Carbon Markets Explained | Net Zero, Carbon Credits, ETS, Article 6 & ESG Basics

Confused by terms like carbon credits, net zero, Scope 3 emissions, ETS, Article 6, and carbon markets? In this video, I explain the foundational concepts behind climate policy and carbon markets in a simple and practical way. You'll learn how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change, how emissions are measured, and how compliance and voluntary carbon markets work. Topics covered: • The greenhouse effect and climate change • Carbon budgets and the 1.5°C target • Net zero vs carbon neutrality • Global Warming Potential (GWP) • CO2-equivalent (CO2e) explained • Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions • GHG Protocol fundamentals • Compliance carbon markets vs voluntary carbon markets • Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) • Carbon credits, offsets, and allowances • Additionality, baselines, and leakage • Permanence and double counting risks • Paris Agreement Article 6 and ITMOs • India's Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) • ESG reporting and BRSR fundamentals This video is ideal for ESG professionals, sustainability consultants, climate policy students, carbon market practitioners, MBA students, and anyone looking to build a strong foundation in carbon accounting and climate finance. Subscribe for more content on ESG, sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, climate policy, carbon markets, net zero, CSRD, ESRS, and sustainability careers.