Bastien Girod

Bastien Girod is a newly appointed Partner for Sustainability at Deloitte Switzerland, joining the firm in April 2024.12 Here are some key details about his background and expertise:

Education and Academic Experience

Bastien Girod holds a doctorate in environmental science from ETH Zurich and an EMBA from the University of Zurich.1 He has worked as a scientist researching clean technologies and has supervised doctoral and master's students.1 Since 2019, he has been lecturing at ETH Zurich on "Accelerating Net-Zero Transitions: Technology, Firms, and Policy".1

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Deloitte, Girod worked for six years at South Pole, an international company specializing in emission reduction.1 As Head of Climate Solutions at South Pole, he led the consulting area for developing and implementing climate protection solutions in Europe and managed several regional teams.1

Political Career

Girod has been a member of the Swiss National Parliament since 20071, demonstrating his long-standing involvement in national policy-making.

Industry Leadership

He serves as the president of the Swiss Waste Recovery Plant Operators Association (VBSA), where he is responsible for developing solutions for a clean energy transition.1

Role at Deloitte

As a Partner at Deloitte, Girod's focus is on supporting Swiss companies in developing and implementing sustainable strategies to achieve measurable, climate-friendly outcomes.3 His appointment is expected to significantly enhance Deloitte's auditing and consulting services, particularly in key aspects of sustainability transformation.1

Bastien Girod brings a wealth of expertise in scientific, economic, technical, political, and regulatory issues related to sustainable development of companies and organizations.1 His broad experience and scientific background are expected to enable Deloitte to offer more comprehensive technical sustainability solutions to their clients.1