In this panel from the Sustainable Investment Forum 2024, Brad Van Voorhees (Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol) and Jayson Browder (MARA) discuss the role of Bitcoin in sustainable finance. The conversation covers Bitcoin mining's energy use, its potential to drive the clean energy transition, and transparency in the industry. Real-world use cases, such as recycling heat from data centers and monetizing stranded energy, highlight the environmental benefits. The panel also addresses common misconceptions about Bitcoin’s sustainability and explains how it can contribute to global decarbonization efforts.
0:00 - Introduction
1:52 - Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Overview
3:16 - MARA Overview
5:06 - Is Bitcoin Sustainable?
7:23 - Transparency in Bitcoin Mining
9:31 - Bitcoin and Grid Stability
10:42 - Renewable Energy Partnerships
11:23 - MARA’s CSR and ESG Efforts
12:41 - Bitcoin ETFs + Climate Alignment
14:28 - Bitcoin’s Role in Sustainable Finance
