Jonathan Goldberg

Jonathan Goldberg is the founder and CEO of Carbon Direct, which designs, diligences, and delivers decarbonization solutions across sectors. 

Founded in 2019, Carbon Direct’s team of 90+ scientists, market, and policy experts have served over 150 clients around the world, in areas such as carbon dioxide removal, carbon measurement, firm clean power opportunities, and low-carbon energy solutions. Jon is also  the founder of Carbon Direct Capital, a global investment firm with a science-focused approach on carbon management.

Jon has held various leadership positions within energy and finance throughout his 20+ year career. Prior to Carbon Direct, Jon was the founder and Chief Investment Officer at BBL Commodities, a commodity hedge fund. He was also a partner at Glencore, managing the firm’s US derivative business prior to its IPO. Jon initially began his career at J. Aron, the commodities division of Goldman Sachs, where he invested across global macro markets with an emphasis on commodities.

Jon currently sits on the boards of Village Health Works and Columbia University’s Center for Global Energy Policy. He is an advisor to Lawrence Livermore National Lab on negative emissions and the co-chair of SB COP’s Nature-Based Solutions Working Group. Jon is a regular lecturer and contributor on climate, sustainability, and carbon-related issues. He graduated from Yale College with a degree in economics.