Fadi Saadeh - Acting CEO, VCM

The discussion centers on Saudi Arabia's ambition to lead the global carbon market. Fadi Saadeh, acting CEO of VCM, explains VCM's rapid growth and commitment to integrity. He highlights the dual benefit of carbon credits: helping companies offset emissions and supporting climate action projects, particularly in the Global South. VCM focuses on projects in Africa, Asia, and Brazil. The conversation emphasizes VCM's strategic partnerships and multi-layered due diligence process. VCM aims to become the largest carbon market globally, leveraging its success in attracting Saudi entities and promoting continuous trading. Fadi expresses optimism about achieving this goal given VCM's unprecedented growth in its first three years. Ana Blanquart guides the conversation, exploring the benefits and future plans of VCM.