Whether its with immediate hands-on support or long-term strategic guidance, I help companies in the areas of corporate climate action and renewable energy procurement.

Led the Climate Strategy consulting practice in North America. Supported clients in measuring climate footprint, setting credible goals, establishing pathways to meet them, and making the business case for corporate climate action.

Renewable energy deal originator, focused on achieving Walmart's goal to be powered 100% by renewable energy. Chair of Walmart's Global Renewable Energy Council.Previous Walmart Energy experience includes: Directed the global greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for all of Walmart operations. Managed internal and external staff that collects energy usage data from 27 countries, calculated the GHG footprint and determined progress toward corporate goals. Communicated inventory and goal progress to executive leadership on a quarterly basis and as needed. Wrote and presented Walmart’s annual Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report.Identified and executed projects for the Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Innovation Program, with the goal to reduce supply chain emissions by 20 million metric tons by 2015. Built and led teams of internal and external stakeholders and managed GHG reduction projects in target industries, including apparel, laundry detergent, ice cream, compact fluorescent light bulbs.Coordinated and oversaw design, permitting and construction of onsite power generation, including solar, wind, fuel cells and emergency generators. Completed 108 such installations in 2011. Authored a comprehensive project management guide to train incoming associates. Relocated to Colorado to build professional relationships with store management and supervise installations from the field.Communicates Walmart sustainability and energy goals by speaking at numerous state, regional, federal and international sustainability events each year.

Managed the pilot Walmart Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Project. Solicited participation by top suppliers for seven product categories in pilot program to analyze greenhouse gas emissions in Walmart’s products. Organized and participated in all program meetings and discussions.For Walmart CEO and executive committee: Outlined opportunities in creating greenhouse gas scorecard for suppliers and presented design recommendations.

Provided consulting services in Strategic Environmental Management group for large government and commercial clients.