Environment & Cleantech

Skilled professionals dedicated to innovative technologies and practices that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability

Claire Thornewill

Claire Thornewill

Senior Web Performance Consultant | Senior Product Manager | UX Advocate | Sustainable Web

Senior Web Performance Consultant | Senior Product Manager | UX Advocate | Sustainable Web Show more

Adam Jackson

Adam Jackson

Adam is the Partner Alliance and Community lead at Advancing Analytics - a Microsoft Data & AI Specialised Partner and Databricks Select Partner. Over the past 15 years, Adam has led tech community efforts at companies including Microsoft and Green Software Foundation. He is passionate about lifting up voices of underrepresented communities. In his spare time, he has a keen interest in green tech, including EVs, solar and battery technology.

Adam is the Partner Alliance and Community lead at Advancing Analytics - a Microsoft Data & AI Specialised Partner and Databricks Select Partner. Over the past 15 years, Adam has led tech community efforts at companies including Microsoft and Green S... Show more

Yigakpoa L. Ikpae

Yigakpoa L. Ikpae

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. Yiga contributes to the CHAOSS Project, helping improve metrics for assessing the health and sustainability of open-source communities. At CLENT Africa, she collaborates using open-source climate data platforms and energy access tools for community-driven resilience. She also works on civic tech initiatives that enhance government transparency using open data.

Yigakpoa is an open-source advocate and technologist working at the intersection of open data, accessibility, digital equity, and sustainability. Yiga contributes to the CHAOSS Project, helping improve metrics for assessing the health and sustainabil... Show more

Josh Chanin

Josh Chanin

Josh leads transportation electrification programs for San José Clean Energy, the clean energy provider for the City of San José, and draws on 10+ years of experience in energy efficiency and transportation electrification incentive program management. He has spent the past several years focusing on increasing EV adoption for state governments and Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities. Josh has played a key role in directing how over $50 million in funding should be spent to accelerate EV adoption, directly influencing the adoption of more than 8,000 EVs.

Josh leads transportation electrification programs for San José Clean Energy, the clean energy provider for the City of San José, and draws on 10+ years of experience in energy efficiency and transportation electrification incentive program managemen... Show more

Claus Oustrup

Claus Oustrup

I am the COO and co-founder of Felicity Smart Infrastructure.
Felicity's purpose is to minimize CO2, light pollution and drive safer roads.
I am proud to be working in a great team on technology and services which deliver tangible results across geographies. Delivering outcomes which have immediate impact is a great motivator that accelerates our environmentally friendly Ai technologies.

I am the COO and co-founder of Felicity Smart Infrastructure. Felicity's purpose is to minimize CO2, light pollution and drive safer roads. I am proud to be working in a great team on technology and services which deliver tangible results across ge... Show more

Guillaume Wolf

Guillaume Wolf

I am highly involved in raising awareness about environmental issues related to digital usage.
- I lead numerous citizen workshops such as The Digital Collage du Numérique and the Battle of the Tech
- I speak at events and conferences (Nantes Digital Week, Paris Web, etc.).
- I am actively involved in collectives like Nantes Numérique Responsable , GreenIT and The Green Compagnon
I am certified to conduct Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) , I am a trainer for the Digital Collage and I have been recognized as a CSR Ambassador by Nantes Métropôle.

I am highly involved in raising awareness about environmental issues related to digital usage. - I lead numerous citizen workshops such as The Digital Collage du Numérique and the Battle of the Tech - I speak at events and conferences (Nantes Digit... Show more

Astrid Wynne

Astrid Wynne

Astrid is Head of Public Sector and Sustainability at Techbuyer, which specialises in sustainable solutions for Enterprise IT hardware. She is a Chartered Environmentalist and full member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). Astrid has co-authored a number of academic papers on circular economy and energy efficiency in the IT sector and also lead the development of the Sustainability Best Practice whitepaper for the UK data centre sector through the DCA. Her current focus is industry training on sustainability and net zero through the delivery of IEMA certified courses at Techbuyer.

Astrid is Head of Public Sector and Sustainability at Techbuyer, which specialises in sustainable solutions for Enterprise IT hardware. She is a Chartered Environmentalist and full member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (I... Show more

Kristin Demoranville

Kristin Demoranville

Kristin Demoranville is the visionary founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry. She is also the co-founder and CEO of AnzenOT, a SaaS OT Cybersecurity Risk management solution that uses AI to quantify OT Cybersecurity risks and generate scenarios. With a quarter-century in the tech sector, Kristin is pioneering a transformative approach by intertwining cybersecurity and food protection culture. She challenges conventional tech boundaries by centering her philosophy on the pivotal role of people and processes. Her collaborations with Fortune 500 powerhouses, an academic background in Environmental Management, and research in Gorilla behavior have equipped her with a holistic perspective that allows her to make unique connections between people, processes, and technology. A recognized figure in leading publications and a coveted speaker at various events, Kristin stands as a bridge between food protection and cybersecurity. Beyond her corporate feats, she's the charismatic host of the "Bites & Bytes Podcast," fostering enlightening dialogues between the food industry and cybersecurity professionals.

Kristin Demoranville is the visionary founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry. She is also the co-founder and CEO of AnzenOT, a SaaS OT Cybersecurity Risk management solution that uses AI to quantify OT Cybers... Show more

Carolina Garcia

Carolina Garcia

Geographer is committed to the development of society and climate resilience, through research and the use of geospatial tools.

Geographer is committed to the development of society and climate resilience, through research and the use of geospatial tools. Show more

Nick Mole

Nick Mole

Mobility is an important part of life, and I believe that everyone should have freedom of choice when it comes to transportation.

Mobility is an important part of life, and I believe that everyone should have freedom of choice when it comes to transportation. Show more

Nicholas Musau

Nicholas Musau

I'm a Spatial Data Scientist

I'm a Spatial Data Scientist Show more

Andres Ravinet (HE/HIM)

Andres Ravinet (HE/HIM)

Sustainability Global Black Belt Technical Data Lead at Microsoft

Andres Ravinet combines a deep understanding of technology and sustainability to help enterprises advance their net-zero ambitions. As a Sustainability Global Black Belt Technical Data Lead at Microsoft, he uses AI and data-driven strategies, leveraging solutions like Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, Sustainability Data Solutions, and Microsoft Fabric to drive impactful digital transformation.

Throughout his tenure at Microsoft Technology Centers (MTC), Andres has led strategic engagements and architecture sessions, translating complex AI and cloud solutions into actionable plans for customers. His expertise spans from developing proofs of concept to guiding organizations on integrating advanced AI and data technologies to optimize sustainability practices.

Beyond his technical contributions, Andres is a champion of continuous learning and innovation. He has led the US MTC Sustainability Community, advocated for global knowledge sharing, and delivered compelling presentations at industry conferences, distilling sophisticated AI concepts into impactful insights for diverse audiences.

Andres holds a Business Administration background from Baruch College and the University of Miami and completed a Sustainability Business Management program at the University of Cambridge. Fluent in English and Spanish, he connects authentically with global audiences, inspiring them to harness the power of AI and cloud technology for a sustainable future.

Sustainability Global Black Belt Technical Data Lead at Microsoft Andres Ravinet combines a deep understanding of technology and sustainability to help enterprises advance their net-zero ambitions. As a Sustainability Global Black Belt Technical D... Show more

Fabian Gloor

Fabian Gloor

Working on the transition of energy markets. Creating high value projects and business cases für entrepreneurs. Aligning energy prizing, capex and opex to perfect balance. Highly experienced in energy procurment, legal aspects and understanding business needs

Working on the transition of energy markets. Creating high value projects and business cases für entrepreneurs. Aligning energy prizing, capex and opex to perfect balance. Highly experienced in energy procurment, legal aspects and understanding busin... Show more

Prakhar Agarwal

Prakhar Agarwal

- Entrepreneurial-minded technologist with 13 years in Product, Sales and Consulting roles in B2B, SaaS, AI, Data Analytics
- Worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, Climate, Finance, CPG, Pharma, Geo-spatial
- Built 0 to 1 software products across 4 Startups (Pre-Seed to Series E)
- Terra.do Climate Action Fellow

- Entrepreneurial-minded technologist with 13 years in Product, Sales and Consulting roles in B2B, SaaS, AI, Data Analytics - Worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, Climate, Finance, CPG, Pharma, Geo-spatial - Built 0 to 1 software produc... Show more

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She has also collaborated with a number of coalitions and elected officials across Illinois to strengthen and pass legislation, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. An avid lover of the Great Lakes, Kylah has worked on a number of policy research projects related to Great Lakes waterways and water systems and how they interact with climate change, clean drinking water access, and invasive species. She is currently working as a Relationship Manager with Cook County’s Build Up Cook program, working closely with municipalities in South and West Suburban Cook County to move both water and vertical infrastructure projects from start to finish. In her free time, Kylah can be found baking at home or lounging by Lake Michigan.

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She ha... Show more

Zoe Lee-Park

Zoe Lee-Park

Zoe Lee-Park is a second-year Master of Environmental Science student at the Yale School of the Environment. She studies the theory of environmental justice, within a law and society framework. Outside of academics, Zoe is a Graduate Intern at the United States Forest Service and the President of the Yale Asian Graduate Network. She is part of the Conference on Asian Pacific American Leadership. Zoe will pursue her PhD in Jurisprudence and Social Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.

Zoe Lee-Park is a second-year Master of Environmental Science student at the Yale School of the Environment. She studies the theory of environmental justice, within a law and society framework. Outside of academics, Zoe is a Graduate Intern at the Un... Show more

Khalid Abdullahi

Khalid Abdullahi

I am Khalid Abdullahi, the Founder and CEO of Shara, a waste management system focused on driving digital transformation to create a cleaner, more sustainable future in Nigeria. I am also the Founder of Alyaum Technology, where I leverage my background in Computer Science to develop innovative technological solutions across various sectors.

With a passion for data, I have earned a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science and hold multiple certifications in data analytics and network security. My goal is to use digital tools and data to solve real-world problems, from environmental sustainability to advancing technological solutions, while making a meaningful impact in society.

I am Khalid Abdullahi, the Founder and CEO of Shara, a waste management system focused on driving digital transformation to create a cleaner, more sustainable future in Nigeria. I am also the Founder of Alyaum Technology, where I leverage my backgrou... Show more

Dario Petrlić

Dario Petrlić

Experienced engineer & technical consultant with a strong background in the energy and HVAC sectors. His career spans consulting, engineering and business development across various companies and institutions for almost 19 years. Dario is a founder of Brainblockenergy LLC consultant company, where he serve as a consultant and advisor in emerging technologies, focusing on DC infrastructure, IoT, AI in HVAC, smart grids, micro-grids, and blockchain. At the forefront of developing next-generation solutions, Dario is focused to deliver comprehensive and cutting-edge strategies tailored to the clients needs. With an instinctive entrepreneurial spirit, Dario excel at stepping beyond comfort zones to drive transformative change.

Experienced engineer & technical consultant with a strong background in the energy and HVAC sectors. His career spans consulting, engineering and business development across various companies and institutions for almost 19 years. Dario is a founder o... Show more

David Gyulnazaryan

David Gyulnazaryan

David based in Nice, France is a Data Centre
Decarbonisation and Heat Reuse consultant with many years of experience in district heating, HVAC and data centre cooling. He worked for global heat transfer companies during the last 20 years and has a comprehensive approach for data
centre design.
David is committed to offer technical & ownership consulting services to his clients, with a special focus on the data centre industry and heat reuse applications for
different climates. His support based on carbon footprint analysis and climate profile provide the transparency and avoid the “greenwashing”.
He is well-known for representing the Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) in the EMEA region and active participation in OCP Cooling Environments Project. He is also a member of Technology Committee at Infrastructural Masons (iMasons).

David based in Nice, France is a Data Centre Decarbonisation and Heat Reuse consultant with many years of experience in district heating, HVAC and data centre cooling. He worked for global heat transfer companies during the last 20 years and has a c... Show more

Jackie Grant

Jackie Grant

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and National Forest Service. She is the Vice President of the Utah Native Plant Society and served as the Vice President for Education and Outreach for the Society for Conservation Biology. Her broad expertise covers environmental genetics, native plants, pollinators, and active transportation. Dr. Grant was a Fulbright Scholar to New Zealand in 2023, where she learned about seed preservation from an Indigenous (Māori) perspective. She now directs Grand Staircase Escalante Partners, which is the official Friends Group of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Dr. Jackie Grant taught biology and environmental science at Southern Utah University for 12 years before joining Grand Staircase Escalante Partners in 2024. During that time she established science-based partnerships with Federal land management age... Show more

Sophie Kempston

Sophie Kempston

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result of the UK's increasing demand for electric vehicles. This includes forecasting scenarios for electric vehicle uptake and battery market shares in the UK, and developing a framework to assess the holistic sustainability impacts of these scenarios. They are also a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at their University and are kindly funded by the Leverhulme Trust through the TRANSFORM Doctoral Programme.

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result ... Show more

Keshav Prasad Kuruva

Keshav Prasad Kuruva

Experienced Engineering Leader with 19+ years of experience in creating and building high performing engineering teams, creating opportunities and growth for people, and building innovation and value streams for the organization. Experience in managing and driving growth across lean startups and large SaaS based organizations across product, engineering and design. Cultivates Succession planning, Strategic thinking and Building a vision for new products and platforms in organizations.

Experienced Engineering Leader with 19+ years of experience in creating and building high performing engineering teams, creating opportunities and growth for people, and building innovation and value streams for the organization. Experience in managi... Show more

Ângela Karina de Oliveira

Ângela Karina de Oliveira

An entrepreneur with a main focus on business expansion, establishing market positions and developing cutting-edge and environmentally friendly materials. I help construction professionals not only in the selection of materials, but also in the search for effective solutions.

With over a decade of experience in architecture and design, a significant part of my career has been dedicated to technical specification, contributing to notable national and international projects that have achieved LEED and WELL certifications for sustainable construction and well-being.

As the founder of Mood Design, I seek innovation and technology through sustainability.
Our focus is to bring the best solutions in the world for exteriors (facades).

In 2023, we launched the world's first table that captures carbon during the largest design fair in the world, marking a pioneering feat in Brazilian technology. The Ópera table, inaugurated at Milan Design Week, incorporates design elements inspired by the architectural landscape of Curitiba. The capital of Paraná in the 1990s, paying homage to its parks, public spaces and innovative urban language. The inspiration was the city of Curitiba as that was where I grew up and lived my whole life.

The table's design is also inspired by Roman architectural aesthetics, mixing modernity with antiquity and presenting a fusion of local and global influences.

The Ópera table features Active®, an ultra-compact coating (6 mm thick) with advanced technological attributes, with emphasis on carbon capture.

This unique coating, applied to the table surface, effectively removes pollutants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the surrounding air through a photocatalytic process, facilitated by ambient light and humidity.

Additionally, Active® offers antibacterial and antiviral properties, including 99% efficacy against SARS-CoV-2, along with anti-odor and self-cleaning capabilities. It has several international certifications, including ISO and LEED, and contributes to 11 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We presented at the "Innovation for Living" exhibition, organized by Designtech in collaboration with Isola Design District and Designwanted, held in "La Cattedrale" (Via Mario Pannunzio, 3) in Certosa. The exhibition, curated by renowned design firm Pinininfarina, highlighted innovative solutions for contemporary living.

MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE 🍃

⎯ Active® Surfaces®
⎯ Trespa® Meteon®
⎯ Corian® Solid Surface

Follow us: @angelakarina.io | @moodesign_io | @moodcarbon

An entrepreneur with a main focus on business expansion, establishing market positions and developing cutting-edge and environmentally friendly materials. I help construction professionals not only in the selection of materials, but also in the searc... Show more

Arne Bartels

Arne Bartels

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development Show more

Julian Gommlich

Julian Gommlich

Hi, my name is Julian Gommlich. Happy to meet you!

I currently work as a software developer in Nuremberg; I see myself as a hands-on problem solver. To be honest, I don't like giving myself a role. A role not only presupposes skills and interests, but also excludes some.
That's why I'm happy to be able to do so much in my work: Programming software, designing architectures, ensuring quality, presenting results, driving projects forward, leading projects, bringing people together, making music together, sharing knowledge and taking initiatives!

My greatest passion is sustainability in IT - a fascinating field of research and a challenge for all software practitioners. I aim at finding and implementing ways to reduce the resource consumtion of web applications; doing my part in saving the world!

I am grateful that I don't have to do all of this alone, but have many great people in my life who accompany me. So let's meet and connect!

Hi, my name is Julian Gommlich. Happy to meet you! I currently work as a software developer in Nuremberg; I see myself as a hands-on problem solver. To be honest, I don't like giving myself a role. A role not only presupposes skills and interests,... Show more

Paddy Burns

Paddy Burns

Currently operating as a Senior Software Engineer with Liberty IT, Paddy has been with the organisation for five years and is the Co-Chair of the Liberty IT Green Scene ERG, an employee-led sustainability advocacy group. Previously working as an Environmental Engineer for over 15 years, involvement in the Liberty IT Green Scene ERG provides a vehicle for Paddy to channel his enthusiasm for sustainability in an effort to promote good environmental practice by his Liberty IT colleagues. Paddy's main focus has been on promoting sustainable software engineering principles that compliment engineering excellence frameworks as a means to reduce carbon emissions of services.

Currently operating as a Senior Software Engineer with Liberty IT, Paddy has been with the organisation for five years and is the Co-Chair of the Liberty IT Green Scene ERG, an employee-led sustainability advocacy group. Previously working as an Envi... Show more

Stefanie Kruse

Stefanie Kruse

Stefanie Kruse is a Hamburg-based product designer dedicated to building, consulting on, and advocating for responsible and sustainable digital products. She combines her educational background in business and computer science with a love for design and great user experiences and can draw from years of product management experience in sustainability-focused companies. Today, she is working with impact-oriented companies and NGOs to build more sustainable and inclusive digital products.

Stefanie Kruse is a Hamburg-based product designer dedicated to building, consulting on, and advocating for responsible and sustainable digital products. She combines her educational background in business and computer science with a love for design ... Show more

Dever Haffner-Ratliffe

Dever Haffner-Ratliffe

Dever Haffner-Ratliffe has worked in solar energy related roles for 15 years, including within the solar industry, state agencies, and utilities. She brings an honest and engaging introduction to solar for any audience.

Dever Haffner-Ratliffe has worked in solar energy related roles for 15 years, including within the solar industry, state agencies, and utilities. She brings an honest and engaging introduction to solar for any audience. Show more

Manuel Olariu

Manuel Olariu

Manuel Constantin Olariu serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Copernic Space, leading efforts in open science and the development of marketplaces for space assets, and is the founder of DeepVenture DAO, which incubates decentralized communities focused on hardware and space technologies. He is also recognized for his contributions to NASA's Open Science working groups, enhancing access to space science resources.

Manuel Constantin Olariu serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Copernic Space, leading efforts in open science and the development of marketplaces for space assets, and is the founder of DeepVenture DAO, which incubates decentralized communities ... Show more

Dishan Otieno

Dishan Otieno

With one and a half years of immersive experience as a Research Assistant, I am driven by an unquenchable passion for the dynamic realms of Research and Development, specifically in the captivating fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). My journey has led me to become a dedicated architect of innovative IoT devices, finely crafted for the sphere of smart agriculture, where technology converges with sustainability to shape a brighter future. Beyond my research work, I proudly serve as a member of the Inaugural Advisory Board of the Sustainable as a Science WorkGroup, contributing to the collective mission of advancing sustainability through scientific innovation. My unwavering commitment to innovation fuels my pursuit of pioneering solutions that transcend boundaries and define the future.

With one and a half years of immersive experience as a Research Assistant, I am driven by an unquenchable passion for the dynamic realms of Research and Development, specifically in the captivating fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Inter... Show more

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