Jonathan Goldberg

Jonathan Goldberg is the founder and CEO of Carbon Direct, a company focused on scaling carbon management and negative emissions industries to combat climate change.12 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Jonathan Goldberg has over 15 years of experience in energy investing and project finance.1 His career highlights include:

• Founder and CEO of Carbon Direct (2020-present)3
• Founder and CEO of Carbon Direct Capital (2020-present)3
• Founder and Chief Investment Officer of BBL Commodities, a commodity hedge fund (2013-2020)3
• Partner at Glencore, managing the firm's U.S. derivative business (2010-2013)13
• Vice President at Goldman Sachs in the J. Aron commodities division (2003-2010)3

Education and Expertise

• Graduated with honors from Yale University with a degree in economics14
• Expertise in energy investing, institutional asset management, and climate change4

Current Roles and Initiatives

At Carbon Direct, Goldberg leads efforts to:

• Scale carbon management into a global industry2
• Provide scientifically-verified portfolio of negative emissions solutions3
• Guide clients through carbon removal processes, from education to measurement and verification3

Additional Positions and Contributions

• Board member of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University12
• Advisor to Lawrence Livermore National Lab's report on negative emissions12
• Lecturer on energy issues at Columbia University1

Jonathan Goldberg's work at Carbon Direct combines scientific expertise with financial capital to address climate change through carbon dioxide removal and management technologies.3