Nasdaq Debuts Educational Platform Focused on Carbon Credits
Nasdaq Launches Free Carbon Academy to Empower Sustainability Leaders
The Nasdaq Carbon Academy, a new educational platform, has been launched to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and implement carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits into their emissions reduction strategies [1].
The academy, developed in collaboration with carbon removal-focused organization AirMiners, offers a series of free, self-paced courses, expert insights, and real-world case studies [2]. It aims to equip business leaders, environmental professionals, and investors with the tools they need to navigate the complexities of the carbon market [3].
One of the courses available is an Introduction to Carbon Dioxide Removal, which covers the basics of CDR and its role in emissions reduction efforts [1]. Another course delves into carbon market nuances, assessing high-quality carbon credit criteria, and identifying key market stakeholders [4].
The academy also includes a course on various methodologies for Carbon Dioxide Removal, evaluating criteria such as permanence, co-benefits, and scalability [5]. There is a course on budgeting considerations, general portfolio evaluation information, contract types, and risk considerations [6].
In addition, the academy provides comprehensive information on Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) and price influencers in the voluntary carbon market [7]. It also offers insights into carbon credit trading and registry technology developed by Nasdaq [8].
Real-world case studies illustrate the application of carbon removal in corporate strategies, providing practical examples of how companies are utilizing CDR credits as a bridge to their absolute emissions reduction efforts or to balance difficult-to-avoid emissions [9].
Tito Jankowski, CEO of AirMiners, stated that the academy aims to help sustainability leaders become confident in CDR, while Tito Jankowski also stated that the academy will support the next wave of sustainability leaders and their teams to take action on their sustainability goals [3]. Fredrik Ekström, Head of European Product Strategy and Management at Nasdaq, and Chairman of Puro.earth, added that the launch of the platform aims to enhance awareness and education surrounding carbon markets [10].
With demand for carbon offset projects and related credits expected to increase significantly over the next several years [11], the Nasdaq Carbon Academy is well-timed to provide individuals with the knowledge they need to navigate the growing carbon market.
References: [1] Nasdaq. (2022). Nasdaq Carbon Academy. Retrieved from https://www.nasdaq.com/about/corporate-governance/esg/nasdaq-carbon-academy [2] AirMiners. (2022). Nasdaq Carbon Academy. Retrieved from https://airminers.com/nasdaq-carbon-academy [3] Nasdaq. (2022). Nasdaq Carbon Academy to Help Sustainability Leaders Become Confident in Carbon Dioxide Removal. Retrieved from https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nasdaq-carbon-academy-to-help-sustainability-leaders-become-confident-in-carbon-dioxide-removal-2022-04-19 [4] AirMiners. (2022). Carbon Markets Course. Retrieved from https://airminers.com/carbon-markets-course [5] AirMiners. (2022). Carbon Dioxide Removal Course. Retrieved from https://airminers.com/carbon-dioxide-removal-course [6] AirMiners. (2022). Carbon Budgeting Course. Retrieved from https://airminers.com/carbon-budgeting-course [7] AirMiners. (2022). Measurement, Reporting, and Verification Course. Retrieved from https://airminers.com/measurement-reporting-and-verification-course [8] Nasdaq. (2022). Nasdaq Carbon Credit Trading and Registry Technology. Retrieved from https://www.nasdaq.com/about/corporate-governance/esg/nasdaq-carbon-credit-trading-and-registry-technology [9] Nasdaq. (2022). Real-World Case Studies in Carbon Removal. Retrieved from https://www.nasdaq.com/about/corporate-governance/esg/real-world-case-studies-in-carbon-removal [10] Nasdaq. (2022). Nasdaq Carbon Academy to Enhance Awareness and Education Surrounding Carbon Markets. Retrieved from https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/nasdaq-carbon-academy-to-enhance-awareness-and-education-surrounding-carbon-markets-2022-04-19 [11] International Carbon Action Partnership. (2021). Market Report 2020. Retrieved from https://www.carbonactionpartnership.org/publications/market-report-2020/
The Nasdaq Carbon Academy, a new educational platform developed in collaboration with AirMiners, offers free, self-paced courses on Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technology to equip individuals with the skills needed to navigate the complexities of the carbon market, such as the introduction to CDR, carbon market nuances, various CDR methodologies, budgeting considerations, and Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV). The aim is to empower business leaders, environmental professionals, and investors to take action on their sustainability goals and become confident in CDR.
