💙💛 Vitalija Lavreckyte
About 💙💛 Vitalija Lavreckyte
Vitalija Lavreckyte serves as the Head of Origination at Abatable in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in structured carbon deals and a strong focus on environmental finance, she advocates for transparency in carbon finance and conducts workshops for corporate clients.
Work at Abatable
Vitalija Lavreckyte serves as the Head of Origination at Abatable, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, she focuses on developing and managing carbon projects. Her role involves engaging with clients primarily located in Europe and the Asia Pacific region. She emphasizes the importance of results-based payments in environmental protection, aiming to enhance transparency and effectiveness in carbon finance.
Previous Experience in Carbon Finance
Before joining Abatable, Vitalija worked at South Pole as a Senior Manager in Structured Carbon Deals from 2018 to 2022. In this role, she gained extensive experience in carbon markets and project origination. Her career began at ClimateCare, where she was a Junior Business Development Executive from 2017 to 2018. This progression highlights her transition from client-side roles to a focus on origination in the carbon finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Vitalija is pursuing a Master's degree in Leadership in Sustainable Finance at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, expected to complete in 2024. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Geography from the University of St Andrews, which she completed in 2016. Her academic background supports her expertise in climate policy, including knowledge of Article 6, CORSIA, and carbon tax. She also conducts workshops on carbon credits and markets for corporate clients.
Advocacy in Environmental Protection
Vitalija advocates for results-based payments in environmental protection, emphasizing the need for transparency and effectiveness in carbon finance initiatives. Her approach aims to ensure that carbon projects deliver measurable outcomes, contributing to broader sustainability goals. This advocacy is a key aspect of her work, reflecting her commitment to improving the impact of carbon finance.