CEO MONTHLY / CEO OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2023 65 CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 11 2023 9 Mar22259 Investment in Nature-Based Solutions Based in Scotland, Land Carbon Ltd. is dedicated to promoting peatland restoration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Founded to create a positive environmental impact, the company was designed for the specific purposes of ecosystem improvement and biodiversity enhancement. It is the organisation’s mission to become the UK’s leading natural capital firm. Land Carbon is headed by CEO Ian Thompson, who has received our award for this year’s Natural Capital Trading CEO of the Year – Scotland. It is Land Carbon’s objective to encourage its clientele to invest in natural capital to reduce climate change and environmental harm. Natural capital is the world’s stock of natural resources that provide social, environmental, and economic benefits to society. By investing in the peatlands, Land Carbon aims to save businesses from future costs through its sustainable management and restoration efforts. Its core values of professionalism, dynamism, and meticulous planning guide the company in its delivery of nature-based solutions. Land Carbon is unique in its client-focused and outcomes-based approach. The peatlands occupy around 12% of the UK’s land area. Restoring the peatlands to full health will provide valuable carbon stores that will benefit nature and society. Land Carbon offers its clients GHG Emission Reduction Credits for their contributions to peatland restoration. Carbon credits, or carbon offsets, are permits that allow businesses to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases. One credit is equivalent to one ton of greenhouse gas. This system creates a monetary incentive for companies to reduce their carbon emissions and positively impact the planet. Professional custodianship of natural capital will create a greener future that benefits both stakeholders and the environment. Having previously trained as an Infantry Officer and been commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, CEO Ian Thompson has an established background in successful leadership. On his leadership style, Ian Thompson says, “My style has changed from one of robust, hands-on leadership in the military to a more empathetic and goal-oriented style of entrepreneurial leadership. I find myself referring back to the many different styles of leadership I came into contact with in the Army and cherry picking the parts most relevant to my current leadership role.” Land Carbon is solely focused on delivering high-quality peatland restoration projects for its clients. The organisation places great importance on collaborating with its stakeholders and the local community to ensure they are involved at every stage of the project. Land Carbon is a pioneer in attracting private investment into the peatland space and is passionate about large-scale peatland restoration through natural capital financing. Its dedicated staff have been instrumental to the business’s success. The team provides immeasurable contributions to every aspect of Land Carbon and consistently proposes ideas to streamline efficiency and improve the company’s output. The organisation seeks enthusiastic and hardworking individuals determined to achieve success. Its workforce must be self-motivated and analytical to maintain Land Carbon’s high standards and deliver its first-rate investment opportunities. During the pandemic, the company faced challenges around hiring, meeting clients, and winning businesses. Land Carbon is proud that its resilient team was able to overcome these obstacles with an agile approach and strength of character. Under the steadfast direction of CEO Ian Thompson, Land Carbon is now looking to expand its restoration efforts. The organisation plans to extend its existing one million tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) project pipeline to three million tCO2e. Over the next five to ten years, the company has ambitions to become the UK’s leading natural capital firm. Land Carbon will continue to offer its stakeholders innovative nature-based solutions and promote peatland restoration to positively impact the global ecosystem. For his empathetic leadership and client-focused approach, Ian Thompson has received this year’s award for Natural Capital Trading CEO of the Year – Scotland. Contact: Ian Thompson Company: Land Carbon Ltd Web Address: www.land-carbon.com Sep23486
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