Dr. Avishkar Sabharwal, founder and CEO of Satya Carbon, breaks down how the carbon credit market actually works and why it matters for passive investors. From voluntary offsets to compliance programs, he explains the massive quality gap between credits trading at $3 and those worth $500 or more. Learn how his platform vets projects using evidence-based due diligence, adds insurance layers for buyer confidence, and plans to launch a fund for principal trading. Whether you own farmland or syndication deals, this episode reveals an emerging asset class most investors have never considered.

Time Stamps

[00:00:00] - Introduction

[00:01:12] - What Are Carbon Credits and How Do They Work

[00:04:30] - Voluntary vs Compliance Markets Explained

[00:07:45] - Why Some Credits Are Worthless and Others Trade at $500

[00:11:20] - Greenwashing and the Fraud Problem in Carbon Markets

[00:14:50] - What Actually Generates a Carbon Credit

[00:18:30] - The Cigar Bar Analogy for Carbon Offsets

[00:21:00] - Political Landscape and Market Stability in 2025

[00:24:15] - How Satya Carbon Vets and Insures Credits

[00:28:00] - Parallels Between Underwriting Real Estate and Carbon Projects

[00:31:30] - How Investors Can Participate and the Future Fund Model

[00:34:45] - Carbon Credit Banking and Supply Demand Dynamics

[00:37:20] - Opportunities for Landowners and Farmers

[00:40:00] - Best Resources to Learn About Carbon Markets

Books & Resources Mentioned

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Book: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Resource: NASDAQ Free Carbon Credits Course (five-part series)

Company: Satya Carbon

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Guest Email: avishkar@satyacarbon.com

Company Website: satyacarbon.com

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