Watch our AMA-style webinar exploring the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) and the critical role intermediaries like CarbonBetter play in the market. This session is designed for potential carbon offset buyers seeking an experienced intermediary to help them choose projects that align with their sustainability goals. In the fragmented world of carbon markets, navigating project choices, pricing transparency, and quality assurance can be overwhelming. This webinar offers a clear, practical introduction to the VCM, addressing common misconceptions and shedding light on the complexities of offset purchasing.
00:00 - Webinar begins
03:50 - About CarbonBetter
04:26 - Speaker intros
05:17 - Webinar structure overview
6:25 - What is the purpose of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM)?
7:52 - What are some challenges in the current VCM environment?
9:45 - What role do intermediaries like CarbonBetter play in the VCM?
15:03 - Why is it difficult to know who can sell project issuances?
16:31 - Why can’t project developers access traditional financing for carbon projects?
20:43 - How do intermediaries help with price transparency in a market with fragmented data and wide bid-ask spreads?
25:33 - Do intermediaries only add margins for information or do they offer other essential services that justify their role?
28:55 - What causes the price difference between project developers and buyers?
31:22 - Common conflicting advice
36:52 - How can buyers ensure they are purchasing high-quality credits?
39:47 - Is purchasing from a recognized registry enough, or should buyers conduct further due diligence?
41:10 - Should companies prioritize removals over avoidance?
45:52 - What’s the best way to talk about carbon credits once purchased?
46:54 - What trends should companies be aware of as they navigate the VCM?
ABOUT US
We're a privately held firm focused on sustainability & decarbonization services, clean energy & carbon offset project consulting, and energy logistics services for Fortune 1000 companies, utilities, and other organizations that seek to make a positive impact. We're a creative and diverse team tackling the complex climate challenges that are changing our world by helping organizations transition to a net-zero future-accelerating the societal shifts that will save our planet.
We're proud to be the largest minority-owned business in Austin and the 7th largest privately-owned business headquartered in Austin.
Learn more at carbonbetter.com/about/.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES
* Sustainability Reporting & Strategy: carbonbetter.com/decarbonization-services/
* Carbon Offset Sourcing: carbonbetter.com/certified-carbon-offsets/
* Project Development Consulting: carbonbetter.com/project-services/
* Energy Logistics: carbonbetter.com/energy-logistics/
VIEW SOME OF OUR WORK
* BeatBox Sustainability Report: carbonbetter.com/case-study/2021-beatbox/
* Fierce Whiskers Distillery Case Study: carbonbetter.com/case-study/fierce-whiskers/
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* Sustainability Reporting Overview: carbonbetter.com/story/sustainability-reporting/