I’m Niklas Kaskeala, Chief Impact Officer and your partner in addressing humanity's most pressing challenges. Together we'll drive your company beyond conventional sustainability towards making a real impact.
In today's world, we face unprecedented challenges like the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and broader ecological crises. The urgency with which these challenges need addressing requires new ways of doing business. Conventional sustainability, which focuses on limiting harm, is no longer enough.
We've pushed our planet's limits, accruing a substantial carbon debt and surpassing critical Earth System Boundaries. It's time to redefine our targets. Our goal should be to actively heal the planet and our ecosystems, not just mitigate harm. It requires a move from containing damage to questioning and transforming entire business models.
As your dedicated consultant, I offer a comprehensive suite of services to empower your company's or organization's positive impact.
We'll go beyond conventional sustainability, focusing on redefining your targets. Together, we'll shift your mindset from harm limitation to active planetary healing. I'll help you question and transform old business models, creating "planetary-positive" approaches that give back more than they take.
Expand your company's positive influence by engaging in impactful public affairs and advocacy work. I specialize in crafting strategies that transform entire markets to be more sustainable. From policy advocacy to market-driven change, we'll drive meaningful results.
Ensure your planetary positive efforts are communicated truthfully, transparently, and honestly. I'm an expert in crafting climate and environmental claims that avoid greenwashing pitfalls. Together, we'll convey your commitment to planetary positive business in a way that builds trust and credibility with your stakeholders.
The voluntary carbon market and emerging nature and biodiversity markets are complex and often filled with various players, methods, project types, and standards. It can be challenging for businesses to navigate this landscape, and unfortunately, opportunistic practices and greenwashing are not uncommon. As an expert and thought leader in these fields, I'll help you avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions.
I'm your go-to speaker for sparking change in the fight against today's ecological challenges. I motivate audiences to take responsibility for their actions, encouraging not only personal change but also motivating others to act. As a speaker, I combine a calm and persuasive demeanor with a keen analytical mind. I excel at simplifying complex climate issues, making them accessible to all.
The climate crisis and the loss of biodiversity are existential challenges that I have devoted my life to addressing.
My expertise lies in impact business, sustainability, advocacy, campaigning, and fostering collaboration among NGOs, social movements, and businesses to achieve shared objectives. I have a strong ability to think strategically and cultivate impactful partnerships.
I have a talent for understanding complex sustainability topics and effectively communicating them in a compelling manner. I excel at simplifying intricate concepts into digestible narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. By bridging the gap between technical knowledge and engaging storytelling, I have consistently fostered understanding and inspired action in the realm of impact business. My persuasive and meaningful communication skills have been valuable in driving positive change.
With over two decades of experience in development, sustainability, and climate change, I bring extensive knowledge and expertise to the table. Most recently I led the Compensate Foundation's efforts to establish itself as a prominent thought leader within the Voluntary Carbon Market.
I have made significant contributions to esteemed organizations such as CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation, Save the Children Finland, The Finnish Foundation for Media and Development, the global development expert Fingo, and Demo Finland.
Furthermore, I take great pride in founding Protect Our Winters Finland, the Finnish chapter of the renowned Protect Our Winters (POW) movement. Through the passion of winter sports enthusiasts, POW works to protect cherished environments and lifestyles from the impacts of climate change.
Above all, as a dedicated father of two incredible children, I am motivated every day to confront the climate emergency head-on. Their future fuels my determination to create a sustainable world for generations to come.
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