Episode 5: What are Carbon Credits?
What are Carbon Credits? Let’s clear the fog…
1 carbon credit = 1 tonne of CO₂ emissions
There are 2 main types:
✅ Allowances — government-issued for compliance
🌍 Offsets — voluntary, backed by climate projects like forests, renewables, or carbon capture
But here’s why this matters:
As climate rules tighten, these credits become financial assets. Their price will shape the global price of carbon.
If you care about the energy transition and climate economy.
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