A useful learning and networking opportunity for anyone interested in climate tech: the How Technology is Transforming Carbon Markets free webinar on April 12. Here’s the description:
Amidst growing scrutiny of today’s voluntary carbon markets, many leading companies are turning to a new wave of technological solutions that promise to bring quality and transparency to nature-based carbon credits. How will artificial intelligence, remote sensing, digital payments and widespread internet access transform these markets? In this panel, leading corporates and the technology company Pachama will explain the challenges with carbon markets, what technological solutions exist today and where technology might take us in the years to come. You’ll learn:
How technology can help address the three core credit quality issues of additionally, permanence and leakage
How leading corporates are implementing technology in their programs today
How growing internet access could democratize access to carbon markets for landowners around the world
Moderator:
- Jim Giles, Vice President, Net Zero, GreenBiz Group
Speakers:
- Cindy Chiang, Carbon Solutions Lead, Pachama
- Kathleen Hegyesi, Senior Program Manager, Flexport
- Stacy Kauk, Head of Sustainability, Shopify
To make the most of this and similar online events, be sure to read our article, How to leverage online industry events for your transition to a green job.