David Antonioli

About

David Antonioli is the CEO of Verra, a carbon offsets certification body. In 2021, Verra's methodology faced criticism from experts for being "based on a flawed system" and having a "significant credibility problem." Source

CEO, Verra / Voluntary Carbon Market Ratings

David Antonioli serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Verra. He oversees all aspects of the organization, ensuring its financial and operational health. He is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and transparency in Verra’s certification programs. David's role involves ensuring that the standards identified, developed, and managed by Verra can be utilized by the private sector, countries, and civil society to achieve ambitious climate and sustainable development goals.

David collaborates closely with the Verra Board of Directors to chart the organization's future course. He also leads outreach efforts to government, business, and environmental leaders worldwide.

Professional Background

David Antonioli is a world-renowned expert on climate change. His career began in 1994 at ICF Consulting, where he provided technical advice to Latin American countries developing their GHG inventories. He was part of the team that pioneered verification procedures for emission reduction projects.

In 1999, David joined the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Mexico as its global climate change advisor. He oversaw the development of an energy-sector grid emission factor and baseline studies for forest protection efforts.

In 2003, David moved to EcoSecurities in Oxford (UK), where he led a joint venture to develop landfill gas-to-energy projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). At EcoSecurities, he also spearheaded the company’s efforts in the voluntary market, identifying key infrastructure and procedural needs in the early days of the voluntary carbon market.

Education

David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Princeton University and a Master’s in Public Policy, with concentrations in Environmental Policy and International Development, from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Personal Life

Originally born and raised in Mexico City, David now resides in Bethesda, MD with his wife and two children.