Climate Action Reserve Board of Directors selects climate policy and carbon market veteran as next President

Climate Action Reserve Board of Directors selects climate policy and carbon market veteran as next President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 14, 2025

Robin Rix brings unique insights, deep experience and strategic approach to the organization’s leadership position

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Climate Action Reserve Board of Directors has selected the next President for the environmental nonprofit organization. Climate policy and carbon market veteran Robin Rix will be stepping into the critical leadership role within the next month, succeeding Craig Ebert.

Robin currently serves as Chief Legal, Risk, and Governance Officer at Verra. His deep experience and knowledge in carbon markets, carbon registries and climate policy position him to be actively supportive of the Reserve’s work and mission from day one. His strategic thinking will guide the organization on a path of thoughtful, well-stewarded growth.

“The Reserve has a well-established reputation for high quality, transparency, integrity and unwavering commitment to its mission. Because of this stellar reputation, we were extremely fortunate to have a strong pool of highly qualified leaders interested in serving as the organization’s next President. I would like to thank those individuals for trusting in the Reserve’s work and setting the bar so high,” said Linda Adams, Chair of the Board of Directors. “The members of the Board of Directors felt Robin’s extensive knowledge of the Reserve’s work and carbon markets, strategic thinking and thoughtful approaches to internal and external matters made him an absolute natural fit for the position. We are thrilled that Robin’s feelings were mutual and look forward to working with him.”

For nearly two decades, the Reserve’s work has developed, promoted and supported innovative, credible market-based solutions to address climate change. As the organization transitions to operating under Robin’s leadership, its unwavering commitment to its work will not change.

“The Reserve places very high standards on its quality of work, integrity and transparency, and we placed very high standards for the leadership and experience of the next President of the organization,” said Craig. “The reputation for Robin’s knowledge, background, and strategic thinking are well known in the climate sector. He brings impeccable qualifications to the role and will do a superb job guiding the organization towards its mission.”

In addition to his extensive experience and knowledge, Robin also will bring with him a strong respect for the Reserve’s work and staff. The organization has a long history of working collaboratively with Verra, even back when it was known as VCS. Robin had opportunities to learn more about the Reserve’s work through these collaborations and from daily work.

“I am honored to serve as the next President of the Reserve. I’d like to express my gratitude to the Board members and staff for such a warm welcome into this close-knit group and for their trust. I’d also like to express my gratitude to Craig for fostering a caring culture at the organization,” said Robin. “I hold tremendous respect for the work the Reserve has done and for the processes and values behind that work. I intend to thoughtfully and strategically maintain the Reserve’s identity while increasing the impact of our work by supplying high-integrity carbon credits, at scale, to markets worldwide.”

After serving as President for nearly nine years, Craig will be stepping into retirement following a transition period. Exact dates regarding the leadership transition, including Robin’s start date, will be forthcoming.

 
 
 
The Climate Action Reserve is the most trusted, efficient, and experienced offset registry for global carbon markets. A pioneer in carbon accounting, the Reserve promotes and fosters the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through credible market-based policies and solutions. As a high-quality offset registry for voluntary carbon markets, it establishes rigorous standards involving multi-sector stakeholder workgroup development and local engagement and issues carbon credits in a transparent and publicly available system. The organization also supports compliance carbon markets in California, Washington and internationally. The Reserve is an environmental nonprofit organization operating virtually with staff located around the world with a support office in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.climateactionreserve.org. The Climate Action Reserve is an equal opportunity provider.

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Argentina Livestock Protocol opens opportunities for new voluntary GHG emissions reductions

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Protocol expands the Climate Action Reserve’s leadership in LAC climate action

LOS ANGELES, CA – In continued support for financing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and providing opportunities for local communities in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, the Climate Action Reserve Board of Directors adopted the Argentina Livestock Protocol. The protocol is the only guidance for high-quality emissions reductions in the livestock sector that is specific to Argentina’s laws and regulations and common industry practice for the country. It also is the only livestock protocol that involved local stakeholders in its development.

“The Climate Action Reserve has been engaging with regulators and local stakeholders in the Latin America and Caribbean region for nearly two decades. Its leadership is reflected in the relationships built and the high-quality projects registered with the organization,” said Linda Adams, Chair of the Climate Action Reserve Board of Directors. “The Argentina Livestock Protocol provides an important building block for the voluntary reduction of emissions in Argentina and the region.”

Globally, Argentina is the second largest consumer of meat per capita, and only a small percentage of livestock operations in the country operate biodigesters to capture methane produced by the livestock. Common practice is to manage manure in open lagoons, allowing methane to freely vent into the air. Over a period of 100 years, methane is more than 28 times more potent to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.

Installing biodigesters is an expensive investment, making them cost-prohibitive to many operations. The ability to sell high-quality carbon credits generated from a livestock project developed under the Argentina Livestock Protocol provides a financial return on the biodigester investment for the livestock operator, and the buyer has confidence the credits issued under a Reserve protocol have integrity.

“Because of its jurisdictional approach and practice of involving sector and local stakeholders and experts, the Climate Action Reserve’s protocols are developed to be appropriate for their respective sectors and to have the most impact in reducing emissions and benefiting local communities,” said Craig Ebert, President of the Climate Action Reserve. “The Argentina Livestock Protocol was developed through a workgroup comprised of 16 representatives from industry, government and academia. Thanks to the contribution of their expertise and experience, the protocol offers specific and appropriate guidance for high-quality emissions reductions for livestock operations in Argentina. We’re looking forward to supporting the uptake of the protocol by local operations.”

The protocol is applicable to livestock operations with dairy cattle, beef cattle and swine.

To learn more about the protocol, please visit: https://www.climateactionreserve.org/blog/2024/10/02/argentina-livestock-protocol/

 

The Climate Action Reserve is the most trusted, efficient, and experienced offset registry for global carbon markets. A pioneer in carbon accounting, the Reserve promotes and fosters the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through credible market-based policies and solutions. As a high-quality offset registry for voluntary carbon markets, it establishes rigorous standards involving multi-sector stakeholder workgroup development and local engagement and issues carbon credits in a transparent and publicly available system. The organization also supports compliance carbon markets in California, Washington and internationally. The Reserve is an environmental nonprofit organization operating virtually with staff located around the world with a support office in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.climateactionreserve.org. The Climate Action Reserve is an equal opportunity provider.

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