Measuring the carbon intensity of products is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of industrial decarbonisation. Yet as these metrics gains traction worldwide, technical hurdles in their calculation and the diversity in methodologies emerging across countries and sectors risk creating barriers to trade and disrupting supply chain.
To help tackle these challenges, the IFCMA published a detailed report in November 2024 on the computation and use of carbon intensity metrics, outlining key obstacles and potential solutions. Two companion reports released in June 2025 build on this work, examining how interoperability of metrics can be strengthened through better data sources and more consistent monitoring, reporting and verification systems.
This work has already attracted strong international interest, including endorsement by the G7, and serves as a foundation for deliverables across multiple global fora, including the BRICS Principles for Fair, Inclusive and Transparent Carbon Accounting, and outputs of the Climate Club.
This webinar will present the main findings of the IFCMA’s work followed by a panel of public and private-sector experts reflecting on how carbon intensity metrics can drive the net-zero transition and what is needed to ensure their use is both cost-effective, inclusive and interoperable.
Agenda
1) A high-level overview of IFCMA
2) The key insights of IFCMA work on carbon intensity to date
3) A panel discussion with public and private-sector stakeholders on the next steps for carbon intensity metric
Moderator: Alain de Serres, Special Adviser in the Office of the Chief Economist, OECD Economics Department
Speakers:
- Aik Hoe Lim, Director Trade and Environment Division, WTO
- Emma Aisbett, Associate Professor at the School of Law and Associate Director (Research) for the Australian National University's Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific initiative
- Jonathan Dredge, Global Strategic Policy Lead, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions
- Lutz Morgenstern, Representing the Climate Club – Head of Division, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Germany
- Marina Pittella, Representing the COP30 Presidency – Head of Carbon Accounting Coordination Unit, Climate Action Division, Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
4) An overview of upcoming IFCMA work
5) Q&A