CCS+ Initiative: Developing Scalable C02 Accounting Infra - Christiaan Gevers Deynoot, South Pole

Carbon accounting approaches for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) are a patchwork. A combination of project-specific protocols, project-level due diligence and bespoke verification is the dominant approach. This characterizes a market that is still nascent with a limited variety of both buyers and suppliers of carbon removal credits. In this webinar OpenAir hosts Christiaan Gevers Deynoot of South Pole to present the work of the CCS+ Initiative, a unique multi-stakeholder initiative established in 2021 with the mission to scale cutting edge climate technologies by developing a scalable carbon accounting infrastructure. The approach it takes departs from common practice to cater to the needs of a fully-fledged carbon management economy. The CCS+ Initiative is expected to issue its first methodologies for public consultation by the end of June. LINKS: - CCS+ Initiative: https://www.ccsplus.org/ - South Pole: https://www.southpole.com/ - OpenAir: https://openaircollective.cc/ LEARN ABOUT: - Why it matters that CDR protocols across different markets increasingly converge. - How today's disparate landscape of bespoke protocols can lead to standards. - What CCS+ is doing to promote a race to the top in high quality carbon accounting. - Following the presentation, we'll open the floor to audience Q&A moderated by OpenAir's Megha Raghavan. ABOUT CHRISTIAAN: Christiaan Gevers Deynoot has over ten years experience working on climate issues. He currently works as a Senior Manager for Carbon Removal Platforms at South Pole. In this role, he delivers high-quality consultancy mandates related to engineered carbon dioxide removal methods and conventional carbon capture and storage, with a focus on multi-stakeholder action platforms such as the CCS+ Initiative. Christiaan has a public affairs background in EU energy and climate policy and industrial decarbonization issues in the Benelux region.