The blue economy (Gunter Pauli) and The Harverd Growth Culture Model are the basis of Grooblue. Blue economy is the future of thinking economically. This is urgently needed. We must grow in balance with nature, with staff highly motivated to work: not only for the money but also for a clear purpose. I believe that people within organizations play an essential role in keeping our world liveable now and in the future.…
Read MoreGet Net Zero Right
Climate scientists say net zero is a dangerous trap. What does net zero mean? How to get it right? Hopefully around the middle of this century we will achieve “net zero”. This is the point at which any residual emissions of greenhouse gases are balanced by technologies removing them from the atmosphere. The catch is in balancing the residual emissions with (yet unproven) technologies. Some countries and heavy Greenhouse Gas…
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In August I joined the Regenagri Team as the new CFO. Regenagri is a fast growing start up with a super professional team. Regenagri is a regenerative agriculture initiative aimed at securing the health of the land and the wealth of those who live on it. It supports farms and organizations to transition to holistic farming techniques that increase soil organic matter, encourage biodiversity and sequester CO2. Regenagri supports a…
Read MoreSo, let’s cut to the chase
That’s what drives me! Turning complexity into something that is understandable. Together with my client we start getting clear on the issue at hand. Next is a multi dimensional viewpoint session that will increase our understanding of the different perceptions and pathways to solutions. Finally, we cut through the complexity making clear where to start working on the issue, finding a sustainable solution. So let’s cut to the chase!
Read MoreMy Pathway to Impact
After a career in mergers and acquisition finance, I decided to dedicate my talents to ‘the good cause’. I realized I had to improve my knowledge and understanding of complex sustainability issues and shifted my career to strategic development and sustainability consultancy until my client Solidaridad asked me to put my advice into practice. This provided me with first hand insights on the challenges on the ground. Now, as a…
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