Leo Santiago
About Leo Santiago
Leo Santiago is a key player at Pachama, focusing on technology development and building trust in the carbon market, while fostering community relationships and social benefits for landowners.
Carbon Project Success
Leo Santiago's title, 'Carbon Project Success,' captures his focus on advancing efforts within the carbon market. His work involves developing innovative technology and building reliable relationships on the demand side of the carbon market. This dual approach aims to facilitate both efficient climate action and community-level engagement, ensuring benefits for landowners.
Developing Technology for Carbon Market Expansion
Leo Santiago leverages Pachama’s technology to scale climate action effectively. His role involves utilizing cutting-edge tech solutions to support the carbon market's growth. By applying these technological advancements, he helps streamline processes within the market, enhancing the impact and reach of climate projects.
Community-Level Relationship Building
Focusing on community-level relationship building, Leo Santiago seeks to establish social benefits for landowners involved in carbon projects. His efforts aim to create trust and foster partnerships that support sustainable practices and mutual benefits. This community-centric approach is crucial for the long-term success of environmental initiatives.
Evaluating Forest Carbon Projects
Leo Santiago is part of a team that evaluates over 150 forest carbon projects certified by the four largest voluntary carbon registries globally. This extensive evaluation process ensures that projects meet high standards and contribute meaningfully to carbon sequestration efforts, aiding in the broader mission of tackling climate change.
Pachama Originals Projects
In his role, Leo Santiago is involved in developing Pachama Originals projects across regions such as Brazil, Mexico, and the United States. These projects are designed to protect and restore millions of hectares of land, aligning with the organization's mission of driving significant climate action and land restoration efforts.
Supporting Climate Action Funding
Leo Santiago contributes to securing funding for climate action initiatives, supported by prominent investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Future Positive, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, Y Combinator, and Deutsche Telekom. This funding is crucial for advancing projects that aim to protect and restore extensive land areas, enhancing global environmental sustainability.