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Pietro gained a Master of Science in Economics at the Bocconi University. Since 2007 he has gained experience in climate and sustainability policies, sustainable finance, disclosure frameworks (GRI, TCFD, etc.), with specialization on ESG risk evaluation, sustainability-linked financial products, and climate-risk assessment. Pietro is involved in EU Climate Policies including EU sustainable finance framework, carbon market mechanisms, efficiency and renewable energy. His experience comprises extensive knowledge of international frameworks in low GHG accounting, MRV carbon removals technologies, CDR and CCS policies , climate and environment-related risks and a particular understanding of International Financial Institution mechanisms in the climate sector. Pietro is an experienced Manager and Consultant and well known Italian national specialized in the EU climate change regime and corporate climate governance (materiality, double materiality, CSDR, TCFD, EU Taxonomy, etc.). Furthermore, he is a member of WEMC (World Energy & Meteorology Council), of ISSP (International Society of Sustainability Professional) and of EAPPP (European Association of Public-Private Partnerships) and of the Advisory Board of the ESP (Environmental Science and Policy) Department of the University of Milan. In 2022 and 2023 he was Ambassador of the European Climate Pact.

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Ramona, since 2013, has gained experience in climate and sustainability policies, with specialization on ESG metrics and criteria, carbon markets, energy efficiency, energy production from renewable sources. She is an expert on European climate and sustainable finance policies. She is involved in shaping and implementing EU Climate Policies, including the EU Sustainable Finance Framework, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS), the Carbon Removals Directive, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), with expertise spanning various market mechanisms, efficiency, and renewable energy incentives at both national and international levels. She has worked extensively within energy and environmental markets, particularly focusing on carbon markets such as the EU-ETS and Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM). Her portfolio consists of companies with high energy consumption, primarily from sectors governed by EU ETS legislation (including steel, cement, paper, glass, ceramics, and aviation), alongside utilities, consulting firms, and small-to-medium enterprises (PMIs). Key areas of engagement include carbon removal technologies, carbon capture and storage (CCS), and strategies to align high-emission industries with carbon neutrality targets.

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Filippo Banfichi, graduated in Chemical Engineer, is an expert in EU-ETS, climate policies and strategies for reducing CO2 emissions, with over 25 years of experience in environmental consultancy in energy-intensive industries. He is an “Expert in the Management of Energy” (EGE) and has developed specific know-how in the field of energy efficiency, energy management system, decarbonization strategies (GHG Protocol), Carbon Footprint and LCA; in particular, on issues related to the EU-ETS and VCM, he has kept his knowledge constantly updated, thanks to the consultancy activities provided both to companies and IFI.

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Alessia Agostini, graduated in Environmental Sciences, is an expert in EU-ETS MRV and climate policies and strategies for reducing CO2 emissions, with over 20 years of experience in environmental consultancy in the scope of application of the EU-ETS mechanism. During his professional experience, he has followed various refresher courses on Emission Trading issues, constantly keeping his knowledge updated, with application both in favor of companies included in the Directive and in favor of Certification Bodies for which he has also carried out activities of auditors for annual checks.

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Stefano Candio, graduated in Chemistry, is an expert in EU-ETS, climate policies and strategies for reducing CO2 emissions, with over 20 years of experience in environmental consultancy within the scope of application of the EU-ETS mechanism. It has developed specific know-how in the field of energy efficiency, energy management system, decarbonization strategies (GHG Protocol), Carbon Footprint reporting; in particular, on issues related to the EU-ETS, he has kept his knowledge constantly updated, thanks to the consultancy activities provided both to companies included in the Directive and to Certification Bodies for which he also carried out the activity of auditor for annual checks. Stefano is also an accredited teacher for lead auditors of management systems.

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Kashif Ali is an environmental engineer with a specialization in climate change. Throughout his academic journey, he participated in several webinars and courses related to climate change to deepen his understanding of environmental issues and now he is Technical Expert in several assignments both for corporate or financial institutions. He has recently joined Kickster Group as an EU Climate Policies Consultant, where his role focuses on EU ETS, EU ETS 2, and CBAM. His responsibilities include training suppliers both online and offline and preparing due diligence reports to ensure compliance with EU climate regulations.

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Giacomo, graduated in Agricultural Sciences and soon concluding a Master of Science in Environmental and Food Economics at the Università degli Studi di Milano, and since he has joined Kickster he has been gaining experience in climate policies, carbon markets (ETS and VCM) and sustainable finance. Before graduation, in 2018, thanks to a project activities in New York with the United Nations, known as “Future We Want Model UN” program, he developed skills in politics law, socio economic development and international politics. His expertise comprises climate change policies, sustainability accounting and natural resource economics. Giacomo’s expertise covers a wide range of areas, including policy frameworks, techno-economic assessments, carbon markets, green finance instruments, and environmental market modeling. He also specializes in drafting technical reports and providing strategic assistance in carbon credits projects, carbon removals feasibility studies and carbon capture and storage.

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Andrea Pasa is an environmental consultant with a focus on sustainability and regulatory compliance. He is a young consultant on EU climate policies, specializing in EU ETS, ETS2, and CBAM. His role includes assisting companies with emissions reporting, optimizing energy efficiency projects, and implementing environmental management systems in line with ISO standards. Andrea is also experienced in conducting Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) to assess the ecological footprint of products and processes.

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Leonidas holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology from the University of Patras and a Master of Science in Sustainable Management of Environmental Changes and Circular Economy from the University of Thessaly. He has developed expertise in sustainability and ESG, specializing in assessing ESG criteria and risks. In his assignments, Leonidas pays close attention to detail, with experience in evaluating ESG corporate operations and supply chains. He assists organizations in aligning with environmental policies and best practices through comprehensive audits and strategic guidance, ensuring compliance with regulations while advocating for environmental stewardship. Committed to staying informed on the latest trends in sustainability, ESG principles, European and Greek climate policies, and Renewable Energy Sources, Leonidas provides clients with the insights and strategies needed to navigate the evolving landscape of sustainable business practices. His dedication to GHG emissions accounting and MRV within the context of carbon removals and voluntary carbon projects made him capable of dealing with bodies such as Gold Standard, Verra or IPCC. Disclosure (GRI, SASB, TCFD), EU climate policies, and the techno-economic assessment of climate-related projects for companies and banks are his expertise.

Marco Talese is a young consultant, with a Master degree in Sustainable Management, with a strong knowledge of sustainability policies, sustainable finance and reporting standards (ESRS, TCFD). He participated in several assignment as Junior Expert, gaining experience in the EU Taxonomy, MRV and, and CBAM.

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