Chrisanna Franzo

– Designed and implemented climate transition strategies for +15 leading financial institutions (banks, asset managers, insurance companies), and aligning with PCAF, SBTi, and Net Zero frameworks – Led financed emissions assessments for portfolios exceeding €500B, ensuring compliance with CSRD E1, TCFD recommendations – Developed climate transition risk and scenario analyses to support the construction of prudential transition plans, aligning with EBA guidelines and CSRD E1 – Implemented internal carbon pricing methodologies and integrated energy and carbon market insights into investment strategies, enabling clients to optimize capital allocation and mitigate transition risk – Delivered strategic insights on energy and carbon pricing trends, supporting clients in risk mitigation and opportunity identification (ESG DD, capital allocation, etc.) – Serves as SME on climate strategies for financial institutions, representing the organization in industry forums and shaping organizational positioning

– Conducted market study on biodiversity credit systems across Western, Eastern, and Southern Africa, analyzing regulatory frameworks, pricing mechanisms, and demand drivers – Engaged with key stakeholders (government agencies, NGOs, private sector) to assess feasibility and scalability of biodiversity credit schemes – Produced comprehensive report synthesizing market trends, risks, and opportunities for biodiversity credits in African regions

– Managed team of 4 consultants to redesign carbon neutrality targets for C&I clients, delivering cost-effective decarbonization roadmaps – Built internal expertise on market-based solutions by launching training, standardizing workshops, and automating decarbonization tools- cutting delivery time by up to 35% – Negotiated PPAs and on-site renewable installation contracts totaling 15 MW capacity, securing long-term energy savings of €1.2M for clients – Delivered detailed budget model for a FMCG client to optimize carbon asset development strategy, unlocking €0.5M in cost efficiencies

– Participated in a EU industry mapping for over 300 end-use sites, analyzing 7 key parameters to support hydrogen adoption strategies – Conducted comprehensive financial analyses and scenario modeling for a portfolio of 5+ hydrogen applications across 20+ countries, informing policy and investment decisions – Developed H₂ competitiveness models to benchmark green hydrogen against conventional energy sources, supporting advocacy for EU decarbonization targets – Prepared and presented financial insights and strategic recommendations to stakeholders (EU companies and institutions), influencing regulatory frameworks and investment priorities

– Supported syndication of a $200K+ waste management project in Ivory Coast, ensuring compliance with investment criteria and financial viability. – Produced 10+ investment reports covering industry research, due diligence, financial modeling, and legal review, enabling senior stakeholders to make informed decisions. – Built DCF and sensitivity models projecting IRR of 5–7% and risk exposure scenarios, guiding strategic recommendations for sustainable infrastructure investments. – Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate ESG principles, aligning financing with sustainability standards and improving project attractiveness to impact investors.