Building billion-dollar ideas from carbon credits| Shuvasish Bhowmick | TEDxDaffodilU
What if pollution could be transformed into profit—and climate action into a trillion-dollar economy?In this bold talk, Shuvasish Bhowmick unveils the untapped potential of carbon credits, where every ton of CO₂ reduced sparks financial and environmental value. From Tesla’s $1.6 billion carbon windfall to startups like ATEC’s Cook-to-Earn model, he reveals how businesses are turning emissions into opportunity—projecting the market to explode from $2B today to $250B by 2030.Discover how:Climate action fuels capitalism: Companies like Microsoft and Delta buy credits to meet net-zero goals while strengthening brands.Innovation thrives: Blockchain, apps, and community projects monetize "spare carbon" like Airbnb monetized spare rooms.You can participate: Whether by tracking household emissions or training farmers in methane-reducing techniques, billion-dollar ideas start small.Shuvasish’s vision? A world where profit and purpose collide, proving that saving the planet isn’t just ethical—it’s exceptionally good business. Shuvasish Bhowmick is a seasoned professional with 17 years of experience in the energy sector, known for driving innovation, sustainability, and social impact. He serves as Managing Director of ATEC Australia International Ltd (Bangladesh), leading clean cooking solutions through patented biodigesters and IoT-enabled stoves. His “Cook to Earn” model helps rural households reduce indoor air pollution while earning carbon credits. Shuvasish holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering (Renewable Energy) and an MBA in Marketing, along with certifications in supply chain, carbon management, and project leadership. He was named “Most Influential Marketing Leader” by CMO Asia and is the only Bangladeshi recipient of the 2025 CHIEF Scholarship from WMI Singapore. Beyond his corporate role, he is a content creator with 1M+ followers and the author of Cockroach Startup, a book promoting resilient, impact-driven entrepreneurship. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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