Business Daily A fresh start for the carbon market?
Nov 11, 2025
Renwick Drysdale, CEO of Acre, shares innovative tree propagation methods for carbon projects. Matt McGrath discusses the dynamics of compliance and voluntary carbon markets under new UN rules. Dr. Inji Johnston raises concerns about integrity and oversight in voluntary markets. Fan Weiwei highlights Singapore's unique approach to international carbon credits, emphasizing their role as a supplement to domestic efforts. The conversation delves into the potential for reform and growth in the carbon market amidst scrutiny, aiming for a sustainable future.
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Two Million Saplings In A Glasshouse
- Renwick Drysdale showed Hannah Acre's glasshouse with about two million saplings grown in a controlled environment.
- He said those two million trees could capture 400,000–600,000 tonnes of CO2 over 100 years if planted correctly.
Two Distinct Carbon Market Paths
- Matt McGrath explained carbon markets split into compliance and voluntary systems with very different scopes and risks.
- He noted voluntary markets are growing fast but face integrity and fraud problems, while Article 6 may expand country-to-country trading.
Use G2G Deals With Private Finance
- Fan Weiwei said Singapore signs government-to-government deals while private investors deliver projects under set integrity criteria.
- She recommends prioritising domestic needs and eligible project types like nature-based solutions and renewable energy.