Donna Lee
Donna has worked on climate change for over two decades. She is the co-founder of Calyx Global. Previously, Donna was at the State Department where, among other duties, she served as a climate change negotiator for the United States; thereafter, she served as an advisor to governments, philanthropies and companies seeking to take climate action. Her goals in life align with Calyx’s mission: to contribute to the well-being of people and to protect the planet. Donna has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s in Education from UCLA, and a Master’s in International Policy from Stanford University.
Busting the myth that newer carbon credits are superior
Or why carbon credits are not like cell phones. Read More
Here are the right reasons to buy carbon removal credits
There is no intrinsic quality difference between removal-based credits versus reduction credits. Read More
How EY and Williams College created top-rated carbon credit portfolios
Many companies are pivoting to higher quality credit purchases — suggesting that confidence is returning to the market. Read More
Cheap isn’t always a bad thing when it comes to carbon credits
The carbon market doesn't always have strong price-quality correlation. Read More
Legacy credits are tainting carbon markets. Here’s how to get rid of them
There are over a billion credits looking for buyers — and over 60 percent of them have deep flaws. Read More
New carbon market index shows quality is on the upswing
The data hints at the possible revving up of a virtuous engine: Higher prices that reward higher quality. Read More
