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.

Stay tuned with Kapnest for real-time insights into the market shaping our climate future.

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