Carolyn Ching
About Carolyn Ching
Carolyn Ching serves as the Director of Food and Forests at Ceres, where she leads research on natural climate solutions and the voluntary carbon market, and supports the Nature Action 100 initiative.
Carolyn Ching: Director, Food and Forests, Nature
Carolyn Ching serves as the Director of Food and Forests at Nature. In this role, she leads Ceres' research on the business case for nature action, emphasizing the use of natural climate solutions and the voluntary carbon market. Her efforts are crucial in driving corporate action towards mitigating nature loss and promoting sustainability practices within businesses.
Carolyn Ching's Work with Nature Action 100
Carolyn Ching supports Nature Action 100, a global investor-led initiative aimed at increasing corporate action and ambition to combat nature loss. Her involvement includes guiding companies on how to better understand and mitigate their nature impacts and dependencies. This initiative seeks to align business practices with the broader goals of conserving natural ecosystems.
Carolyn Ching's Published Reports and Op-Eds
Carolyn Ching has authored several influential reports focused on natural climate solutions and the voluntary carbon market. Notable among these are two reports for Ceres and a collaborative report with Nature Action 100 titled, 'Exploring Nature Impacts and Dependences: A Field Guide to Eight Key Sectors.' She has also published multiple opinion pieces, contributing to the discourse on environmental sustainability.
Carolyn Ching's Speaking Engagements
Carolyn Ching has been a featured speaker at numerous global climate and nature events. Through these engagements, she shares her expertise on natural climate solutions and the voluntary carbon market, helping to shape the dialogue around corporate sustainability and nature conservation.
Carolyn Ching's Experience at Verra
Prior to her current role, Carolyn Ching worked at Verra, where she significantly contributed to the development and growth of the Verified Carbon Standard. Her work at Verra helped establish robust frameworks for carbon verification, supporting global efforts to mitigate climate change.
Carolyn Ching's Lifestyle and Personal Interests
Based in Seattle, Carolyn Ching enjoys an active lifestyle that includes biking, hiking, and skiing. These outdoor activities reflect her personal commitment to nature and add to her professional insights into environmental conservation.