Joshua Foss
Founder and CEO @Regensia
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WORK HISTORY
Founder and CEO @Regensia
New York, NY, US
A public-benefit strategy and design firm helping communities and organizations innovate – regeneratively- Spearheaded and managed a Corporate Travel Sustainability Program for a Fortune 2, developing a decarbonization glidepath for the $1B program and aligning it with internal net zero carbon goals, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)- Produced influential executive papers detailing sustainability strategy, emissions data improvement methodologies, carbon budget, pricing, and credit mechanisms, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel strategy, setting precedents for internal sustainability initiatives- Established benchmarks and data accounting protocols for Fortune 2\'s global portfolio of 435 buildings, integrating effective carbon reduction strategies in construction and operations- Led professional working group on regenerative ‘net zero’ food system plan for Brooklyn district and New York City metropolitan region. Commissioned report included food system carbon assessment and design of local low-carbon agriculture technology mix- Served as Energy I-Corp industry mentor for National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) research team, helping to commercialize a carbon-efficient routing platform with Google Maps, resulting in the reduction of over 1 million tons of carbon annually since launch- Mentored emerging climate professionals through Terra.do, driving increased engagement in climate careers.
EDUCATION
Blekinge Institute of Technology
MS, Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability
Principia College
BA, Fine Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT JOSHUA FOSS
Joshua Foss is a passionate sustainability leader with over 15 years of experience driving impactful decarbonization, circular economy, and regenerative design ventures and initiatives throughout the world. A natural systems thinker, Foss excels at translating complex sustainability challenges into actionable and data-driven \'triple win\' solutions (people, planet, prosperity). Whether spearheading large-scale, multi-faceted projects, building compelling business cases for novel cleantech ventures, or fostering key partnerships and marketing strategies, Joshua’s work is grounded in his singular mission to help organizations and communities transform sustainability aspirations into real-world outcomes. This commitment is reflected in a diverse range of professional experiences — from developing a pioneering restorative city standard and assessment platform piloted by San Francisco, to designing innovative AgriTech Parks in Southeast Asia’s bioregions, to crafting sustainability programs and Net Zero roadmaps for Fortune 2 companies, and presenting advanced sustainability concepts at Global Entrepreneurship Summits and United Nations events. Foss holds an MSc in Strategic Leadership Towards Sustainability, was recognized as an ‘Emerging Innovator’ by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Circular Economy 100 network, is a certified urban farmer (permaculture), CPTED expert, and strategic foresight specialist. In his spare time, he leads eco-friendly restorations of special properties, including a historic manor in Jersey City and solar-powered log chalet in the Catskills.Expertise: Climate Action Planning | Zero Waste & Circular Economic Strategy | Renewable Energy and Carbon Credit Markets | Regenerative Ag & Modern Farming | Frontier Cleantech R&D, Piloting & Commercialization | Integrated Infrastructure Design (Food-Energy-Water-Waste Nexus)| Bioregional Landscape Planning | Integrated Water Resource Management | Nature-Based Solutions | Net Zero + Net Positive Transition Planning | GHG Accounting | SBTi Alignment | Data Analysis & Reporting | Cross-Functional Project Management | Project Origination & Structuring | Networking & Partnerships | Strategic Marketing & Communications | Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)| Futures Thinking and Strategic Foresight
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