Patch | Our Expertise
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.
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.
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.
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.
Purchase
Our team consults on your program’s portfolio balance and works through any adjustments upon final supplier negotiations.
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 Embedded Climate Strategy
Areas of Expertise
Corporate sustainability, carbon strategy, built environment, climate justice, budgets
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Shane Fagan
Embedded Climate Strategy
Areas of Expertise
Corporate sustainability, carbon strategy, business transformation
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Ben Field
Embedded Climate Strategy
Areas of Expertise
Nature-based solutions, due diligence, biochar, mangroves, project financing
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Harry Parkin
Embedded Climate Strategy
Areas of Expertise
Portfolio management, market dynamics, emerging technologies, BVCM
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Emily Rogers
Embedded Climate Strategy
Areas of Expertise
Strategic planning, market dynamics, and durable removals
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Dan Wesche, PhD
Embedded Climate Strategy
Areas of Expertise
Carbon strategy, durable carbon removal, SAF, CORSIA
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Kyann Hadife
Climate Integrity Lead
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, project due diligence, standards and methodologies
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Joe Cruttwell
GM, Europe & Head of Supplier Partnerships
Areas of Expertise
Economics, global carbon markets, CDR solutions
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Hayden Pirkle
Head of Supplier Partnerships
Areas of Expertise
Nature-based and biochar solutions in North and South America
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Adam Humphreys
Supplier Partnerships
Areas of Expertise
Nature-based solutions in Europe, Africa, and Asia, project financing
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Mackenzie Audino
Supplier Partnerships
Areas of Expertise
Tech-based CDR solutions in North and South America
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Jason Tai
Supplier Partnerships
Areas of Expertise
Renewable energy, EAC and CDR offtake structuring
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Andrew Wu
Climate Scientist, Diligence
Areas of Expertise
Improved cookstoves, landfill gas capture, forestry projects, due diligence, integrity
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Federico De Lima
Climate Scientist, Diligence
Areas of Expertise
Engineered carbon dioxide removal, direct air capture
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Benjamin Miller
Climate Scientist, Diligence
Areas of Expertise
Nature-based solutions, ecosystem ecology, biodiversity
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Simon Koenig, MSc
Managing Partner, Climate Focus
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies
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Sara Minoli, PhD
Land Use Consultant, Climate Focus
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies
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Rosario Uribe, PhD
Climate Scientist, Climate Focus
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, focusing on REDD+, ARR, and IFM methodologies
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Hilda Galt, MSc
Lead Scientist, Climate Focus
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, focusing on improved cookstove methodologies
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Robert Page
ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies
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Klaus Lackner, PhD
ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies
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Stéphanie Arcusa, PhD
ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions
Areas of Expertise
Carbon credit integrity, focusing on engineered removal methodologies
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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
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