MacKenzie Jones
EIA | CEO & Founder | Climate Finance | Energy Markets | Regional Sustainable Development
- Role
- CEO & Founder at Community Inclusive Wealth
- Location
- Buffalo, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About MacKenzie Jones
With over eight years of interdisciplinary research and sustainability planning…
Experience
CEO & Founder
Jun 2021 — Present
I lead Community Inclusive Wealth (CIW), a consulting firm dedicated to transforming communities through sustainable practices and climate action planning. Our mission is to empower cities to achieve their sustainability goals by providing innovative financial tools and methodologies that consider a comprehensive range of sustainability outcomes. CIW\'s unique approach integrates over 100 co-benefits beyond carbon emissions, ensuring that our clients can make informed decisions that enhance environmental integrity, social equity, and economic resilience.At CIW, I have spearheaded the development of cutting-edge financial planning tools that assist municipalities in optimizing their climate action initiatives. Our flagship tool estimates the costs and benefits of various climate actions, allowing cities to prioritize investments effectively. We focus on stakeholder engagement and data-driven strategies to create actionable plans tailored to local needs. Key accomplishments include- Engaging with over 300 stakeholders on projects, fostering collaboration and community involvement- Developed a pioneering financial planning tool that outlines anticipated costs and benefits for climate action initiatives- Developed an additional financial planning tool which optimizes investment in public projects to achieve any carbon emissions, environmental, social, or economic goal in the least-cost way- Establishing a comprehensive data bank accounting for 100 key local data items related to environmental, social, and economic factors- Assisting Erie County, NY, in incorporating cost-effectiveness into its climate action plan across 170 initiatives- Conducting analyses for Cleveland, OH, demonstrating potential savings of 21 times their initial emission reduction plan.Through our work at CIW, we are committed to driving sustainable development and fostering inclusive growth in communities across the nation.
Education
The University of Akron
Bachelor's degree, Applied Mathematics and Economics
2014 — 2018
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Agricultural Economics
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