Dan Bakal
About Dan Bakal
Dan Bakal is the Senior Program Director for Climate and Energy at Ceres, where he leads efforts in sectoral decarbonization, industry engagement, and shareholder advocacy.
Dan Bakal - Senior Program Director at Ceres
Dan Bakal is the Senior Program Director for Climate and Energy at Ceres, an organization focused on sustainable business practices. In this role, he oversees the climate and energy team's sectoral decarbonization work, industry engagement, and shareholder advocacy. Dan has been at the forefront of Ceres' efforts to decarbonize the electric power sector since joining the organization in 2000. His extensive experience and leadership have been instrumental in driving forward Ceres' climate goals.
Dan Bakal - Education and Expertise
Dan Bakal holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Ceres, he worked as a research associate at the Rocky Mountain Institute. His extensive experience spans over two decades in the climate and energy sector, focusing on decarbonization and sustainability. His contributions include authoring and contributing to multiple reports evaluating the performance of the power sector, such as the Benchmarking Air Emissions of the 100 Largest Power Producers.
Dan Bakal - Media Citations and Appearances
Dan Bakal's work has garnered extensive media coverage. His insights and contributions have been cited in prominent publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Fortune, BusinessWeek, and The Boston Globe. He has also appeared on major television networks like CNN Headline News, CNBC’s Closing Bell, and Power Lunch, discussing various topics related to climate and energy.
Dan Bakal - Climate Rides and Personal Interests
Outside of his professional work, Dan Bakal is an avid cyclist. He participated in the Climate Rides from Bar Harbor to Boston in both 2015 and 2019. These rides are multi-day cycling events aimed at raising awareness and funding for sustainability, active transportation, and environmental causes. His involvement in these events underscores his personal commitment to promoting sustainable practices.