Christian Dannecker

Christian Dannecker is a co-founder and executive at South Pole, a Swiss carbon finance consultancy.1 As Executive Director Global Projects for South Pole, he has built extensive experience working with businesses, communities, and civil society in the field of climate action and nature protection.2

Career at South Pole

Christian Dannecker was one of the original founders of South Pole in 2006, along with several other graduates from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH).1 He played a significant role in the company's growth and development over the years. However, after 18 years with South Pole, Dannecker announced in September 2024 that he would be stepping down from his position while remaining a founding shareholder.4

Expertise and Responsibilities

As Executive Director Global Projects, Dannecker's work focused on:

• Developing and implementing climate action projects
• Working with businesses to reduce their carbon footprint
• Collaborating with communities and civil society organizations
• Advancing nature protection initiatives

His expertise in carbon finance and sustainability has made him a key figure in South Pole's operations and growth.23

Educational Background

Dannecker is a graduate of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich), which aligns with the educational background of South Pole's other co-founders.3

Impact and Recognition

Under Dannecker's leadership, South Pole has developed more than 1000 projects in over 50 countries, focusing on areas such as reforestation, forest protection, renewable energy, and clean cookstoves.1 His work has contributed to South Pole's claim of reducing or removing over 170 million tonnes of CO2 by 2019.1

Christian Dannecker's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to climate action have played a crucial role in establishing South Pole as a global leader in carbon finance and sustainability consulting.