Innovation Carbon-Credit Trading Solutions

Companies possess a deep understanding of their operations, processes, and value chain. However, they often lack knowledge about carbon credit markets. When faced with challenging emissions to abate, they may encounter difficulties in choosing the appropriate carbon credits for offsetting their footprint.
The case describes the GHG emission problem, introduces carbon trading, and focuses on the voluntary carbon credit market. The case follows Noah Haverkamp, a manager tasked with procuring voluntary carbon credits to fulfil the company’s carbon-neutral objectives. Haverkamp has selected three reputable candidates in the voluntary carbon credit market: ClimatePartner, Carbon by Indigo, and Climeworks. To determine which carbon credits to purchase, he has invited the three companies to a sales meeting where they will present their offerings.
During the case discussion, participants initially assume the roles of sales managers from each of the three carbon credit trading companies. Later, they transition into the role of the CEO tasked with deciding which company to purchase carbon credits from.
This case study provides students with an opportunity to get to know carbon trading markets and to discuss the different approaches to dealing with CO2 emission problems and their climate impact.