Carbon Exposure

Due to the importance of the discussion with Rene, a representative of the VCM, and Patrick, a representative of the media that has been scrutinizing the market, we have created this highlight video. We hope this episode will foster respectful dialogue. Ultimately, both the media and the VCM should play crucial roles in scaling up efforts to address the most pressing issue we face: climate change.

In today's episode, we are joined by Patrick Greenfield, a biodiversity reporter for The Guardian. Over the past two years, Patrick has extensively covered carbon markets and their effectiveness. He has been at the forefront of media scrutiny surrounding the Voluntary Carbon Market. In this episode, Rene talks with Patrick about this media scrutiny, the effectiveness of the scheme, and whether...

In this episode, the tables are turned. Vincent Verweij, Co-Head of Carbon Markets at Valitera, hosts our Carbon Exposure Project founder, Rene Velasquez. Rene met Vincent at a conference, started mentoring him, and they now work together at Valitera, a business they started together with two other partners. Valitera helps clients achieve their net-zero ambitions by providing the best possible adv...

Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of the Carbon Exposure Project! We have amazing episodes and guests lined up to provide engaging discussions and insights into everything that has to do with carbon markets. Our first guest: Lorna Ritchie, Director of Public Affairs at the ICVCM. Enjoy! Timestamps: 1:50: Background of ICVCM 5:00: Core carbon principles 8:05 Reaction from buyers on the CCP-e...

In this video, the great initiative 'Women in Carbon' takes over the podcast for one episode. Women in Carbon aims to demonstrate the importance of having balanced diversity within markets and organizations. Today, Camile and Eilís have the opportunity to take charge of our male host's role and co-host the podcast together. Topics discussed in this episode: 00:34: Introduction Eilís 2:...

In this episode, we dive into a great initiative to drive gender diversity in the carbon markets: Women In Carbon. Our guest in this episode is Camile Pêtre, CFO of BeZero Carbon; one of the top carbon market rating agencies. In this episode, the following topics will be discussed: 1:22 Introduction Camile Pêtre 3:53 Women in Carbon 4:43 Benefits of Women in Carbon 10:21 The Growth of Women In Car...

Explore an absolute masterclass from one of the most experienced carbon professionals in the field. For more than 20 years, he has worked in carbon markets and has played a real part in shaping the market to where it is right now. The following topics are discussed in this episode: 1:23 Introduction Mark Lewis; his professional career 3:02 The history of carbon markets 7:32 The pricing of carbon 9...

This episode highlights the role of insurance in carbon markets to reduce uncertainty and turn risks into opportunities. The following topics are discussed in this episode: 0.57 Introduction: Natalia 6:20 The establishment of Kita 8:10 Risk and insurance companies in the carbon markets 11:26 Risk as an opportunity 14:14 Risk in the carbon markets 15:55 Insurance for project developers 17:20 Insura...

KlimaDAO, co-founded by Giorgio Donà-Danioni, reached a market cap of billions of Dollars within a few months. In this conversation, Giorgio explains the establishment and development of KlimaDAO and talks about his new projects; Carbonmark and KCG. Timestamp: 1:51 Introduction Georgio  4:42 Blockchain in carbon markets; democratizing the market  15:00 Launch of the blockchain 18:12 How the Klima...

Dive into a masterclass on Article 6, as Kelley Hamrick simplifies the complex topics of carbon markets. In this COP28 UAE Special episode, the following topics are discussed: 0.50 Introduction; Kelley and carbon markets 5:17 COP28; moving from talking to taking action 8:00 Carbon markets and article 6.2 15:18 Article 6.4 21:00 Fungibility between articles 6.4 and 6.2; interoperability 23:07 Artic...

Dive into this very interesting conversation between two former colleagues, and above all, very good friends. Russel Karas, Head of Commodities at Xpansiv, discusses the following topics together with our host Rene Velasquez: 1:49 Introduction: Russell 6:00 Working Together at Xpansiv 9:03 The Development of Launching GEO and N-GEO 15:50 The Influence of COVID/Russian-Ukrainian War on Market Dynam...

This episode is featured by Stephanie Russo, CEO of Carbon Growth Partners. After Rich Gillmore, she is the second guest returning to our podcast for the second time! And this is not without a reason; she is phenomenal in what she does.

Dive into a conversation with two inspiring leaders within climate finance: Naveed Tariq, CEO at Seagrass, and Ely Sandler, Fellow at the Harvard School of Government. 00:00 Introduction Monologue 00:45 Host Welcome and Introduction 01:14 Introduction by Naveed Tariq, CEO at Seagrass 03:24 Introduction by Ely Sandler, Fellow at the Harvard School of Government 03:40 Ely explains the economic basis...

We're thrilled to present our newest episode featuring Mark Kenber, Executive Director at VCMI. On this episode, Mark and our very own Rene Velasquez dive deep into the intricacies of Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs) and their pivotal role in driving the global transition to Net Zero. Timestamps: 0:43 Introducing VCMI 2:24 Framework to make claims using carbon credits. 3:25 The importance of tr...

We are excited to present our latest episode with Sheri Hickok, the dynamic Chief Executive Officer at Climate Impact Partners. Join us as we delve into an enlightening conversation about the nuances and potential of carbon credits. Episode Highlights: Introduction: Meeting Sherry and Initial Impressions - 00:00 Exploring Opportunities: The Potential of Carbon Credits - 00:02:05 Technical Deep Div...

We're back with another episode of the Carbon Exposure Project (CXP), on this episode we will interview the highly experienced Benedikt Von Buttler, Portfolio Manager, Evolution Environmental Asset Management, LP. On this episode, he will discuss:- 0:34 Perspective about market evolution & demand. 3:20 Understanding carbon offsetting. 7:00 The role of portfolio/risk management in developin...

Join us on this episode of the Carbon Exposure Project (CXP) as we interview one of the top minds and voices in the climate space, Alexia Kelly, Managing Director, Carbon Policy and Markets Initiative of the High Tide Foundation. Here are some timestamps of the episode:- 0:18 - Alexia´s overview on announcements at COP on the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets (ICVCM) and the Voluntary...

Join us on this special episode of the Carbon Exposure Project COP28 UAE Special, as our host Rene Velasquez interviews Raymond Song who handles Carbon Markets and Policy at CTrees.

Don't miss this Special Christmas Episode of the Carbon Exposure Project, with Rich Gilmore (CEO, Carbon Growth Partners). On this episode, they discuss:- 1. They discuss the year past in the realm of the carbon markets, epecially looking back at COP28. 2. The underlying principles at play in supply and demand within the carbon markets the various players and drivers of demand in the space (i....

Dive into this COP28 UAE Special episode featured by Juan David Duran Hernandez, Executive Director of EcoRegistry. In this episode, the following topics are discussed: 0:20 Ecoregistry’s functionality and its role in developing new solutions for VCM´s 4:31 Leveraging from blockchain technology to differentiate from other registries 5:35 The importance of immutability on the chain to build transpa...

Join us on this special episode of the Carbon Exposure Project COP28 UAE Special, as our host Rene Velasquez interviews Anna Lerner Nesbitt, CEO of Climate Collective.

Timestamp: 0:54 Communication strategy on VCM 2.0 3:06 The importance of integrating VCM messaging 5:00 VCM as a viable solution for an urgent problem 6:26 Urgent call to leaders and businesses to tackle inaction on decarbonization 9:19 Reflecting back on a real case 12:00 Call to action on communication to scale carbon markets

On this special episode of the Carbon Exposure Project COP28 UAE Special, our host Rene Velasquez interviews Sam Gill, Co-Founder and President of Sylvera.

On this special episode of the Carbon Exposure Project COP28 UAE Special, our host Rene Velasquez interviews Rich Gilmore, CEO of Carbon Growth Partners.

In this episode, our host Rene Velasquez talks to Diego Saez Gil, Co-founder and CEO of Pachama; a company that helps other companies invest in nature through high-quality carbon credits.