BCarbon Governance Structure

This section describes BCarbon’s  respective  departments’ governance, including the responsibilities and authorities that apply to BCarbon’s leadership, staff, and external support. The governance and operational procedures outlined herein apply comprehensively to the following: 

PART 1: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION & OPERATIONS 

This tier, led by the CEO, executes the day-to-day activities and strategic initiatives. BCarbon’s operations are broken down into three departments; programs & research, outreach & engagement, and administrative.  

 1. Executive Leadership, CEO (Eric Unverzagt)

  • Provides overall strategic direction, operational leadership, and final decision-making authority for the organization. 

2. Programs & Research Department 

  • Primary Function: Development, research, and advancement of specific carbon project methodologies and related initiatives. This includes government grants, private grants, and other collaborative projects with BCarbon.   

  • Staff & Responsibilities: 

    • Soil & Biodiversity Program Lead Heads soil programs and forestry initiatives this includes conducting biodiversity research; managing agrivoltaics project; and leading the Soil Carbon Credit program. 

    • Blue Carbon Research Lead: Oversees and directs research initiatives focused on blue carbon ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrasses, and salt marshes. Responsibilities include designing and implementing studies to quantify carbon sequestration, developing methodologies for carbon project validation, analyzing environmental and climate data, and providing scientific guidance for the development of the Blue Carbon program. 

    • Protocol Development and Project Analytics Lead: Oversees the development, analysis, and advancement of carbon credit programs and protocols. Responsibilities include leading the Methane Credit Program, supporting the Soil Carbon Program, and conducting research, updates, and protocol development to ensure alignment with Core Carbon Principles. The role also involves analyzing carbon project data and performance, maintaining records to support verification and certification, and tracking program achievements. Additional duties include leading marketing and buyer cultivation efforts, and supporting initiatives such as A&M Climate Smart, Silicon Ranch, and biodiversity research projects. 

  • Research & Special Projects Liaisons: Serves as the primary coordinator and point of contact for high-impact projects across multiple sectors. Responsibilities include managing collaborations with higher education institutions, prominent industry-leading businesses, and international initiatives, in areas including, but not limited to, sports sustainability, forestry initiatives, and other nature-based solutions. The role involves facilitating communication between stakeholders, overseeing project logistics, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and supporting strategic objectives to drive innovation and deliver measurable impact. 

3. Operations & Engagement Department 

  • Primary Function: Execution and management of core programs, fundraising, and day-to-day functions. 

  • Staff & Responsibilities: 

    • Program Operations and Engagement Coordinator: Supervises the planning, coordination, and execution of organizational programs and operational initiatives to ensure efficient delivery and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day program logistics, maintaining communication with partners and participants, tracking deliverables, and assisting with reporting and evaluation. The role also involves supporting cross-departmental operations, fostering collaboration among internal teams, and engaging with external stakeholders to promote program visibility and impact. 

    • Fundraising: Managed under Operations & Engagement Coordinator

4. Administrative Department 

  • Primary Function: Management of legal, financial, and contractual obligations to ensure organizational stability and compliance. 

  • Staff & Responsibilities: 

    • General Counsel: Develops and negotiates contracts; conducts legal and policy research; tracks application fees. 

    • Accounting: Processes payroll, invoices, and expense tracking; administers grants. Manages financial reporting and provides administrative oversight. 

    • Additional Outside Independant Legal Counsels: 

      • BCarbon consults with specialized legal counsels outside of the organization to assist with legalities relating but not limited to: non-profit tax law, web3/blockchain systems, and trademarks/copyright law.