Bernardo Lazo
Financial services and intermediation,
Munich
Germany

Basic Information
Professional Headline: Climate change, carbon markets and sustainable energy specialist
Areas of Interest: clean technology, sustainability, voluntary carbon markets, project development
Professional Experience
Director and co-founder
Ithaca Environmental Ventures
October/2011-May
Leads the business development activities in Europe

Portfolio Manager
EcoSecurities
July/2010-October/2011
Managing one of the largest portfolios of voluntary carbon projects.

Senior Project Development Manager
EcoSecurities
October/2005
• Provided advisory in carbon management strategies, carbon neutrality and GHG footprint to corporate clients. • Global coordinator for the implementation of voluntary carbon projects, managing a portfolio of over 50 projects worldwide with a potential for reducing 10 M tons of CO2. • Developed implementation systems, structure and tools for voluntary emission reduction projects within the company. Expert in voluntary carbon standards. • Structured the first CDM-based landfill gas power generation project in Mexico, involving negotiation of PPA, permits, and liaison with technology provider. • Development and implementation of CDM and voluntary carbon projects in several countries.

Senior Energy Analyst
Protego Asesores
May/2002-July/2004
• Contributed in the structuring of the first large-scale self-generation project for residential use in Mexico. Led a cross-functional team to develop an innovative commercial, technical and legal structure to fit the current regulatory framework. • Developed financial models to determine the economic feasibility of cogeneration projects for two of the largest industrial steam consumers in Mexico. • Lead analyst in the valuation and due diligence for a private placement of an equity interest valued over US$20 Million in an offshore services company. Actively supported top management in negotiations for a strategic alliance with an international company.

Business Analyst
Arthur D. Little
July/2000-May/2002
• Analyzed industry trends and best practices for the development of future scenarios and strategic options in the energy sector in Mexico for a Government entity. • Developed a market analysis of the petrochemical industry in Mexico, identifying opportunities for value chain integration for the largest petrochemical company in Mexico.

Education Experience
ITESM
BSc in Mechanical Engineering and Management Engineering
1996 - 2000
- Selected president of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Student Chapter in 1998. - Studied one semester abroad at University of Melbourne, Australia in 1999.

Imperial College London
MSc in Environmental Technology Environment
2004 - 2005
- Specialization in Energy Policy: Focus on renewable energy technologies, energy systems, low carbon policies and technologies, emission trading. - Dissertation topic: Evaluating the opportunities for an International Renewable Energy Certificate (TREC) System for promoting renewable energy projects in developing countries.

Website: http://www.ithacaenvironmental.com
Public Profile
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