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Scaling sustainability solutions: the future of carbon markets with Rich Gilmore

Written by Pedro Zimmer | May 26, 2025 10:45:33 AM


How can carbon markets help us reach net-zero? In this episode of the Green Earth Podcast, Pedro sits down with Rich Gilmore, CEO of Carbon Growth Partners, to unpack the realities and misconceptions surrounding carbon credits, corporate sustainability, and the urgent need for environmental action.

In this episode:

  • Why offsetting emissions is critical now, not later
  • The psychology behind climate commitments—and why companies stick to them
  • Challenges and opportunities in the voluntary and compliance carbon markets
  • How language, incentives, and regulation shape environmental action
  • What it’ll really take to scale the market by 100x in the next decade


Whether you're a climate professional, a sustainability advocate, or just carbon-curious—this one’s for you. Tune in now!