Rob Fetter Email & Phone Number

Durham, Nc, Us

London, Gb

Lead climate and sustainability advisory services for agriculture and food globally. Work with executives and sustainability teams to identify and strategize on risks and opportunities for companies in diverse sectors, especially agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. Work collaboratively with organizational stakeholders to identify opportunities to create value from investing in sustainability. Develop GHG inventories and marginal abatement cost curves to prioritize GHG reduction strategies for own operations and purchased energy (Scope 1 and 2) as well as through the value chain (Scope 3).Routinely present analysis and recommendations to executive leadership teams, with a strong business lens to focus on how to manage risks and opportunities to maximize long-term value creation. Design and implement methods to quantify the value of investing in sustainability.Designed and delivered a massive open online course (MOOC) for hospitality providers and foodservice kitchens on reducing food and packaging waste, reducing GHG footprint, and advancing responsible sourcing.Advise clients on emerging regulatory drivers and best practice for sustainability-related reporting and disclosure, including under ISSB IFRS, EU CSRD and CSDDD, US SEC, California SB 253 and SB 261, and others.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Conduct research, mentor students, and engage with global decision makers on energy transitions, sustainable infrastructure, and public and private environmental governance.Contributed insights on sustainable infrastructure in briefing materials provided to leaders of the Group of 7 nations in advance of the G-7 Summit in 2022.Published a white paper, policy brief, and several op-eds on the opportunity and challenge for standards to define "sustainable infrastructure" to facilitate filling the multi-trillion-dollar infrastructure investment gap.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Published op-eds, white papers and articles in mainstream media outlets and other forums on sustainable energy, international development, and advancing climate resilience for rural and agricultural communities.Worked with researchers, experts in development finance, and external stakeholders to advance finance and policy and support greater access to sustainable energy in low- and middle-income countries.Co-author of "Catalyzing climate finance for low-carbon agriculture enterprises", commissioned by the Shell Foundation and UKAid, identifying the opportunity for climate finance to bring investment and innovations to agricultural communities to improve resilience and drive new and more inclusive low-carbon development.One of three lead authors on "Energizing health: Accelerating electricity access in health-care facilities", published by the World Health Organization, World Bank, IRENA and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) as a comprehensive update on the status and key actions needed to provide reliable, modern energy to health-care facilities in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rural and agricultural areas not served by electricity grids.Conducted field research in rural communities in Zambia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and India. Developed global research networks including close collaborative relationships with researchers in India, China, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Chile, Sweden, UK, and Switzerland. Invited speaker at conferences and events including in Geneva, Nairobi, Kigali, and Washington DC.

New York, Ny, Us

Supported the ongoing development of the EO100 Standard and associated guidance materials, as well as other tools and processes at Equitable Origin. These tools help businesses, communities and governments to advance transparent, equitable, and sustainable development of energy and natural resources.

New York, Ny, Us

Developed the business plan and helped secure seed funding for Equitable Origin, which we founded as a social enterprise corporation to develop the world's first independent certification system for responsible energy production. Worked with global, regional and community stakeholders and led a team of technical experts to develop a comprehensive, independent certification standard and assurance process for responsibly sourced energy. Designed and implemented the strategy for adoption, dissemination, and continual improvement of the EO100 Standard, which spans biodiversity, climate change, human rights, governance, circularity/waste, indigenous people's rights, and other elements. Built and maintained strategic relationships with external stakeholders on four continents.

New Haven, Ct, Us

Designed and taught two graduate seminars on international environmental negotiation and conflict resolution, bringing multidisciplinary perspectives from economics, political science, law, and psychology.Designed and led three "action research" trips for Yale graduate students: To UNFCCC COP18 (Doha, Qatar) to support the country delegation of Grenada in global climate change negotiations; to Kivalina, Alaska, to understand the cumulative effects of forced settlement, cultural assimilation, and climate change on indigenous communities in Alaska; and to Palau to research and support the advocacy of their UN mission on marine conservation in the Sustainable Development Goals.Designed and conducted independent economic / econometric research on the effects of environmentally-motivated mandatory public disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas.As a Teaching Fellow, led small-group (10-25 person) teaching sessions on energy economics, energy policy, natural capital accounting, cost-benefit analysis, and other topics in environmental and natural resource economics.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Assembled a team of scientists, economists and attorneys to analyze costs and benefits of sweeping changes to federal land management in 11 western states to preserve a threatened bird species, the Greater Sage Grouse.

Reston, Va, Us

Analyzed costs and benefits of diverse management practices for crop production, wastewater management, and livestock feeding and housing to control nutrient and sediment inflows across the seven-state Chesapeake Bay watershed. Advised USEPA, Congressional staffers, and state officials on cost-effectiveness of different measures and available subsidy programs to facilitate farmers' adoption.Led competitive intelligence research for sustainability- and environment-related business opportunities valued at up to $30 million.Engaged with >400 external stakeholders in a series of workshops across the western U.S. to identify and prioritize concerns about livestock grazing, energy development, recreation, and other issues affecting rural economic development.Served as expert witness for a $300M federal court proceeding on renewable energy markets.Performed cost-benefit analyses and regulatory impact analyses of US federal regulations, primarily focused on quality of surface water and drinking water. Led cross-disciplinary teams to analyze material risks of infrastructure investment and large-scale land management plans, addressing diverse environmental impacts on water, air, climate, biodiversity, social issues, and environmental justice.Wrote over 80 technical reports to support design and implementation of US federal policy on environmental protection, energy systems planning, and environmental justice.

Full-time farm apprentice living and working on four family farms with diversified operations (vegetables, fruits, livestock) over three full seasons. Planned, planted, and cultivated crops; assisted with managing farm operations; managed small teams of day workers and fellow live-in apprentices. Created statewide and regional knowledge networks to identify and socialize best practices for crop selection, cultivation practices, livestock-crop integration, and marketing strategy.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Environmental Economics

Master’S Degree, Environmental Economics

Ms, Resource Economics

Bs, Resource Economics