Who we are

Joon is a young scholar who is actively engaged in the field of climate economics and a passionate advocate of high-altitude nuclear radiation mutagenesis breeding. By blending climate economics with legal research, he focuses on exploring the intersection of sustainable development and regulatory compliance in a truly captivating manner. His experience in the realm of high-altitude nuclear radiation mutagenesis breeding technology has been a tremendous success! He has successfully mutagenised a "new variety of Acetobacter acetobacter" in the United States! This innovation utilises agricultural waste as nutrients to produce more carbon dioxide products.

Together with a group of truly remarkable individuals, he played a key role in the establishment of the BidCarbon Standard Scheme in October 2023. This scheme is one of the internationally independent greenhouse gas standards, with a focus on carbon agriculture. In addition to his unwavering pursuit of environmental sustainability, his achievements serve as an inspiration to us all, encouraging us to continue striving for a better future.

The BidCarbon Foundation is fully dedicated to the International Civil Aviation Organization's CORSIA programme. We have made significant progress in the pilot and initial phases, diligently working to meet the stringent standards set by the Integrity Council for Voluntary Carbon Markets (ICVCM).

The BidCarbon Foundation is committed to working with countries, standards and stakeholders to issue highly credible emission reductions, carbon credits and removals, with the aim of helping the world to achieve its net-zero targets.

We firmly believe that carbon markets can play a vital role in driving climate action, promoting sustainable development, and benefiting 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

Addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development necessitates technical expertise, diversity, and a global perspective. Our Secretariat comprises experts stationed across the globe.

The Secretariat, under the guidance of the Technical Governance Committee (TGC), is responsible for the development of the day-to-day operations and decisions of the BidCarbon Standard Scheme. The Secretariat serves as the primary point of contact for prospective and ongoing projects, as well as individuals interested in our initiatives.

Technical Committee

The Technical Committee is also bound by theThe Technical Committee is also bound by the resolutions of the Board of Trustees for 2023, which established the Management of the Technical Governance Committee and set out its functions and powers.

The Technical Committee, consists of two primary components:

Technical Governance Committee (TGC): Comprising independent market specialists, this body ensures rigor and integrity in all our activities. It offers expertise, guidance, and decisions on methodology approval, rule changes, and appeals.

The Chair holds office on a full-time basis. All other members hold office on a part-time basis.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): Collaborating closely with the Technical Governance Committee, the TAC assists in approving technical specifications and provides guidance on technical matters. Our initiatives and scheme benefit from the insights and perspectives of field experts.

All members hold office on a part-time basis.

Individuals who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply to join the TAC by submitting a curriculum vitae and a brief letter outlining their key experience and reasons for their interest in joining the TAC. If you are interested in joining either of our TACs, please visit our careers page.

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Technical Review Panels

The Technical Review Panels (TRP) were constituted of experts from a variety of global backgrounds. The TRP comprises two review panels: one for climate and one for nature. The Climate TRP is comprised of experts in carbon quantification, while the Nature TRP is comprised of experts in ecology and conservation. Both TRPs are tasked with accelerating the financing of community-focused biodiversity, agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) projects. Both TRPs guarantee that projects and their associated methodologies meet the highest standards in the market, thereby providing investors and buyers with the confidence they need.

The Board has subcontracted the Technical Review Panels functions to Aunioncen Network Technology Company (ANTC). The BidCarbon Marketplace, introduced by ANTC and The BidCarbon Foundation, represents a significant step forward in simplifying and enhancing transparency in carbon credit purchases. The BidCarbon Marketplace Integration with Registration Systems: The marketplace is seamlessly integrated with modernised registration systems, including registration with ANTC and the Unit and Certificate Register. This integration enhances the accessibility and usability of the marketplace for participants.

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BidCarbon Climate Trading Company

The Chair of the Board of Trustees and Trustee is an independent director of BidCarbon Climate Trading Company. ANTC is the sole owner of BidCarbon Climate Trading Company. The BidCarbon Foundation may delegate bid procurement to BidCarbon Climate Trading Company. Auctions provide an opportunity to bid for a carbon removal contract. You may choose to sell BCU to BidCarbon Climate Trading Company, but there is no obligation.

Auditor Network

Audits are an essential compliance monitoring tool for the schemes we administer. They are used to verify an application or report, ensure scheme participants are complying with standards, and support our broader compliance monitoring strategy.

The Chair of the Audits Network also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees.

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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.