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🌟 Meet Matthew Caudle, Chief of Staff at Opna! 🌟 Matt is the Swiss Army knife of our team, bringing over 10 years of experience in scaling disruptive businesses across the automotive, fintech, and climate sectors. His passion for solving massive, mission-critical challenges is what brought him to Opna, where he’s dedicated to addressing real business problems that are vital for our planet. 🌍 Every day is different for Matt. He is constantly adapting and wearing multiple hats to help drive Opna's success. 💼✨ When he's not at work, Matt's enthusiasm shines through when diving into all kinds of sports (emphasis on enthusiasm!). 🏀🏄♂️🏸 He’s also an avid traveller, having explored over 70 countries and counting! ✈️🌏 We’re lucky to have Matt on our team, bringing his energy and expertise to everything we do at Opna. #MeetTheTeam #ChiefOfStaff #Innovation #Sustainability #Opna

The Opna & B4NZ CDR Breakfast & Learn is in less than a month! Join us for a morning of insightful discussions, expert insights, and networking opportunities as we explore key topics within carbon removal, including: 🌍 Policy Update: Get the latest guidance on the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and understand how it should influence your decisions on purchasing carbon removals. 🌱 Every Little Helps: Learn why long-term commitments to carbon removal are essential for maximising impact—both in terms of ROI and social/co-benefits. Event details: 📣 Hosts: Opna & B4NZ 📆 Date: 17th September 2024 ⏰ Time: 08:45 - 11:00 BST 📍 Location: London, UK (venue details revealed upon registration confirmation) 👉 There are only a few spots left! Apply to register: https://lu.ma/e81dcmcy Shilpika (Shilps) Gautam Heather Buchanan Francesca O'Neill

What type of carbon removal projects should you choose for your CDR portfolio❓ So you've convinced your decision-makers that CDR is the way to go, and you've found out how much you should spend, the next challenge is choosing the right carbon removal projects... In Chapter 3 of our series, 'Carbon Removal: The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to CDR' 📔 , we share our key tips when choosing carbon projects to help simplify this part of your journey. 👉 Read it now and share your thoughts below!👇 PS: If you missed the previous chapters you can find them here: 📖 Chapter 1: How to convince your decision-makers to choose carbon removal (CDR): https://lnkd.in/eTMQ6Ea8 📚Chapter 2: How much should you spend on carbon removal: https://lnkd.in/e4HvAveR #Opna #CDR #NetZero #CarbonRemoval

Happy Friday! Want to hear about the latest news in the carbon markets?🪵 Here is our roundup of the four main #CDR takeaways of the week: 1️⃣ Frontier’s new template to boost CDR off-take agreements 2️⃣ EU's first onshore DACS: 70% energy savings, no heat required 3️⃣ Global C-Sink registry gains ICROA conditional endorsement 4️⃣ Marsh launches insurance solution for global CO2 transport and storage projects Want to keep learning about CDR? See what is new in the field with our research and podcast recommendations below ⬇️ 🔬Research article of the week: Demand for low-quality offsets by major companies undermines climate integrity of the voluntary carbon market 🎧 Podcast of the week: WRI’s Big Ideas Into Action. Episode: Where does Carbon Dioxide Removal fit in? Is there anything we missed? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇

Curious about the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), but not sure what applies to you? 🤔 Whether you’re just starting out in carbon removal or you're a seasoned buyer 💸 in need of a refresher, our new article "The Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM): A Dummies Guide" has you covered! In this article, we've broken down the basics to help you understand the key concepts and be able to navigate the VCM with confidence 🎯. Check it out and get up to speed on everything you need to know! 🚀

🌍 At Opna, one of our strengths is our diversity! Currently representing 9 nationalities and speaking 7 languages 🇮🇳🇬🇧🇪🇸🇦🇷🇧🇬🇩🇪🇫🇷🇹🇼🇻🇪 our team includes nationalities from India, the UK, Spain, Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany, France, Taiwan, and Venezuela. Together, we speak English, German, French, Spanish, Hindi, Bulgarian, and Mandarin. Our cultural diversity allows us to approach challenges from multiple perspectives, making us more innovative and adaptable. In our hybrid working environment, this dynamic helps us thrive—by embracing flexible work arrangements, we're able to meet different requirements and collaborate across cultures, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued 🤝. Here is a snapshot of some of the team today, happy Wednesday! 😃

How much should you really be spending on Carbon Removal? 💰 This might just be the million-dollar question you've been asking yourself. Dive into the must-read second instalment of our Carbon Removal: The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to CDR and discover the insights you’ve been missing. 📌 Missed the first chapter? Catch up here! https://lnkd.in/dn-Qfh2k Don't miss out—read it now and share your thoughts below! 👇 What’s the biggest challenge you've faced (or are facing) in the CDR process? Let's talk!

Happy Friday! What has happened this week in the carbon markets?🌱 Here is our roundup of the four main #CDR takeaways of the week: 1️⃣ Africa's first carbon market launches in Egypt 2️⃣ U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) invests $52.5M into Direct Air Capture technology 3️⃣ Credits at risk of burning in California 4️⃣ Zimbabwe increases benefit sharing with local communities Want to keep learning about CDR? See what is new in the field with our research and podcast recommendations below ⬇️ 🔬Research article of the week: From gas to stone: In-situ carbon mineralisation as a permanent CO2 removal solution 🎧 Podcast of the week: Climate Now. Episode: The Voluntary Carbon Offset Market Is there anything we missed? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇

🚀 New release... The First-Time Buyer's Guide to CDR series 📖 Balancing the demands of CSRD-readiness, CDP submissions, and net zero ambitions can feel like a never-ending juggling act. With so much on your plate, entering the carbon removal space might seem daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. We’re excited to share the first chapter of our new 4-part series ✨Opna’s Carbon Removal: The First-Time Buyer’s Guide to CDR✨ designed to simplify your journey. In this first instalment, you’ll discover effective strategies to convince your business leaders and decision-makers to invest in carbon dioxide removal, accelerating your overall sustainability and ESG progress. 💼🌱 Ready to dive in? Let us know your thoughts and questions in the comments below 💬👇

🎉 Today, we're introducing Lach! 🎉 Lachezar Kamenov is our Product Design Lead, and while he’s the creative force behind our buttons, logos, and icons, his role at Opna goes far beyond that. His main focus is understanding problems, empathising with those who face them, and finding strategic solutions. With four years of experience in climate tech startups—specialising in MRV and regenerative agriculture—Lach was driven to enter this field by a strong sense of duty to fight climate change. For him, it’s all about contributing to something bigger than just his career. He loves how dynamic and unpredictable this space is, where every day brings something new as we navigate uncharted territory. 🌍 But it’s not all work! Outside of Opna, Lach is a huge fan of the Olympic Games and sports (as some of you might have seen in our previous post). He’s currently training to master a handstand and a full split! 🤸♂️