The increasing number of entities pursuing climate targets presents a unique opportunity to those organizations in a position to generate carbon offsets, and participating in carbon markets can help mission-boost and generate sustainable revenue for participating nonprofits. During this session, participants will gain a high-level review of carbon market dynamics and the offset development process and lifecycle. We’ll dive into the barriers impacting carbon program pursuit for nonprofits, and explore potential pathways for making these programs feasible. At the end of this session, participants will have a better understanding of whether and how carbon programs may be a fit for their organizations.
Lindsay Schneider is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of Village Carbon where she is partnering with non-profit organizations to monetize conservation and emissions-reduction activities through carbon revenue to further progress toward climate goals and bolster the financial sustainability of partner organizations. Lindsay brings over 16 years of diverse professional experience in environmental permitting, compliance, and management to her new venture, having worked in municipal government, consulting, construction, mining and materials, and midstream oil and natural gas. She has a track record of building successful teams and programs and is known as someone that can be counted on to get things done. Lindsay holds a BS in Analytical Environmental Studies from the University of Nebraska – Omaha and a MS in Global Energy Management from the University of Colorado – Denver.