London, UK – May 8, 2025 – Climate Impact Partners, a global leader in high-quality, high-impact carbon market solutions, today announced the appointment of Sam Israelit, Chief Sustainability Officer at Bain & Company, to its Board of Directors.
With more than 30 years' consulting experience, Sam has helped shape the climate strategies of leading global companies and built one of the most advanced corporate carbon portfolios in the market. As the architect of Bain’s global sustainability approach, he brings unmatched insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by corporate climate leaders, along with deep expertise in sourcing and designing high-integrity nature-based carbon portfolios—including reforestation and blue carbon initiatives.
“Sam’s appointment brings a powerful synergy to our board,” said Sheri Hickok, CEO, Climate Impact Partners. “His leadership bridges the corporate buyer and project development worlds—two areas at the heart of our work. Sam’s perspective on what quality and impact look like from a client’s point of view will be instrumental as we scale to meet growing demand from companies seeking credible, science-aligned climate action, delivering solutions that not only meet climate goals, but also add value to our clients’ businesses.”
“Sam’s track record in the voluntary carbon market speaks for itself,” added Murray Hennessy, Chairman of the Board, Climate Impact Partners. “He brings strategic insight combined with real execution experience —from sourcing and structuring long-term offtake agreements to embedding carbon credits into decarbonization strategies at scale. That kind of experience is invaluable as we work with corporate leaders to deliver credible climate impact. His leadership in helping Bain & Company secure the first Carbon Integrity Platinum Claim from VCMI is clear proof of his ability to drive meaningful results in a rapidly evolving space.”
Sam joins the board at a pivotal moment, as demand for credible, high-impact climate solutions continues to grow.
“I’m honored to join the board of an organization that has consistently led with quality and impact,” said Sam Israelit, CSO, Bain & Company. “Climate Impact Partners is playing a critical role in helping companies translate climate ambition into tangible results. Accelerating corporate climate action through access to high-integrity carbon credits has never been more important—and I look forward to supporting that mission.”
This appointment underscores Climate Impact Partners’ continued investment in market leadership and innovation. Formed through the merger of Natural Capital Partners and ClimateCare, the company has delivered more than 600 carbon reduction and removal projects across 56 countries over its 27-year history. Its recently announced long-term financing of Panna—a large-scale afforestation project in India—not only highlights its commitment to science-aligned, nature-based solutions that deliver lasting impact for climate, communities, and nature, but also showcases a first-of-its-kind investment structure designed to unlock scale in the voluntary carbon market.
I’m honored to join the board of an organization that has consistently led with quality and impact. Climate Impact Partners is playing a critical role in helping companies translate climate ambition into tangible results.
