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Unlocking Carbon Credits

Jibu's journey to affordable clean water

On the heels of the hottest July and August on record, there was renewed focus on reducing carbon and methane emissions to slow global warming at New York Climate Week. Keynotes and panels on energy transition, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, market regulation, and ESG accountability (i.e., no greenwashing) took center stage. Nonetheless, carbon finance, a potential game-changer for enabling access to affordable products and services for low-income and marginalized people most affected by climate change, received insufficient attention. For many early-stage enterprises operating in emerging markets, the practical aspects of carbon certification remain a mystery.

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Susan Chaffin,an Impact Entrepreneur correspondent, has 30 years of experience in emerging markets, private sector partnerships, and gender-inclusive solutions. Having founded in 2002, SBC Global Advisors, Inc., a research, strategy, and advisory firm, she designs, implements, and evaluates programs on digital innovation, financial inclusion, climate adaptation, clean energy, healthcare, water, ... Read more

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