Erica Iannotti

Erica Iannotti is a professional at Deloitte specializing in Climate Equity and Environmental Justice. Her role involves working on initiatives that address the intersection of climate change and social equity, focusing on ensuring that marginalized and disadvantaged communities benefit from climate policies and investments.

In her position, Iannotti contributes to Deloitte's efforts in promoting climate equity, which is defined as the principle that all individuals should have equal access to a clean environment and the resources necessary to protect themselves from climate impacts, regardless of their socio-economic status, race, or other characteristics.24 This focus aligns with broader governmental initiatives such as the Justice40 Initiative, which aims to direct at least 40% of the benefits from federal investments in clean energy and environmental remediation to underserved communities.2

Iannotti's work is part of Deloitte's commitment to helping public sector clients develop comprehensive climate strategies that not only reduce emissions but also promote inclusive growth and resilience against climate change impacts. This includes enhancing stakeholder engagement and improving data collection to better measure the impacts of climate investments on various communities.135