A lot has been achieved in carbon markets over the past 12 months, with significant investments being made in carbon projects and integrity measures being rolled out in Australia‘s compliance market and the Voluntary Carbon Market. However, a lot more needs to be done if we are to effectively transition to a low carbon economy and help combat climate change.

With the World Meteorological Organisation reporting that global average temperature for July 2023 was highest on record for any month, sea temperature rising and wildfires causing devastation across continents, we are all increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change.

These impacts are a constant reminder of the importance of effective and well-functioning carbon markets. To be abIe to invest in carbon avoidance and removal projects with confidence, industry relies on timely access to market data and robust methodologies which deliver their stated claims around the carbon and co-benefit impact.

As an experienced sustainable finance team with in-depth knowledge of capital markets, we know what it takes to mobilise capital to offset emissions and decarbonise industry. We also understand the vital importance of access to accurate carbon credit pricing and project analytics to be abIe to make informed investment decisions.

From originating carbon projects, facilitating corporate solutions and managing carbon market investments to offering one of the world’s leading carbon credit pricing and project information platforms, I’m very proud of the diverse global team we have built to deliver an integrated carbon market solution.

For Viridios Capital, our end-to-end approach means we can offer a professional global advisory service for clients alongside building up a well-curated origination pipeline. By doing this, we are able to offer solutions that fit increasingly stringent criteria, with lower downside risks. Indeed, we receive consistent feedback from clients on how robust our project due diligence and risk frameworks are. Overall, it is more cost effective to outsource carbon project origination and due diligence work to Viridios.

We are also committed to continuing to play a key role in developing carbon markets more broadly. Through our technology company, Viridios Al (VAI), we are adding real value by making carbon project pricing, valuation and analytics available to all.

For both Viridios Capital and VAI, our priority is to deliver best in class services. As industries embrace the decarbonisation challenge, I believe we are well placed to assist them in delivering their ESG and net-zero strategies.