Key Takeaways from the CDP Korea Conference 2026 in Seoul

At the CDP Korea Conference 2026 in Seoul, EnergyTag joined hundreds of industry, policy, and finance leaders to discuss the global shift toward round-the-clock clean energy, to deliver renewables in the most expensive, fossil-intensive hours.

In his keynote, Shailesh Telang explained how the move from annual renewable energy claims to real-time matching would:

– Create better investment incentives for renewables and flexibility.
– Increase credibility and transparency.
– Align procurement with grid needs.
– Enable batteries for cost-effective renewable integration.
– Be relevant for Korea, given growing renewable curtailment, despite low penetration.
– Facilitate compliance with frameworks such as EU CBAM and GHGP.

Killian Daly then joined experts from The Climate Group, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), and others to discuss Korea’s readiness for hourly energy certification and what it means for growing demand from industry, AI, and hydrogen. His key message was that:

Transition risk is transitioning. Companies are facing scrutiny from investors and standards to make claims more grounded in reality. Hourly traceability will be required in GHGP scope 2 reporting. Being prepared for the next transition risk will set companies apart. Crucially, it will also enable competitive, homegrown clean power for the Korean economy in the long run.

We also held a workshop with over 100 registered participants who wanted to learn more about hourly matching and its benefits.

The move to real-time matching will not come overnight, but stakeholders in Korea are starting their journey. That’s exciting to see, and we will be there to learn from and with them as the journey progresses over the coming years.