2025 Australasian Emissions Reduction (AER) Summit:
Next Steps for Net Zero

 13-14 August 2025

With a new September deadline approaching for nations to submit their 2035 emissions reduction targets, the race to meet global climate goals intensifies amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. At the same time, there is growing scrutiny over whether current social, technological, and commercial efforts are sufficient to deliver net zero emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. The journey presents both significant opportunities and complex challenges. This Summit will spotlight innovation and investment as it delves into net zero national and sectoral strategies, alongside corporate commitments, as countries and organisations navigate toward carbon and nature goals.

For more information, please refer to the website here: https://carbonmarketinstitute.org/aer-summit/

GenZero members who will be at AER Summit from 13-14 Aug include:

  • Frederick Teo, CEO of GenZero
  • Kimberly Tan, Managing Director & Head of Investments
  • Hoon Ling Min, Director of Investments
  • Rui Huang, Vice President of Investments
  • Puar Si Liang, Assistant Vice President of Policy & Analytics

If you would like to meet up with our team, do drop us a meeting request at https://genzero.co/contact-us/

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13 August 2025
10:50AM – 11:45AM13 August 2025
8:50AM – 9:45AM

Plenary Two: Challenges in the corporate transition

Despite 2024 being the hottest year on record, there are questions whether corporate climate action is cooling. Join corporate leaders to discuss challenges in the corporate transition to net zero emissions. Can they juggle shareholder, community and investor pressures? Are they drowning under disclosure requirements? What are key lessons from the last decade of sustainability and transition planning? Is the capital there for the 1.5C transition? How are CEOs managing the personal and organisational obligations?

Featured Speakers

Sanjeev Gandhi
Managing Director & CEO,
Orica

 

Geraldine Slattery
President Australia
BHP

 

Frederick Teo
CEO
GenZero

 

Dr Kerry Schott AO (Moderator)
Chair
Carbon Market Institute (CMI)

14 August 2025
3:10PM – 3:55PM14 August 2025
1:10PM – 1:55PM

Grand Hall 1 & 2

3.1 Markets: Is it finally time for international carbon markets to shine?

With the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism now operational and methodologies being recognised, and the CORSIA compliance deadline fast approaching, global carbon markets are entering a new phase of implementation and maturity. But are voluntary and compliance markets on a competing course or are they converging? This session will unpack the latest trends shaping international carbon markets, assess the progress made, and examine what is needed to scale ambition, ensure integrity, and unlock meaningful benefits for host countries and the private sector alike.

Featured Speakers

Stephanie Russo
Executive Director,
Pollination

 

Puar Si Liang
Assistant Vice President
GenZero

 

Alexander Lewis
Head of Carbon Markets
Qantas

 

Anil Bhatta
Founder & Managing Director
Carbon & Clean Energy Solutions

 

Mei Zi Tan (Moderator)
Manager, International Research & Projects
Carbon Market Institute (CMI)