At just 17 years old, student Freddie Hedegaard founded Dungbeetle, a business dedicated to combating greenwashing in the voluntary carbon markets. Based in Bali, the company supports small-scale carbon projects that cannot afford certification from major accreditors like Verra and Gold Standard.

By collaborating with genuine, climate-friendly initiatives driven by purpose rather than profit, Dungbeetle aims to overcome the greenwashing stigma that has plagued the voluntary carbon market.

We chat about Freddie's experience launching his first start up, whilst at The Green School in Bali, and the challenges and opportunities he sees in the environmental sector.