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Carbon Markets Consultant | Carbon Project Development & Certification

London, United Kingdom
Worldwide
MSc Environmental Management, Lancaster University, 2020
London, United Kingdom
Worldwide
MSc Environmental Management, Lancaster University, 2020

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About me

I am a carbon market consultant helping projects access carbon finance for a range of project types, including NBS, clean cooking, biochar, ALM and methane reduction.

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Carbon Accounting & Certification
Expertise in carbon accounting using GHG Protocol and LCA methodologies, as well as carbon certification across leading standards including Verra, Gold Standard, and Puro.Earth.

Carbon Project Development
Extensive experience in biochar, forestry, and clean cooking project development across 15+ countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, from concept through to implementation and certification.

Feasibility Studies & Due Diligence
Delivery of feasibility studies and due diligence for carbon projects, including financial and carbon modelling, investor advisory, and assessment of project bankability and delivery risk.

Voluntary Carbon Market Analysis
Analysis of voluntary carbon markets to support project developers, investors, and stakeholders in understanding market dynamics and opportunities.

Article 6 & NDC Strategy Advisory
Advisory services to governments and stakeholders on Article 6 mechanisms and Nationally Determined Contribution strategy development.

Carbon Project Financial Modelling
Construction of financial and carbon models including sensitivity analysis across key variables to support investment decisions and project structuring.

Advanced Excel Modelling
Advanced use of Excel for modelling and scenario analysis in the context of carbon project finance and feasibility assessments.

Stakeholder & Investor Advisory
Management of client relationships and stakeholder engagement across registries, suppliers, buyers, and government bodies, including international project leadership.

Public Speaking & Conference Presentations
Regular speaker at international carbon market events and webinars, covering topics in project certification, Article 6, and voluntary carbon markets.

Experience

Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2026

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

Freelance Consultant

Carbon Unity, London
Assessing biochar projects for eligibility for carbon finance, including certification pathways and technical feasibility. Delivering feasibility studies and strategic advisory for carbon project developers. Contributing to the development of an environmental economic system for carbon markets.

Consultant

Hamerkop Climate Impacts Ltd, London
Delivered 5+ feasibility studies, 15+ due diligences, and supported certification of 5+ carbon projects across 25+ projects in 15+ countries spanning Africa, Asia, and South America. Advised governments and stakeholders on Article 6 mechanisms and NDC strategy development. Led international projects, managing client relationships, timelines, and delivery end-to-end. Supported validation of a clean cooking project in Malawi under carbon certification standards. Conducted due diligence on a forestry project in Colombia linked to approximately $2M investment. Co-authored the Hamerkop Manual for Carbon Removal. Represented the firm at international conferences and delivered presentations on carbon markets and project certification.

Freelance Consultant

Carbon Unity, London
Delivered lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for biochar projects supporting dMRV software development. Prepared carbon footprint reports and advised on forestry and biochar projects across multiple geographies.

Senior Consultant

Onnu, Maidenhead
Led a team of four consultants delivering carbon project development and certification work. Developed biochar projects from concept through to implementation, including feedstock sourcing and technology selection. Managed stakeholder engagement across registries, suppliers, and buyers. Supported project financing and international expansion, including establishing operations in South Africa. Delivered a renewable energy project for Namib Mills (Namibia), generating approximately 5,665 carbon credits.

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