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Kari Oglesbee

@karioglesbee

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Experienced sustainability professional specializing in GHG accounting, decarbonization, and climate strategy.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role driving corporate decarbonization and robust GHG accounting, where I can lead cross-functional teams, improve ESG data systems, and implement SBTi-aligned targets.

I am a sustainability professional with eight years of experience leading Scope 1–3 greenhouse gas assessments, ISO 14064-3 verification, and development of decarbonization roadmaps for global clients. I have designed custom GHG tools, built inventory management plans, and implemented automated ESG data systems that improve accuracy and audit readiness.

I excel at cross-functional collaboration, supplier engagement, and translating climate science into actionable corporate targets, including SBTi-aligned goals and net-zero strategies. My work spans finance, outdoor apparel, and media production sectors, where I guide organizations toward measurable emissions reductions and sustainable outcomes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sr. Consultant, Climate Strategies

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Shift Advantage

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Conduct lead verification of Scope 1–3 GHG inventories per GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-3, supported suppliers to Microsoft and REI on emissions quantification and science-aligned targets, and developed decarbonization roadmaps and a custom GHG calculation tool for a global apparel brand.

GHG Accounting ISO 14064 3 Verification Scope 1 Decarbonization Strategy

Sr. ESG Analyst

Huntington National Bank

Nov 2024 - Apr 2025 (5 months)

Calculated and verified Scope 1–3 emissions across 2,000+ facilities, developed a GHG Inventory Management Plan, and implemented automated systems to streamline data collection and improve audit readiness for ESG reporting.

GHG Accounting Data Automation GHG Inventory Management ESG Reporting Vendor Management

Sr. Manager, Climate Impact

Aspiration

Nov 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 1 month)

Led GHG footprinting and data quality reviews for international clients, established net zero objectives, developed climate finance models, and managed internal sustainability initiatives including carbon offset projects.

Net Zero Planning Data Quality Project Management Stakeholder Engagement

Member Manager, Climate Action

Outdoor Industry Association

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Developed SBTi-aligned net-zero strategies and executive decarbonization plans for leading brands, delivered cost-benefit analyses, and launched supplier engagement campaigns and educational sustainability events.

Decarbonization Strategy Cost Benefit Analysis Event Coordination Stakeholder Management Net Zero Planning

Carbon Footprint Manager

Natural Capital Partners

Jan 2017 - Dec 2021 (4 years 11 months)

Led organizational GHG inventories focused on boundaries and data quality, developed methodology for emissions from film and TV productions, and designed a carbon management platform for SMEs to support carbon accounting and reduction planning.

GHG Accounting Film Production Emissions SME Data Quality Reduction Planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Aquinas College

Bachelor of Science, Sustainable Business Management

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Business Management focused on sustainability, carbon accounting, and corporate decarbonization practices.