Austin Hong

Supply Sourcing Strategist

Austin leads durable sourcing at Carbon Direct, working with carbon removal suppliers in hybrid and engineered removal categories to commercialize their projects and deliver carbon removal credits to Carbon Direct clients.

Background & Bio

Austin has spent his career developing sustainable outcomes. At McKinsey and Company, he served companies on topics including the energy transition, packaging sustainability, alternative proteins, direct air capture, and energy storage. He also developed firm knowledge and modelling on the economic transition to a decarbonized economy. Currently, he is the board chair at Sustainable Seattle, a 5013(c) nonprofit organization that supports and develops regenerative practices and communities in Seattle, Washington. 

Education

BS, Environmental Biology
BA, English

Georgetown University