We were honored to join the latest episode of This Week in Carbon to discuss a pivotal moment for the voluntary carbon market—one marked by shifting demand, mounting scrutiny, and a growing urgency to restore trust.
In the episode, Anew’s Elizabeth Lokey Aldrich, Vice President of Business Development and Head of Voluntary Carbon Market Sales, joins host Edward Smith and guest Rene Velasquez for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities of the VCM today.
The episode covers:
- Why corporate buyers are pulling back—and what it means for project developers
- The real-world challenges of Article 6 implementation, from authorization bottlenecks to host country risk
- The growing importance of trust, safe harbor protections, and clarity for market actors
- The gap between ambition and financing on the ground
- Why data is powerful—but relationships are still at the heart of integrity
This conversation is for anyone who cares about making the voluntary carbon market work credibly, equitably, and at scale.
Listen to the full episode here: