Published: Dec. 2, 2020, 7:01 p.m.
The race is on globally to scale carbon markets, where farmers can sell the carbon they sequester in their soil to buyers who want to offset emissions. But right now, the space is often confusing for buyers, sellers, and the intermediaries working between them. And further, both public and private market schemes have been criticized for inefficiencies and high costs to participate.
But the game is changing as new technologies and business models seek to lower barriers to entry and improve transparency, and the demand side continues to explore, driven by consumer and regulatory pressures. But with all this activity, what will it take to scale up and deliver worthwhile returns for farmers?
In this panel discussion, you’ll hear a variety of perspectives - from those developing new technologies and carbon market methodologies, to organizations helping farmers operate within existing emissions trading schemes.
Today's guests:
- Aldyen Donnelly - Co-Founder and Director of Carbon Economics, Nori.
- Sam Duncan - Founder, FarmLab
- Matt Schmitt, Senior Director of Commercial Carbon, Cargill
- Dave Moore - Chief Operating Officer, Green Collar