About ClimeFi

At ClimeFi we work to help the world’s transition to net-zero by reversing the negative climate impacts for future generations. Our vision at ClimeFi is not only to set a framework to finance and scale the CDR industry sustainably but also to start appreciating the actual cost of emitting and reshaping the way we run our economies.

ClimeFi

ClimeFi stands at the forefront of the CDR industry, managing significant CDR commitments for major organisations in alignment with SBTi and Oxford Net Zero Principles.

This positions ClimeFi as a leader in the CDR industry, supporting pathways like Direct Air Capture, Enhanced Rock Weathering, Mineralisation, Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage, and Ocean CDR. By securing these commitments, ClimeFi is critical in building a viable market and strong demand signal for the most promising CDR suppliers to secure financing and scale their infrastructure to reach climate relevance while laying the foundations for a sustainable CDR industry to take hold. Our mission extends beyond immediate impact; ClimeFi is on a trajectory to facilitate the permanent removal of 1 GtCO₂e by 2050, accounting for 10% of the global target set by the IPCC.

ClimeFi values

We are a diverse team with a broad set of backgrounds and experiences, but share common values:

Ambition

We are convinced that the climate crisis requires bold, prompt and practical action and we see it as our responsibility to be part of the solution.

Science-Driven

We value data and facts more than opinions. We are following a science-based approach and data-driven decision-making, evidence-based research, and collaboration with scientific experts to guide the company’s decisions.

Transparency & Integrity

We believe utmost integrity and transparency are crucial to develop the nascent removal industry.

Collaborative

We are open-minded and willing to learn and collaborate with other industry players, prioritising the overall objective of solving the climate crisis above the narcissism of small differences.

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ClimeFi Team

Our team has extensive experience across sustainability, finance, science and carbon markets.

Paolo Piffaretti

Co-founder & CEO

Paolo has a decade of experience in successfully scaling revenue and entrepreneurial initiatives. Paolo was previously Head of Sustainability at Algolia and initiated their decarbonisation efforts.

Sebastien Dewarrat

Co-founder & COO

Sebastien has over 7 years of experience in M&A, investment management at Goldman Sachs & private equity investments with particular focus on consumer goods and agricultural investments.

Philip Moss

Chief Investment Officer

Philip has over 20 years of experience in pioneering new markets at the intersection of sustainability, carbon and finance. Philip previously served as Chairman & Managing Director, NextGen CDR/Global Director for CDR, South Pole, and held senior roles at the World Economic Forum and Masdar.

Thomas Bellec

Head of CDR

Thomas has 5 years of experience at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), as a consultant and also as part of the Global Sustainability Team where he played a major role in shaping BCG's roadmap on permanent CDR.

Megan Hunold

Head of Partnership

Megan brings a wealth of knowledge in digital transformation and growth strategies. After dedicating 15 years to Google, she has shifted her focus to tackle the urgent challenge of accelerating the path to net zero.

Victoria Harvey

CDR Strategy Lead

Victoria has over 5 years of experience in carbon removals. Victoria was previously Ratings Scientist and Carbon Removal Sector Lead at BeZero, leading the methodology development and assessment of leading CDR projects.

Isabelle de Cointet

Senior Manager Risk & Finance

Isabelle formerly held the position of Debt Funds Director at SunFunder, where she acquired expertise in designing and structuring climate funds, along with managing portfolios. She started her career in credit research at J.P. Morgan.

Marco Zande

Head of Marketing

Marco has over 10 years in marketing and communications, with a proven track record at WLTH and other fintech institutions, executing purpose-led campaigns that boost brand awareness, visibility, and customer engagement. Personally, he’s passionate about trail running, coffee, and wine.

Laura Penrose

CDR Sourcing Manager

Laura has a background in geology, geochemistry, and climate science. She previously worked as a graduate research assistant at Columbia University and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, where she conducted research on past climate in the Southern Ocean.

Patrik Bernas

Product Management

Patrik Bernas has over 10 years of experience in product management and corporate finance. He has held key roles at Bitpanda Pro, where he led the spin-out of the division and executed product strategies, and at J.P. Morgan, where he contributed to digital transformation initiatives within investment banking.

Sarah Mateu

Operations

Sarah graduated from a Master in Engineering at the Trinity College Dublin and ETH Zurich. She previously worked at Civil Engineering Consultant at Hilti.

Paul Fermey

Full stack Engineer

Paul graduated from the European Institute of Technology in Computer Science. He previously worked as a Software Engineer at Capgemini.

Interested in Joining Our team?

Please visit our Careers section or contact us at careers@climefi.com

Careers

Experts and technical reviewers

Our team works in close collaboration with a wide range of advisors, experts and technical reviewers across a wide range of topics, from Biomass, Geochemistry, Mineralisation, Geological Storage and more. If you are interested in becoming an expert or technical reviewer for ClimeFi, please get in touch.