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Carbon Footprinting 101

The Carbon Maturation Cycle

August 17, 2017Carbon Footprinting 101

What a peculiar phrase “the carbon maturation cycle” might be! However, over the past ten years, we at Carbon Calculated have watched a number of leading companies begin their carbon-reporting journey with tentative steps and, over time, gain meaningful information that provides input into their wider business strategy. A typical carbon journey often contains the … Read More

The business case for a carbon footprint

August 16, 2017Carbon Footprinting 101

Carbon Calculated is frequently challenged with convincing executives of the business value of a carbon footprint. While many are aware of the positive environmental implications of emissions management, few seem to fully understand that this makes business sense too. With this in mind, here are our Top 5 business reasons to consider a carbon footprint. … Read More

What is needed to extract value from sustainability data?

August 16, 2017Carbon Footprinting 101

Do you know the true value of data and what it holds in optimising efficiencies within your business? In this blog post, we will explore some of the key skills required by data managers to maximise the opportunities for business with a focus on those managing the carbon footprint process. If used effectively, data has … Read More

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Stephen P. Tichapondwa

Stephen has over 14 years of experience in software development and training. He has consulted for several blue-chip organisations including: Old Mutual; Santam; Liberty; Standard Bank; and Nampak. Stephen is currently a Software Engineer at an international research company, and is also a part-time lecturer at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Stephen joined the Carbon Calculated team in 2012 and assists with the data management and analytic processes of the company’s environmental management software solution, CarbonKnown.

Karen van der Wath

As a verification and CDP specialist, Karen has considerable experience in GHG inventory verifications, conducting carbon footprint assessments, and energy audits. Karen also completes CDP questionnaires for Carbon Calculated’s various Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed clients, many of whom have consequently featured on the CDP Disclosure Leadership Index, Performance Index and Global Climate A-list.

Prior to partnering with the Carbon Calculated team, Karen worked at Nedbank Capital as a Carbon Credit Originator, identifying, developing and implementing viable CDM projects across Africa. Preceding that she was a Senior Corporate Tax Advisor at Shell South Africa.

Karen holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Stellenbosch as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax Law from the University of Cape Town (UCT). She obtained an Executive MBA with Distinction from the Graduate School of Business, UCT, where, as first female recipient, she was awarded a Gold Medal for high professional performance and outstanding achievement.

Anthony Dane

Ant joined the Carbon Calculated team as a TCFD specialist in 2018. He is an economist and brings over 11 years of climate change and sustainability experience working with the private and public sectors. Ant understands the evolving investor expectations relating to climate change, the complexities of the domestic and international climate frameworks and other trends driving climate change, energy policy and sustainable development. He has supported South African companies measure and report climate-related risks and opportunities and been part of scenario building processes to inform developing country Nationally Determined Contributions. He has worked in the consulting sector, academia and the mining industry and brings a diverse network of skills and expertise to the Carbon Calculated team. His education includes a Masters in Applied Economics from the University of Cape Town.

Robyn Ferrar

Robyn has been working with Carbon Calculated as a data analyst since early 2017, primarily assisting with the analysis and calculation of the carbon footprints for our many loyal clients. Robyn’s passion for all things eco has brought her back into the environmental field after taking a break to start a family. Before that she was involved in a start-up environmental consulting business that aimed to encourage small businesses to begin the journey of environmental education, measurement and efficiencies. She also has many years of experience as a business and process analyst in the telecommunications industry.

Jess Vujovic

Jess joined the Carbon Calculated team in early 2016 as a business analyst. In 2018 she was promoted to the position of Client Manager and Business Developer. Within this role she splits her time between managing and overseeing various aspects of company such as market research, business development, client services and engagement, and communications. Given her background in, and passion for, the environment, Jess also assists the team in preparing carbon footprints and with research pertaining to the carbon management industry. Jess holds a Masters in Environmental Science from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Prior to joining Carbon Calculated, Jess worked in environmental and climate change consulting, with a focus on developing adaptation projects for UNEP and UNDP.

Nici Palmer

Nici has over a two decades of experience in environmental consulting, following the completion of a BSc Honours at the University of Cape Town in Environmental and Geographical Science and Ocean and Atmospheric Science. She co-founded Carbon Calculated in 2008 with Alex Hetherington on the realisation that organisations can manage their environmental impact through the measurement and management of their consumption and carbon footprint. Since then she has conducted numerous carbon footprints for a variety of large organisations. An experienced trainer and manager of Environmental Controlling Officers in the film industry, Nici also has extensive experience preparing environmental management projects including Basic Assessment Reports, Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Impact Assessments.

Alex Hetherington

Co-founder of Carbon Calculated, Alex has extensive experience assisting large institutions to conduct climate change risk and opportunity analyses. Following an early career in environmental communications, he directed his energies into corporate environmental sustainability, primarily focused on developing and implementing strategies to drive environmental best practices within organisations. Apart from preparing carbon footprints, Alex provides a broad range of consulting services in environmental policy development and implementation, including impact measurement, benchmarking and advising on cost-cutting opportunities. Alex also helps clients respond to government policies and discussion papers regarding the environment. Alex holds a BA degree from the University of Cape Town and an MSc in Environmental Management from Imperial College, University of London.