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The Climate Vault Ecosystem

Climate Vault, Inc

Climate Vault, Inc is an award-winning 501(c)(3) founded out of the University of Chicago. Climate Vault believes that climate change is the single most important issue of our time, and that it is all of our responsibilities to help stop and reverse the damage to our planet. Climate Vault works with hundreds of corporate and individual donors to reduce their carbon emissions by purchasing and ‘vaulting’ carbon allowances.

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Climate Vault Solutions, Inc

Climate Vault Solutions, Inc, is the public fundraiser of the Climate Vault 501(c)(3). We support support the non-profits mission by amplifying their reach and impact. Together, we create immediate and long-term benefits for the planet while helping donors meet their sustainability goals.

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The Climate Vault Solutions Approach

At Climate Vault Solutions, we are leading the carbon offset credibility revolution by providing the most science-backed and integrated CO2 solutions that extend beyond the tons. One guiding question we ask ourselves every day is, “Does the planet care?” This question ensures that the actions we take today will help preserve our planet for future generations.

Climate Vault Solutions Executive Leadership Team

Kyle Kornack

CEO
Chris Neufeld

Head of Development
Brynn Esterly

Head of Carbon Removal Solutions

Board of Directors

Michael Greenstone

Co-founder

Michael Greenstone is the Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, as well as the Director of the Becker Friedman Institute and the interdisciplinary Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago. He is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Donald R. Wilson, Jr.

Co-founder

Donald R. Wilson, Jr. has long championed innovation and advocated for policies that advance fairness, efficiency, and transparency in free markets around the world. He founded the firm DRW based on the belief that applied modeling, technology, and quantitative research could better identify opportunities in the global financial markets. He has also been involved in launching Cumberland, a leading provider of crypto liquidity, and Digital Asset Holdings.
Kyle Kornack

CEO

Kyle Kornack is a recognized leader in carbon markets and climate innovation, dedicated to harnessing markets to scale climate solutions. Previously, as Head of Carbon Business Development at Windfall Bio, Kyle helped commercialize breakthrough methane mitigation technologies. Prior to that, Kyle was Head of U.S. Supply at Carbonfuture, supporting some of the largest carbon removal offtake agreements in the market with buyers such as Microsoft and Swiss Re. Earlier in his career, Kyle co-founded the Green Gas Movement, which launched the world’s first climate-positive debit card. Kyle has been recognized as an Echoing Green Climate Fellow, MIT Solve Fellow, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.