Pietro Valaguzza - Team Leader

Q: Where is Pietro based?

Pietro is based in Milan, Italy .

Q: What languages does Pietro speak?

Pietro speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Pietro have?

Pietro has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Pietro has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 30 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Pietro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Pietro's latest experience?

Pietro's most recent position is Team Leader at ForeverBambù .

Q: What companies has Pietro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Pietro has worked for ForeverBambù , Kickster , Kickster (Contracted by RINA for UniCredit SpA) , Motor Oil Hellas , and Edison Next .

Q: Which industries is Pietro most experienced in?

Pietro is most experienced in industries like Energy , Banking and Finance , and Professional Services . Pietro also has some experience in Utilities , Construction , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Pietro most experienced in?

Pietro is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development , Sustainability Management , and Finance . Pietro also has some experience in Product Development , Strategy , and Project Management .

Q: Which industries has Pietro worked in recently?

Pietro has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Energy , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Pietro worked in recently?

Pietro has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development , Sustainability Management , and Finance .

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Italy

Team Leader

ForeverBambù

Supporting the client for the listing of afforestation projects under major carbon standards.
Drafting Project Design Document (PDD) and other activities including guidance on eligibility assessment, methodology selection, additionality, and MRV requirements to ensure compliance with high-integrity carbon market criteria.

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Italy

Team Leader

ForeverBambù

Assisting Forever Bambù in conducting study on Ethiopia’s current and prospective carbon markets-related regulations, with specific focus on the Paris Agreement Article 6 and the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM).
Assessed the eligibility and defined the model of a carbon removals afforestation/reforestation project, including CO2 removals calculations, additionality considerations, and MRV requirements in line with relevant methodologies.

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Technical Leader

Kickster

Developing a proprietary methodology to assess the risk of carbon lock-in, considering some specific aspects of the so-called economic viability test proposed by EBRD, aligned to decarbonization scenarios in the context of national and European climate policies.

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Italy

Green Finance Expert

Kickster (Contracted by RINA for UniCredit SpA)

Involved as Green Finance Expert for the evaluation of the alignment to Green Bond and Green Loan Principles by the new construction of an integrated steel production plant.

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

1 year

Greece

Technical Leader

Motor Oil Hellas

Provided consultancy and technical services to assess on specific elements related to the requirement of CSRD and of ESRS E1, particularly E1-1 (carbon lock-in) and E1-8 (internal carbon price) considering net zero scenarios and EU-climate policies.

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 3 months

Italy

Team Leader

Edison Next

Providing assistance in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) to Edison Next, in particular in relation to the application of the VERRA/VCS VM0038 methodology to its project about EV charging points and fleet.
Prepared preliminary and final Project Design Documents (PDDs) under the VERRA/VCS Standard for Edison Next, including safeguard principles assessment, climate and sustainable development impact estimations, and monitoring plan, while providing assistance in the project registration process and clarifying boundaries.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Netherlands

Technical Leader

CRH-EHL

Involved as technical leader in the identification of potential interaction between the new technologies for carbon removals with the stated and expected EU climate policies and voluntary framework.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025

2 years

Spain

Technical Leader

Clavel Spain

Involved as technical leader in the identification of potential interaction between the new technologies for carbon removals with the stated and expected EU climate policies and voluntary framework for an Oil&Gas company.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Italy

Technical Leader

Eni

Elaboration of carbon offset integrity guideline for evaluating high-quality criteria in the development of voluntary carbon projects, such as cookstove and nature based solution projects.
Developing an easy-to-use guideline focusing on clean cooking, identifying criteria to describe the integrity of this kind of projects and mitigate risks. Eni has already defined 20 key evaluation points and risks.
Assessing on stakeholders of the VCM working in defining criteria to generate carbon offsets of high-quality and integrity and development of a deep analysis of key aspects, requirements and characteristics of relevant aspects related to the VCM. The Assessment included consideration on risks, and potential mitigants.
Developing an easy-to-use guideline focusing on NCS, identifying criteria to describe the integrity of this kind of projects and mitigate risks.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Italy

Green Finance Expert

Kickster (Contracted by RINA for Mediobanca)

Involved as Green Finance Expert for assessing the alignment to Green Bond and Green Loan principles of an aluminum plant included under EU-ETS and the consistency of the decarbonization strategy, including the impact of the CBAM Regulation.

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Italy

Technical Leader

Kickster (Contracted by RINA for TBC Bank)

Involved in the implementation of the PCAF framework and definition of the Paris Alignment of the Georgian bank TBC.
Calculation of financed emissions (PCAF).
Understanding the EU framework.
Defining a methodology to align to the Paris Agreement goal.

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Zambla Alta, Italy

Technical Leader

Kickster (Contracted by Koalisation)

Implementation of the strategy of the company developing voluntary carbon projects in Africa.
Assisting the client as strategic advisor in signing agreements with stakeholders to scale up the business model and align to climate national policies in Africa.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Italy

Senior Expert

Kickster (Contracted by GHG Management Institute)

Capacity building linked to EU Climate Policies, with special focus on EU-ETS, EU-ETS revision under the Fitfor55 package, EU-ETS2 and CBAM.
Involved in the project "Türkiye: Advancing EU-Türkiye high-level dialogue on climate action including technical exchanges and trainings on EU ETS" founded by the European Commission.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Greece

Team Leader

Kickster (Contracted by Naturalia)

Design of the business model of the company willing to engage in the new voluntary carbon scheme proposed by law in Greece.
Leading the technical analysis of carbon rights and forestry law in Greece.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Italy

Team Leader

Kickster (Contracted by RINA for Coima Sgr)

Implementation of the strategy of a fund by Coima Sgr, willing to invest almost 500 million Euro in carbon market projects.
Defining fund strategy and assessing risks of investment.
Understanding the legal framework and assessing on Art. 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Understanding the convergence between voluntary carbon markets and ETS worldwide.

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Italy

Senior Expert

Kickster (Contracted by RINA for EKN and SEK)

Implementation of a classification system for existing and new transactions by EKN and SEK, and their alignment with the 1.5 degrees goal of the Paris Agreement.
Leader of the analysis of carbon lock-in risk.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

Kickster (Contracted by AFV Beltrame Group)

Defining the carbon budget aligned to the Paris Agreement.
Hedging the position under the EU-ETS.
Defining a green sustainability path.
Assessing on EU taxonomy alignment for subsidiaries and NewCo.
Assessing on risks and climate-related risk (TCFD, GRI:2021).
Understanding the green finance framework and exploring opportunities of funding.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Italy

Senior Consultant

Kickster (Contracted by RINA for Cogenio)

Engaged to review a KPI-Sustainability Linked Loan contract.
Provided an opinion on the alignment of the contract with the 2022 Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (SLLP) by LMA.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

1 year

Greece

Senior Consultant

Kickster (Contracted by a confidential Private Banker)

Evaluated acquisition targets, especially PV projects in Italy, Spain and Greece, in terms of risk of carbon lock-in and stranded assets.
Analysed the EU Taxonomy alignment of the overall portfolio.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

Kickster (Contracted by Banca Popolare del Mediterraneo)

Performed a study on how to identify new products related to environmental markets under the Italian national incentives framework.
Assignment intended to support strategy development of the bank and enhance offerings to clients.
Analysis focused on Italian energy efficiency schemes, renewable energy tariffs and incentives, carbon markets and green loans.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Italy

Senior Consultant

Kickster (Contracted by RINA for Gazprom Bank)

Gathered information on the EU-ETS and understood possible engagement of the bank on the markets.
Study of benefits and business opportunities for Gazprom Bank, including regulatory and banking rule requirements.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

Kickster (Contracted by a confidential Bank)

Defined the carbon strategy investment of the fund.
Developed carbon criteria through a portfolio assessment on both existing and new projects.
Provided guidance on standards, ETS and new carbon removals mechanisms.
Support in analyzing institutional requirements and providing recommendations.

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 3 months

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

Enel-X (Kickster)

Partnered with Enel-X in several projects related to climate change, carbon pricing and sustainable development.
Assessment on possible projects and products design.
Identification of market needs.
Supporting project management.
Developing internal criteria related to EU regulation.
Training and capacity development.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Italy

Senior Expert and Volunteer

Fondazione Univerde

Committed to protecting natural resources in Italy and increasing private-public partnership.
Designed a financial facility to promote water saving in the public and private sector.
Assessed actual Italian policies and future developments with a focus on carbon markets and carbon tax.
Defined stakeholder engagement strategy.

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Italy

Senior Expert

Kickster (Contracted by private banker investors)

Involved to identify possible strategies for evaluating the carbon market of Serbian companies with the EU.

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

Intermonte SIM (Kickster)

Consultant for an Italian Asset Management Company in the field of carbon markets and EU-ETS.
Drafting technical reports.
Assessing on projects and possible new financial products for final clients related to carbon and EUA.

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years 3 months

Greece

CEO and Team Leader

Kickster

Kickster is a consulting company highly specialized in the field of climate change, mitigation and adaptation, policies, sustainable finance, climate-related risks, assessment and disclosure (TFCD), ESG criteria, EU Taxonomy and Italian national incentives.
Specialized in European and Italian energy and climate policies, clean energy, climate finance and sustainable development.
Involved in advisory services in the field of green economy, carbon market forecasting, carbon management, climate change, ESG and sustainability reporting for final clients and financial institutions.
Performs carbon budgeting, strategic analysis of carbon reduction projects, carbon pricing and techno-economic assessment of climate-related projects.
Conducts feasibility studies, financial modelling and assistance on decarbonization.
Provides advice on green finance instruments and green finance structured products especially on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Delivers training and capacity development and alignment analysis for EU Taxonomy.
Accredited consultant for EBRD (GET-Registry), ADB, RCREE and an accredited expert for the EAA.
Ambassador of the European Climate Pact.
Developer of "efficiencycloud" a web-based platform to match energy projects and green finance.
Developer of "carbon4efficiency" a platform to use EUA as collateral to finance efficiency projects.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Italy

Senior Consultant

Kickster (Contracted by an Italian Utility)

Conducted a study for an Italian Utility with the scope of developing an insurance product related to EPC contract, considering EUA as collateral.
Defining criteria and characteristics with financial institutions.

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

1 year

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

iCasco SpA

Involved in the development of innovative projects related to carbon markets and energy efficiency for EU-ETS installations.
Leading the technical design of collateralization concept related to EUA and the exchange ratio with energy efficiency measures.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

1 year

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

Esco Bartucci (now Alperia)

Involved in several projects related to the modelling of the ESCO business in Italy.
Analyzing the lending process related to energy performance contracts and consequent reduction of carbon emissions.
Focused on regulatory frameworks, economic and financial conditions for energy efficiency investments.
Assessment on EPC contracts minimum requirements and risks.
Assessment on financial modelling of EPC contracts.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

3 years

Italy

Scientific Committee Member

KeyEnergy/Ecomondo

Involved in the definition of the scientific content of the international event related to green and circular economy technologies.
Engagement activities with leaders of government and industries, including SMEs and midcaps.
Assessment on green finance regulatory framework in Italy, including finance modelling and loan processes.
Participated in expert panels and roundtables regarding the lending process for energy efficiency and small scale renewable energy projects.

Jan 2007 - Dec 2018

12 years

Italy

CEO and Team Leader

iCasco

Provided advisory services for a portfolio of +500 industrial clients in Italy belonging to energy intensive sectors and SMEs.
Techno-economic assessment of climate-related projects.
Feasibility studies and financial modelling.
Assistance on decarbonization and carbon budgeting.
Advice on green finance instruments and green finance structured products (loans, bonds) especially on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Expertise in origination and reporting of green projects.
Screening criteria and methodologies for financial institutions and knowledge of Italian SME markets.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Energy, Banking and Finance, Professional Services, Utilities, Construction, and Government and Administration.

Energy

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Utilities

Construction

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Research and Development, Sustainability Management, Finance, Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management.

Research and Development

Sustainability Management

Finance

Product Development

Strategy

Project Management

Summary

He is an expert on European energy and climate policy, on markets and financial instruments as well as on innovation and sustainability.

Over the years he has given life to various entrepreneurial projects related to the green.

Furthermore, he is a member of WEMC (World Energy & Meteorology Council), of ISSP (International Society of Sustainability Professional) and of EAPPP (European Association of Public-Private Partnerships) and of the Advisory Board of the ESP (Environmental Science and Policy) Department of the University of Milan.

He has been recently appointed as Ambassador of the European Climate Pact.

He is an accredited consultant for EBRD (GET-Registry), ADB, RCREE and an accredited expert for the EAA.

Skills

Full Computer Literacy
Management Skills
Negotiation Skills
Involved In Eu Climate Policies (Including Eu Sustainable Finance Framework, Market Mechanisms, Efficiency And Renewable Energy National And International Incentives) With An Extraordinary Knowledge Of The Sector And Understanding Of The Energy And Climate-related Challenges, Since 2007. Extensive Knowledge Of International Frameworks In The Area Of Low Carbon Energy And A Particular Understanding Of International Financial Institution Mechanisms In The Energy And Climate Sector
An Experienced Manager And Consultant And Well Known Italian National Specialized In The Eu Climate Change Regime And Climate Governance (Tcfd, Eu Taxonomy, Etc.) For Public Entities, Utilities And Industrial Clients; As Manager Included In The Book "Green Economy 2.0", As An Innovative Entrepreneur In The Italian Climate Sector
A Strategic Innovator: Developer Of "Efficiencycloud" A Web-based Platform To Match Energy Projects And Green Finance; Developer Of "Carbon4efficiency" A Platform To Use Eua (European Union Allowances Within The Eu-ets) As Collateral To Finance Efficiency Projects
A Recognized Expert In The Italian "Green Economy" And An Experienced Founder And Manager Skilled In Negotiation, Management, Corporate Finance, Energy, Sustainability And Climate Change, Both For Private And Public Sector
Policy, Institutional And Regulatory Frameworks, Economic And Financial Conditions Or Requirements For Re Investments, Assessment Of Capacity Building Needs, Formulation Of Programs And Road Maps, With Clear Identification Of Specific Interventions In Support Of Sustainable Energy
Economic And Financial Requirements/condition For Climate-related Investment, For Banks, Financial Institutions And Final Clients
Government Advisory Services
Assessment Of Capacity Building Needs
Techno-economic Assessment Of Climate-related Projects, With Experience In Several Sectors, Including Smes
Green Finance Instruments And Green Finance Structured Products (Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Etc.)
Disclosure (Gri, Sasb, Tcfd, Etc.)
Techno-economic And Financial Assessment Of Re And Energy Efficiency Projects, Within Multidisciplinary Teams
Management And Coordination Of Energy Experts
Engaging With Leaders Of Government And Energy Industry And Multi-stakeholders’ Platform
Development Of Energy And Environmental Market Models And Investments As Well As Methodologies For Preparing Bankable-investment Energy And Environmental Programs
Environmental Impact Assessment
Drafting High-quality Technical Reports And Strategic Assistance To Different Stakeholder In The Field Of Sustainable Development And Sustainable Finance (Preparation Of Papers, Discussion Notes On Controversial Issues; Contribution To Building The Corporate Body Of Knowledge By Systematically Sharing With All Stakeholders In The Form Of Presentations)

Languages

Italian

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Master in Communication and Marketing · Communication and Marketing · Milan, Italy

Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

University of Malaya

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

Madrid, Spain

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Statistics

Experience

Total positions 32

Experience in Energy 19 y

Avg length 2 y 5 m

Longest experience 11 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Italy, Greece, Netherlands, Spain)

Primary country Italy

Expertise

Recent roles Team Leader, Technical Leader, Green Finance Expert

Main industries Energy, Banking and Finance, Professional Services

Main business areas Research and Development, Sustainability Management, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Where is Pietro based?

Pietro is based in Milan, Italy.

What languages does Pietro speak?

Pietro speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Pietro have?

Pietro has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Pietro has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 30 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Pietro may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Pietro be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Pietro would be well-suited for roles such as: Team Leader, Technical Leader, Green Finance Expert.

What is Pietro's latest experience?

Pietro's most recent position is Team Leader at ForeverBambù.

What companies has Pietro worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Pietro has worked for ForeverBambù, Kickster, Kickster (Contracted by RINA for UniCredit SpA), Motor Oil Hellas, and Edison Next.

Which industries is Pietro most experienced in?

Pietro is most experienced in industries like Energy, Banking and Finance, and Professional Services. Pietro also has some experience in Utilities, Construction, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Pietro most experienced in?

Pietro is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development, Sustainability Management, and Finance. Pietro also has some experience in Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management.

Which industries has Pietro worked in recently?

Pietro has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Energy, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Pietro worked in recently?

Pietro has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development, Sustainability Management, and Finance.

What is Pietro's education?

Pietro holds a Doctorate from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, a Master in Communication and Marketing from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and a Master in Economics from Università Commerciale L. Bocconi.

What is the availability of Pietro?

Pietro is immediately available for suitable projects.

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