Rethinking Carbon: Compliance, Credibility & Competitive Edge | ESG Decoded Podcast #170

In this episode, host Anna Stablum is joined by Andy Yap and Alex Cox from ERM to unpack the evolving carbon market landscape and the real risks businesses face when sustainability is sidelined. The path forward may seem uncertain, from regulatory pressure to changing investor expectations, but strategic shifts are gaining traction.

Is carbon pricing another regulatory challenge or a competitive advantage waiting to be seized? What's driving companies to rethink their decarbonization strategies in today's political and economic climate?

Tune in for a grounded and global conversation that challenges assumptions and offers clarity for companies at every stage of their sustainability journey.

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Episode Resources: 

Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition – World Bank: https://www.carbonpricingleadership.org

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en

ICAP – Emissions Trading Worldwide Status Report: https://icapcarbonaction.com/en/ets-map

Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI): https://vcmintegrity.org/

The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM): https://icvcm.org/

Verra (Verified Carbon Standard Registry): https://verra.org

Singapore Carbon Tax Framework – National Environment Agency: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/climate-change-energy-efficiency/climate-change/carbon-tax

ERM’s Website: https://www.erm.com/climate-markets 

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ESG Decoded is a podcast powered by ClimeCo to share updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a clear and actionable manner. Join Emma Cox, Erika Schiller, and Anna Stablum for thoughtful, nuanced conversations with industry leaders and subject matter experts that explore the complexities about the risks and opportunities connected to (E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance. We like to say that “ESG is everything that’s not on your balance sheet.” This leaves room for misunderstanding and oversimplification – two things that we’ll bust on this podcast.

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