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Riyaz A. Papar

Industrial Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization Advisor

Energetic and innovative Leader with three decades of resource efficiency and energy engineering experience in challenging projects for implementing cost-effective, reliable and sustainable low/net-zero carbon technology solutions.

  • Understand complex engineering applications and provide sustainable solutions while enhancing productivity, energy efficiency and reliability

  • Able to lead diverse technical teams in CapEx and OpEx projects to achieve optimally designed complex industrial processes and facilities

  • Internationally recognized industrial energy efficiency expert for US Department of Energy (US DOE) and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the past 25 years

  • Able to evaluate and recommend advanced energy technology designs which will lead to decarbonization of industry footprints

  • Adept at undertaking investment due diligence related to climate impacts and risks, planning for a company’s net zero ambitions via Energy Management Systems, Science Based Targets, and Supply Chain energy efficiency and Resource Efficiency including circularity strategies

  • Proficient at industry education outreach, capacity building and technology transfer by sharing knowledge through publications and energy management training