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Unlocking Carbon Finance for Smaller Businesses

The voluntary carbon market presents an opportunity for renewable energy companies to access additional revenue streams and expand their reach. Despite the opportunity, the African carbon credits market has significant scope for growth, having attained only 2% of its full potential to date. The development of the carbon credits market in Africa is primarily hindered by market-related challenges. Small businesses especially face disadvantages that restrict their direct access to the carbon credit market. These include high associated costs, required scale, and a lengthy and cumbersome accreditation process. However, innovative approaches are emerging which address these barriers. Watch to hear about several cost-effective and innovative solutions emerging within the carbon credits market, catering to the needs of smaller businesses. Karlijn Groen, EEP Africa Portfolio Manager (moderator) Ryan Ombara, Project Leader, Open Capital Advisors Dennis Onono, Associate Director, South Pole Nicole Kugelmass, Director Strategic Initiatives & Investments, Mirova SunFunder Nikki Carenza, Manager Digital Finance, 4R Digital Madrin Maina, Director, Sistema.bio 0:00 Introduction 3:40 Open Capital 19:12 South Pole 33:05 Mirova SunFunder 42:45 4R Digital 52:07 Sistema.bio 1:06:36 Q&A