information on EAC systems and best practices for making procurement decisions

You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of EAC systems, best practices, compliance with global climate initiatives and reporting systems, and knowledge of how to buy EACs and make renewable energy consumption claims.

Details:

• Date: Friday, 23rd June 2023
• Time: 10am (GMT+1) / 3pm (GMT +7)
• Supporting Partners: CDP, RE100 & RESET Carbon  

Speaker Profiles:

Shailesh Telang | Senior Manager, Renewable Energy Transition | act renewable GmbH

Shailesh leads the delivery and development of renewable energy technical services for corporates in Asia, in collaboration with the global team. He has over 10 years of experience working in the consulting and not-for-profit sectors, previously holding the role of Technical Manager (Renewable Energy) at CDP, primarily focused on the RE100 - a global initiative bringing together the world’s most influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. With a deep understanding of renewable energy markets in Asia and corporate carbon accounting through his work at CDP and the RE100, Shailesh is an expert in devising best-practice renewable electricity sourcing criteria and methodologies.

Nicholas Fedson I Technical Manager - Renewable Energy, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) & RE100

Nicholas is part of Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) renewable energy team and is currently focused on CDP’s work on the RE100 initiative, a global corporate renewable energy initiative that brings together hundreds of large and ambitious businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity. Nicholas produces RE100 annual disclosure reports, leads on the technical support and is secretary to the RE100 Technical Advisory Group. With excellent knowledge of GHG accounting guidance, renewable energy procurement, renewable energy certification, and other renewable energy leadership programs Nicholas has a wealth of experience to share during this webinar.

Myra Fong | Project Manager, Renewable Energy Transition | act renewable GmbH

Myra leads the China working group for renewable energy transitioning within act renewable, responsible for developing our China market insights and services for corporates transitioning to renewable energy in the country, supported by our Asia team and sister company RESET Carbon. Myra began her career as a Chemical engineer in the pulp and paper industry in Canada, where she oversaw energy efficiency and process optimization. Myra then gained a Masters in Sustainable Energy Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden before working with government agencies and the private sector, consulting to clients on the renewable energy transition. With rich experience across China and Singapore, Myra uses her strong process knowledge and data analysis to provide solutions for client’s looking to achieve their decarbonization goals.