Pankaj Tanwar
Managing Director, Climate Services
Pankaj is Managing Director of Climate Services at CarbonBetter. He supports clients across their sustainability journey—including developing sustainability and ESG strategies, quantifying and disclosing environmental impacts, creating decarbonization roadmaps and supporting emissions reduction via carbon offsets.
Prior to CarbonBetter, Pankaj spent 7 years at McKinsey & Company as an Associate Partner, leading Fortune 100 companies through their sustainability journeys. Additionally, Pankaj also has industry experience in Foodservice having led sustainability driven growth at Sysco Foods and Energy sector, with 6 years at Schlumberger across China and Brazil.
Pankaj holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BTech in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur.
Recent Posts from Pankaj Tanwar
YCH Partners with CarbonBetter to Identify ESG Priorities
YCH partnered with CarbonBetter to conduct a materiality assessment, identifying key risks and opportunities for its ESG roadmap.
New US Bill May Set Tariffs on Pollution
Learn how the new bill in the US Congress, the Foreign Pollution Fee Act (FPFA) of 2025, might reshape how companies think of emissions.
Decarbonizing Food & Beverage
How the F&B industry can cut emissions and manage climate risks through targeted decarbonization strategies.
Navigating the Proposed Updates to SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard
What you need to know about the proposed updates to SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard.
Market-Based vs. Location-Based Electricity Emissions
Why your market-based electricity emissions might be higher than location-based emissions.
Updates from Omnibus Package: EU to Begin Scaling Back Sustainability Requirements
Here’s what you need to know about the proposed changes to CSRD, CSDDD, and the EU Taxonomy.
How CarbonBetter Supports BeatBox Beverages’ Sustainability Journey
BeatBox, with CarbonBetter’s support, is redefining sustainability in the RTD industry through innovation and accountability.
An Intro to Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
CDR methods, their viability, and role in achieving climate goals.
Our Takeaways from GreenBiz 25
Sustainability is evolving into a strategic business function, driven by CSRD and Voluntary Carbon Markets.
What’s Next for Climate Regulations in 2025
What U.S. businesses need to know about current, upcoming, and proposed climate regulations in 2025 and beyond.
AI in Sustainability: Exploring Benefits and Challenges
Ways AI might affect your sustainability strategy.
Our Sustainability Partnership with Fierce Whiskers
Fierce Whiskers, a grain-to-glass Texas whiskey distillery, is leading the industry in sustainability with CarbonBetter’s support.
The Futures Summit in New Delhi: Charting a Path for Carbon Dioxide Removal in India
Discover key takeaways from the Futures Summit, where CarbonBetter's Pankaj Tanwar joined industry leaders to discuss carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies in India and the Global South, advancing climate action and economic growth.
Climate Week NYC 2024: What We Learned and Why It Matters
Achieving net-zero requires bold leadership, innovative policymaking, and rapid scaling of carbon removal solutions.
Intro to Carbon Offset Registries
An overview of the role carbon offset registries play in the carbon market, and why they matter.
Our Takeaways From Houston Energy & Climate Week 2024
The inaugural Houston Energy & Climate Week highlighted the city’s emerging leadership in climate action through collaboration, innovation, and transparency.
Ports America Partners with CarbonBetter for Comprehensive ESG Materiality Assessment
Ports America partnered with CarbonBetter to conduct a materiality assessment, identifying key risks and opportunities for their ESG roadmap.
Sustainability Reporting Frameworks, Standards, and Protocols: A Complete Guide
A guide to understanding the sustainability reporting ecosystem used for voluntary disclosures, as well as relevant regulations.
Our Reflections on SF Climate Week and Looking Toward NYCW 2024
SF Climate Week 2024 focused on scaling CDR technologies, innovative financing, and enhancing transparency in the carbon market.
Carbon Emissions Intensity Explained
The metric that will give context to your total emissions as your business and carbon footprint both expand.
Our Takeaways From GreenBiz ’24
Our GreenBiz '24 recap highlights discussions on sustainability trends, regulatory expectations, and tackling Scope 3 emissions.
Carbon Insetting vs. Offsetting
Learn the difference between carbon insetting and offsetting and how to incorporate both into your carbon reduction strategy.
Investing in Nature As Part of Your Sustainability Strategy
Explore the intertwined relationship between nature and sustainability, and how businesses can adopt nature-positive strategies for a sustainable future.
Biodiversity’s Role In Sustainability
Uncover the link between biodiversity and business sustainability, the implications of biodiversity loss, and how businesses can take action to protect biodiversity in our latest blog post.
An Introduction to Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards
Learn the importance of the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards in delivering credible carbon offset projects and supporting your brand's sustainability goals.
What Are Scope 3 Emissions?
Unpacking Scope 3 carbon emissions by first defining what Scope 3 emissions are, with examples, then sharing three ways to manage these indirect emissions.
An Overview of the FTC’s Green Guides
Learn the art of ethical marketing and storytelling with guidance from the FTC's Green Guides and our expert climate services team.
Additionality of Carbon Offset Projects
Gain a deeper understanding of additionality in carbon offset projects, empowering you to make well-informed decisions when purchasing carbon credits.
Carbon Offsets vs. RECs: How They Impact Your Sustainability Strategy
Learn the crucial differences between carbon offsets and RECs. Unlock insights to empower your organization's sustainability strategy and accelerate your journey towards emissions reduction targets.
Criteria for High-Quality Carbon Credits
Comparing rating systems vs. protocols and defining top criteria to empower businesses with the knowledge to assess high-quality carbon credits.
Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) vs. Other Carbon Credits
How carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects are different from other carbon offsets and why your organization might want to buy carbon removal credits.
Sustainability Consulting Confusion
What to look for when hiring a sustainability consulting firm for your business, and how CarbonBetter is different.
Can You Trust Your Carbon Accounting Data?
How to ensure your organization's data is accurate and reliable, and avoid the risks associated with bad data.
CarbonBetter Certified Offset (CBCO) Portfolios vs. Bespoke Carbon Offset Sourcing
Between our CarbonBetter Carbon Offset (CBCO) Portfolios and our bespoke carbon offset service, our team of carbon market experts can help you find the right solution for your business.
Central Machine Works Announces Green Collar Beer Is Now Carbon Negative
In November 2022, Central Machine Works (CMW) Brewery in East Austin brewed the Green Collar Beer, a west coast style IPA dry hopped with Strata, Lorien, and Chinook hops from Indie Hop farms located in Oregon. All 3,151 pours of Green Collar beer at the CMW taproom are carbon negative and benefit the Save Our Spring Alliance.
The ROI of Sustainability
Companies no longer have to choose between implementing a financially responsible business model and one that is environmentally responsible. Today these goals can—and should—be intertwined with one another.
Why Is It So Hard to Buy Carbon Credits?
Navigating the carbon market can be unnecessarily complex and opaque without the right support. Here's why.
A Primer on Hydroelectric Power
As a renewable, low-carbon source of energy with many co-benefits, hydropower has the potential to be an important part of the energy transition and the carbon offset market. Here are some pros and cons of hydroelectric power.