Carbon Compass

About Carbon Compass

Carbon Compass is a podcast by Brundtland that breaks down the fast-evolving world of carbon markets and carbon finance. Rooted in South Africa but globally relevant, we explore how carbon credits can be leveraged as a catalyst for meaningful climate action. Through expert-led conversations, we unpack the mechanics, opportunities, and challenges of navigating a carbon-constrained world — for policymakers, project developers, and the climate-conscious.

Publisher

Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

Category

business · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 May 2025

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 9 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Carbon Tax Offsets 101

   Emma Reinecke, Sustainability Consultant at Brundtland, interviews Henk Sa, Partner and Head of Carbon Finance at Brundtland, to explain how South Africa's carbon tax offsets work and their value for emitters and climate projects.

2. 

   23 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Carbon Credits Are Changing — Unpacking Verra’s VCS 5 Update

   Host Emma Reinecke interviews Henk Sa, Nimesha, and Dylan from Brundtland, unpacking Verra's VCS 5 update and its impact on carbon project developers.

3. 

   8 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Championing a Just Transition with Carbon Credits (with TransEnergy)

   Host [Host Name] interviews [Guest Name], CEO of TransEnergy Global, about leveraging carbon credits to accelerate South Africa's Just Energy Transition and their innovative methodology.

4. 

   29 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Carbon 101 – Demystifying Carbon Credits

   Joseph Freimond, Sustainability Consultant at Brundtland, interviews Henk Sa, Partner and Head of Carbon Finance at Brundtland, demystifying carbon credits and their role in climate action.

5. 

   15 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Inside South Africa’s Draft Carbon Budget Regulations

   Host Emma Reinecke interviews Jan Willem Timmer, Principal Consultant at Brundtland, about South Africa's draft carbon budget regulations and their impact on businesses and climate commitments.

6. 

   15 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   CBAM 102 - Policy to Practice

   In this episode, we explore the practical realities of complying with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We look at what South African exporters need to do to comply, what it might cost, and why it’s critical for maintaining access to European markets. We also unpack the risks of non-compliance, including heavy fines and reduced competitiveness, and discuss how decarbonisation and carbon pricing reforms can help mitigate CBAM impacts. Key points of discussion: • What is required to be CBAM-compliant • Whether companies in South Africa and abroad are ready for CBAM-compliance • The costs of reporting and verification under CBAM • Opportunities for compliant businesses • Global responses to CBAM and what to expect in the future • Practical steps South African companies can take to reduce exposure CBAM is evolving, with further changes likely soon – make sure your business stays ahead. Want to keep the conversation going or learn more about what we do? 📧 Get in touch at info@brundtland.co.za 📞 Call us on (0)11 44 77 892 Keen to learn more about CBAM and its impacts? Check out these useful resources: • TIPS’ The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and implications for South African exports at https://bit.ly/4kva7t5 • The Presidential Climate Commission’s Working Paper on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms and Implications for South Africa at https://bit.ly/46uk2LN • IETA’s Evolution of the Global Response to CBAM at https://bit.ly/4nBeLIz

7. 

   8 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   CBAM 101 - What it is and Why it Matters

   Industry experts unpack the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, explaining its function, rationale, affected sectors, and the crucial role of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification systems for South African exporters.

8. 

   28 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The State of the Carbon Market - Part 2

   Dumo Shezi and Henk SA analyze carbon credit supply and demand in South Africa through 2035, modeling future scenarios and exploring policy actions to close potential supply gaps.

9. 

   20 May 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The State of the Carbon Market - Part 1

   Industry experts Emma Reinecke and Henk Sa explain South Africa's carbon market, including carbon credits, carbon tax, and the Carbon Offset Administration System, providing foundational knowledge.

Inside a recent episode

Carbon Tax Offsets 101

Published 1 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] How much can you actually reward? offset with a carbon tax offset? There's a limit to it. So you used to be able to or allowed to offset up to 5% or 10% of your taxable emissions. And that depended on the sector you were operational in. From the beginning of this year, those percentages have increased. […]

Who has been a guest on Carbon Compass

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Henk Sa
• Nimesha
• Dylan
• Jan Willem Timmer

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,835

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

43

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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