Reflecting on a Transformative Year Under TEM’s CEO, Michaela Morris
Just over a year ago, Tasman Environmental Markets (TEM) welcomed Michaela Morris as Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s journey. Today, as we reflect on the past twelve months, it’s clear that Michaela’s leadership has helped guide TEM through a pivotal period for both the business and the wider carbon markets landscape.
Michaela stepped into the role at a time of rapid evolution across climate policy, corporate decarbonisation, and nature‑based solutions. Her deep expertise — spanning corporate climate strategy, carbon market governance, and global climate action — has shaped TEM’s focus on impact, transparency, and long‑term value creation.
Strengthening TEM’s Position as a High‑Integrity Market Leader
Over the past year, TEM has continued to invest in high-quality climate projects across Australia and the Asia-Pacific. This work has been supported by Michaela’s focus on scientific robustness, community benefit, and environmental integrity — principles shaped through her experience at Climateworks Centre, Anthesis, and her ongoing contributions to organisations such as Environment Victoria and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
These foundations have been instrumental as global attention intensifies on the role of carbon markets in credible net‑zero pathways. Recent developments — including progress on Article 6, the strengthening of compliance frameworks in Australia, and the increasing demand for corporate climate finance — have underscored the importance of market stewardship and quality. Under Michaela’s leadership, TEM has continued to advocate for safeguards that uphold trust and ensure climate impact remains at the centre of every credit issued and retired.
Supporting Corporate Climate Leaders Across the Asia-Pacific
In 2025, TEM continued to work with some of the most ambitious climate‑active organisations across the region. Under Michaela’s guidance, TEM has deepened its support for clients seeking to:
- Advance science‑aligned decarbonisation strategies
- Integrate high‑integrity offsets into net‑zero pathways
- Navigate emerging policy, market complexity, and global governance reforms
At a time when corporate climate action is both more visible and more heavily scrutinised, Michaela has championed clarity, accountability, and credible market participation.
Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond
TEM enters the coming year with strong momentum. Market signals remain clear: Environmental credits, genuine community benefit, and robust transparency will continue to underpin the future of climate finance.
Michaela’s first year as CEO has set a strong foundation for TEM’s next phase of growth — one grounded in integrity, impact, and partnership.
As the carbon markets mature, TEM remains committed to supporting organisations across the Asia‑Pacific to take meaningful climate action while scaling projects that deliver measurable environmental and social outcomes.
