Kristen Rowe

About Kristen Rowe

I’m the founder and CEO of NextGen ESG & LCA, and I’m here to help ESG leaders stop spinning their wheels on ESG overwhelm and start making real progress. We cut through the chaos—regulations, stakeholder demands, decarbonization, LCA challenges—and build strategies that don’t just check boxes but drive measurable impact and sustainable growth. What We Do: We tackle the toughest ESG and LCA challenges so you don’t have to. Whether it’s navigating EU CSRD, California Senate bills or other climate disclosures, Scope 3 emissions, or product sustainability assessments, we make the complicated simple.Here’s how we take ESG and LCA from overwhelming to actionable—and help you turn compliance into your biggest advantage:1⃣ Compliance: We break down ESG regulations and LCA methodologies into clear, actionable roadmaps.2⃣Strategic alignment: We integrate compliance and LCA insights into your business strategy, unlocking competitive advantages and trust with stakeholders.3⃣ Team enablement: We equip your team with the tools and training to manage ESG confidently and leverage LCA for long-term growth.Who We Work With: Fortune 500 leaders tired of wasting time on inefficient ESG processes. Teams navigating Scope 3 emissions, carbon footprints, or product sustainability assessments— whether for the first or hundredth time. Organizations under pressure to deliver CSRD audits, supply chain assessments, and real results—fast.What others have said:\"The team\'s expertise helped us quantify our carbon footprint and better understand our environmental impact. Their guidance gave us a clear path for reductions.\" – Sr. Brand Manager, Consumer Products Company.\"Your team’s ability to deliver results quickly contributed to a successful CSRD audit, despite new processes and tight timelines\" – Global Sustainability Director.If you\'re curiosity to learn more, please feel free to DM me or book a call: https://calendly.com/kristen-rowe-nextgenesg/30min

Experience

1. CEO and Collaborative Visionary

   Nextgen Esg & Lca

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Are you struggling to align your business goals with a tsunami of demands for your ESG program? Organizations today face the challenge of navigating a rapidly evolving ESG landscape. From mounting regulatory pressures to investor scrutiny and rising consumer expectations, sustainability is no longer optional—it’s essential. Yet, without the right strategies, sustainability efforts can feel overwhelming, inefficient, and costly.At NextGen ESG & LCA, we understand the complexities of aligning business goals with sustainability. We’ve worked with leaders across industries who face the same challenge—recognizing the value of ESG, mounting regulatory pressures, climate strategy, and life cycle assessment (LCA) & product sustainability, but lacking the tools and expertise to implement meaningful, forward-looking solutions. We believe that achieving sustainability doesn’t have to be burdensome. It’s about simplifying the process, embracing innovation, and empowering businesses with the strategies and tools they need to succeed. The right solutions—combining cutting-edge technology and expert guidance—can transform regulatory pressures into strategic opportunities.For almost two decades, we’ve helped organizations across sectors navigate the complexities of ESG compliance and sustainability strategy. We’ve worked with Fortune 500 companies, global consumer brands, organizations in the food and agriculture sectors, tech and IT companies, manufacturers, and more, implementing advanced LCA modeling and corporate greenhouse gas inventories—helping them achieve measurable, lasting results and positioning them as leaders in sustainability.If you’re ready to navigate ESG complexities and achieve sustainable growth, let’s connect. We’ll work together to create a future-focused strategy tailored to your business goals. Send me a message here on LinkedIn or visit to learn more and schedule a consultation.

Education

• Duke University

  MEM, Climate Change Science and Policy, Air and Water Resources

  2006 — 2008

• Lafayette College

  BA, Environmental Engineering

  2002 — 2006

• Lafayette College

  BA, International Affairs

  2002 — 2006

Skills

• Climate Change
• Sustainability
• Iso 14001
• Energy Efficiency
• Water Resources
• Ecology
• Energy
• Sustainable Business
• Environmental Consulting
• Sustainability Reporting
• Water Quality
• Strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Wastewater Treatment
• Ehs
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Environmental Compliance
• Renewable Energy
• Contaminated Land
• Environmental Awareness
• Hydrogeology
• Environmental Policy
• Energy Policy
• Carbon Neutral
• Carbon Footprinting
• Sustainability Consulting
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Water
• Carbon
• Recycling
• Environmental Management Systems
• Sustainable Development
• Nepa
• Waste
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Waste Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Groundwater Remediation
• Groundwater