Christopher Hakes
Associate Director, Carbon Markets EMEA
London
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Christopher Hakes is an Associate Director for Carbon Markets (EMEA) at Anthesis, based in London, with more than 15 years of experience in the voluntary carbon market. His background spans project development, carbon sales, and corporate climate advisory, ranging from leading carbon sales for a Kenyan cookstove developer and serving as VP of Corporate Climate Solutions at a major North American bank.
Christopher supports organisations in integrating high‑quality carbon credits into robust net‑zero strategies. His team works directly with project developers to enable credit origination, while he connects these projects with investors and corporate buyers. Drawing on expertise in environmental policy, international development, and sustainability best practice, he ensures alignment with the Paris Agreement and credible net‑zero pathways.
His work focuses on directing capital toward high‑impact climate projects that reduce or remove emissions, strengthen local economies, and protect biodiversity.
