The Integrity Stack: Measurement, Ratings, Risk, and the Next Frontier for Carbon Markets

MSCI, Centrigrade, Chloris Geospatial, International Carbon Registry and Kita invite you to join us during London Climate Week for a focused discussion on how the carbon market’s “integrity stack” is evolving – and what it means for the future of high-quality carbon credits. The session will be followed by a drinks reception, offering a chance to continue the conversation with peers across the market.

Discussion themes will include:

Anatomy of the stack 
In carbon markets, what does each layer – measurement and MRV, issuance and registries, ratings, and insurance – actually contribute? How has each evolved, and why is the stack now beginning to function as a cohesive system?

Separation of roles 
Where are the boundaries between these layers, and where is tighter coordination needed to ensure integrity and efficiency?

Measurement as the foundation 
How are advances in measurement, combined with ratings and risk transfer, enabling continuous improvements in credit quality—moving beyond binary “good/bad” assessments?

Bringing buyers to the table 
What is holding corporates back from participating at scale, and what would it take to unlock credible, defensible procurement for a broader set of buyers?

The next frontier 
What does the next wave of innovation in carbon markets look like – and what needs to be built now to get there?