The programme delves into the specifics of carbon credit quality and is designed to equip participants with the practical steps required for conducting due diligence on carbon credit projects.

Key Topics Include:

  • Foundational Knowledge
    • Standards & Methodologies
    • What is Quality?
    • Key Documentation & Reports
  •  Core Quality Elements
    • Additionality
    • Permanence
    • Robust Quantification
  • Other Due Diligence Considerations
    • Stakeholder Perspectives
    • Project Design Principles
    • Market Perspectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

  • Understand Carbon Credit Quality: Understand the role of carbon standards and methodologies; the various existing quality benchmarks; and the core quality elements such as Additionality, Permanence, and Robust Quantification (incl. Baselines & Leakage).

  • Outline Available Tools & Techniques: Be familiarised with key project documentation and various available tools that support analysis; as well as the application of these tools to support the due diligence process.

  • Describe Design Considerations: Understand the various design considerations that can impact the due diligence outcomes, such as stakeholders, methodology selection and jurisdiction context.

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    Strong Industry Collaboration

    This robust programme is developed and delivered in partnership with leading academia and senior industry experts.

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    By the end of the course, participants will:

    • Understand Carbon Credit Quality: Understand the role of carbon standards and methodologies; the various existing quality benchmarks; and the core quality elements such as Additionality, Permanence, and Robust Quantification (incl. Baselines & Leakage).

    • Outline Available Tools & Techniques: Be familiarised with key project documentation and various available tools that support analysis; as well as the application of these tools to support the due diligence process.

    • Describe Design Considerations: Understand the various design considerations that can impact the due diligence outcomes, such as stakeholders, methodology selection and jurisdiction context.

    The programme is suitable for:

    • Executives seeking to advance their careers and gain expertise in carbon origination, trading and services.

    • Executives in adjacent sectors (financial services, risk management and legal services) seeking to enhance their knowledge of carbon credit quality for the purposes of supporting transactions and/or investments in the carbon services and trading sector.

    • Executives transitioning into new roles that require knowledge of sustainability and carbon management practices, such as sustainability consultants, carbon project developers, and so on.
    Zunaira

    “Just wrapped up a fantastic week of attending the Carbon Credit Quality and Due Diligence course — and what an experience it was!

    My first time in Singapore, and I couldn’t have asked for a better reason to be there. The country’s energy around climate action is inspiring — their carbon market momentum, bilateral agreements, and regional collaboration are exemplary. There is a lot that Saudi Arabia’s VCM and the wider GCC can take from how Singapore is driving tangible progress in this space.

    The course itself was intense and incredibly insightful — led by industry experts who brought real-world cases and practical perspectives to the table. The open discussions were just as valuable — we all shared not just knowledge but also the collective frustration (and fascination!) with how dynamic and complex this market can be.

    It was amazing meeting professionals from across industries as well, each bringing a unique lens to the same goal — building high-quality, credible carbon markets.

    I am very excited and motivated to bring these learnings back to my work in carbon management — and to continue contributing to building credible, high-quality carbon markets.”

    Zunaira Malik
    Carbon Management Senior Specialist
    Enowa Neom, Saudi Arabia


    Arnita

    “An insightful and well-designed course that bridges technical and policy perspectives on carbon credit integrity. It equips participants with the tools and frameworks needed for rigorous due diligence and credible carbon market participation. The materials are practical, the facilitators are engaging, and the case studies make the concepts easy to apply in real-world contexts. So, I found the Carbon Quality and Due Diligence course extremely valuable. This programme provides a rare opportunity to learn from industry practitioners and experts, making it especially relevant for policymakers, financial institutions, and sustainability professionals seeking to build integrity and confidence in this emerging market.”

    Arnita Rishanty
    Chief Economist
    Central Bank of Indonesia