In carbon markets, we spend a lot of time debating what kind of impact a project delivers—reduction vs. removal, nature-based vs. engineered. But we rarely ask when that impact happens. And that matters.

We hosted a conversation on this exact topic—why speed deserves a seat at the table when it comes to carbon credit quality, and how the market can evolve to reflect that. From methane to refrigerants to credit design, we covered a lot of ground.

The panel included:

• Justin Freiberg (Carbon Containment Lab)
• Ben Macdonald (formerly Bloomberg)
• Thomas Annicq (oneshot.earth)
• Toby Janson-Smith (Credegra, formerly Verra)
• Moderated by Reid Calhoon (ClimateWells)

You can listen to the full recording here.

The discussion challenges the way timing is currently discounted in both climate and financial markets—and what it would take to shift that thinking.

If you’re a carbon buyer, project developer, or just trying to make smart decisions about where your dollars go, we think this one’s worth a listen.

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