Freya Burton
About Freya Burton
Freya Burton serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Europe at LanzaTech, where she leads efforts in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. With a background in communications and external relations, she has played a significant role in promoting circular economy narratives and advancing sustainability practices.
Current Role at LanzaTech
Freya Burton serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Europe at LanzaTech since 2024. In this role, she focuses on leading sustainability initiatives across the European region. Her responsibilities include overseeing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, managing communications, and engaging in government relations. This position builds on her extensive experience within the company, where she has held various leadership roles.
Previous Experience at LanzaTech
Freya Burton has a significant history with LanzaTech, having worked in multiple capacities since 2007. She began as a Research Associate in Auckland, New Zealand, and progressed to roles such as Director of Communications and European Relations, Director of External Relations, and Chief Sustainability and People Officer. Her tenure at LanzaTech has spanned over a decade, during which she has contributed to the company's growth and strategic direction.
Education and Expertise
Freya Burton studied Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Cambridge from 2000 to 2003. She also attended Ecole European Woluwe from 1990 to 1999. Her academic background supports her expertise in sustainability and technology commercialization, particularly in navigating the legislative environment for deploying new technologies.
Sustainability Advocacy
Freya Burton advocates for collaboration across sectors and the establishment of supportive policy frameworks to enhance sustainability efforts. She has played a key role in shaping narratives around circularity and the circular carbon economy, aligning these concepts with broader climate goals. Her leadership in ESG and communications underscores her commitment to driving transformation in sustainability.
Key Contributions to Technology Deployment
Freya Burton has firsthand experience in scaling and commercializing new technologies from the research and development stage to global deployment. Her work at LanzaTech has involved significant contributions to the company's strategic initiatives and the implementation of sustainable practices in various sectors.