We’re thrilled to announce that ClearBlue Markets has been named Best Advisory Service/Consultancy 2024 in the Environmental Finance Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings. This prestigious award, which recognizes top leaders in the global voluntary carbon market (VCM), marks ClearBlue’s third consecutive win and our 20th overall award—a testament to the trust and confidence our clients place in us.
The Environmental Finance Market Rankings are the world’s largest and most respected survey of environmental markets. They celebrate best practices and thought leadership. Companies are evaluated based on reliability, innovation, quality of service, and market influence.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our clients, partners, and everyone who voted for us. This recognition humbles us and reaffirms our commitment to delivering excellence.
ClearBlue Markets (CB): Who seeks assistance from ClearBlue Markets?
Gerald Ouellette (GO): ClearBlue supports a diverse range of clients globally, including industrial emitters, energy companies, financial institutions, governments, and nonprofits. Our clients span from early-stage VCM entrants to seasoned players looking to procure carbon credits or explore monetization opportunities for their decarbonization projects.
CB: What challenges do clients face?
GO: Clients often struggle with where to begin, understanding the basics of the VCM, and identifying revenue generation opportunities. We guide them through the intricacies of the market, helping them understand how the VCM can support their decarbonization goals and unlock revenue streams. It's a complex space with many moving parts, but we work to simplify it for our clients.
CB: How do you start helping clients?
GO: We begin by understanding each client’s sustainability and carbon market journey, internal goals, climate targets, and timelines. From there, we craft a tailored offset strategy that provides a foundation for success, covering market structure, credit pricing, project types, and risk considerations.
Our VCM pre-feasibility assessments identify carbon crediting opportunities, while our Voluntary Position Manager (VPM) tool—part of our ClearBlue Vantage platform—helps clients budget, track emissions, and manage offsets.
CB: What suggestions do you have for companies just starting out?
GO: The time to act is now. Starting early allows companies to benefit from credit availability, lower prices, and quicker progress toward climate goals. Let’s discuss your sustainability journey and how ClearBlue Markets can help you navigate and succeed in the VCM.
CB: What resources do you provide to participants in the VCM?
GO: Our expert advisors are here to guide you through every step of your VCM journey. We recently launched our Sustainability Leader’s Guide to the Voluntary Carbon Market, a free resource that helps leaders understand the nuts and bolts of the VCM and how offsetting can enhance sustainability strategies. Our ClearBlue Vantage platform, including our Voluntary Position Manager tool, enables clients to track emissions, manage portfolios, and plan budgets with real-time insights. Additional resources like our VCM quarterly updates and Offset Price discovery Tool are also available.
Read more about ClearBlue’s Environmental Finance award win.