Justin Overdevest

About Justin Overdevest

Currently leading Food and Working Lands practice at Parametrix, focusing on climate risk…

Experience

1. Senior Advisor - Climate and Sustainability

   Parametrix

   Jan 2023 — Present · Eugene, OR, US

   At Parametrix, Justin leads the Food and Working Lands practice, specializing in climate strategy and ESG solutions for organizations across infrastructure, clean tech, and food sectors. With over a decade of sustainability consulting experience, he guides international and domestic corporations through comprehensive climate initiatives including GHG inventories, life-cycle analyses, and climate risk disclosures (CDP, EcoVadis, Supply Shift, Walmart Project Gigaton). His expertise extends to supply chain engagement for emissions reduction and deforestation elimination in corporate value chains.Justin also manages significant public sector initiatives, including EPA Targeted Airshed Grant programs and infrastructure sustainability projects. His research contributions span multiple federal and state agencies, including work with the National Academies of Sciences, Airport Cooperative Research Program, and various state DOTs on renewable energy implementation, stormwater management, and transportation electrification strategies.Segment expertise:• Food, natural and working lands• Infrastructure and clean technology• Local, rural and international communitiesService areas of expertise:• Corporate sustainability strategy and ESG reporting• Climate risk assessment and adaptation planning• Regenerative agriculture and carbon reduction• Life-cycle analysis and GHG inventories• International supply chain sustainability• Clean tech feasibility studies• Program management for federal and state grants

Education

• University of Oregon

  MBA, Sustainable Business Practices

  2008 — 2010

• USC Marshall School of Business

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• Sustainability
• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Volunteer Management
• Leadership
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Sustainable Business
• Spanish
• Policy Analysis
• Consulting
• Public Policy
• Program Evaluation
• International Development
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Renewable Energy
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Transportation
• Strategy
• Government
• Analysis
• Corporate Social Responsibility