In this episode of This Week in Carbon, Rene Velasquez sits down to speak to Valerio Magliulo, CEO and co-founder of Abatable. They discuss the evolution of carbon markets, the role of airlines in compliance, and the challenges and opportunities within the Corsia framework. He emphasizes the importance of effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders to navigate the complexities of carbon procurement and pricing. Valerio shares insights on how Abatable has adapted its business model to focus on demand and the need for a more structured approach to carbon supply and pricing in the market.

Takeaways

• Valerio Magliulo is the CEO and co-founder of Abatable, focusing on carbon markets.
• Abatable was founded to address inefficiencies in the voluntary carbon market.
• The company has evolved from aggregating supply to focusing on demand in carbon procurement.
• Airlines are increasingly engaged in carbon markets to meet compliance obligations.
• Corsia is a critical framework for airlines to purchase carbon credits.
• There are significant bottlenecks in the carbon supply chain, particularly in project accreditation.
• Price discovery in carbon markets is still developing, affecting procurement strategies.
• The shape of carbon supply is influenced by the types of projects that receive accreditation.
• Airlines are looking for quality and community engagement in their carbon procurement.
• The future of carbon markets depends on effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders.