CiA, Carbon Direct, Introduce comprehensive carbon credit management to Africa
Kola Oyelere Kano
The CSR-in-Action( CiA) partnership with Carbon Direct to introduce comprehensive carbon credit management to Africa, aimed at
accelerate Africa’s transition to a low-carbon pathway.
According to a statement signed by CSR-in-Action Management for media enquiries, contact Samuel Uwagwu, said that” The new collaboration, under a Memorandum of Understanding, will provide African businesses, investors, and governments with access to advanced carbon accounting, reporting, and risk management support.
He also added that it will served as well as tools in line with and beyond international frameworks such as the GRI, TCFD, and ISSB. Importantly,it will extend beyond strategy to support practical implementation, helping organisations deploy emission-reducing technologies,”
As well secure climate finance, and build hands-on capacity in areas such as carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS).
He noted that” Carbon Direct, globally recognised for developing science-driven carbon solutions, brings deep expertise in carbon removal, accounting, and industrial decarbonisation.
“Our principles, tools, and practical experience put us in a unique position to help organisations make and manifest ambitious but actionable climate commitments,” said Dr. Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist, Carbon Direct.
However, according to Dr. ‘Bekeme Olowola, Group Chief Executive of CSR-in-Action, the strategic relationship addresses a critical need: “African businesses and governments don’t just need roadmaps, they need practical, financeable solutions, training and hands-on expertise, to implement them.
He therefore stated that” Through this collaboration, we are equipping stakeholders with the tools, knowledge, and access to experts required to deliver measurable decarbonisation outcomes.”
The new collaborative effort will open up access to Carbon Direct’s global expertise, enabling African organisations to align with regulatory expectations, pursue climate finance for challenging projects, and embed decarbonization knowledge across their teams.
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