Carbon Markets and  Methane credits — Insights from Pankaj Tanwar

About this episode

Mike Nemer interviews Pankaj Tanwar about the complexities of carbon markets and the significance of methane abatement as a climate solution.

In this episode of The Green Insider , Mike Nemer speaks with Pankaj Tanwar , Managing Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter , about how voluntary carbon markets work—and why methane abatement is emerging as one of the most impactful near‑term climate solutions. They break down key differences between avoidance and removal credits, explain why carbon credit prices vary so widely, and unpack what buyers really look for when evaluating projects, from additionality to co‑benefits. The conversation also explores methane’s outsized climate impact, insights from the BCarbon Methane Abatement Conference, and why a balanced portfolio approach matters. Key themes include: • Carbon credit types and pricing • Why voluntary carbon markets are so complex • How buyers assess project quality • Methane abatement as a high‑impact opportunity • The role of intermediaries in reducing buyer risk The Role of Market Intermediaries Intermediaries like CarbonBetter play a critical role by filtering projects, reducing buyer risk, comparing methodologies, and guiding organizations through a complex and often confusing market landscape. Purpose Beyond Profit The episode closes with reflections on…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Nemer

Guest: Pankaj Tanwar

Topics covered

• carbon markets
• methane credits
• voluntary carbon markets
• carbon credit pricing
• project evaluation
• methane abatement
• market intermediaries

Keywords

• carbon markets
• methane credits
• voluntary carbon markets
• carbon credit pricing
• project quality
• methane abatement
• intermediaries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CarbonBetter, BCarbon Methane Abatement Conference

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