Our Vision, Our People
Advancing Nature-Based Solutions with Technology, Trust and Transparency
Go Balance is an impact-driven company dedicated to implementing nature-based solutions through the carbon market to address climate change. Our mission is to enhance community well-being, safeguard biodiversity, and support sustainable livelihoods while delivering measurable environmental and social impact.
Founded on innovation and integrity, Go Balance has become a key player in the global carbon project space. This success stems from the unparalleled quality of our projects and the robust transparency of the Natural Capital Credits (NCCs) we generate.
We collaborate with communities, businesses and municipalities to protect critical ecosystems, combat climate change, and foster a more equitable future. Through high-integrity carbon offset projects, we empower organizations to achieve their sustainability goals while promoting biodiversity, supporting local communities, and advancing sustainable development.
Data is central to our approach. Using cutting-edge geospatial technology and satellite imagery, we monitor, verify, and report on project areas, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our impactful REDD+ projects. This enables efficient and reliable carbon credit generation.
Our efforts extend beyond carbon offsetting to vital areas such as fire prevention, community capacity building, and enhancing resilience against climate risks.
By partnering with Go Balance, organizations gain a comprehensive solution to achieve their sustainability and climate targets with confidence—while contributing to a healthier planet for future generations.
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Go Balance In the News
Go Balance at Brazil Investment Week 2025
Ciaran Kelly, CEO of Go Balance was invited to speak at the Capital, Carbon and Conservation: Investing in Brazil for Net Zero Gains seminar, held by the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain.
Ciaran joined the panel on 3rd October 2025 to explore the key drivers, opportunities and challenges shaping the voluntary carbon market. They discussed how the market is evolving and why Brazil holds a unique position for combining both natural capital and investment opportunities.
With over a decade of experience working in Brazil, Ciaran Kelly shared insights from the Go Balance perspective, and why Brazil holds a unique position for combining both natural capital and investment opportunities.
Read Ciaran’s Linkedin post covering the event: Go Balance at the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce event, part of Brazil Investment Week 2025
Go Balance Carbon Credits Now Available as Digital Financial Assets on Northern Trust Platform
Press Release published on PRLog 10th November 2025
This is a major milestone for Go Balance, as the carbon credits from the Trocano Project have now been listed on the Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem, which formally classifies them as Digital Financial Assets. As the first REDD+ project developer to achieve this with Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem, Go Balance were proud to make this announcement, as an important step in aligning verified carbon credits with secure banking systems and traditional financial instruments.
A&O Shearman Analysis on Brazil’s Carbon Credit Market References Go Balance’s Contribution
A&O Shearman, one of the world’s leading international law firms, has released an analysis exploring the future of carbon credit investment in Brazil.
The article follows the recent Brazilian Chamber of Commerce event in which our CEO, Ciaran Kelly, participated. The article includes a reference to Go Balance’s contribution to the discussion. The piece provides a wider perspective on Brazil’s evolving regulatory environment and the considerations shaping high-integrity nature-based projects.
Published by A&O Shearman 20th November 2025
Our Leadership Team
Our experienced and dedicated leadership team is committed to building long-term partnerships founded on trust, transparency, and mutual success. With decades of collective experience in carbon offsetting, finance, sales and sustainability, our experts have a deep understanding of complex environmental and financial landscapes. We deliver innovative, impactful solutions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
Ciaran is highly experienced in REDD projects and has led Go Balance from inception, leveraging his experience in IT and resource management to protect rainforests. His foundational work includes building strong geospatial platform for data-driven insights to support carbon quantification and forest protection. His strong relationships with counterparts in Brazil attest to his tireless dedication to building effective, long-term forest solutions.
Barry has over three decades experience in the financial and resource sectors, focusing on Energy and Utilities. Barry is skilled in the financial analysis of projects and corporates, benchmarking operational performance, evaluating strategic priorities and assessing market trends.
Jamie brings over 30 years’ experience as a senior executive in global financial markets, spanning banking, venture capital, and private equity. Jamie started his career at UBS in 1993, where he rose to head the European and APAC fixed income sales teams, before moving to work as a senior advisor to Apollo Global Management, helping source, structure an execute transactions in European insurance assets. Following this Jamie was a co-founder of an innovative consumer loan business, receiving backing from a large private equity fund and a large European bank.