Carbon Trust Investments

Based in London, Carbon Trust Investments operates as the investment and advisory arm of the Carbon Trust, accelerating decarbonization for businesses, governments, and financial institutions through carbon footprint labeling, green bonds, and climate mitigation strategies. Operating without shareholders, the organization generates revenue through commercial advisory services and reinvests its financial surpluses to expand its global impact, maintaining a carrying value of £7.5 million for its CTEL subsidiary in 2023. The entity provides target setting, value chain analysis, and energy efficiency consulting across diverse sectors, focusing heavily on offshore wind and green finance initiatives in regions including Africa, Mexico, and Germany. The organization's leadership includes Chair Julia King, also known as Baroness Brown of Cambridge, and current Chief Executive Officer Michael Rea, who succeeded former CEO Christopher Stark in 2024. Carbon Trust was founded in 2001 by the UK government.