Climate Impact Partners has convened two boards – one in the US and one in Europe – comprising 18 companies with combined annual revenues of $400 billion. Both Boards meet quarterly, chaired by CEO, Sheri Hickok, and Chief Revenue Officer, Todd Krause, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the voluntary carbon market, build a peer network, and drive forward improvements to help companies channel more finance to climate solutions.
The Board represents a wide range of industries including automotive, fast moving consumer goods, manufacturing, professional services, and technology. Participants include: Dolby, Estée Lauder, Hogan Lovells, HP, Kearney, Primo Water and Steelcase.
“Now, more than ever, we need to ensure sustainability leaders can unlock their full potential and use every climate tool available to them – with the voluntary carbon market being one of those tools,” said Sheri Hickok, CEO, Climate Impact Partners. “By bringing leaders together through our Board, we are providing a networking and feedback platform, helping overcome barriers to action and channel finance from companies to climate solutions. Importantly they can share and celebrate best practices to drive impact faster.”
“We want to deepen our position as a sounding board and strategic partner to the sustainability leaders behind these programs to help enable them to increase their impact and de-risk their businesses” added Todd Krause, Chief Revenue Officer, Climate Impact Partners.
Members of the Customer Advisory Board shared their thoughts:
“There's so much to learn in an area which is continually evolving” said Debra Hay, ESG Reporting and Strategic Projects, Hogan Lovells. “I value the expertise of Climate Impact Partners and I look forward to working with others on the Board so we can share knowledge and drive engagement in the Voluntary Carbon Market.”
“Climate Impact Partners has established a clear vision and strategic framework.” said a sustainability director at a large US telecommunications company. “ Together, we’re not only confronting the challenges of today but also shaping a sustainable future for generations to come”
“Climate Impact Partners' responsiveness to client feedback is commendable” said a sustainability project manager at a global professional services firm. “Ongoing engagement is crucial to adapting and improving services.”
Head of sustainability at a global media company, commented: “We appreciate the open lines of communication and willingness to evolve based on our input.”
The Customer Advisory Board recently shared feedback on Climate Impact Partners’ latest research on the climate commitments of the Fortune Global 500.