Patricia Smith

Electricity Decarbonization Lead at Carbon Direct

Patricia Smith currently serves as the Electricity Decarbonization Lead at Carbon Direct, a position held since September 2024. Prior to this role, Patricia was the Decarbonization and Energy Transition Lead at Anthesis Group from June 2023 to September 2024 and worked at RF CUNY from January 2020 to January 2023, focusing on sustainability research, decarbonization, energy policy, and next-generation infrastructure. Earlier in their career, Patricia structured solar power purchase agreements at Borrego Solar Systems and held multiple positions in energy trading and marketing, including Vice President at Credit Suisse and Originator Marketer at Powerex Corp. Patricia holds a Master of Science degree in Sustainability Studies from The City College of New York and a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria.

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Carbon Direct

We are a purpose-driven carbon management firm dedicated to making carbon science actionable with our end-to-end platform. Our team brings together deep experience and expertise in carbon science and policy, as well as commercial markets and technology. But the work is just getting started. Carbon Direct is positioned to help even more clients turn their climate goals into climate action while continuing to build our diverse, global team. Our team includes the world’s foremost carbon removal & utilization scientists, experienced software developers, and accomplished investors. Together we help clients manage their carbon commitments and drive down atmospheric CO2.