The SBTi’s sudden change in stance on the use of carbon credits came as a shock in the world of sustainable finance last week.

In this episode, our hosts Sammy Cole and Oliver Wise, unpack the latest events and talk to Nawar Alsaadi, the CEO and founder of Kanata Advisors, a sustainable fintech advisory firm based in Toronto, to get his take on the decision.

We’ll take a closer look at the uproar that followed the SBTi’s flip of the script and shine a light on the governance concerns raised by SBTi insiders. We’ll also cover the issues that have plagued carbon markets in recent years and underline why it’s crucial to establish robust and verifiable offset standards.

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