#71 Duncan van Bergen - Calyx: Evolving the Carbon Credits Market: The Importance of Quality and Impact

In this episode of Products With Purpose, Eli spoke with Duncan van Bergen Co-founder of Calyx Global

Duncan worked on creating ways to use nature to absorb carbon emissions and find new solutions for customers in the shift towards a net-zero future. He also led the Nature-Based Solutions program in Shell's New Energies division.

Calyx Global is committed to ensuring that the growth of carbon markets leads to more impact – in the fight against climate change, in the quest to maintain a healthy planet, and as a means to contribute to positive societal outcomes for individuals and communities around the world.

Some of the highlights from this episode:

• Duncan’s journey that led him to a deep understanding of the carbon credits market
• Some of the challenges that have evolved related to carbon credit quality and why we need an independent service to provide more visibility
• How the demand growth of the voluntary carbon market can create opportunities for meaningful climate action
• How to hire the right people for the roles you need to fill in a startup while still moving quickly
• How to borrow the networks of people in your network to find and enlist the expertise and experience you need

Make sure to stay until the end to hear Duncan’s book recommendation, and something forward-looking that he’s optimistic about right now!

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-Relevant Links-

• Duncan’s LinkedIn
• Calyx Global

-Episode’s Recommended Read-

• Ministry For The Future by Kim Stanley Robinson

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