Carbon Compass
Carbon Compass
Podcast Description
Carbon Compass is a podcast by Brundtland that breaks down the fast-evolving world of carbon markets and carbon finance. Rooted in South Africa but globally relevant, we explore how carbon credits can be leveraged as a catalyst for meaningful climate action. Through expert-led conversations, we unpack the mechanics, opportunities, and challenges of navigating a carbon-constrained world — for policymakers, project developers, and the climate-conscious.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to carbon markets, climate finance, and policy interventions. Specific episodes like 'The State of the Carbon Market - Part 1 and 2' delve into the mechanisms of carbon credits, demand and supply forecasting for South Africa, and the necessary policy actions to boost credit generation while addressing climate commitments.
Carbon Compass is a podcast by Brundtland that breaks down the fast-evolving world of carbon markets and carbon finance. Rooted in South Africa but globally relevant, we explore how carbon credits can be leveraged as a catalyst for meaningful climate action. Through expert-led conversations, we unpack the mechanics, opportunities, and challenges of navigating a carbon-constrained world — for policymakers, project developers, and the climate-conscious.
Carbon credits play a critical role in global climate action, yet their complexity often makes them challenging to understand.
In this episode, Joseph Freimond, Sustainability Consultant at Brundtland, speaks with Henk Sa, Partner and Head of Carbon Finance at Brundtland, who brings over 20 years of experience in the global carbon industry. Together, they unpack the full carbon credit journey, from conception to commercialisation. Henk explains what carbon credits are, how they’re created and verified, and why concepts like additionality are key to ensuring real climate impact. He also shares why project developers should start carbon credit planning early, and addresses common concerns about quality and credibility in this evolving market.
Whether you’re new to carbon markets or looking to deepen your expertise, this episode helps build a foundational understanding of one of the most important tools for driving emissions reductions.
Key points of discussion:
• What carbon credits are and how they offset emissions
• The role of carbon standards, rules, and methodologies
• Step-by-step process of registering, monitoring, and verifying carbon projects
• Typical timeline and costs involved in generating credits
• Understanding additionality and why it matters
• Common challenges and misconceptions about carbon credits
• Practical advice for integrating carbon credits into project development
If you’re ready to navigate the world of carbon credits with confidence, this episode is your essential starting point.
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