Malte Schneider
Meet Malte
Entrepreneur
Berlin, Germany
Malte is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of aeco, focusing on restoring peatlands by unlocking their value for landowners, corporations, and the planet. With a rich background in climate finance and venture building, he has served as a Senior Advisor for various organizations, aiding in strategy, fundraising, and product development. Previously, Malte held leadership roles at ecoworks, Climate-KIC, and ETH Zurich, specializing in sustainable solutions and innovation. Passionate about impact-driven initiatives, he leverages his expertise to drive transformative change in climate action.
Areas of activity:
Climate Change Mitigation
About:
Malte is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of aeco, dedicated to restoring peatlands—vital ecosystems for carbon sequestration and biodiversity preservation. Through this venture, he unlocks ecological and economic value for landowners and investors.
As a Senior Advisor and Venture Builder, Malte supports organizations with ambitious climate goals, specializing in strategy, fundraising, and product development. His clients include leaders in climate technology and nature-based solutions, highlighting his commitment to sustainable finance.
Previously, at ecoworks, he led efforts to decarbonize multi-family buildings, improving energy efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. His tenure at Climate-KIC involved directing initiatives that supported over 100 sustainable start-ups, addressing key environmental challenges. Malte earned his PhD at ETH Zurich, focusing on the effects of climate policy on innovation. He leverages his extensive experience to promote solutions that combat climate change while enhancing ecosystem health and biodiversity.
Involvement:
AECO
Aeco is an innovative company dedicated to restoring peatlands, vital for carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation. By partnering with landowners, corporations, and investors, Aeco unlocks the ecological and economic value of these ecosystems, promoting sustainable land management. Its projects address climate change and biodiversity loss through nature-based solutions that benefit the environment and local communities.