• Climate Impact Partners has appointed Dominique Airey as Client Solutions Director for the UK, Europe and Rest of World markets.
• Airey will guide global corporates on carbon market strategies, including SAF, carbon dioxide removal and high-quality carbon credit solutions.
• The move comes as companies face rising scrutiny over climate claims, carbon procurement and credible transition planning.

Climate Impact Partners Strengthens Carbon Market Leadership

Climate Impact Partners has appointed Dominique Airey as Client Solutions Director, placing a seasoned carbon market executive at the head of its UK, Europe and Rest of World client solutions team.

The appointment comes at a critical time for corporate climate strategy. Companies are under growing pressure to match public climate commitments with credible execution. Investors, regulators and civil society are also paying closer attention to carbon credit quality, removals claims and the role of voluntary markets in net zero plans.

In her new role, Airey will work with global corporates to turn climate ambition into practical carbon market action. She will lead a regional team focused on helping clients navigate a wider mix of climate solutions. These include high-quality carbon credits, Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon dioxide removal technologies.

For corporates, the challenge is no longer only whether to participate in carbon markets. The bigger question is how to build a credible portfolio, manage reputational risk and align procurement with long-term climate goals.

Focus on SAF, CDR and Market Quality

Climate Impact Partners said Airey will help clients access a broad and evolving portfolio of carbon solutions. The company pointed to growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and carbon dioxide removal as the market enters a more mature phase.

That shift matters for boards and sustainability teams. Many companies are moving beyond basic offsetting toward more structured climate portfolios. These can include emissions reductions, durable removals, nature-based solutions and sector-specific tools such as SAF certificates.

The aviation sector is one of the clearest examples. Airlines and corporate travel buyers are seeking ways to reduce hard-to-abate emissions. SAF remains expensive and supply-constrained, but it is increasingly central to decarbonization strategies.

Carbon dioxide removal is also gaining attention. Buyers are looking for durable, measurable removals that can support long-term net zero claims. Yet the market remains complex, with different technologies, standards, costs and delivery risks.

Airey’s appointment is aimed at helping clients sort through that complexity.

Ryan King, Chief Growth Officer at Climate Impact Partners, commented: “Dominique has been at the forefront of scaling the carbon market and knows what it takes to make it deliver. She brings the clarity and commercial focus needed to help clients navigate complexity and implement solutions that create measurable, lasting impact.”

Commercial Experience Across Carbon Removal and Climate Tech

Airey joins Climate Impact Partners from CUR8, a carbon removal platform backed by Google Ventures and Airbus Ventures. She served as Chief Commercial Officer and built the company’s commercial function from the ground up.

At CUR8, she secured offtake agreements and partnerships with clients across financial services, professional services, aviation and FMCG. Her work also included high-profile sports and entertainment events linked to carbon removals.

Her background extends beyond carbon markets. Airey previously developed commercial strategies for startups across climate tech, fintech and healthtech. She also led the go-to-market strategy for a £50 million Procter & Gamble UK unit.

That combination of corporate and startup experience is relevant as the carbon market professionalizes. Buyers increasingly need commercial discipline, technical due diligence and governance controls around climate procurement.

Airey also brings non-profit leadership experience. She most recently served as Chair of Climate Ed, a climate education non-profit. She has been recognized among Startup Basecamp’s 100 Women Driving Climate Tech, and Management Today’s 35 Women Under 35.

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Corporate Buyers Face a More Demanding Market

For C-suite leaders, the appointment reflects a wider shift in carbon markets. The sector is moving from early experimentation toward a more demanding phase shaped by quality, transparency and delivery.

Companies using carbon credits now face sharper questions from investors and regulators. They must show how credits fit within emissions reduction plans. They also need to explain why specific projects or technologies meet quality standards.

That has made advisory capacity and portfolio design more important. Procurement teams must assess permanence, additionality, monitoring, delivery timelines and claims risk. Sustainability leaders must then connect those decisions to broader climate governance.

Commenting on her appointment, Dominique Airey said: “Climate Impact Partners has built a reputation for integrity and impact in the carbon markets, underpinned by the strength of its client service, breadth of portfolio offering, and deep technical expertise. I’m excited to lead such a talented team at a time when the market is evolving rapidly and clients need trusted partners more than ever. My focus will be on helping organizations navigate this complexity and unlock high-quality solutions that support credible, future-proof climate strategies.”

Governance and Credibility Move to the Forefront

The hire follows Climate Impact Partners’ recent appointment of Ryan King as Chief Growth Officer from UNDO Carbon. Together, the moves point to a stronger commercial push as demand grows for higher-integrity climate solutions.

For global corporates, carbon markets remain both an opportunity and a governance test. They can help channel finance into climate action, but only if buyers apply discipline and transparency.

As companies refine transition plans, the role of trusted carbon market partners is becoming more strategic. The next phase will be defined less by volume alone and more by evidence, quality and credible climate outcomes.