Kaj Embren, Senior Advisor | Sustainability & Climate Strategies | Award-Winning Social Media Influencer | Podcaster | Speaker
London, England
After more than 30 years in sustainability, I’ve seen many climate solutions come and go—some too early, others too late.
But few opportunities strike me as both urgent and overlooked as Ventilation Air Methane (VAM) from coal mines.
While methane reduction has finally hit the global agenda, VAM remains in the shadows—despite being a massive, measurable, and solvable emissions source. And that must change.
That’s why I’m launching A Clean Exit—a five-part blog series and podcast that cuts through the noise to spotlight VAM: what it is, why it matters, and how investors, policymakers, and climate strategists can act.
Throughout the series, I’ll be joined by leading technical experts, guest writers, and decision-makers from around the world. Together, we’ll explore the regulatory gaps, proven technologies, financing models, and political choices that could turn this methane liability into a climate win.
This is a moment of real leverage for the planet. The tools are here. The emissions are traceable. What’s missing is the will to scale what works.
For those serious about this decisive climate decade—this is where attention must turn next.
