#59 Bill Kentrup - Lessons from 25 years in the Carbon Markets

"Environmental impact needs financial scale—and the tools to measure, verify, and trust it." – Bill KentrupIn this powerful episode of Catalyzing Radical Systemic Change, Alistair Langer sits down with Bill Kentrup, a pioneer in global carbon markets with over two decades of experience in sustainability, finance, and climate innovation.From the early Wild West days of the Kyoto Protocol to the rise of blockchain-enabled carbon verification, Bill shares how his journey—from oceanography to investment banking to Web3 climate tech—has shaped his mission to scale climate solutions globally. Now, as Chief Investment Officer at Gigatons, he’s building a new platform for data-driven, verifiable decarbonization.Highlights:🌊 From Oceanography to Finance – How Bill’s scientific background led him to become a leader in climate finance.📈 Carbon Market Evolution – Key insights from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement—and what’s next.🔗 Blockchain & Climate Finance – Why Web3 and smart meters are essential to trusted, transparent carbon markets.🚀 Scaling Impact with Gigatons – A look at how the company is building beyond EV infrastructure to unlock gigaton-level emissions reductions.🌱 Horizon 1-2-3 Vision – Bill’s forecast for the future of climate markets, from current hurdles to regenerative economies.About Bill Kentrup:Bill Kentrup is a globally recognized expert in carbon markets and sustainable finance. As co-founder of Allinfra, he led the push to integrate blockchain into environmental asset tracking, improving trust and transparency in carbon markets. Now at Gigatons, he’s driving bold, system-level decarbonization strategies that align energy, technology, and finance for maximum impact.🎧 Tune in now to explore the next frontier of climate action!👉 Allinfra | Gigatons#ClimateFinance #Web3 #CarbonMarkets #Sustainability #Blockchain #Decarbonization #Podcast