Benedikt Kirpes
Meet Benedikt
Entrepreneur
Cleves, Germany
Benedikt Kirpes is the Co-Founder and Business Development Lead at nectar, a company focused on helping businesses understand and disclose their impacts on biodiversity. With extensive experience in renewable energy and sustainability, he previously co-founded GreenTrax and fairnergy, driving initiatives to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in industry and transport. His expertise encompasses biodiversity management, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions for sustainable business practices.
Areas of activity:
Biodiversity Technology
About:
Benedikt Kirpes is the Co-Founder and Business Development Lead at nectar, where he supports companies in understanding, analyzing, and transparently disclosing their risks, dependencies, and impacts on biodiversity. He utilizes global biodiversity data, conducting site analyses and environmental sampling to help organizations integrate biodiversity considerations into their operations.
Previously, Benedikt co-founded GreenTrax, an impact startup that promotes the economic utilization of renewable energy sources in industry and transport, and fairnergy, which assists clients in navigating greenhouse gas reduction quotas to foster sustainable energy transitions. His earlier roles include serving as Head of Research & Innovation at the Share&Charge Foundation, where he coordinated blockchain-based systems for electric mobility, and leading various projects aimed at enhancing electric mobility and smart charging infrastructure within the EU H2020 framework. Benedikt's diverse experience in sustainability, policy research, and innovative business development positions him as a key advocate for integrating environmental considerations into business strategies.
Involvement:
Nectar
Nectar helps businesses manage, analyze, and report on biodiversity impacts across their supply chains. By offering data-driven insights and compliance with regulations like CSRD, they support companies in protecting nature. Their services include biodiversity risk assessments, strategy development, and long-term monitoring, fostering collaboration with local partners for implementation.