Seminar series

Carbon markets are complex, volatile and under increasing scrutiny. Without the right insight, carbon decisions can expose organisations to financial, regulatory and reputational risk.

Our seminar series has been designed to deliver practical, expert-led market training that equips your teams with the knowledge and confidence to understand carbon markets and engage with them effectively. 

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is a market-based climate policy designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from energy-intensive sectors.

The system places a price on carbon. This means that companies operating in regulated sectors must purchase and surrender allowances for each tonne of carbon they emit.

For businesses covered by these systems, carbon becomes a direct and variable operating cost, making emissions exposure an increasingly important consideration.

In this seminar, Redshaw Advisors will cover:

• The history and overview of the EU ETS, including the regulations that underpin it and its key market mechanisms
• Market fundamentals, including market design, market history, performance and key drivers
• Price outlook to 2035, including Redshaw Advisors’ own Price Forecast Assessment
• An overview of related markets including CBAM and the UK ETS, how they compare and complement the EU ETS, and key upcoming changes including UK and EU ETS linking

On 17 July 2026, the European Commission published its proposal to update the rules for the EU Emissions Trading System. A number of changes have been set out that could influence compliance obligations, carbon pricing and market dynamics in the years ahead.

While the review will now progress through the EU legislative process, it provides an early indication on the direction of EU carbon policy and the potential implications for businesses.

In this seminar, Redshaw Advisors will cover:

• A detailed overview of the proposed EU ETS review, including what is proposed and what is most likely to be approved
• The impact of the EU ETS review on supply and demand, free allocation and price forecasts
• The impact on specific sectors, including maritime, aviation and waste to energy
• The inclusion of removals and international credits
• The future of European carbon markets, including the impact and implications of EU ETS2 and EU & UK ETS market linking

The EU CBAM is a climate policy tool designed to level the playing field between EU and non-EU producers of specific carbon-intensive goods.

The EU CBAM establishes a strict compliance regime under which importers must both account for the embedded carbon emissions of goods by paying a levy equivalent to the EU ETS carbon price, and comply with robust Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) requirements.

In 2026, CBAM entered its definitive phase. Importers must purchase CBAM certificates linked to the EU carbon market, directly exposing them to carbon price volatility and creating a new layer of cost, risk, and compliance complexity that requires active management.

In this seminar, Redshaw Advisors will cover:

• Understanding how CBAM works, including how to calculate your exposure
• Understanding your CBAM risk profile
• Market fundamentals, including EU ETS market history, performance and key drivers, and how these link to CBAM
• Practical financial risk management for CBAM

Carbon procurement decisions carry significant financial, strategic and reputational implications.

Timing, pricing, regulation and market dynamics all influence outcomes, yet many organisations lack the expertise, resources, or market access needed to execute effectively.

In this seminar, Redshaw Advisors will cover:

• Understanding risk, including what drives financial risk, what defines internal risk objectives, determining your overall risk appetite
• Key drivers in carbon markets and how they link to financial risks
• Designing a best-fit risk managed procurement strategy for your company
• Communicating risk management internally
• Case study: A review of best practice in the utilities sector, including buying and selling to optimise your portfolio

Thursday 8 October 2026, Online

• Introduction to the EU Emissions Trading System
• The 2026 EU ETS review and the future of European carbon markets
• Introduction to the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM)
• Understanding financial risk: Carbon procurement in compliance markets