24 & 25 November 2008
New Connaught Rooms, London
Day One: Monday 24 November 2008
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| 08.30 |
Coffee and Registration |
| 08.50 |
Chair’s Opening Remarks & Opening Address |
OPENING PANEL INCLUDING EXTENDED Q&A SESSION
| 09.00 i |
Understanding The Rationale For Including Aviation In The EU ETS & How The Design Of The Scheme Allows For Environmentally Efficient Growth |
- Evaluating the specific impacts of the EU ETS on: -
- Environmental sustainability and emissions control
- Competitiveness of EU and international airlines
- Directing revenues into new research on alternative fuels and technological research
- Understanding how the design of the EU ETS will deliver successful outcomes for the commercial aviation industry in the current economic environment of rapidly escalating fuel prices, possible recessions In Europe and USA, and increasing aviation tax duties
- Policies for overcoming competition distortion issues
- Future strategies on gaining a global commitment to the EU ETS including the handling of international legality challenges
- Assessing opportunities for amending specific design aspects of the scheme in time for future reviews – which technical design aspects need to be changed?
- Reviewing the success of the general emissions trading scheme within the power and heavy manufacturing industries
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Assessing The Opportunities For Challenging The Introduction Of European ETS - In The Absence Of A Global Consensus, How Will The Scheme Deliver Measurable Environmental Benefits? |
- Including latest views on whether the EU ETS contravenes the Chicago Convention and international rules between countries
Paul Steele, Director Aviation Environment, IATA
Nuno Lacasta, Climate Policy Director, Portuguese Government
Paul Steele, Director Aviation Environment, IATA
Tim Pohle, Managing Director of Environmental Affairs, Air Transport Association (representing US airlines)
Andrew Parker, Senior Vice President, Public & Environmental Affairs, Emirates
Jens Bjarnason, Senior Vice President, Technical Services, Icelandair
Vichuda Sthalanand, Head of Corporate Environmental Department, Thai Airways International
Carl Burleson, Director, Environment and Energy, FAA
MULTI-STAKEHOLDER VIEWS ON MANAGING EU ETS OBLIGATIONS
| 10.00 |
Gaining A Clear Understanding Of The Key EU ETS Implications |
- Explaining the latest on how the EU ETS is going to work
- Who is it going to affect?
- What are the mechanics of it?
- What will the regulator require from airlines
- What is the timing of it?
- What are the key market impacts?
- How will auctioning be carried out?
- How much will it cost large, medium and small airlines to implement?
- Assessing how the differences apply for a) EU airlines b) non-EU airlines
- Applying best practice to managing the key obligations
Joe Cappello, CEO, Air Malta
Kalle Keldusild, Senior Advisor, Swedish Civil Aviation Authority
Cpt. Chris Schroeder, Head of Fuel Optimization & Environment, Qatar Airways
Senior Vice President, Qatar Airways
Anastasia Aslanidou, Head of Commercial Planning & International Affairs Department, Cyprus Airways
Philip Good, Clean Air and Transport Unit DG Environment, European Commission
| 11.00 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 11.15 |
Morning Coffee In The Exhibition Showcase Area |
| 11.45 |
Grasping The Fundamentals Of How The Trading Market Will Work & The Impacts Of ETS On The Aviation Industry |
- Clarifying the market structure and methodologies for acquiring carbon credits – meet the key finance people in the marketplace including bankers and carbon trading houses!
- How the ETS market currently works and how it will work for aviation
- Forecasting pricing scenariosl
- Evaluating the different trading instruments and methodologies for gaining carbon permits
- Scenario testing; how many carbon permits will your airline need to buy?
Hikmat Mahawat Khan, Aviation Consultant, Centre of Excellence Aviation, Cap Gemini
Trevor Sikorski, Director Of Commodities Research, Barclays Capital
Alexandre Marty, Head of Climate Change Services Europe, ICF International
Chris Dailey, Vice President, SH&E, an ICF International Company
| 12.30 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 12.45 |
Networking Lunch In The Exhibition Showcase Area |
MINIMISING THE COSTS OF ETS COMPLIANCE
| 13.45 |
Cost Effective Systems For Managing ETS Compliance & Streamlining Environmental Reporting Across The Different Functions Of Your Airline Business |
- Managing environmental performance and risk across the different functions and systems of your airline business
- Performance management systems as a tool for cutting the costs of managing ETS compliance and handling reporting requirements
- Cost effective data management solutions for handling emissions calculations and reporting
| 14.25 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 14.35 |
Practical Management Methodologies For Measuring Co2 Emissions |
- Understanding what and how to measure
- Examining the detail of the actual co2 submission – what data do you need to select to meet the requirements
- Overview of the pros and cons of different measurement methodologies
- Handling data management aspects
- Solutions for tracking and monitoring emissions data
- What will be the timeframe?
Frederic Falise, Head of Environmental Division, SITA
| 15.15 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 15.25 |
Afternoon refreshments served in the exhibition showcase area |
| 15.55 |
Developing Cost Effective Systems For Monitoring, Reporting & Verification |
- What systems do you need for data monitoring and reporting for baseline and annual submissions?
- What records do you need to maintain for your data to be verified?
- What to expect from a verification
Madlen King, GHG Manager, EMEA, LRQA
| 16.25 |
Questions & Discussion |
PANEL SESSION
| 16.35 |
Practical Implementation Lessons Learned From Emissions Trading In Other Sectors |
- Impacts of caps on emissions for the cement and power sectors - how will they respond in the face of rising fuel prices and economic uncertainties
- Examining the exemptions for the cement industry on carbon leakage
- How are other sectors changing their business models to reduce costs and adapt to the new competitive climate affected by the extraordinary fuel increase
Martin Casey, Director of Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility – EMEA, Asia & Australia, Cemex
Ravi Baga, Head of Policy, Regulation and Environment, EdF Energy
| 17.00 |
Questions & Discussion |
| 17.10 |
Chair’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One followed by evening drinks reception in the exhibition showcase area |
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| Day Two: Tuesday 25 November 2008 |
| 08.30 |
Coffee and Registration |
| 08.50 |
Chair’s Opening Remarks |
KEYNOTE PANEL
| 9.00 i |
Adapting Business Models To Meet Emissions Trading Cost Obligations & Escalating Kerosene Prices |
- Exploring options for changing business models and lawfully discussing new fare structure options (within the confides of competition regulation)
- Case study; Asian airline perspectives of how the ETS impacts the way airlines do their business
- Reducing costs through improving fleet efficiencies and internal abatement
- Comprehending the cost value expectations of customers of different airlines to examine their awareness of the link between aviation and climate change and their willingness to accept rising passenger costs
- Improving customer relationship management to communicate added costs to customers
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Creating A Global Vision For Managing Aviation Emissions Post 2012 - What’s Coming In The Future? |
- Examining options for including aviation in post-2012 climate regimes
- Reconciling differentiated commitments and competitiveness
- What role for the EU ETS in a future global agreement on aviation emissions
Jim French, CEO, Flybe
Capt Dr.Ooi Teong Siew, VP Environmental Affairs, Malaysian Airlines
Toru Sasaki, Director of Social & Environmental Affairs, CSRB Promotion, All Nippon Airways (Japan)
Andy Kershaw, Climate Change Manager, British Airways
Exploring Alternatives To Emissions Trading As Part Of An Overall Strategy For The Airline Industry To Reduce Emissions
These sessions will explore wider options beyond emissions trading including investing in technology, streamlining airline operations and adopting positive commercial and environmental strategies |
KEYNOTE TECHNOLOGY PANEL SESSION
| 10.00 |
Evaluating The Full Range Of Alternative Technology Options For Managing Environmental Impacts & Saving Fuel Costs In The Short Term |
- Examining the latest developments in engine technologies
- Assessing the impacts on environmental performance, emissions reduction and fuel costs savings
- Case studies: Quantifying the cost savings and environmental benefits of new engines for the Boeing 787
- Presenting credible data on the impacts of the following fuel saving devices and technologies including:
- Reducing emissions and fuel burn through Route Planning Optimisation Solutions
- Reducing emissions through flying the most efficient route, at the most fuel efficient speed
- Overview of specific technology solutions for managing flight/route planning, navigation, performance engineering and flight deck solutions
- Evaluating the viability of GPS as a navigation solution
- Spelling out the emission reduction benefits and efficiency gains
- Decreasing weight through the use of lighter Onboard Container Technologies
- Using lighter materials to reduce CO2 emissions – how many tons a year can be saved?
- Overview of the latest advances in container technology
- Assessing the emission reduction impacts on Onboard Moisture Reduction Devices
Ulf Lijenberg, VP Of Sales & Marketing, CTT Systems AB
Bob Rogers, President- Asia Pacific, Nordisk Aviation Products a.s
Steve Carden, Technical Director, Amsafe Bridport UK Ltd
| 11.40 |
Comparing Aviation In The ETS With Other European Initiatives For Mitigating Environmental Impacts & Reducing Airline Costs |
- Adopting a comprehensive European approach to managing the environmental impacts of civil aviation
- Understanding the importance of a single European Sky to bring reductions in CO2 for the aviation sector
- Overcoming political and legal barriers to improve Air Traffic Management (ATM) and reduce CO2 emissions through management of the sky
Peter Kirk, Deputy Executive Secretary, ECAC
Followed by Panel Discussion with:
Andrew Watt, Environmental Expert, Euro Control
PANEL
| 12.10 |
Improving Operational Efficiency in Regional Airlines Operations |
- Improving operational efficiency in regional airline operations
- Introducing “Dynamic Cost Index” in regional airline operations
- Usage of APU vs GPU
- Exploring tankering within the aviation industry
Capt. Joachim Scheiderer, Manager Flight Operations Engineering and Fuel Conservation, Lufthansa CityLine
| 12.50 |
Between Rules, Regulations, Market Pressures, Competitors and Traditions - What Can an Airline Do? |
- Exploring the effectiveness of Airline Associations
- Understanding the importance of listening to Passengers
- Establishing whether press releases will help present our positions, needs and efforts
- Introducing "Climate Austria" - A next generation Carbon Offset Provider
- Presenting " Fly for Energy" - An Air Traffic Reputation Project
- Introducing "No Waste" - A new approach to Onboard Waste Management
- Exploring how the average network airline can prepare for ETS
Anton Novak, Head of Environment, Austrian Airlines
| 13.20 |
Cost Effectively Making Legal Preparations For Full EU ETS Compliance |
Anthony Hobley, Partner, Norton Rose
14.30–16.40 Afternoon Workshops & Break-Out Discussion Groups On Practical Implementation Strategies For Airlines
During the afternoon session, there will be four workshop options. Each workshop will have a designated facilitator, who will lead the discussion with the group. As many of these workshops are produced for specific job functions within airlines, delegates may invite the relevant in-house stakeholders (including lawyers, finance directors, and IT directors) to attend the workshops.
Delegates choose two options for the afternoon. |
Session 1
| 14.30 – 15.30 |
Option 1 & 2 |
Option 1 - An Introduction To Developing Information & Data Management Systems For Handling & Verifying Emissions Data
Facilitated by Frederic Falise, Head of Portfolio Marketing, SITA & Holger Kowoll, Head of Commercial Relations Airport & Political Affairs, Condor Flugdienst GmbH
Understanding what data management systems you need to have in place for verification purposes
- Identifying which part of your operation requires data management processes for verification purposes
- Data management system requirements for handling emissions
- Preparing for confidential data reporting and auditing
Option 2 – Preparing The Airline Finance Function For Emissions Trading - A Practical Workshop For Airline Financial Controllers With A Specific Focus On Adapting Business Models For Sustainable Growth & Understanding The Financial Effects On Airlines
Facilitated by Hikmat Mahawat Khan, Aviation Consultant, Centre of Excellence Aviation, Capgemini
Airlines need to -:
- Start preparation for ETS compliancy
- How to comply, obtain allowances, and create a validated Co2 emission report
- Develop a strategy for obtaining a shortage
- Develop a transformation strategy for a sustainable position on carbon emission
- Manage the passenger
| 15.30 – 15.45 |
Afternoon Refreshments |
Session 2
| 15.45 – 16.45 |
Option 3 & 4 |
Option 3 - Accessing CDMJI Credits - How To Optimise Portfolios For Compliance?
Facilitated by Michela Beltracchi, European Policy Coordinator, IETA
- Understanding what a typical compliance strategy could be
- Exploring different portfolios for different airlines
- Financial structure of individual companies
- Potential for internal abatement and alternatives, including coupling routes, outsourcing or in-house traders
Option 4 - Developing Legal Management Strategies For Handling Emissions Trading And Tax & Accounting Obligations – A Workshop For Every Airline In- House Lawyer and Company Secretary
- Ensure full legal compliance based on the current proposal
- Establishing legal contracts with airlines on ownership and organisation for allowances
- Clarify the steps to efficient internal reporting in order to make your organisation legally functional as quickly as possible
Workshop leader: Anthony Hobley, Partner, Norton Rose
Legal Taxation Workshop
- Assessing the tax treatment of emission obligations and the consequences of free allocation of emissions units
Workshop leader: Kevin Cummings, Tax Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner
| 16.45 |
Close of Emissions Trading Aviation 2008 |
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Captain Chris Schroeder, Head Of Fuel Optimization & Environment, Qatar Airways
Philip Good, Clean Air and Transport Unit, DG Environment, European Commission
Jim French, CEO, Flybe
Andrew Parker, Senior Vice President, Public & Environmental Affairs, Emirates
Capt Dr. Ooi Teong Siew, General Manager Corporate Safety, Security & Health Environment, Malaysian Airlines
Anton Novak, Head of Environment, Austrian Airlines
Andy Kershaw, Climate Change Manager, British Airways
Capt. Joachim Scheiderer, Manager Flight Operations Engineering and Fuel Conservation, Lufthansa CityLine
Andrew Watt,
Environmental Expert, Euro Control
Toru Sasaki, Director Social & Environmental Affairs, CSRB Promotion, All Nippon Airways
Anastasia Aslanidou, Head of Commercial Planning & International Affairs Department, Cyprus Airways
Vichuda Sthalanand, Corporate Environmental Department, Thai Airways International
Peter Durante, Environmental Products Manager, Shell
Tim Pohle, Managing Director of Environmental Affairs, Air Transport Association
Michaela Beltracchi, European Policy Coordinator, IETA
Joe Cappello, CEO, Air Malta
Nuno Lacasta, Climate Policy Director, Portuguese Government
Jens Bjarnason, Senior
Vice President, Technical Services, Icelandair
Holger Kowoll, Head of Airport Commercial Relations and Political Affairs, Condor Flugdienst GmbH
Stefan Kruger Nielsen, Special Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Climate and Energy, Denmark
Martin Casey, Director of Public Affairs & Corporate Responsibility – EMEA, Asia & Australia, Cemex
Kalle Keldusild, Senior Advisor, Swedish Civil Aviation Authority
Peter Kirk, Deputy
Executive Secretary, ECAC
Hikmat Mahawat Khan, Aviation Consultant, Centre of Excellence Aviation, Cap Gemini
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