CarbonCure CEO Kristal Kaye on CO2 Utilization for Carbon Capture in Concrete | ESG News Interview
Discover how CarbonCure is revolutionizing concrete production with groundbreaking CO₂ utilization technology. In this exclusive ESG News interview, CarbonCure CEO Kristal Kaye sits down with ESG News CEO & Editor-in-Chief Matt Bird to reveal how injecting captured carbon dioxide into fresh concrete permanently mineralizes it—reducing cement use, cutting emissions, and generating verified carbon credits.
Key Highlights:
- 600+ systems deployed across 24 countries
- Prevents 20+ metric tons of CO₂ per plant daily (equivalent to removing cars from roads)
- Backed by Amazon, global banks, and MIT
- Proven cost savings + carbon market validation
Looking to 2026, CarbonCure accelerates green construction in North America, Asia, and Europe through policy reform and direct carbon credit programs.
YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK TO KRISTAL KAYE CARBONCURE INTERVIEW
“Concrete can quite literally be part of the climate solution.” – Kristal Kaye, CEO
Kristal Kaye: Interim CEO of CarbonCure Technologies
Kaye joined CarbonCure as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in February 2024, where she quickly integrated into the company’s strategy and operations. In June 2025, she was appointed Interim CEO following the departure of founder Robert Niven, who transitioned to the Board of Director.
Kristal Kaye is a seasoned finance executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, financial management, and leadership across diverse industries including mining, energy, and retail pharmacy. She is currently serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CarbonCure Technologies, a leading cleantech company specializing in CO₂ mineralization for low-carbon concrete production. Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Kaye is known for her straightforward leadership style, often described as a “superpower” for cutting through complexity to drive actionable climate solutions.
