Smart Society Show Episode 1 - UK Climate Envoy Rachel Kyte & Sylvera's CEO Allister Furey discuss a bright future ahead for carbon markets

In Episode 1 of The Smart Society Show, co-hosts Brynne Kennedy and Chris Skidmore dive into the world of climate technology and carbon markets. Special guests Rachel Kyte, the new UK Climate Envoy & co-chair of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI), and Allister Furey, co-founder & CEO of Sylvera, offer valuable insights into net-zero strategies, high-integrity carbon credits, and the evolving climate tech landscape.

What’s News: US Carbon Market Updates and Federal Reserve Impact

The episode highlights two major developments: new US government regulations on voluntary carbon markets, which provide guidance for businesses navigating carbon offsetting, and the Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut, which could ease funding for climate tech startups relying on non-dilutive financing.

Chasing Net Zero: Rachel Kyte

Rachel Kyte, UK Climate Envoy and co-chair of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI), discusses the need for high-integrity carbon credits to build trust and manage Scope 3 emissions. She emphasizes the importance of public and private sector collaboration to drive the global transition to net zero, sharing her hopes for the finalization of Article 6 to bolster carbon markets.

Chasing Unicorns: Allister Furey

Allister Furey explains how Sylvera’s carbon data platform brings transparency to carbon markets by assessing the quality of carbon credits. He highlights the need for both offsets and removals to achieve net-zero goals, stressing the importance of building trust through reliable data.

Final Thoughts

This episode sets the stage for ongoing discussions on how regulations, technology, and data can help accelerate the journey to net zero. Stay tuned for more insights from climate leaders in future episodes!

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