Global Tales of Carbon Transition

S2- Ep 5- Carbon Markets, Cracking the Carbon Code with Joss


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In this episode, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of carbon markets, the EU’s ambitious 2040 climate target, and the real-world implications for businesses, governments, and the planet.

Our guest, Joss, a climate justice advocate and carbon policy expert from the Netherlands, brings clarity, wit, and an insider’s view on how flexibility, regulation, and innovation are shaping the future of emissions reductions.

Together Joss unpacks the EU’s carbon strategies, explains why the 3% offset rule matters, challenges the pros and cons of CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), and offers actionable insights for companies trying to navigate and invest in sustainable supply chains.

Key Topics Covered:

  • EU Climate Targets: What the 2040 goal of 90% emissions reduction really means → How cap-and-trade remains a cornerstone of European policy → The role of residual emissions and carbon removals

Resources & Mentions:

  • Colanthesis (Joss’s organization)
  • EU ETS & 2040 Target Policy
  • Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
  • CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)
  • Voluntary Carbon Market Standards (VERRA, Gold Standard)

  • Sponsor: A big thank you to our sponsor Rakhou Associates, https://rakhou.com/
  • Hosts: Joachim von Scheele, Joachim von Scheele | LinkedIn; Erik Rajhou, Erik Rakhou | LinkedIn; Oghosa Erhahon, Oghosa Erhahon | LinkedIn; and Jaqueline Pinto Jaqueline Pinto | LinkedIn, http://theresadn.eu
  • This Podcast was produced by whatspodcasting.net the makers of pllugg.com
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Global Tales of Carbon TransitionBy Erik Rakhou, Joachim von Scheele, Oghosa Erhahon, Jaqueline Pinto.