Navigating Corporate Engagement in Carbon Markets
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Summary
Online Short Course:
Navigating Corporate Engagement in Carbon Markets
January 26 - March 8, 2026
This six-week online course, Navigating Corporate Engagement in Carbon Markets, brings together private sector decision-makers to explore the business case for carbon credits, credit quality and integrity, and strategic guidance for due diligence, partnerships, and risk mitigation.
Through expert-led discussion sessions, recorded video lectures, and peer exchange, participants will build knowledge and networks to confidently navigate the evolving landscape of corporate engagement in carbon markets and learn from real-world successes and pitfalls.
The course is designed for current or aspiring corporate actors, or consultants to the private sector, facing tough questions:
- When and why should my company prioritize nature-based climate solutions compared with technological solutions?
- How to recognize high integrity credits for positive social and environmental impacts?
- What can we do to address and avoid reputational and strategic risks?
This course aims to support those navigating these decisions—moving climate strategies forward, navigating risk, and figuring out how investments in nature-based carbon credits fit into company goals.
Learn more on the course website and sign up to receive email notifications when applications open.
Content
Course Themes
The course is divided into the following thematic modules:
- Module 1: Climate action and carbon markets
- Module 2: Carbon credit types and the supply chain
- Module 3: Environmental and social integrity with high-quality credits
- Module 4: Indigenous Peoples and Local Community Leadership, Engagement, and Partnerships
- Module 5: Risk management
- Module 6: Future directions for carbon markets and corporate climate strategy
Each module includes:
- Self-paced videos: Weekly themes, related decision-making frameworks, and case studies are synthesized in recorded videos, developed specifically for a corporate audience. You can access online materials at any time to balance your personal commitments and careers.
- Resources: Weekly videos are complemented with a selected compilation of readings, media, and other resources providing up to date guidance.
- Live Discussions: Weekly live-sessions provide the opportunity to engage with course experts and peers to raise emergent questions, exchange ideas, and apply learnings.
- Learning Application: Participants will apply course learnings through reflective and applied exercises, including the development of a “pitch deck” rooted in their unique context and company goals. The course will close with participant presentations of their pitch deck with guidance from a panel of experts and peers.