Tri Vo
President
Tri is the founder and president of CarbonBetter. His career in energy spans over 10 years, where he worked his way up from entry-level analyst to later founding Energy 95, the precursor to CarbonBetter. During his career Tri has led teams trading natural gas, power, natural gas liquids, crude oil, renewable energy credits, and carbon credits.
Tri has repeatedly witnessed the devastating effects of climate change as he guided his energy business through the complicated logistics created by climate aberrations like polar vortexes and record-setting warm winters. These experiences have fueled his passion for helping companies navigate their own transition to net-zero before it’s too late.
Tri holds a MFA in Industrial Design from The New School’s Parsons School of Design, and a BBA, Finance from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin
A native Texan, Tri enjoys all things that involve taking it easy – naps, whiskey, and the slow pace of making ceramics.
Recent Posts from Tri Vo
Should We Call Out Greenwashing? | Change the Conversation
At CarbonBetter, we get a little nervous every time we see the term greenwashing come up. Here's our take.
Meet Tri Vo, Our Founder & President
Meet Tri, CarbonBetter's founder and president. Tri balances analytical work with creative hobbies, and his day-to-day never looks the same.
Long-Term Problems, Short-Term Stakeholders | Super Wicked Problems
Climate change is a pretty difficult problem to solve, and we need to address the mismatch between the horizon of climate change and the tenure of business leaders.
Our Supply Chains are Optimized, but for the Wrong Things | Super Wicked Problems
Climate change is a 'super wicked problem,' but the 50,000-mile journey of a tennis ball can teach us a few important things about how we can begin stop and reverse it.
I Fly Too Much | Change the Conversation
As we rebuild our way of life with the true cost of externalities in consideration—perhaps for the first time—expect contradictions and hypocrisy.
Divestiture as a Sustainability Strategy | Change the Conversation
Carbon neutrality continues to be a great idea in the fight against climate change, but it's complicated in practice - especially when divestiture helps you get there.
Our Story: Becoming Better
What’s in a name? Everything. That’s why our new name and website—launching today under the CarbonBetter banner—says so much about our company over the last nine years, what we want to become, and how we’re dedicated to working together to reduce carbon and tackle climate change.