John Balbach has 3 decades as a pioneering climate solutions strategist, fund manager, operating executive and policy-maker. He’s served in the US Senate, crafted parts of the 1st Cap and Trade market, formed 3 investment funds, facilitated $1.8 bn in early and growth stage equity financing, and originated/structured $2 bn in decarbonization projects.
A co-founder of the State of the World Forum, John has also served as an advisor to heads of state, governments, and institutional investors including CalSTRS (c. $318 bn AUM) and the Foresight Group (c. £7.2 bn AUM).