Carbon Markets in Uncertain Times: Insights from Michael Berends at ClearBlue Markets

This week, our guest is Michael Berends, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of ClearBlue Markets.  ClearBlue Markets helps clients harness carbon markets to meet their climate objectives.  Here are some questions Peter and Jackie asked Michael: What is the overall sentiment toward carbon markets, especially after the Trump Administration's retreat from ESG initiatives? Are recent recommendations for new quality standards improving trust in voluntary carbon credits? Will COP29's global carbon market mechanism endorsement encourage more international trading? Why are Alberta TIER carbon market offsets discounted by 50%, and why do California LCFS and BC credit markets also have low prices? What are your expectations for Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) credit prices, and could the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) repeal the regulation if elected? Why does Canada have 11 carbon markets? Can industrial emitters trade carbon offsets in Ontario? Content referenced in this podcast:ICE has two futures markets for Alberta Carbon Credits: Alberta Emission Offset and Alberta Emission Performance CreditsPlease review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify