The Greentalk podcast

The EU’s fast approaching levy on carbon embedded in imported industrial products will have far-reaching impacts on topics such as climate diplomacy, European industrial competitiveness, and of course, trade.Join Henry Lush and Daniel Arnesson on the latest episode as they discuss the significance of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for electricity, energy attribute certificate markets, and state aid.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for resilient and sustainable supply chains. In 2020, supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic led to a 5.3% reduction in global GDP, equivalent to $4.5 trillion. Sustainability is a pressing issue that needs urgent attention, and the role of businesses in achieving sustainable supply chains is crucial. How to achieve resilient and sustainable supply chains? In this episode with Siri Engesaeth from Factlines, we will discuss the challenges businesses face and the initiatives Factlines foresee in future trends and challenges in sustainability and supply chain management.  Guest: Siri Engesaeth, CEO of Factlines. Host: Léo Robert, Green Power Analyst, Veyt.  Want to know more about what we do at Veyt? Visit our website veyt.com  Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]

On 3 April, the European Commission released the numbers for emissions from actors covered by the EU Emissions Trading System. A key moment in the annual EU ETS compliance cycle, these data provide analysts with a clearer picture of 2022 EUA demand and the underlying currents driving the EU carbon market.  In this episode with Ingvild Sørhus, we discuss emissions in 2022, what the data reveals about the year ahead, and what to expect from the EU ETS in 2023. Guest: Ingvild Sørhus, Lead EU Carbon Analyst, Veyt. Host: Henry Lush, EU Carbon Analyst, Veyt.  Want to know more about what we do at Veyt? Visit our website veyt.com  Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]

Since February 2022, the energy markets are in the spotlight of public opinion, and everyone seems to have become an expert. But where do energy markets really stand? Are we truly highly dependent on Russian gas and oil? What about electricity, are we going to experience shortages anytime soon? What to expect for 2023 from the energy markets? In this episode with Julien Cossé from NordPool, we discuss the potential risks for the energy markets, notably on the supply side, in Europe. Guest: Julien Cossé, Chief Strategy Officer at NordPool AS.  Host: Léo Robert, Green Power Analyst, Veyt.  Want to know more about what we do at Veyt? Visit our website veyt.com  Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]

International tourism demand is expected to grow by 100% by 2050 and its share of emissions in the transport sector to remain around 21%. The need to act is urgent and Hurtigruten Group, the first cruise operator in the world, has committed to do its share. How to match the international tourism demand and our climate goals?  In this episode with Hedda Felin from Hurtigruten, we explore the paths a tourism company can take to continue to grow while becoming more sustainable and respectful of the planet. Guest: Hedda Felin, CEO of Hurtigruten Norway.  Host: Léo Robert, Green Power Analyst, Greenfact.  Want to know more about what we do at Greenfact? Visit our website greenfact.com  Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]

Carbon markets put a price on carbon incorporating a market approach in combating climate change. According to the World Bank, 70 carbon initiatives (covering 47 national jurisdictions) have been implemented around the world. But what are carbon markets, and do they work? What are the differences between compliance and voluntary carbon markets? Listen in to hear Marcus Ferdinand introduce what carbon markets are and how it works. Guest: Marcus Ferdinand, Head of Analysis at Greenfact.  Host: Léo Robert, Green Power Analyst, Greenfact.  Want to know more about what we do at Greenfact? Visit our website greenfact.com  Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]

Carbon Capture and Storage is one of the techniques that can be used to reduce CO2 emissions from human activities. This technology can capture up to 90 percent of the CO2 released by burning fossil fuels for electricity generation and industrial processes. What is Carbon Capture and Storage? How does the technology work? In this episode with Hanne Rolén from Aker Carbon Capture, we define what Carbon Capture and Storage actually is and how it can help tackle climate change in an efficient way. Guest: Hanne Rolén, Head of Sustainability at Aker Carbon Capture. Host: Léo Robert, Green Power Analyst, Greenfact. Want to know more about what we do at Greenfact? Visit our website greenfact.com Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]

The annual meeting for tackling the climate crisis is right around the corner. The 27th climate conference will take place in Egypt on the 6th of November with almost 200 countries attending. This year has been defined by reoccurring environmental catastrophes, from drought to floods, forest fires, and heatwaves, which have now become an everyday reality of our lives It appears to me that the question is not whether we are doing enough to fight climate change because we clearly aren’t. What can we expect from the 27th Climate Conference? Will they make countries take more responsibility for their emissions? In this episode with climate change fighting pioneer Svein Tveitdal, we discuss the importance of COPs in meeting our climate targets and what he expects from its 27th meeting. Guest: Svein Tveitdal, Founder and CEO of Klima2020, former Assistant Executive Director of the UN Environment Program (UNEP). Host: Léo Robert, Green Power Analyst, Greenfact. Want to know more about what we do at Greenfact? Visit our website greenfact.com Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]

The European Union is experiencing troubled times in regard to the current energy prices (and winter yet has not come). Some would argue that this situation we are facing (high energy prices, dependency on unreliable partners for energy supply) was just revealed by the war in Ukraine and the moral impossibility (at least in political discourses) to buy from Russia, and that it was a low-hanging fruit because the EU had not done the necessary efforts to emancipate itself from energy imports, therefore relying on others’ willingness’s amongst other factors. What has been the EU's answer so far? How did the EU heads of State and MEPs, with the European Commission, react to this shock? In this episode with academic specialist Professor Catherine Banet, we discuss the REPower EU Plan and the latest national and European measures taken to tackle this phenomenon that might last for quite a long time. Guest: Pr. Catherine Banet, Head of Department of Energy and Resources Law, University of Oslo. Host: Léo Robert, Green Power Analyst, Greenfact.  Link to the CERRE paper mentioned in the discussion. Want to know more about what we do at Greenfact? Visit our website. Any questions, suggestions, or remarks? Write me at [email protected]