Megan Bateman Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, Us

As a founding member of Ara's Decarbonization Team, I am responsible for developing and implementing the firm's ambitious standards for decarbonization and operational excellence in the portfolio. I leverage a background in sustainability consulting, carbon accounting, and climate risk assessment to support our internal teams in investment decision-making, engage with our portfolio companies through implementation of tailored Performance Plans, and transparently communicate progress to shareholders.

Houston, Texas, Us

Lausanne, Ch

Climate-Related Risk Assessment & TCFD Reporting- Identification & prioritization of climate-related risks (physical & transition) & opportunities - Scenario analysis & financial impact assessment- Strategy development for risk adaptation & mitigation + opportunity capture- TCFD-aligned governance & reporting- Business case development & implementation planning for new servicesClimate Strategy Consulting- Corporate footprint analysis & Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)- Developing the business case for climate action- Setting science-based targets (SBTs) & Net Zero targets- Developing emissions reduction models & roadmaps- Climate-aligned business model transformation, implementation of strategies & progress tracking

Lausanne, Ch

- Sustainability Consulting: Life cycle assessment (LCA), corporate footprint calculation, climate risk assessment, and corporate benchmarking- Climate Strategy Solution Development: Competitive market assessment, skills mapping, development of sales & marketing materials

Newton, Massachusetts, Us

- Expert consultation on risk mitigation strategies and compliance with the latest water systems regulation (ANSI/ASHRAE 188 Standard) for healthcare, university, and industrial water systems- On-site Legionella risk assessment- Sales support: Presentation of Legionella risk management strategies & services to existing and prospective clients; preparation of service reports, quotes, and proposals- Water Management Program (WMP) development & implementation- Working knowledge of water systems components including, but not limited to: cooling towers, potable water, domestic hot water, ornamental fountains, cooling and heating coils, and ice machines

Kigali, Rw

- Grant development: grant writing & research, application timeline management, and donor stewardship- Developing systems & online platforms for grant and donor prioritization and targeted outreach (GrantHub, GuideStar profile, etc.)- Compiling a repository of organizational information to bolster disclosures for grant eligibility & streamline responses to public inquiry- Planning, preparation, and execution of the largest annual fundraising event in Boston (raising $10k+)- Performing monthly financial reconciliations, management reports, and record maintenance- Training & supervising of interns

Kigali, Rw

- Preparation of monthly & quarterly management reports- Monthly reconciliation of financial records- Planning and execution of a Gardens for Health's largest annual fundraising event (raising $10K+)- Donor database management- Community outreach and engagement

- Long-term, complex project management- Large-scale event planning & coordination- Marketing (social media management, on-campus advertisement, etc.)

Cerro Azul, Panama, Pa

Literary study and hands-on learning of sustainable agriculture, permaculture principles, and sustainable food systems.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Dual Degrees In Biology And Environmental Studies

Biology