ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa sits down with Alexa Kneale, a Researcher and Account Executive at PowerSolve Technologies, a custom software solutions provider and bespoke MRV tools developer for seamless data management and ER calculations.
Together, they demystify the carbon offset industry and explore how data quality drives trust in environmental initiatives. Learn why transparent data collection is crucial for carbon projects, how digital tools are revolutionizing field operations, and the essential practices for maintaining data integrity in offset verification.
What You’ll Learn:
- How carbon offsets work as both environmental tools and socio-economic investments
- The critical differences between voluntary and compliance carbon markets
- Why data transparency is essential for building trust in carbon offset projects
- How to implement robust data collection practices for carbon project verification
- The importance of integrating multiple digital tools through APIs for seamless data management
- Why upfront testing and training are crucial for successful field data collection
Alexa Kneale is a Researcher and Account Executive at PowerSolve Technologies, a custom software solutions provider and bespoke MRV tools developer for seamless data management and ER calculations, equipping carbon project developers, implementers, and investors with the tools necessary for world-class project management. With expertise in carbon credit verification and data management systems, she helps project developers ensure their carbon credits are auditable and verified through transparent data collection and monitoring.
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Episode Resources:- Alexa Kneale on LinkedIn
- PowerSolve Technologies Website
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- From Data to Impact Article
- Marta Costa on LinkedIn
- SurveyCTO Website
- Apply for the 2025 SurveyCTO Primary Data Collection Research Grant
Episode Highlights:
- 0:00 Intro
- 01:22 What Are Carbon Offsets, Really?
- 02:37 Decoding the Jargon
- 04:30 Voluntary vs. Compliance Carbon Markets
- 06:17 PowerSolve’s Role
- 08:06 Why Data Transparency Is Non-Negotiable
- 10:54 A Real-World Example of Traceable Impact
- 13:46 Built-In Data Quality Controls
- 16:01 Data Privacy, Security, and Audit Trails
- 18:24 Building a Seamless Tech Stack
- 21:33 The Future of Carbon Offsets
- 23:25 The Key to Project Success
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