Carbon Markets, Capital, and Climate with Mike Azlen

In this episode of the Future of Finance podcast, host Georges Dyer sits down with Mike Azlen, founder and CEO of Carbon Cap Management, to explore the powerful role carbon markets can play in addressing climate change. With a deep background in asset management, Mike’s analytical approach and thorough research led to a deep personal commitment to finding effective ways to address the climate crisis. Mike shares how market-based approaches to reduce carbon emissions can deliver strong returns for investors and drive GHG emission reduction. The conversation dives into how carbon pricing works, the opportunities for institutional investors, and the broader implications of internalizing environmental externalities in the financial system. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of climate, finance, policy, and systemic change. Keywords Carbon markets, Climate change, Sustainable finance, Carbon Cap Management, Mike Azlen, Institutional investors, Carbon pricing, Environmental externalities, World Carbon Fund, Market-based climate solutions, Cap and Trade