Carbon Markets // An Introduction

The voluntary carbon market presents several challenges related to the methodology used to measure carbon credits. In this episode we touch upon additionality, permanence and leakage as the three main challenges. We would have stopped here but Djamel Mekibes from Senken joined us to tell us more about how some of these challenges can be tackled.

Carbon Credits: one product, two markets. But why?When you hear “Carbon Credit” it is usually in the context of the emission trading scheme (ETS) but carbon credits are also use a new and promising market: The voluntary Carbon Market (VCM).In this episode we try to explain the difference between the two and discuss some of the main challenges of both.

The latest actions of climate activists have raised several questions about their impact.Join us for episode 7, as we ask Christian Vanizette, founder of @makesense.fr and activist for #stopeacop for his take on it.

Tune in to listen how we try to classify and define the tools of sustainable practice: reporting standards, managements systems and eco-labels.

Ever since Patagonia's CEO Yvon Chouinard, decided to sell out the company to the only shareholder that matters, social media and businessmen have gone crazy alike.But what exactly did the company do? And what are the political, marketing and business consequences of such a power move?Join us in episode 5 as we attempt to unravel the topic and dive in to the pros and cons of Patagonia's new steward-ownership model.

Join us for our 4th episode, in which we dive in to what International Organisations are up to in terms of supporting sustainable development.To get an insider view, our special guest Martina Pluviano, former UNEP intern, shares her experience in the Eco Innovation team and helps us understand what the practical outcomes of the methodology are - but is all that glitters actually gold?Tune in and B Critical with us,Virgi&Vio

Join us in this episode as we use the Tragedy of The Commons framework to analyse what is currently happening to Italy's longest river, the Po.After drawing lessons from other countries that have faced severe droughts, such as the Colorado River and the Cape Town 'day zero' cases, we interview a direct stakeholder, Ing. Francesco Bergamasco to better understand how local stakeholders are facing the challenge.Want to get in touch and give us your feedback? follow us at B Critical

What is systems thinking? And how can it help us understand if something is actually sustainable? Join us as we unravel the mystery and look in to packaging options.

Are green innovations leading the way towards a sustainable future or are they just business as usual framed differently?In episode 1 we look at the the industry of renewable energy and meatless meatJoin us on IG https://www.instagram.com/bcritical_/