Episode 12: Trust, Tech, and Transparency for Scaling Carbon Finance with Ariel Hayward, Climate Strategy & Solutions @ Patch

In this episode, we talk with Ariel about her work at Patch scaling carbon removal solutions through innovative finance mechanisms and tech, what’s holding the voluntary carbon market back today, and the ins and outs of soil carbon relative to other nature-based solutions out there. In this episode, we touch on:  > Ariel’s personal journey from her family’s background in farming and ag to her work in business to drive capital to climate solutions> Patch’s role in the climate tech ecosystem> The nuances of soil carbon particularly as it relates to MRV> Pillars of high-integrity carbon credits > Offtake agreements and strategies for managing risk in carbon projects> Corporate claims and carbon credit buyer misconceptions Want to learn more? Check out these resources:Compensation vs. contribution: Comparing climate spending modelsIntroducing CarbonOS: the infrastructure for the carbon market of the futurePatch Offtake: A business solution driving outsized impact for our climate future5 climate commitments and how to identify yoursA buyer's guide to trusted carbon credits: 3 things to consider when purchasing carbon creditsEpisode recorded on: April 7, 2023