Fernando Villasana

Fernando brings extensive expertise in corporate sustainability, with over 20 years of experience in environmental and climate-related fields and a deep specialization in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and science-based targets. He spent eight years at the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where he played a pivotal role in shaping corporate decarbonization strategies. As Corporate Decarbonization Research Lead, he coordinated research to define effective emission reduction strategies and substantiate corporate climate claims. In his prior roles as Head of Sectoral Development and Technical Team Lead, he spearheaded the development of sector-specific standards, methodologies, and other technical resources, directly influencing global best practices. Beyond his technical expertise, Fernando has worked extensively across the climate ecosystem, collaborating with governments, multilateral organizations, multinational corporations, and leading civil society organizations to drive ambitious climate action. His background also includes air quality and carbon consulting, GHG auditing, and policy analysis across climate, cleantech and renewables. He holds an industrial engineering degree and a Master’s in Environmental Management. Residing in Mexico, Fernando remains deeply committed to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.