Daniel Pike

Daniel Pike is a Principal at the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), where he leads the organization's carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy. With a background as a social scientist and an MBA, he has over fifteen years of experience focused on climate change mitigation. Before his current role, Pike was instrumental in developing The Climate Map initiative, which aimed to enhance understanding and implementation of carbon removal solutions from 2020 to 2022.13

At RMI, Pike is responsible for catalyzing the growth of the emerging carbon removal industry, working with various stakeholders including businesses, government agencies, and nonprofits to achieve impactful climate and conservation outcomes. His expertise encompasses a wide range of carbon removal approaches, emphasizing the need for diverse strategies to meet global climate goals.23

Pike's educational background includes studies at Harvard Business School, and he has previously held roles that blend strategy consulting with entrepreneurial leadership in the climate sector.45