Episode 10 - Richard Templer

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In this episode of CDR Procurement Guide, Eli spoke with Richard Templer Co-Founder of Undaunted (formerly the Centre for Climate Change Innovation)

Undaunted is a partnership between Imperial College London and the Royal Institution. It is fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem that aims to make London and the UK a great place to start and scale intelligent, sustainable solutions to the climate challenge at pace.

Richard Templer is Emeritus Professor of Climate Innovation and a Senior Research Investigator. He has been a Commissioner at the London Sustainable Development Commission, and advisory body to the Mayor of London, since 2015 and was awarded an OBE for his contributions to climate innovation in 2024.

Some of the highlights from this episode:

• The importance of carbon removals in the bigger picture, cutting through the noise.
• How buyers should evaluate different methods based on their durability, reliability, and scalability.
• Opportunities for value chain integration for emitters.
• The need for public understanding and enthusiastic support for removals to drive action at scale.
• The role of buyers in shaping the narrative around removals by integrating CSOs within businesses and their value chains.
• How early investment and advocacy by buyers can build markets and reduce solution costs.

-Relevant Links-

• Richard Templer’s LinkedIn
• Undaunted website