About us
Who we are and what we do
Our mission
The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum) was founded in 2009 and brings together leading practitioners in the development and financing of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and removal projects to strengthen the standards and mechanisms of international carbon markets, from the Paris Agreement and CORSIA to national, corporate and voluntary programmes, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and drive real climate progress.
Our aims
Improve
the efficiency, legitimacy and functioning of the regulatory systems governing the development and use of emission reduction projects
Influence
policy developments and regulatory standards related to emissions trading and emission reduction projects
Update & support
independent standards and codes of conduct in order to further improve the integrity of the industry
The PD Forum is active in regular communication with the main carbon market actors at national and international levels to help shape the rules and regulations governing the development of emission reduction and removal projects across the world.
Leadership Team
Our leadership team is elected from, and by, our members, and each serves in a voluntary capacity
Dr. Ayse Frey
Energy Changes Co-Vice-Chair
Nick Marshall
TASC Chairperson
Olivia Tuchten
Promethium Carbon Co-Vice-Chair
Executive Committee
What we do
Weekly calls
We hold weekly members calls and also communicate internally via a dedicated Slack channel
Working groups
We develop flexible working groups to address specific regulatory and market challenges, including Paris Agreement Article 6, Digitisation and CORSIA
Constructive dialogue
We write letters, position papers, respond to consultations, and much more, all intended to improve the efficiency of the market
Regular collaboration
We hold regular meetings to collaborate with key stakeholders including IETA, ICVCM, Gold Standard and Verra
Workshops and webinars
We arrange tailored workshops and webinars together with market actors including IATA, Insurance companies, Ratings agencies etc.
Public engagement
We share our perspectives, opinions and news with external audiences through direct communications and media engagement. Follow us on LinkedIn
Events
We meet in person once a year at our Annual General Meeting. As a recognised UNFCCC observer organisation, we receive an allocation of badges for the annual COP event which many members join
Code of conduct
This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics has been adopted by the PD Forum’s Board of Directors. The Code is intended to establish a common and consistent framework across the PD Forum’s membership and affiliate membership.
It provides direction and clarification in how we conduct our daily business in developing carbon emission reduction projects in international carbon markets. High business ethics and personal integrity ensure our credibility and reputation as a group and formal adoption of the code is a requirement of membership.