ESG ADVISING - Key Persons


David Carten

Job Titles:
  • Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict
  • Senior Associate, Environmental Conflict & Systems Change
A 25-year veteran of the renewable energy industry, David has been on the front edge of solar energy and energy storage globally, working across the entire value chain from technology development to project development. As an energy professional David's career is characterized by continually anticipating emerging markets and technology applications for finding new and untapped value in the hyper-growth solar and energy storage industries and across markets in North America, Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia. Master of Science in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University in the City of New York BA, Hons. in International Development Studies from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Michael Willis - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
After a twenty-five-year career as an executive in the oil and gas business, Michael applies his management and business knowledge to the EnvironmentalSocial Governance (ESG) area. The fossil fuel industry has many challenges in delivering affordable energy to the world while at the same time protecting the environment from excessive carbon emissions. Michael formed ESG Advising LLC in 2021 to provide insight and services to clients who need to understand their opportunities from an application and an investment perspective.