Building Integrity in Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Jennifer Jenkins of Rubicon Carbon

Building Integrity in Carbon Markets: A Conversation with Jennifer Jenkins of Rubicon Carbon

Author: Harvard Business School Business & Environment Initiative January 15, 2025 Duration: 45:18
Dr. Jennifer Jenkins, Chief Science Officer at Rubicon Carbon, joins our host Mike to talk about the critical role of voluntary carbon markets in achieving net-zero goals. Dr. Jenkins shares insights on how Rubicon Carbon is advancing the integrity and scalability of carbon credit through tools like the Rubicon Carbon Integrity Framework (RCIF). The conversation explores the lifecycle of a carbon credit, the challenges of managing risks like additionality and leakage, and how voluntary carbon markets can incentivize global climate action. Dr. Jenkins also shares her outlook on the future of carbon markets and offers advice for those pursuing careers in sustainability and climate solutions.

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