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Founder

As the visionary founder of esfera impact, Deepa Patel's unique blend of expertise, experience, and passion drives our mission. Her leadership ensures that our sustainability consulting startup is well-equipped to impact our field significantly. Ms. Patel's extensive academic background, including a Stanford Sustainability Strategy certificate and executive education certificates in carbon accounting, renewable energy strategies, and regenerative agriculture, equips her with the necessary knowledge to tackle the complexities of climate action projects. With over 25 years of experience in business management, marketing, and sustainability, she brings a comprehensive skillset. Ms. Patel's proven track record of building consensus and facilitating collaboration between diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and local communities, is a testament to her ability to unite people for a common cause. Her skill in fostering partnerships will be invaluable in mobilizing climate action and inspiring others to join our cause. As the driving force behind esfera impact, she will shape the company's vision and strategy. With climate change as the defining issue of our era, she is deeply committed to leveraging her expertise to propel significant progress through our consulting services. esfera impact empowers organizations to understand their environmental impacts, set ambitious sustainability goals, and take measurable climate action. We are on a mission to scale up climate solutions and build a more regenerative, equitable, and resilient future.

Experience

25

Sector

  • Business
  • Non-profit
  • Government
  • Education
  • Other

Certifications & Expertise

  • B Corp
  • Business Energy Professional (BEP)
  • Carbon Auditing Professional (CAP)
  • Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP)
  • Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P)
  • Certified Demand Side Manager (CDSM)
  • Certified Energy Auditor/Analyst (CEA)
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
  • Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP)
  • Certified GeoExchange Designer (CGD) (Heat Pump)
  • Certified Green Building Engineer (GBE)
  • Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP)
  • Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional (CLEP)
  • Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP)
  • Certified Practitioner in Energy Management Systems (50001 CP EnMS)
  • Certified Renewable Energy Professional (REP)
  • Certified Sustainable Development Professional (CSDP)
  • Certified Water Efficiency Professional (CWEP)
  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation
  • Distributed Generation Certified Professional (DGCP)
  • ESG
  • Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP)
  • Energy Modeling
  • Energy Ratings
  • Energy Star
  • GRI Reporting
  • Geographic Information Systems Professional (GIS/GISP)
  • Graduate Level Environmental Studies
  • Green Building
  • Green Globes Professional (GGP)
  • Green IT/Green Coding
  • GreenBiz
  • GreenPoint Ratings
  • HERS Ratings
  • ISO 50001 Lead Auditor (50001 LA)
  • Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
  • Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP)
  • Project Management (PM/PMP)
  • Remote Only
  • Renewables (solar, wind, hydro, biofuels…)
  • Speaking Engagement(s) or Training Session(s)
  • Superior Energy Performance Verifier (SEP-PV)
  • Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Reporting (SASB)
  • Sustainability Excellence Analyst/Professional (SEA/SEP)
  • Sustainability Software Analysis
  • Sustainable/Regenerative Agriculture
  • TCFD Practices
  • TRUE Ratings
  • Title 24 / CALGreen

Location

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    $125.00
    per hour