Felipe Salgado brings over 15 years of corporate sustainability experience to his role as the Director of Decarbonization at KPMG in Brazil, where he focuses on climate change mitigation, process optimization, and leading the firm’s Decarbonization Hub. His work not only spans across Brazil but also supports other Latin American countries in their efforts to address the climate agenda. Felipe’s background includes a mix of technical and strategic roles, reflecting a balanced approach to tackling environmental challenges.
One of Felipe’s key contributions was serving as the chairman of the Sustainable Mobility Technical Group under the Brazilian Business Council For Sustainable Development (CEBDS). In this role, he facilitated discussions among companies from various sectors, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing sustainable mobility solutions. His hands-on experience is evident in his successful implementation of a carbon management program for one of Brazil’s largest fuel distribution companies, a project that covered all aspects from measurement and reporting to mitigation and carbon offsetting.
His engagement with the voluntary carbon market and Nature-Based Solution initiatives points to Felipe’s commitment to exploring innovative approaches to sustainability. These efforts include foundational work towards the establishment of a regulated carbon market in Brazil. Furthermore, Felipe has deepened his knowledge and influence in the field through studies on climate risks and opportunities for a leading agricultural company, leveraging IPCC climate scenarios to inform strategic decision-making.
Felipe’s international experience is highlighted by his master thesis on the impact of the energy transition in the European electricity market, with a specific focus on the role of hydrogen for grid flexibility. This work, alongside an in-depth analysis of energy transition strategies in the eight biggest energy-consuming countries in the EU, shows Felipe’s ability to navigate complex global energy dynamics.
His industry experience spans across energy, fuel distribution, consumer goods, base industry, and agribusiness. Additionally, Felipe has contributed to the development of a guide for life cycle analysis studies of cellulose, showcasing his versatile skill set. In his tenure, Felipe Salgado has demonstrated a practical and collaborative approach to decarbonization and sustainability. His efforts in Brazil and Latin America reflect not just a commitment to environmental stewardship
but also a dedication to practical and actionable solutions in the corporate world.
