Rodrigo Soares

Project Manager, Net Zero Action Accelerator @Environmental Defense Fund

Washington, DC, US

As part of EDF+Business, the Net Zero Action Accelerator (NZAA) initiative focuses on helping companies act urgently on climate change. It enables key companies in key sectors to build and implement climate action plans through clear and actionable knowledge, tools and trainings, capacity-building and coaching.• Lead the planning and execution of climate action-focused webinars and trainings, including content development, partnership building, promotion, and facilitation. Notable training series include Climate Corps Training, Supplier Engagement, and the Scope 3 Playbook.• Develop new content for EDF’s Net Zero Action Accelerator (NZAA) web hub, covering topics such as Climate-Smart Agriculture, Scope 3 Action, Supplier Engagement, and Nature Positive strategies.• Strategize and implement outreach plans for NZAA activities by identifying target companies or individuals, conducting outreach, and identifying opportunities for partnerships with organizations or industry groups. Collaborate with the communications team to develop and execute marketing strategies.• Provide thought leadership to help the NZAA team innovate its offerings, enhance market engagement, and purposefully collaborate with global companies to drive climate action.

The George Washington University

MTA

Community College of Baltimore County

Sustainable Horticulture Certificate

Willamette University

BA

The Soil Food Web School

Certified as a Soil Food Web Lab Technician