

Rene Velasquez
Managing Partner at Valitera, a specialist advisory and portfolio management trading firm focused on carbon markets. Brings 15+ years of experience in carbon markets and expertise in carbon finance.
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Mar 1, 2025 • 35min
Carbon Frontiers 2025 Episode 4 | Rene Velasquez, Managing Partner, Valitera
Rene Velasquez, Managing Partner at Valitera, shares his extensive expertise in carbon markets. He discusses the contrasting states of compliance and voluntary markets, detailing ongoing challenges and fresh opportunities. Rene highlights the crucial need for integrity in carbon finance and the impact of recent corporate withdrawals. The conversation also dives into the intersection of AI and climate action, emphasizing both its potential and concerns. He encourages young innovators to engage passionately in developing climate solutions for a sustainable future.

May 5, 2025 • 1h 2min
This Week In Carbon - Episode 10
Stephanie Zhu, head of climate at Yum Brands and former sustainability leader at Delta Airlines, joins carbon market enthusiast Rene Velasquez for a lively discussion. They tackle the major hurdles of decarbonizing aviation, spotlighting sustainable aviation fuels and economic barriers. The duo also dives into new guidelines for corporate emissions strategies, stressing the importance of transparency and collaboration in achieving sustainability. The conversation wraps up with insights on the dynamic between NGOs and corporations and a dash of lighthearted banter.