In July, over 40 carbon removal startups announced the launch of a new industry group: The Carbon Business Council. Since then, the list of members has grown past 70 companies.

The group’s goal is to serve as a “resource for our members, lawmakers, the energy industry, and the environmental community to advocate for the responsible growth of the carbon management industry.”

They recently published an Ethical Oath to Restore the Earth, which many members have signed.

This pledge states that signed member companies will adhere to a set of ethical guidelines, such as a commitment to ensuring that the industry grows to benefit communities and that companies will support emissions reduction efforts. CO2BC Executive Director Ben Rubin likened it to a Hippocratic Oath for CDR.

Ben joins this episode alongside regular policy panelist Chris Barnard.

On This Episode

Chris Barnard

Ben Rubin

Radhika Moolgavkar

Resources

Carbon Business Council

CBC’s Ethical Oath to Restore the Earth

CBC’s White Paper

DAC Hubs

DAC Hub Regional Manager job opening

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