The Climate Action Reserve is the most trusted and experienced carbon credit registry for global carbon markets. As more organizations seek to combat climate ch...
To ensure they are contributing to climate goals and supporting high-quality emissions reductions, buyers must prioritize quality when incorporating carbon credits into their sustainability strategies. In this episode, we dive into the world of carbon credit buyers with Andy Kruger, Senior Director, Environmental Markets at ClimeCo, to explore their unique perspectives on navigating the intricate carbon market landscape. We’ll discuss their purchasing methods, how they evaluate various standards to secure high-quality credits, and the role of carbon credits in sustainability plans. Join us to gain valuable insights into how credit buyers foster successful carbon markets and provide critical financing to support global climate goals.
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Unpacking the SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rule
The SEC’s newly finalized "Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors" rule marks a significant shift for public companies, requiring them to disclose climate-related risks, governance practices, and greenhouse gas emissions. This regulation is poised to rewrite corporate climate strategies, with far-reaching effects on the carbon market and sustainability reporting. In this episode, we'll explore with two experts from Ceres, Carolyn Ching, Director, Food and Forests and Jake Rascoff, Director, Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, what the rule means for companies navigating these new requirements, the growing role of carbon credits, and how these changes will influence the future of the carbon market in the United States. Join us as we break down the implications for businesses and the broader climate action landscape.
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Legislative Risks: How California Bills Could Shape the Carbon Market
California stands as a global leader in climate action and a champion of carbon markets. Yet, even after more than a decade of building a robust compliance market and witnessing its positive impacts across sectors and communities, a single legislative bill has the potential to bring progress to a halt. Over the past year, bills like SB1036 and AB2331 have sparked significant concern within the carbon space. Now, as AB1305 takes center stage, we’re joined by Alfredo Arredondo, Partner at RESOLUTE, to explore how these proposals could impact California’s market and what stands to be gained or lost. Join us as we discuss the broader implications of these legislative issues and examine how the carbon community can move forward to safeguard the market as an essential tool for addressing climate change.
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Supreme Court Shifts: What’s Next for Climate Regulation?
The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Chevron deference – the principle that granted federal agencies leeway in interpreting ambiguous laws – marks a pivotal shift in administrative law. This ruling is part of a broader pattern of Supreme Court decisions reflecting skepticism toward agency authority and heightened scrutiny of environmental regulations. In this episode, Ann Carlson, the Shirley Shapiro Professor of Environmental Law and Co-Director of the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA, joins us to explore the implications of these trends for climate and environmental policies. Together, we examine the role of the Supreme Court in ensuring effective regulation, strategies for navigating this evolving legal landscape, and what these shifts mean for the future of environmental governance in the United States.
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ICVCM: Setting the Global Standard in the VCM
As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) is at the forefront of establishing robust standards for the voluntary carbon market (VCM). In this episode, we'll hear from Gerald Ouellette, Director, Offset Advisory at ClearBlue Markets and explore how the ICVCM is setting the global standard via the Core Carbon Principles (CCPs), the role of governance in ensuring credibility and impact, and what’s on the horizon for the ICVCM as they continue to lead the way in transforming the VCM. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the future of voluntary carbon markets and their critical role in global climate action.
The Climate Action Reserve is the most trusted and experienced carbon credit registry for global carbon markets. As more organizations seek to combat climate change and support environmental projects with integrity, they turn to the Reserve for real solutions and meaningful reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The Reserve is excited to present the Carbon Connection podcast, hosted by Senior Business Development Manager Lauren Napuck. In this podcast, Lauren interviews partners who bring insights and expertise in climate sectors and topics across the carbon market. Thank you for joining!
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