Who we are

Joon is an early-career researcher actively engaged in the field of climate economics, with interdisciplinary interests spanning regulatory studies and sustainable development. By integrating climate economics with legal and policy research, his work focuses on the interaction between sustainability objectives and regulatory compliance frameworks.

In October 2023, Joon worked together with a group of international collaborators to support the establishment of the BidCarbon Standard Scheme, an independent international greenhouse gas standard with a focus on carbon agriculture and data-driven carbon accounting.

The BidCarbon Foundation is committed to alignment with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). The Foundation also seeks consistency with emerging best-practice principles, including those developed by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Markets (ICVCM).

Through collaboration with governments, standards bodies and other stakeholders, the BidCarbon Foundation aims to support the issuance of high-integrity emission reductions, carbon credits and carbon removals, contributing to global efforts to achieve net-zero emissions.

We believe that well-designed carbon markets can play an important role in accelerating climate action, supporting sustainable development, and delivering tangible benefits to communities and societies worldwide.

Joon-Yat TSANG

Chair of the Board of Trustees and Trustee

email:  joon@bidcarbon.org

Organisational structure

Our organisational structure enables us to administer and implement the areas of responsibility that fall within our remit. Our work is grouped into three broad functions: Greenhouse Gas Reporting, the BidCarbon Standard Scheme, and BidCarbon markets. These functions are overseen by our dedicated team, who are responsible for implementing them and delivering high-quality services to our clients and stakeholders.

View the BidCarbon Foundation's latest organisational structure.

Board of Trustees

All amendments to the standards require approval from the BidCarbon Foundation's Board of Trustees. Leveraging their extensive and diverse expertise across various sectors, the Board provides financial oversight and strategic governance to strengthen our vision and mission. The board convenes at least six times annually.

The Chair of the Technical Governance Committee also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees. The Chair of the Board of Trustees and Trustee, and the Chair of the Technical Governance Committee, are appointed on a full-time basis, while all other members are appointed on a part-time basis.

Secretariat

Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Secretariat is responsible for the development, management, and day-to-day operation of the BidCarbon Standard programme, including routine administrative and operational decision-making. The Secretariat also acts as the primary liaison with the Technical Governance Committee (TGC) and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

Technical Committee

The Technical Committee comprises two primary bodies:

● the Technical Governance Committee (TGC); and

● the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC).

Each committee consists of the following members:

● a Chair; and

● at least 2, and not more than 4, other members.

Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for membership of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) by submitting a curriculum vitae and a brief statement outlining their relevant experience and reasons for seeking appointment.

If you are interested in joining one of our Technical Advisory Committees, please visit our careers page for further information.

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Technical Review Panels

The Technical Review Panels (TRPs) operate under the leadership of the Technical Governance Committee. The TRPs consist of experts from diverse global backgrounds and are structured into two panels: one for climate and one for nature. The Climate TRP is composed of specialists in carbon quantification, while the Nature TRP comprises experts in ecology and conservation. Both panels are responsible for accelerating the financing of community-focused biodiversity, agriculture, forestry, and other land use (AFOLU) projects. They ensure that projects and their associated methodologies meet the highest market standards, providing investors and buyers with the confidence they need.

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BidCarbon Big Data Chengdu Limited

BidCarbon Big Data Chengdu Limited is incorporated in mainland China and is an entity controlled by the BidCarbon Foundation through Variable Interest Entities (VIE) arrangements. The entity operates and manages the Online Services systems and acts as the issuing body for carbon data rights certificates.

Learn more about the contractual arrangements granted by the BidCarbon Foundation to BidCarbon Big Data Chengdu Limited.

BidCarbon Climate Trading Company

The Chair of the Board of Trustees is a director of BidCarbon Climate Trading Company, which is owned solely by BidCarbon Big Data Chengdu Limited.

The Technical Governance Committee may delegate bid procurement activities to the company. Auctions provide an opportunity to bid for carbon removal contracts.

Project proponents may sell BidCarbon removal units (BRUs) to the company, but this is not mandatory.

Auction results are publicly available to ensure transparency.

Stakeholders

The BidCarbon Foundation Board of Trustees recognises the importance of positive and effective stakeholder engagement in fulfilling our role. We will maintain a proactive programme of stakeholder engagement to help us deliver our corporate plan, statutory functions and achieve our vision. The BidCarbon Foundation Board of Trustees will receive regular reports on our engagement activities and consider their effectiveness. We have a key performance indicator on stakeholder perceptions of our engagement, which we will report on in our Annual Report and Accounts.

We seek to actively involve our staff and members and provide opportunities for stakeholder to engage.