We talk to the people making carbon projects happen—developers, auditors, and standard bodies—unpacking the challenges, successes, and real-world impact of climate action.
No hype, just the raw, unfiltered reality of carbon markets.
Episode #4 How finance meets nature for real impact w/Selwyn Duijvestijn from DGB
Selwyn Duijvestijn, CEO of DGB Group, discusses DGB's transition from investor to integrated project developer and how technology reshapes carbon markets in this interview episode.
11 May 2025
Episode #3: Stoves, Stories, and Scaling: EcoSafi’s Clean Cooking Mission
In this episode of the Ground Truth podcast, Tom Price, founder and CEO of EcoSafi, discusses the pressing global issue of clean cooking solutions and the innovative approach his company takes to address it.
EcoSafi aims to provide affordable, clean cooking options to communities in East Africa, significantly reducing carbon emissions and improving health outcomes. Tom shares his unique journey from investigative journalism to leading environmental efforts, and the day-to-day realities of running a clean cooking project.
He highlights the challenges of stove distribution, the importance of carbon credits, and the impact of their work on local communities.
19 Mar 2025
Episode #2: The Carbon Market Paradox - Challenges and Solutions with Marco Hirsbrunner
In this episode of Ground Truth, host Allen Fan talks with Marco Hirsbrunner, co-founder of Terra Impact Ventures and former COO of South Pole, about the complexities of carbon markets. Marco shares insights from his 20 years in the industry, explaining why carbon markets are both highly effective and widely misunderstood. He discusses the “novelty paradox,” the need for better storytelling in carbon projects, and the future of compliance markets. Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges, lessons, and opportunities in the fight against climate change.
10 Mar 2025
Episode #1 From Chicken Farm to Global Impact: The Spouts Story w/ Daniel Yin
In our first episode of Ground Truth: Carbon Projects in Action, we sit down with Daniel Yin, CEO of SPOUTS, to dive into the realities of running a clean water carbon project. SPOUTS has been providing affordable, locally-made ceramic water filters to households across East Africa, helping families access clean drinking water while reducing reliance on firewood for boiling—cutting emissions and improving health outcomes.
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