Yang Zhang

Carbon Finance, Climate tech, Sino-European-Africa Investment & Cooperation ; UNFCCC Article 6 Roster expert

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

CIBOLA is a consulting company specialized in climate and carbon finance. Its activities cover a wide range of carbon advisory services, with nearly 20 years of experience in carbon credit and asset development, including the monetization of over 100 projects aligned with Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement mechanisms. CIBOLA also provides in-depth expertise in the modeling of emissions trading schemes and advises both investors and governments on the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. In addition to its robust track record in carbon markets, the firm offers strategic support in evaluating and scaling cleantech and climate tech solutions, helping innovators and investors align technologies with market dynamics and climate goals. CIBOLA assists clients in identifying growth opportunities, structuring finance strategies, and navigating regulatory environments to accelerate the deployment of high-impact technologies. The company has worked in over 100 countries worldwide, serving both public and private sector clients. With a global network of senior experts across 30+ countries, CIBOLA delivers tailored, high-level advice that integrates geopolitical, financial, and technological dimensions of climate action and sustainable investment.

Experience

  • Advisory Board Member at AxessImpact
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Cibola Invest (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Co-fondateur
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

      Cibola Invest is a Paris-based investment company. It supports and scales the growth of innovative climate-tech companies to accelerate the low-carbon transition. Its mission is to foster sustainable solutions that address global climate and environmental challenges while creating long-term value. Cibola Invest est une société d’investissement basée à Paris. Elle soutient et accompagne la croissance des entreprises innovantes dans la climate tech, afin d’accélérer la transition bas carbone. Sa mission est de favoriser l’émergence de solutions durables qui répondent aux grands défis énergétiques et environnementaux mondiaux, tout en créant de la valeur à long terme.

    • Associée
      Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

      Climate finance and cleantech financing. Strong expertise in emerging countries (China, Africa and Latin America)

  • Managing Partner at Cibola Partners
    Dec 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    CIBOLA is a climate and carbon finance consultancy helping businesses, investors, and governments turn climate ambition into bankable outcomes. With ~20 years in carbon markets, we’ve structured and monetized 100+ projects under Kyoto and Paris frameworks, and advise on Article 6 implementation and emissions trading scheme design. Beyond markets, we evaluate and scale cleantech/climate tech—aligning technology, finance, and policy to accelerate deployment and impact. We operate in 100+ countries through a senior expert network across 30+ markets, delivering tailored advice that integrates geopolitical, financial, and technological dimensions.

  • Founder, Sino-European-Africa Investment and cooperation Consultant at Self-employed
    Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos

    Connecting capital, technology, and policy across three continents. I help investors, corporates, and public agencies originate and structure cross-border partnerships—JVs, M&A, project finance, and PPPs—while navigating regulation and risk. Grounded in cultural fluency, stakeholder alignment, and execution that delivers measurable impact.

  • Senior Consultant at BeCitizen - La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild
    Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Strategic consulting for environmental issues; Environment and sustainability focused fund initiation