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James Tilbury
CEO, EnergyLab
James Tilbury, who was the Co-Founder and CEO of EnergyLab, is a prominent figure in the field of climate change and sustainability. Here are some key points about his background and experience:
Current Role
As of his latest updates, James Tilbury is a Partner at ERM (Environmental Resources Management), a global sustainability consultancy, where he leads the Climate Change and Corporate Sustainability practice in the Asia-Pacific region.12
Education
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil and Environmental Engineering with First Class Honours from Queensland University of Technology and a Master of Science in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford, for which he was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.1
Professional Experience
- EnergyLab: Co-Founder and CEO from January 2017 to May 2021. EnergyLab is Australia's largest climate tech startup accelerator and innovation network focused on decarbonizing the economy.1
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG): Worked as a Climate Change and Sustainability Specialist and earlier as a Management Consultant. He advised clients on decarbonisation strategies, green growth market entry, and climate scenario analysis across various industries.1
- Ernst & Young: Served as a Climate Change and Sustainability Consultant, helping companies prepare for climate legislation and conducting carbon and energy audits.1
- Impact Ventures: Co-Founder and Partner, a venture capital fund focused on climate tech startups.1
Expertise
James Tilbury specializes in helping carbon-intensive industries develop transition strategies for reducing emissions and entering green growth markets. He has extensive experience with various abatement levers such as hydrogen, bioenergy, electrification, carbon capture utilization and storage, and sustainable aviation fuels. He also has significant experience in sustainable finance and has led investments into numerous climate tech startups.1
His work is highly regarded, and he continues to be a leading figure in the field of climate change and sustainability.
