Rob Fowler

Rob Fowler leads all of Essential Change’s advisory engagements and is recognized globally as an expert in green investment, carbon markets and their impact on business.  Over the last decade he has provided advice to a wide range of organisations, including the UN, national governments, regulators, major corporations, international banks, service providers, industry associations and non-profit organisations.

His experience and expertise is focused on four key areas: structuring and appraisal of green investments; the detailed design and implementation of carbon market mechanisms; development of robust reporting and verification regimes; and preparing government, business and investment decision makers for their role in a carbon constrained and more sustainable global economy. Rob has undertaken a wide variety of engagements since his “green” career began in 2002, demonstrating his versatility and deep understanding of the technical, institutional, and commercial complexities of green investments, carbon markets and sustainability.

Over ten years of full time work in carbon means that Rob has been involved from the very early days of carbon markets and low carbon development. He continues to be a valued contributor at expert discussions convened by the World Bank, the OECD, UNEP, WRI and the UNFCCC. He has an extensive network of senior and technical contacts across government, business and civil society. Over the last seven years Rob has been active in the international negotiations on climate change and the UNFCCC processes, including roles as delegate coach, government advisor, business advocate and civil society participant.

Rob’s expertise and advice on green investments and carbon markets is grounded in a long career in corporate strategy consulting across the Asia Pacific which began with a top-tier international firm back in 1996. Through his roles with LEK Consulting, Booz & Company, and various smaller firms he has advised senior management teams and Boards of leading companies in a range of industries. His work has supported major commercial decisions in energy, aviation, rail, construction, biotech, manufacturing, forestry, telecommunications, and resources sectors.

Rob has lived and worked in Melbourne, Sydney, Shanghai, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Boston, Bangkok, and East Kalimantan. These experiences have provided him with a flexible approach to working styles and the ability to drive high quality outcomes in a wide variety of cultures and environments.

Partners

Essential Change works with other firms to identify, scope, sell and execute larger engagements and is frequently included as an expert resource in bidding groups and project teams. We partner with both specialists and generalists to achieve the right mix of expertise and insights based on the specific requirements of the client.
Our partners include:

• Sino-Carbon
• Ecofys
• ICF International
• Ricardo AEA
• Sigma Global
• Australian Carbon Traders
• EneCo Kazakhstan

Please contact us to discuss partnering opportunities or to engage Essential Change in conjunction with other service providers