Meg Lentz

Meg Lentz is a Partner at Driftwood Climate, a specialized consulting firm that supports private market investors and their portfolio companies on climate strategy, decarbonization, and climate impact.14

Prior to joining Driftwood Climate, Meg served as a Managing Director at Independence Point Advisors (IPA), a boutique investment bank.1 She has extensive experience in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), sustainability, and impact investing advisory, particularly focused on private markets.2

Meg's professional background includes:

1. Partner at Driftwood Climate (current role)12
2. Managing Director at Independence Point Advisors (IPA), where she focused on ESG and impact advisory14
3. Previous experience at Malk Partners, a boutique consulting firm specializing in ESG strategy, diligence, and impact management4

In terms of her education, Meg attended Stanford University.2 During her time there, she was a member of the women's lacrosse team. As a senior in 2016, she served as team captain and was named to the IWLCA Zag Sports Academic Honor Roll.5

Meg, along with her colleague Ryan Miller, founded Driftwood Climate to specifically focus on helping private markets be part of the climate solution.3 Their firm offers services in three main areas:

1. Climate Strategy: Helping clients meet investor expectations and regulatory requirements while focusing on real decarbonization in their portfolio.
2. Decarbonization: Assisting clients in exceeding emissions reduction goals through cost-effective strategies.
3. Climate Impact: Supporting clients in raising and deploying capital more effectively by considering avoided emissions in investments.1