Carbon Direct Vice Chairwoman Nili Gilbert Named to TIME100 Climate
New York, NY —November 12, 2024— Carbon Direct today announced Vice Chairwoman Nili Gilbert's selection to the TIME100 Climate, which recognizes the world's most influential leaders advancing climate action and solutions. You can see the full list of 2024 honorees here.
Ms. Gilbert serves as Vice Chairwoman of both Carbon Direct Inc. and Carbon Direct Capital, where she drives strategic initiatives to accelerate climate progress through carbon management solutions and climate-focused investments. Her selection reflects her significant contributions to bridging, finance, scientific expertise, and practical implementation of climate solutions at scale. Read Ms. Gilbert's profile on the TIME100 list.
"There is unprecedented momentum building in climate action, with more organizations recognizing both the urgency and the opportunity," stated Ms. Gilbert. "My focus is connecting investors and decision-makers with solutions that can deliver meaningful progress toward our shared climate goals."
Ms. Gilbert engages with business leaders, policy makers, mission-driven organizations, and communities on their priorities, making connections between like-minded leaders and initiatives to drive impact. Her TED Talk on climate finance has nearly 2 million views. She recently launched "Temperature Check," a dialogue series featuring climate leaders from the public and private sectors, and regularly speaks at major global gatherings.
“Nili advocates for scientific rigor in all aspects of climate action, from corporate strategy to capital deployment. In recognizing her leadership, TIME has also highlighted the significance of science-based climate solutions,” said Jonathan Goldberg, founder and CEO of Carbon Direct. "Her leadership has connected deep expertise with organizations looking to move beyond climate commitments, to deliver measurable, meaningful impact."
In addition to her role at Carbon Direct, Ms. Gilbert serves as Chair of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero's (GFANZ) Advisory Panel and as Chair of the David Rockefeller Fund and the Synergos Institute Investment Committees, among other roles. She works extensively with industry-led climate initiatives, connecting Carbon Direct's expertise with organizations advancing net-zero commitments.
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About Carbon Direct Capital
A new generation of transformative, growth companies has emerged from the carbon management ecosystem. Carbon Direct Capital partners with leading companies in this space. The firm believes that selective investing with a science-focused approach maximizes both climate impact and financial returns. For more information, visit www.carbondirectcapital.com.
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