Author Archives: David Oliver

Environmental Assets: Wall Street’s Biggest Blind Spot?

Wall Street, known for seizing financial opportunities, now grapples with its most glaring blind spot: Environmental Financial Instruments (EFIs). These instruments, from carbon credits to Water Benefit Certificates, are transforming finance. While headlines trumpet their potential, most financial players remain oblivious. It’s not too late to catch up, but first, Wall Street must recognize that EFIs are central to both financial success and our path toward sustainability. This op-ed delves into why acknowledging this blind spot is vital.

Core Carbon Principles: Clear Rules for Carbon Markets?

The Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) are reshaping the carbon market, establishing a common standard for carbon credit programs. With a focus on environmental integrity, transparency, and sustainable development, CCPs enhance credibility, drive innovation, and promote stakeholder engagement. While challenges and questions remain, the adoption of CCPs presents immense opportunities for a more sustainable future. Stay tuned as we explore their implications and the path forward for carbon markets in our upcoming blog post.

ITMOS: The Key to Unlocking India and Canada’s Low-Carbon Future

India’s announcement of activities for carbon trading under Article 6.2 mechanism is a bold move towards a low-carbon future. With a focus on emerging technologies and international finance, India aims to promote sustainable development and attract foreign investment. Canada can learn from India’s efforts and also profit from the sales of ITMOS. India’s climate ambition is leading the way in the green revolution and setting an example for the world to follow.

Renewable Diesel: The Cleaner Alternative to Electric Vehicles?

This blog post dives into the heated debate over the future of transportation fuels, exploring the pros and cons of both electric vehicles and renewable diesel. From carbon emissions to food prices and implementation hurdles, every aspect is carefully evaluated. As policymakers strive towards decarbonization, find out how market-based approaches and investment can shape the future of the transportation industry.

Sustainable Living, Rewarded: The Benefits of Carbon Credits for Consumers

As consumers, we have the power to drive significant change in reducing emissions and combating climate change through our daily choices. Carbon markets provide a valuable tool for incentivizing low-carbon choices, such as using heat pumps instead of gas furnaces, choosing vegan diets, flying with airlines that use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and more. By providing financial incentives, carbon markets empower consumers to make a positive impact on the environment while also saving money.

Carbon Credits Done Right: How Greenlines’ MCE is Making a Real Impact in Urban Mobility

Recent controversy in carbon markets highlighted the need to rely on data and technology to ensure offset projects generate the environmental benefits they promise. But sometimes, the solution is ‘literally’ in the palm of your hand, inside a simple trip planning app.

Carbon Credits: Canada’s $33 Billion-Dollar Opportunity in the Post-Paris Agreement World

COP27 has solidified the role that carbon credits will play in achieving the decarbonization goals under the Paris Rulebook. The demand for carbon credits is expected to reach 1.7 GtCO2e (1.7 billion credits) by 2030 and 10 GtCO2 (10 billion credits) by 2050. Canada has the potential to become a major player in the globalContinueContinue reading “Carbon Credits: Canada’s $33 Billion-Dollar Opportunity in the Post-Paris Agreement World”

Our Titanic is sinking – should we plug the holes, or pump the water out? How about both?

Our Titanic is sinking, and there is no time left to argue what is the best solution to get us out. With carbon markets, the debate on whether or not carbon offset should be used to fight climate change continues. Also, whether removals should be prioritized versus avoidance. Does it matter anymore? Or should we use all options available, before our ship sinks?