Richard Kennedy

Environmentally minded agriculture expert and part-time pool shark.

If you look at the intersection of agriculture and the environment, you’ll find Richard. With more than a decade working on the development and management of environmental commodity projects in the agricultural and land management sectors, he leads the industry in terms of expertise. With his deep knowledge of carbon credit markets, Richard helps guide the development and management of environmental commodity-producing projects from agriculture, renewable energy, and methane abatement in oil and gas. His expertise also extends into the planning, monitoring, and verification phases of projects that lead to the issuance of credits, as well as for financial and resource management of projects.

After hours, he’s likely to be frequenting a pool hall, working on his game for league play.

• BIC Leader Award Recipient, 2018