Our expertise

Patch brings together experts from across the climate movement to give you confidence in your carbon strategy.

An advisory board on the cutting edge of climate action

The leading minds in corporate sustainability are helping us shape the future of environmental markets — and deliver impact for our customers.

Mark Kenber

Executive Director, VCMI

Mark Kenber, Executive Director of VCMI, co-founded the Verified Carbon Standard and Gold Standard while leading The Climate Group as CEO. His 25-year career focuses on market-based environmental protection.

Lisa DeMarco

Senior Partner and CEO at Resilient LLP

Lisa DeMarco, Senior Partner and CEO of Resilient LLP, is a leading climate change and energy lawyer who serves on the IETA Board and VCMI Expert Advisory Group, advising on climate policy.

Eve Tamme

Managing Director, Climate Principles

Eve Tamme, founder of Climate Principles and Chair of ZEP, advises on EU and global climate policy. She previously led Estonia's Climate Department and shaped EU climate legislation at the European Commission.

Ryan Williams

CSO, Peet’s Coffee

Ryan Williams is the Head of Sustainability for Peet’s Coffee where he leads programs focused on responsible sourcing, minimizing operational footprint, and non-financial reporting.

Jayant Kairam

VP Society, Diageo North America

Jayant Kairam, VP, Society (ESG) at Diageo North America, leads the Society 2030: Spirit of Progress agenda, driving corporate responsibility, inclusion and diversity, sustainability, and building trust with stakeholders.

Human guidance at every step

Our team of experts offers you insight and advice at each key decision point.

01.

Strategy

A Patch climate strategist consults with you to solidify your organization’s carbon market strategy, align your budget programmatically, and create a detailed procurement plan.

02.

Source

Environmental market specialists define project acceptance criteria, creating a consistent, high bar for integrity. Our supply team sources projects that support your program while diligence experts evaluate them against the acceptance criteria.

03.

Diligence

Climate strategists with deep experience evaluating projects at the methodological level provide you with specific analysis on shortlisted projects to support your final selection.

04.

Purchase

Our team consults on your program’s portfolio balance and works through any adjustments upon final supplier negotiations.

05.

Manage

Patch experts offer advice on your long-term portfolio strategy and help plan your upcoming programs based on up-to-the-minute market and policy landscape.

Our climate science and strategy experts

Collectively, our internal and consulting experts represent decades upon decades of experience, offering a blend of deep scientific specialization with broad and current market knowledge.

Bee Hui Yeh

Head of Climate Strategy & Solutions

Areas of Expertise

Corporate sustainability, carbon strategy, built environment, climate justice, budgets

Ben Field

Climate Strategy & Solutions

Areas of Expertise

Nature-based solutions, due diligence, biochar, mangroves, project financing

Adam Humphreys

Climate Strategy & Solutions

Areas of Expertise

Project financing, carbon credit risk, improved cookstoves, contracting

Shane Fagan

Climate Strategy & Solutions

Areas of Expertise

Corporate sustainability, carbon strategy, business transformation

Patrícia Silva

Climate Strategy & Solutions

Areas of Expertise

Durable carbon removal, due diligence, credit risk management, supply ecosystem

Lucy Hargreaves

Global Head of Policy

Areas of Expertise

Global climate policy, carbon market economics, international standards

Kyann Hadife

Climate Integrity Lead

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, project due diligence, standards and methodologies

Isabella Todaro

Climate Scientist, Diligence

Areas of Expertise

Engineered carbon removal, nature-based solutions, due diligence, credit integrity

Steven Qiu

Climate Scientist, Diligence

Areas of Expertise

Biochar, IFM, REDD+, ARR, carbon credit integrity, due diligence, methodologies

Aaron Shavitz

Climate Scientist, Diligence

Areas of Expertise

Blue carbon, sustainability analysis, nature-based solutions, due diligence, integrity

Andrew Wu

Climate Scientist, Diligence

Areas of Expertise

Improved cookstoves, landfill gas capture, forestry projects, due diligence, integrity

Simon Koenig, MSc

Managing Partner, Climate Focus

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies

Sara Minoli, PhD

Land Use Consultant, Climate Focus

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies

Rosario Uribe, PhD

Climate Scientist, Climate Focus

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies

Hilda Galt, MSc

Lead Scientist, Climate Focus

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on improved cookstove methodologies

Robert Page

ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies

Klaus Lackner, PhD

ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies

Stéphanie Arcusa, PhD

ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies

Tristan Loffler

Executive Director, Head of Carbon Projects and Integrity, MSCI

Areas of Expertise

Carbon credit integrity, focusing on landfill gas and renewable energy methodologies