WTO Trade and Environment Week: Securing and decarbonising value chains

Meet the National Board of Trade´s trade policy adviser Erik Merkus at WTO Trade and Environment Week, who will discuss how trade policy can assist private sector companies to secure and decarbonise their value chains.

What are the opportunities and challenges faced by companies when decarbonising their value chains in a business environment shaped by climate risks, policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions? This session aims to shed light on the issues faced by companies with ambitious climate goals and to examine how trade policy can assist.

When and how?

When: 2 July, 16:30-18:00
How: Follow the session live on the WTO Youtube channel.
Or attend in person in Room D, after registering at the WTO website.

The session will open with an overview of trade policy approaches for decarbonisation, emphasising instruments that can assist private sector decarbonisation efforts. Policy approaches such as harmonising standards for measurement and certification of supply chain greenhouse gas emissions, trade facilitation, transparency and traceability measures, and removing barriers to trade in low-carbon goods and services will be covered. Erik Merkus will participate in discussions alongside Sweden’s Climate Ambassador and representatives from Ikea, Tetra Pak and Adani Group. 

The WTO Trade and Environment Week takes place from 30 June to 4 July 2025. It offers a platform for WTO members and stakeholders to engage and exchange experiences on a wide range of topics relevant to the trade and environment community. Read more and see the full programme on the WTO website.