Greenly’s scientific council
Drawing on their expertise in GHG assessments, members of Greenly's Scientific Advisory Board independently review the company's work.
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Definition and objectives
Greenly's Scientific Council is an experienced and diverse team of professionals, economists, and influential figures. Their expertise covers a variety of areas such as carbon accounting, environmental policy, and advancements in new technologies.
Research
Shared research topics to inspire Greenly’s product developments
Improve
Enhancement of Greenly’s methods and results
Discuss
Discuss potential research opportunities using Greenly’s operational insight
Meet Our Members
Peter FOX PENNER
Partner and Chief Impact Officer at Energy Impact Partners
Peter Fox-Penner, Partner and Chief Impact Officer at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), oversees the measurement and reporting of carbon emissions, impact, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. He not only provides guidance on sustainability support to EIP, but also to theirs partners. Throughout his extensive career, Peter has worked in energy consulting, academia, and government roles, including positions at the U.S. Department of Energy and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He holds the title of Senior Fellow at the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), where he served as Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy from 2016 to 2021. Previously, he held a Professor of Practice position at the Questrom School of Business, where he co-directed the Impact Measurement and Allocation Program (IMAP) focusing on sustainable finance research. Peter also contributes to the global leadership council of the World Resources Institute. Renowned for his expertise, he frequently speaks on energy-related subjects and has authored numerous articles and books, notably ‘Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities’ (Island Press, 2010) and its sequel ‘Power After Carbon: Building a Clean, Resilient Grid’ (Harvard University Press, 2020), both widely acclaimed. Peter Foxpenner shares his management, operation and research insights with Greenly, with a particular interest on corporate sustainability measurement and recommendations for a fair sustainability transition.
‘The question is, can we adopt low-carbon energy sources fast enough to meet the threat of climate change?’
Peter Fox-Penner, Partner and Chief Impact Officer at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), oversees the measurement and reporting of carbon emissions, impact, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. He not only provides guidance on sustainability support to EIP, but also to theirs partners. Throughout his extensive career, Peter has worked in energy consulting, academia, and government roles, including positions at the U.S. Department of Energy and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. He holds the title of Senior Fellow at the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), where he served as Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Energy from 2016 to 2021. Previously, he held a Professor of Practice position at the Questrom School of Business, where he co-directed the Impact Measurement and Allocation Program (IMAP) focusing on sustainable finance research. Peter also contributes to the global leadership council of the World Resources Institute. Renowned for his expertise, he frequently speaks on energy-related subjects and has authored numerous articles and books, notably ‘Smart Power: Climate Change, the Smart Grid, and the Future of Electric Utilities’ (Island Press, 2010) and its sequel ‘Power After Carbon: Building a Clean, Resilient Grid’ (Harvard University Press, 2020), both widely acclaimed. Peter Foxpenner shares his management, operation and research insights with Greenly, with a particular interest on corporate sustainability measurement and recommendations for a fair sustainability transition.
François CLUZEL
Assistant Professor at CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay, design engineering, eco-design and circular economy expert
François Cluzel is Head of the Design Engineering research group at Laboratoire Génie Industriel (Industrial Engineering Research Department) at CentraleSupélec, a member of Université Paris-Saclay. His research and teaching projects deal with circular economy and innovation engineering, with a special focus on eco-design processes and applications. He’s a member of the Design Society and of EcoSD, the French network of eco-design researchers which is the leading eco-design experts network in France. Lastly, he founded HyB'RID in 2018, a start-up which aims to provide businesses of all sizes with eco-design tools and processes, a project which has provided him with a valuable understanding of entrepreneurship. François Cluzel offers valuable insights into predictive impact measurement and the latest eco-design research.
‘We propose a project management methodology to facilitate the integration of eco-design into the design process of complex industrial systems...’
François Cluzel is Head of the Design Engineering research group at Laboratoire Génie Industriel (Industrial Engineering Research Department) at CentraleSupélec, a member of Université Paris-Saclay. His research and teaching projects deal with circular economy and innovation engineering, with a special focus on eco-design processes and applications. He’s a member of the Design Society and of EcoSD, the French network of eco-design researchers which is the leading eco-design experts network in France. Lastly, he founded HyB'RID in 2018, a start-up which aims to provide businesses of all sizes with eco-design tools and processes, a project which has provided him with a valuable understanding of entrepreneurship. François Cluzel offers valuable insights into predictive impact measurement and the latest eco-design research.
Natàlia COSTA I COROMINA
Associate at Energy Impact Partners
Natàlia Costa i Coromina is the Associate of Impact & Sustainability at Energy Impact Partners (EIP). She is responsible for EIP’s impact and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measurement, reporting and diligence. Driven by impact, she also works closely with portfolio companies, investors and relevant stakeholders to diffuse best sustainability practices through collaboration. Natàlia Costa i Coromina holds a Master’s in Climate Change Mitigation from UC Berkeley, where she published various case studies on corporate sustainability, with topics ranging from green hydrogen scalability, to the correlation between climate change knowledge and mitigation action and the limits of carbon capture. She offers valuable feedback to the Greenly teams that shows remarkable empathy towards sustainability principles, as well as knowledge and commitment.
‘Some corporate leaders consider carbon offsets an essential short-term solution until the world has fully transitioned to a non-fossil carbon economy and reaches net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.’
Natàlia Costa i Coromina is the Associate of Impact & Sustainability at Energy Impact Partners (EIP). She is responsible for EIP’s impact and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measurement, reporting and diligence. Driven by impact, she also works closely with portfolio companies, investors and relevant stakeholders to diffuse best sustainability practices through collaboration. Natàlia Costa i Coromina holds a Master’s in Climate Change Mitigation from UC Berkeley, where she published various case studies on corporate sustainability, with topics ranging from green hydrogen scalability, to the correlation between climate change knowledge and mitigation action and the limits of carbon capture. She offers valuable feedback to the Greenly teams that shows remarkable empathy towards sustainability principles, as well as knowledge and commitment.
Philippe CIBLAT
Professor at Telecom Paris
Following a postdoctoral position at the Université de Louvain in Belgium, in 2001 Philippe Ciblat became an Associate Professor at Telecom Paris. He has been a full Professor since 2011 and headed the Digital Communications Team from 2009 to 2020. His editorial roles include serving as Associate Editor for various recognized journals such as IEEE Communications Letters (2004-2007), IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing (2008-2012), and IEEE Transactions on Signal and Information Processing over Networks (2018-2021). His research interests primarily focus on statistical signal processing and signal processing for digital communications, but have extended lately towards sustainability as the positive and negative environmental impact of digital technology becomes a matter of growing debate. Philippe Ciblat offers a technical expertise to Greenly and shows particular interest in Greenly’s automated systems.
Following a postdoctoral position at the Université de Louvain in Belgium, in 2001 Philippe Ciblat became an Associate Professor at Telecom Paris. He has been a full Professor since 2011 and headed the Digital Communications Team from 2009 to 2020. His editorial roles include serving as Associate Editor for various recognized journals such as IEEE Communications Letters (2004-2007), IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing (2008-2012), and IEEE Transactions on Signal and Information Processing over Networks (2018-2021). His research interests primarily focus on statistical signal processing and signal processing for digital communications, but have extended lately towards sustainability as the positive and negative environmental impact of digital technology becomes a matter of growing debate. Philippe Ciblat offers a technical expertise to Greenly and shows particular interest in Greenly’s automated systems.
Rodolphe DURAND
Strategy and Business Policy Professor at HEC
Rodolphe Durand, is currently a professor at HEC Paris and the holder of the ‘Joly Family Chair in Purposeful Leadership’. He founded the Society and Organizations Institute in 2009, focusing on the contemporary challenges faced by organizations and how these organizations influence society. Visiting professor at prestigious institutions like New York University, London Business School, and the University of Cambridge, he's garnered recognition for his research on competitive advantage and organizational performance. Durand's work, acclaimed by associations like the American Sociological Association and the Strategic Management Society, explores how organizations succeed, whether through innovation or adherence to norms. His influential publications delve into the changing landscape of management and capitalism, including when facing major systemic challenges such as climate change. He shares his insights with Greenly on corporate climate governance topics and change management.
‘This only underscores the urgency of restoring to business its original role: its usefulness to society as a whole.’
Rodolphe Durand, is currently a professor at HEC Paris and the holder of the ‘Joly Family Chair in Purposeful Leadership’. He founded the Society and Organizations Institute in 2009, focusing on the contemporary challenges faced by organizations and how these organizations influence society. Visiting professor at prestigious institutions like New York University, London Business School, and the University of Cambridge, he's garnered recognition for his research on competitive advantage and organizational performance. Durand's work, acclaimed by associations like the American Sociological Association and the Strategic Management Society, explores how organizations succeed, whether through innovation or adherence to norms. His influential publications delve into the changing landscape of management and capitalism, including when facing major systemic challenges such as climate change. He shares his insights with Greenly on corporate climate governance topics and change management.
Yann LEROY
Assistant Professor at CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay, sustainable industrial systems and innovation engineering expert
Yann Leroy is a teacher and researcher at the Industrial Engineering Laboratory of CentraleSupélec. Having qualified as an Associate Professor in mechanics, mechanical engineering and civil engineering in 2011, Leroy now focuses his research on sustainable industrial system design and innovation engineering. He teaches across the CentraleSupélec curriculum and is the referent professor for the master’s program ‘Design & Industrialization of Innovative Systems’. Leroy is a member of several professional societies including the International Society for Industrial Ecology. His areas of expertise include Life Cycle Assessment, eco-design, product and service design methodology, eco-innovation, innovation engineering, and decision support. In this context, he shares his technical expertise on how to ensure efficient and precise impact assessments.
Yann Leroy is a teacher and researcher at the Industrial Engineering Laboratory of CentraleSupélec. Having qualified as an Associate Professor in mechanics, mechanical engineering and civil engineering in 2011, Leroy now focuses his research on sustainable industrial system design and innovation engineering. He teaches across the CentraleSupélec curriculum and is the referent professor for the master’s program ‘Design & Industrialization of Innovative Systems’. Leroy is a member of several professional societies including the International Society for Industrial Ecology. His areas of expertise include Life Cycle Assessment, eco-design, product and service design methodology, eco-innovation, innovation engineering, and decision support. In this context, he shares his technical expertise on how to ensure efficient and precise impact assessments.
Pr. Antoine DECHEZLEPRÊTRE
Senior Economist at OECD
Antoine Dechezleprêtre is a Senior Economist at the OECD's Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship division. He also worked at Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment from 2009 to 2020. His research focuses on the role of innovation and technology diffusion in advancing the green transition and the impact of environmental policies on various aspects including innovation, technology adoption, carbon emissions, productivity, and firm performance. He has a PhD in economics from École des Mines de Paris and has received the 2020 European Award for Researchers in Environmental Economics under the Age of Forty. Antoine Dechezleprêtre's primary focus lies in examining how environmental policies affect businesses, with a specific emphasis on the promotion and uptake of cleaner technologies. His research, which spans applied microeconomics, environmental economics, and energy economics, has been extensively published in international scientific journals.
Antoine Dechezleprêtre is a Senior Economist at the OECD's Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship division. He also worked at Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment from 2009 to 2020. His research focuses on the role of innovation and technology diffusion in advancing the green transition and the impact of environmental policies on various aspects including innovation, technology adoption, carbon emissions, productivity, and firm performance. He has a PhD in economics from École des Mines de Paris and has received the 2020 European Award for Researchers in Environmental Economics under the Age of Forty. Antoine Dechezleprêtre's primary focus lies in examining how environmental policies affect businesses, with a specific emphasis on the promotion and uptake of cleaner technologies. His research, which spans applied microeconomics, environmental economics, and energy economics, has been extensively published in international scientific journals.
Nicolas HOUDANT
CEO énergies demain (ex GreenNext)
As an entrepreneur committed to energy transition, Nicolas Houdant is passionate about both energy and digital transition. For over 30 years, he has dedicated his career to shaping data so as to serve the stakeholders of this transition. Innovation, collaboration, and interdisciplinary approaches are his guiding principles! He is the CEO and founder of Energies Demain, specialized in the operational implementation of public policies aimed at reducing energy consumption and combating climate change. His work primarily focuses on territorial energy planning, the energy-efficient renovation of buildings, and improving quality of life for communities. In 2020, the company expanded its expertise to sustainable mobility.
‘Because we need to take care of tomorrow today.’
As an entrepreneur committed to energy transition, Nicolas Houdant is passionate about both energy and digital transition. For over 30 years, he has dedicated his career to shaping data so as to serve the stakeholders of this transition. Innovation, collaboration, and interdisciplinary approaches are his guiding principles! He is the CEO and founder of Energies Demain, specialized in the operational implementation of public policies aimed at reducing energy consumption and combating climate change. His work primarily focuses on territorial energy planning, the energy-efficient renovation of buildings, and improving quality of life for communities. In 2020, the company expanded its expertise to sustainable mobility.
A world-class Scientific Council
With the research conducted by the Scientific Council, Greenly facilitates the sharing of cutting-edge research, innovative strategies, and critical insights, all of which are essential for navigating the complexities of today's environmental challenges.
Technical and scientific expertise
Carbon footprinting involves an in-depth understanding of ghg emissions, product life cycles and industrial processes.
Simplified and up-to-date compliance
With ever-changing regulations, our scientific advisory board helps to navigate the regulatory landscape effortlessly.
Strong commitment to Innovation
We always update our platform with the newest scientific findings to offer you the most effective solutions.
