# 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. [Follow on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kenber-b420215/) ### 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. [Follow on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-elisabeth-demarco-22b2163/) ### 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. [Follow on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/evetamme) ### 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. [Follow on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-williams-phd/) ### 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. [Follow on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayantkairam/) ## 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. .avif) ### Bee Hui Yeh Head of Climate Strategy & Solutions **Areas of Expertise**: Corporate sustainability, carbon strategy, built environment, climate justice, budgets [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/beehuiyeh/) ### Shane Fagan Climate Strategy & Solutions **Areas of Expertise**: Corporate sustainability, carbon strategy, business transformation [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanelfagan/) .avif) ### Ben Field Climate Strategy & Solutions **Areas of Expertise**: Nature-based solutions, due diligence, biochar, mangroves, project financing [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-field-89b972115/) ### Harry Parkin Climate Strategy & Solutions **Areas of Expertise**: Portfolio management, market dynamics, emerging technologies, BVCM [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryparkin/) ### Emily Rogers Climate Strategy & Solutions **Areas of Expertise**: Strategic planning, market dynamics, and durable removals [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-m-rogers/) ### Dan Wesche, PhD Climate Strategy & Solutions **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon strategy, durable carbon removal, SAF, CORSIA [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danwesche/) ### Patrícia Silva Embedded Climate Strategy **Areas of Expertise**: Durable carbon removal, due diligence, credit risk management, supply ecosystem [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciafsilva/) ### Kyann Hadife Climate Integrity Lead **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, project due diligence, standards and methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyann-hadife/) ### Joe Cruttwell GM, Europe & Head of Supplier Partnerships **Areas of Expertise**: Economics, global carbon markets, CDR solutions [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-cruttwell-27147127/) ### Hayden Pirkle Head of Supplier Partnerships **Areas of Expertise**: Nature-based and biochar solutions in North and South America [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-pirkle-84131737/) .avif) ### Adam Humphreys Supplier Partnerships **Areas of Expertise**: Nature-based solutions in Europe, Africa, and Asia, project financing [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-humphreys-43014873/) ### Mackenzie Audino Supplier Partnerships **Areas of Expertise**: Tech-based CDR solutions in North and South America [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzieaudino) ### Robert Ralph Supplier Partnerships **Areas of Expertise**: CDR solutions in North America, supply chain mitigation [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ralph9/) ### Jason Tai Supplier Partnerships **Areas of Expertise**: Renewable energy, EAC and CDR offtake structuring [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonctai) ### Andrew Wu Climate Scientist, Diligence **Areas of Expertise**: Improved cookstoves, landfill gas capture, forestry projects, due diligence, integrity [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-j-wu/) %20(1).jpg) ### Federico De Lima Climate Scientist, Diligence **Areas of Expertise**: Engineered carbon dioxide removal (CDR), direct air capture (DAC) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-de-lima-a47299229/) .jpg) ### Benjamin Miller Climate Scientist, Diligence **Areas of Expertise**: Ecosystem ecology, biodiversity [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-miller-phd-772917230/) .avif) ### Simon Koenig, MSc Managing Partner, Climate Focus **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonfkoenig/) ### Sara Minoli, PhD Land Use Consultant, Climate Focus **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-minoli/) ### Rosario Uribe, PhD Climate Scientist, Climate Focus **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-del-rosario-uribe-diosa-b408035a/) ### Hilda Galt, MSc Lead Scientist, Climate Focus **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, focusing on improved cookstove methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilda-galt-9b46a819/) ### Robert Page ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-page-1b954348/) ### Klaus Lackner, PhD ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/klaus-lackner/) ### Stéphanie Arcusa, PhD ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions **Areas of Expertise**: Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-arcusa/) ### 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 [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-loffler/)