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Carl Clayton is a core member of Boston Consulting Group's Energy, and Climate & Sustainability practices focused primarily on supporting clients’ strategic transformations within energy transition and global decarbonization.

Carl has deep expertise in low carbon solutions, covering carbon capture and storage (CCS), bioenergy, biofuels, carbon removal, and hydrogen and derivatives.

Since joining BCG, Carl has worked extensively advising clients on large cross-sector climate and energy related transformations including many major corporations, energy companies, and private equity and financial institutions. He works at the intersection of science, technology, business, and finance, on a wide range of strategic and transformational challenges.

Prior to moving into consulting Carl had over 16 years of industrial experience in various engineering, management, and strategic development positions. He is also a Chartered Engineer.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick 
  • MSc, professional engineering, University of Derby 
  • BEng (Hons), engineering, University of Bradford 

Publications and Videos

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The Big Opportunities in Biogenic Emissions

The process of combining bioenergy with carbon capture and storage, known as BECCS, offers a big boost to companies looking to meet tightening emissions regulations and avoid high fees.
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Fulfilling the Promise of Carbon Capture and Utilization

 As a climate mitigation tool, recycling captured carbon—rather than storing it—is attracting growing interest. But how viable is it?
Unearthing Soil’s Carbon-Removal Potential in Agriculture

Unearthing Soil’s Carbon-Removal Potential in Agriculture

Next-generation soil carbon sequestration supercharges biological and chemical processes that naturally occur in the soil, helping corporate efforts to get to net zero and mitigate climate change.

Beyond Zero: Unlocking the Potential of Carbon Capture in the GCC​

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is enabling the Middle East to clean up hard-to-abate sectors. Explore the critical role of this essential climate change mitigation technology in the journey towards achieving Net Zero emissions and beyond.

Scaling Carbon Capture Won’t Break the Bank | Rectangle

Scaling Carbon Capture Won’t Break the Bank

Experience curve effects will reduce the cost of carbon capture deployment. But for these projects to happen at scale, policymakers will need to take action.
Breaking the Finance Barrier for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture | Rectangle

Breaking the Finance Barrier for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture

By moving early, banks can enjoy higher returns, capture key relationships across the value chain, and gain share in two growing markets.
The Voluntary Carbon Market Is Thriving | Rectangle

The Voluntary Carbon Market Is Thriving

A global survey of climate and sustainability executives reveals that the demand for quality emissions credits continues to grow.
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North America's Bioenergy Revolution

The opportunity and landscape for bioenergy in North America are clear. The country's industry and society are strategically well-placed next to an abundance of bioenergy feedstock.